WA JAPAN

The short version. WA Japan is a neighbourhood Japanese spot in the Birallee Village shopping centre in West Wodonga that genuinely welcomes dogs, and even does pup cups. The mall car park and outdoor seating make it an easy, low-key stop.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area; indoors is service dogs only, as is standard. The kitchen offers pup cups for visiting dogs, and the place leans into being pet-friendly with photos of regular dogs on the wall. Bring your own water bowl to be sure.

Good to know. The menu is fresh made-to-order sushi plus dishes like katsu sando and udon, with bubble tea alongside. It is a casual, friendly local spot rather than a sit-down restaurant.

Getting there. It is at Shop G16A, Birallee Village Shopping Centre on Melrose Drive, with a large free shopping-centre car park.

Nearby with the dogs. Birallee Park is close for a walk in West Wodonga, and there are other dog-friendly coffee spots nearby. Good for a casual bite with a treat for the dog while you are in West Wodonga.

Sources

• Wa Japan - Birallee Village Shopping Centre · biralleevillage.com.au
• Dog Friendly - Visit Albury Wodonga · visitalburywodonga.com

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