Perhaps it's the glowy backlighting, moody as all get-out. Or maybe it's the genuine sense of hospitality, instantly evident in the bright-eyed welcome.
The dramatic transformation that occurs as you step from hectic Lygon Street into the upholstered serenity of Kazuki's is one of Melbourne's great dining overtures.
Sydney's much-loved Odd Culture Group has opened its first interstate venue in Melbourne - a hybrid bar and bottle shop that's an "exploration of fermentation".