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Sydney Japanese Restaurants

Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

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...
R by Raita Noda.

R by Raita Noda.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 PM

Redfern

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Warmth of Winter at Oribu ParramattaNew Winter Japanese MenuThis winter, Oribu presents Fuyu no Nukumori - Warmth of Winter, a seasonal expression shaped by depth, stillness, and quite refinement. The menu unfolds as a composition of contrasts - delicate, r...
Kid Kyoto

Kid Kyoto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Enjoy the full Kid Kyoto experience in under 60 minutes pre or post your VIVID experienceVIVID Nights at Kid KyotoVivid lights up Sydney from 22 May to 13 June, and Kid Kyoto is your perfect pre-show stop, just minutes from the action. Our neons are glowing, photo ops are prime, and our VIVID Express 'Trust Us...
Tomodachi Cabramatta

Tomodachi Cabramatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Cabramatta

Your Go-To Japanese Spot in SydneyGrab, Share, SavourAt Tomodachi Sydney, we bring authentic Japanese flavours to your table with fresh sushi, classic bento boxes, and grilled favourites. Perfect for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner, our menu offers ...
Fat Panda

Fat Panda

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Canley Heights

Taste the Modern Side of Japanese Cuisine Experience Asian fusionAt Fat Panda, we serve bold Asian fusion flavours with a playful twist. From fresh sushi and sashimi to hand rolls, baos, and street-style favourites, every dish is crafted to excite your taste bud...
Eat Sushi Cammeray

Eat Sushi Cammeray

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cammeray

Drinks Special at Eat Sushi CammerayAvailable nowDine in and buy one drink and get one free! *excludes whole wine bottle*
KODA

KODA

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Vivid Special$20 Cocktail and SnackSpecial Offer for all of Vivid, $20 Drink and Snack, Enjoy our Shiso Remon ( Toki Whsky, Yuzu, Soda) and Spring Dings
Norimono

Norimono

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Jicca Dining

Jicca Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 ...
Sushi Tengoku

Sushi Tengoku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

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...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
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...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

The Rocks

Teppanyaki + Vivid = Your Ultimate Night OutLimited seating -book nowFrom 22 May to 13 June, Vivid Sydney will set the city aglow with 23 nights of bold colour, art, music and creativity. Just a short stroll from the spectacle, The Rocks Teppanyaki brings the drama ...
Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 ...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

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

Kuro Bar & Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Oborozuki

Oborozuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award