Machi Description

A transplant from Melbourne, Machi is riding the Asian fusion train, set on a Japanese cuisine track. Opened by partners David Qui and Michael Mi, this is actually the fourth restaurant owned by the duo, but the first of its kind in China. Machi in Melbourne began serving back in 2012 and has remained a mainstay in the Aussie dining scene ever since, with co-owner and Nobu, Ichi Ni and Mr Miyagi veteran Michael running the kitchen. 

The space is notably small – on purpose to mimic a ‘pop-up’ feel – seating only 22, with over half of the spots encircling an open sushi bar. The décor is outfitted in onyx, accented by crimson and copper, with rounded black leather chairs and bench seating running along the back wall, below a silvery abstract art installation of a blue whale. It’s sleek, dim and sexy, three necessary components of an ideal date spot.