SearchMelbourne175 Brunswick St

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine
Menu key lists '(gf)' Gluten Free as a marking, and at least one dish (Oyster Shooter) is marked '(gf)'. Edamame is marked '(gf,df,v)'. The broader menu includes udon, gyoza, tempura, sushi rolls, and other gluten-containing items. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer mentioned; cross-contamination risk is significant in a shared Japanese-fusion kitchen of this scope.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:00 to 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 to 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 to 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 to 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 2:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 2:00 to 4:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Menu key lists '(gf)' Gluten Free as a marking, and at least one dish (Oyster Shooter) is marked '(gf)'. Edamame is marked '(gf,df,v)'. The broader menu includes udon, gyoza, tempura, sushi rolls, and other gluten-containing items. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer mentioned; cross-contamination risk is significant in a shared Japanese-fusion kitchen of this scope.
Vegetarian
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Menu marks certain dishes with '(v)' (vegetarian): Tofu Tartare, Crispy Eggplant, Vegetarian Tempura, Edamame, Roasted Cauliflower, Fries, Beetroot Salad. The kitchen also handles meat and seafood extensively. No dedicated vegetarian prep area noted.
Nut-free
confidence 0.55 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Menu uses '(cn)' to flag dishes that contain nuts (Tofu Panna Cotta, Imperial Seal) and notes 'Product may contain traces of nuts' under the same code. Beetroot Salad contains walnut. Affogato includes Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur). No dedicated nut-free prep area noted; nut-containing dishes are present in the kitchen.
Dairy-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Menu marks multiple dishes with '(df)' (dairy-free), including Kingfish Sashimi, Cured Salmon, Natural Oyster, Wagyu Beef Tataki, Tofu Tartare, Kimoji, Chef Po's Char-Siu, Pan Fired Gyoza, Crispy Eggplant, Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib, Confit Duck, Seafood Tempura, Vegetarian Tempura, Miso Black Cod, Kushiro Wagyu Udon, Edamame, Roasted Cauliflower, Fries, Beetroot Salad, and Osmanthus Yuzu Jelly. However, many other dishes contain dairy (mixed cheese, garlic butter, cream). No dedicated prep area or cross-contamination controls mentioned. Shared kitchen assumed.
Pescatarian
confidence 0.55 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Multiple fish and seafood dishes are present and marked on the menu. Vegetarian-marked dishes (v) exist alongside meat dishes, but the kitchen is not meat-free. Pescatarians could select from marked items, but shared prep with meat is likely.
Shellfish-free
confidence 0.65 ·
Not appropriate, Documented unsafe, multiple negative reports, or refuses to accommodate. Surfaced to warn rather than recommend.
Shellfish is pervasive throughout the menu: scampi tartare, oysters, baked scallops, oyster katsu, soft shell crab, tempura prawn, sakura shrimp, abalone, seafood risotto, seafood tempura. The kitchen is not appropriate for shellfish-anaphylaxis diners.
Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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