Where Japan Meets Melbourne
A Japanese brunch cafe from the Operator25 family, serving all day breakfast, sweets, savouries & specialty coffee and matcha drinks. Find us on Therry Street, right by the hustle & bustle of the iconic Queen Victoria Market, presenting you with a taste of Japan, within the heart of Melbourne.
At Operator San, we bring you matcha lattes that calm the soul, fluffy sandos that hit just right, and sweet bites perfect for every mood. From something that’s more traditional, to a unique creation crafted by our chefs.
Whether it’s a weekend catch-up, a weekday matcha run, or a quiet moment to yourself, we’re here to serve comfort, with a little Japanese magic in every sip and bite.
- 121 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- info@operatorsan.com.au
- (03) 9687 4441
- Mon to Sun: 8am - 4pm
- @operator.san
breakfast
ブレクファスト
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKE (V) 19
Three stacks buttermilk pancakes, fresh fruits, yuzu maple syrup
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MUSHROOM TAMAGOYAKI (V/DFO) 21
Soy mirin open omelette, mixed Japanese mushrooms, chives, chilli oil, toasted shokupan
Sub bread with rice and miso soup +3 -
BREAKFAST RAMEN 24
Egg noodle, chicken mince, kikurage, corn, spring onion, ajitsuke tamago, paitan broth
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AVO KAKIAGE (VG/DF) 20
Smashed avocado on mixed vegetables tempura, corn & edamame salsa, tentsuyu sauce, arare
Add poached egg +3.5
EXTRAS
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN (DF) DAIRY FREE *THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN WHEAT PRODUCTS
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have a food allergy, please notify your server.
lunch
ランチ
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MENTAIKO UDON 28
Udon, salmon, prawn, nori chips, mentaiko cream sauce
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TERIYAKI BURGER 26
Grilled teriyaki chicken on brioche bun, lettuce, lemon mayo nori shake fries
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WAGYU HAMBAGU DON (DF) 26
Grilled wagyu beef patty, koshihikari rice, yakiniku sauce, egg yolk, tsukemono, assorted condiments and miso soup
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TONKATSU SET 26
Panko crumbed pork loin, koshihikari rice, shredded cabbage, Japanese mustard, tonkatsu sauce, mayo and miso soup
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TOFU KATSU CURRY (VG) 29
Panko crumbed tofu, koshihikari rice, curry sauce, tsukemono
Sub tofu with pork loin katsu +5
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN (DF) DAIRY FREE *THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN WHEAT PRODUCTS
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have a food allergy, please notify your server.
sweets
スウィーツ
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MATCHA TIRAMI-SAN (V) 17
Vanilla sponge, matcha cream, yuzu, pistachio brittle
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MATCHA PARFAIT(V) 18
Matcha and strawberry soft serve, strawberry jelly, cornflakes, warabi mochi, dango, anko, fresh fruits
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KINAKO CHEESECAKE (V) 19
Roasted soy bean basque cheesecake with kinako sauce, crumbs and vanilla ice cream
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MOCHI WAFFLE (V) 20
Strawberry mochi waffles, seasonal fruits, salted caramel sauce, boysenberry ice cream
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SOFUTO KURIIMU 9
Soft serve ice cream, choice of Strawberry / Matcha / Mixed flavour, macerated strawberries
(V) VEGETARIAN (VG) VEGAN (DF) DAIRY FREE *THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN WHEAT PRODUCTS
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have a food allergy, please notify your server.
MATCHA マッチャ
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MATCHA TEA HOT /ICED 6.5
Filtered water, ceremonial grade matcha, sugar free
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MATCHA LATTE HOT 7.5/ ICED 9.5
Seasonal blend matcha
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MATCHA LATTE HOT 9.5/ICED 11.5
Ceremonial grade matcha
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GENMAICHA LATTE HOT 7/ICED 9
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HOJICHA LATTE HOT 7/ICED 9
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YUZU MATCHA SPRITZ 9.5
Seasonal blend matcha, vanilla, iced sparkling yuzu
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STRAWBERRY MATCHA** 10
Iced matcha latte, strawberry cloud
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LAVENDER MATCHA** 10
Iced matcha latte, lavender cloud, arare
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KINAKO MATCHA** (VG/DF) 11
Iced soy matcha latte, roasted soy bean coconut cloud
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EARL GREY HOJICHA** 9.5
Iced hojicha latte, earl grey cloud
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**THESE DRINKS CANNOT BE MODIFIED
coffee
コーヒー
coffee by code black
Black
white
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DIRTY MATCHA TIRAMISU** 9.5
Espresso, vanilla, cold milk, matcha foam, savoiardi biscuit
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BLACK SESAME CAFE LATTE** 9.5
Double ristretto, cold milk, black sesame foam
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STRAWBERRY CREAM 9
Single origin iced filter coffee, strawberry foam
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SUMMERTIME COFFEE 10
Cold pressed mandarin juice, seasonal blend espresso
extras
^ CONTAINS DAIRY AND CANNOT BE MADE DAIRY-FREE
tea
ティー
PREMIUM LOOSE LEAF TEA SELECTIONS
All tempura. No drama.
Just bowls stacked with flavour.
Crispy tempura, golden prawn, oozy soft-boiled egg, crunchy veg, all served over fluffy Japanese rice and finished with our signature house tendon sauce. Ten Don San specializes in Japanese tempura rice bowls, right in the heart of Melbourne. Simple, satisfying, and seriously addictive. Double the flavour, double the reason to explore Japanese comfort food in Melbourne CBD.
Wednesday to Saturday: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
*We accept bookings and also walk-ins.
get in touch
Wanting to know little more about us? Or love Japan as much as we do? We look forward to connecting with you. For any inquiries, please fill in the form below. Thank you very matcha!
- 121 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- info@operatorsan.com.au
- (03) 9687 4441
- Mon to Sun: 8am - 4pm
- @operator.san
- 121 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- info@operatorsan.com.au
- (03) 9687 4441
- Mon to Sun: 8am - 4pm
- @operator.san