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Sydney Japanese Restaurants

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...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Japanese Tradition with an Australian TwistCrafted FlavoursAt Wagyuto Clovelly, we bring authentic Japanese cuisine together with contemporary Australian flair. From fresh sashimi, pan-fried gyoza, and tempura vegetables to wagyu skewers, slow-cooked octop...
Norimono

Norimono

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Crows Nest

Step into the world of Japanese hand rolls at Norimono on Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, where tradition meets contemporary precision. As Sydney’s original hand roll bar, this vibrant venue showcases...
Tomodachi Cabramatta

Tomodachi Cabramatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Cabramatta

On Arthur Street in Cabramatta, Tomodachi Sydney is a casual Japanese diner serving comforting, flavourful dishes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Designed as an easygoing local spot, it’s the p...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Izakaya Mitto

Izakaya Mitto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Kensington

Tempura, Nigiri & Bento Boxes AwaitTaste JapanDive into fresh, flavour-packed Japanese cuisine at Sushi Tengoku in Kensington. Our menu features a tempting range of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and hearty Japanese favourites like tempura and b...
Fat Panda

Fat Panda

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Canley Heights

Fat Panda, located in the vibrant suburb of Canley Heights in Sydney, offers an enticing escape into the rich flavours of Asian cuisine. The restaurant's modern yet inviting decor creates a warm at...
Hidden along Curtin Place in Sydney, KODA is where fire, flavour and nightlife collide. This high-energy cocktail bar and traditional robata grill brings Japanese technique to life with a playful, ...
Jicca Dining

Jicca Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Neutral Bay

Blending the elegance of Japanese cuisine with the comforting spirit of Italian cooking, Jicca Dining on Military Road in Neutral Bay presents a distinctive seafood-focused dining experience. This ...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

The Rocks

Lunch Teppanyaki Menu $69 - Wednesday to SundayGot 60 minutes for lunch? Enjoy high end Japanese inspired teppanyaki in a fast, vibrant lunch experience. Watch flames rise and chefs cook your meal live at the table for an interactive dining exp...
Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Redfern

From Our Kitchen to Your BowlCrafted Japanese FlavoursAt Juan Bowl & Tea, we craft each bowl with care, using fresh, high-quality ingredients to deliver authentic Japanese flavours in every bite. From wagyu donburi and hainan chicken to tonkatsu and g...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 ...
Jizakana

Jizakana

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

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...
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...
Kuro Bar & Dining graces the heart of Sydney CBD, offering a contemporary twist on traditional Japanese cuisine. This stylish restaurant is designed with sleek décor that combines modern aesthetics...
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...