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NSW Japanese Restaurants

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Dining in Parramatta | OribuRomantic Dining, ParramatLooking for Valentine’s Day dining options in Parramatta? Oribu offers an intimate Japanese restaurant experience perfect for couples, featuring live entertainment serenading guests throughout the ...
Situated on Cleveland Street in Redfern, R by Raita Noda represents the next evolution of Chef Raita Noda’s celebrated Japanese culinary journey. Opening in 2025, this refined destination builds on...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Preserving the authenticity of Japanese culinary art and dishes, discerning Clovelly diners head to Wagyuto on Clovelly Road to experience contemporary cuisine. A moody vibe of subdued lighting, in...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Discover Japanese Flavours at Yama QVBOpen lunch and dinnerDiscover Yama Japanese Café Restaurant in the iconic QVB, where fresh seasonal sushi, sashimi, crispy tempura, teppan-grilled favourites and hot udon soups await in a relaxed, heritage-lined settin...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Mushi Your Sushi this Valentine's Day11 courses + private chefCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a refined teppanyaki experience designed for two. Begin with a rose and chocolates on arrival, followed by an eleven-course menu showcasing rare Japanese Matsusaka wa...
Izakaya Mitto

Izakaya Mitto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Craft, Culture & ConnectionTaste Japan in The Rocks Here at Izakaya Mitto in The Rocks, we bring a modern twist to Japanese izakaya dining. Enjoy a selection of small plates, shareable tapas, and charcoal-grilled skewers, paired with curated sake, J...
Sushi Tengoku

Sushi Tengoku

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Kensington

For classic Japanese dishes from sashimi to bento boxes, Kensington foodies head along Anzac Parade to find Sushi Tengoku. A minimalist vibe of polished concrete and blond wood is lightened by a fu...
Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Redfern

Dessert is on us!!28.Jan - 8.FebThe love for our free dessert offer has been amazing ?? So… we’re extending the sweetness for 2 more weeks ? Dessert is still on us ? For a limited time, enjoy one complimentary dessert per b...
On Talbragar Street in Dubbo, IZAKAYA Wasshoi brings the energy of a Japanese street-side eatery to the heart of the city. This lively spot celebrates bold, comforting flavours with a menu built fo...
RUKI Robatayaki

RUKI Robatayaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Situated on Keira Street in Wollongong, RUKI Robatayaki brings the heat and heart of Japanese grilling to the city. Centred around the primal art of the robatayaki, the kitchen lets fire and flame ...
Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Cammeray

Situated in Cammeray, Toriciya Japanese Restaurant brings the spirit of traditional yakitori to Sydney, having opened in 1991 as the city’s first authentic yakitori bar. Here, chicken skewers grill...
Ryoh Japanese BBQ

Ryoh Japanese BBQ

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Zetland

At East Village Shopping Centre on Defries Avenue, Ryoh Japanese BBQ delivers an immersive dining experience centred on the art of yakiniku. This modern, stylish restaurant invites guests to grill ...
Toko restaurant, located on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, offers contemporary Japanese dining in a sleek, dimly lit setting featuring both a sushi bar and robata grill counter. Since relocating fr...
Jizakana

Jizakana

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Cammeray

Embark on a culinary journey to remember at modern Japanese restaurant Jizkana on Miller Street in Cammeray. Specialising in omakase and Japanese fusion cuisine, enter a world of elegance and seren...
Carrying all the hallmarks of a back street bar in Osaka, Izy.Aki on Oxford Street in Paddington is an izakaya-style bar and restaurant serving kappo yakiniku omakase. Showcasing the best of Austra...
Jin’s Place on Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow is a cheerful reinterpretation of casual Korean and Japanese dining. A moody vibe awaits indoors with slick black tiles, neon signage and blond wood t...
Kazan Dining

Kazan Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award