Japanese Restaurant Near Taylors Lakes — Izakaya Rin, Caroline Springs
If you live in Taylors Lakes or the nearby Watergardens area and you’re looking for authentic Japanese food, Izakaya Rin in Caroline Springs is your closest izakaya-style restaurant and bar. Located inside Springlake Shopping Centre, we’re just 10 minutes away via Calder Freeway and Caroline Springs Boulevard.
Izakaya Rin is one of the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Melbourne’s western suburbs, holding a 4.7-star Google rating from over 523 reviews. We offer a full izakaya experience: sushi, sashimi, ramen, grilled dishes, small plates for sharing, and a drinks menu that spans sake, Japanese beer, cocktails, and whisky.
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A short drive from Taylors Lakes
Taylors Lakes has solid dining options around the Watergardens area, but Japanese restaurants are limited. Most of the available options are takeaway-focused sushi shops rather than sit-down restaurants. Izakaya Rin fills that gap with a proper dine-in experience, a full bar, and a menu that covers the depth and breadth of Japanese cuisine.
Here’s why Taylors Lakes residents choose Izakaya Rin:
- Just 10 minutes by car via Calder Freeway, with free parking at Springlake Shopping Centre.
- Also accessible by bus (route 460 from Watergardens Station to Caroline Springs).
- A genuine izakaya atmosphere that’s lively, social, and perfect for an evening out.
- A sharing-style menu with sushi, sashimi, ramen, gyoza, karaage, wagyu skewers, and more.
- A Japanese-focused drinks list including sake, Sapporo, Asahi, shochu, Japanese whisky, and craft cocktails.
- Bottomless brunch on weekends, one of the most unique brunch experiences in the western suburbs.
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Menu highlights
Izakaya Rin’s menu is designed around the izakaya philosophy: share plates, try everything, and enjoy the experience with drinks. Here are some highlights.
Wagyu Tataki – 9+ Wagyu
Deluxe Sashimi – 28pcs
Hotate Mentaiyaki
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The Izakaya experience
An izakaya is Japan’s answer to the neighbourhood pub, but with much better food. At Izakaya Rin, that translates to a warm, atmospheric space with Japanese-inspired decor, a well-stocked bar, and a vibe that works for everything from a casual Tuesday dinner to a big Saturday night out.
The bar program is a key part of what sets Izakaya Rin apart from other Japanese restaurants in the area. Our sake menu includes options served warm and cold, curated to pair with different dishes. The cocktail list draws on Japanese flavours and techniques, and we stock a selection of Japanese whisky and shochu that’s worth exploring. If you’re new to sake or Japanese spirits, our staff are always happy to guide you.
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Book your table
Izakaya Rin is the closest authentic izakaya experience to Taylors Lakes. Book a table online or call us on (03) 8382 1342. Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday, with bottomless brunch on weekends.
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How to get to Izakaya Rin from Taylors Lakes
Izakaya Rin is at Shop A3, 1/7 Caroline Springs Blvd, inside Springlake Shopping Centre, Caroline Springs VIC 3023.
From Taylors Lakes, the drive takes about 10 minutes:
- Head west on Kings Road or Taylors Road toward the Calder Freeway (M79).
- Take the Calder Freeway west.
- Exit at Caroline Springs Boulevard.
- Springlake Shopping Centre is on your left. Izakaya Rin is inside the centre.
Alternatively, catch the 460 bus from Watergardens Station to Caroline Springs. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
Free parking is available throughout Springlake Shopping Centre, including undercover spots near the restaurant.
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What our customers say
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