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Sydney Japanese Restaurants

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Countdown to 2026 at OribuNew Year's Eve at OribuCelebrate the final night of the year at Oribu, Parramatta’s most sophisticated Japanese dining destination. Enjoy refined dishes, live music, signature cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere in...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
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...
Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Toriciya Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Cammeray

Toriciya Signature Degustation$162ppExperience Toriciya’s Signature Degustation, an exquisite Japanese journey crafted for the whole table. This premium multi-course menu features kingfish and jalapeño carpaccio, slow-cooked Hokkaido...
Nori-dasu Tasting$125 per personExperience the Nori-dasu Tasting Menu at Toko, a curated selection of signature Japanese dishes designed for sharing. Indulge in a journey of flavour featuring wagyu nigiri, kingfish sashimi with t...
Ryoh Japanese BBQ

Ryoh Japanese BBQ

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Zetland

Premium Buffet $95ppExperience Ryoh Japanese BBQ’s premium buffet, offering 120 minutes of indulgence with top-tier wagyu cuts, fresh sushi, sashimi and premium seafood. Enjoy favourites like ox-tongue, oyster blade, ...
Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Redfern

Situated on Pitt Street in Redfern, Juan Bowl & Tea brings a fresh, playful take on Asian-inspired bowls and specialty teas. This bright, modern eatery focuses on vibrant flavours and nourishing in...
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...
Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newtown

Diners are transported to the bustling streets of Tokyo at Newtown restaurant Kaiza Izakaya on Enmore Road. The brainchild of Chef Jason Nguyen, this stylish Japanese fusion restaurant has a moody ...
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...
Izakaya Mitto

Izakaya Mitto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

The Rocks

Jicca Dining

Jicca Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Neutral Bay

Discover Japanese-Italian fusion fare to tempt all tastes at Jicca Dining on Military Road in Neutral Bay. Meaning ‘home sweet home’, that’s what you will feel at this Sydney dining destination ser...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

The Rocks

Festive Lunch Rocks Menu only $98Monday to FridayFour course Festive Lunch including a glass of beer, wine, sparkling or soft drink - * Flaming Number One Special * Wakame Seaweed Salad * Your choice of one of the following - Beef Tenderloin - T...
Sushi Tengoku

Sushi Tengoku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
Kazan Dining

Kazan Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Sokyo
Channelling both Sydney and Tokyo, Sokyo Japanese restaurant is a fusion of two worlds, where chef Chase Kojima will amaze you with a unique, contemporary style of food and flavour. Sokyo offers a ...