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Sydney Japanese Restaurants

With a name meaning ‘theatre’ in Japanese, expect culinary masterpieces on the plate at Haco on Alberta Street in Sydney. In the hands of Executive Chef Keita Abe and Head Chef Kensuke Yaka, this e...
Tokyo Den Japanese Restaurant

Tokyo Den Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00:PM

Burwood

Tokyo Den on Burwood Road combines the flavours of traditional Japanese cuisine with the dynamic trends of Sydney’s food culture to present an all-you-can-eat experience to Burwood diners. Expect a...
Doki Doki

Doki Doki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:00:AM

Chatswood

Expect a ‘heart-beating’ experience when dining at Asian fusion restaurant Doki Doki on Victoria Avenue in Chatswood. Named after the Japanese words for the sound of the heartbeat, linger alfresco ...
Experience the art and theatre of Japanese cuisine at Kazan Dining on Martin Place in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Meaning ‘mouth of a volcano’ in Japanese, Kazan sits within a unique circular space ...
Unique Bite

Unique Bite

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Rhodes

Discover the perfect fusion of Japanese and French cuisines at Unique Bite on Walker Street in Rhodes. This Sydney yakitori restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience, where traditional flavo...
Hanasuki

Hanasuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00:PM

Chatswood

Sharing is caring especially when it comes to food at Hanasuki restaurant on Anderson Street in Chatswood. This Sydney shabu shabu dining destination is a unique space devoted to this seriously del...
Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00: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 ...
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The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00:PM

The Rocks

Tucked in the heart of The Rocks you'll find the shining Kobe Jones venture, The Rocks Teppanyaki. Situated in a heritage-listed building built in the 1880s, The Rocks Teppanyaki retains its origin...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00:PM

Clovelly

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...
Nodaya Dining Bar

Nodaya Dining Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Pyrmont

Expect to find the marriage of a finely orchestrated dish and beverage at Nodaya Dining Bar on Bunn Street in Pyrmont. Spend the evening in a relaxed and stylish vibe, just like those cosy, hidden-...
Monster Sushi and Bar

Monster Sushi and Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00:PM

Sydney CBD

Chefs are storytellers and each dish has its own nostalgic tale to tell at Monster Sushi and Bar on Sussex Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Expect dynamic and innovative modern Japanese cuisine...
Sushi Tengoku

Sushi Tengoku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
Chefs are storytellers and each dish has its own nostalgic tale to tell at Monster Sushi Bar MQU on Wally’s Walk in Macquarie Park. Located on the Macquarie University campus, expect dynamic and in...
Discerning Sydney foodies head to Moku on Crown Street in Darlinghurst to find boutique Japanese fusion fare inspired by Australian native ingredients. Expect a moody vibe of exposed sandstone bric...
YAYOI Chatswood

YAYOI Chatswood

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:30:AM

Chatswood

Specialising in traditional Japanese Teishoku cuisine, YAYOI Chatswood on Albert Avenue in Sydney offers set meals that deliver perfect dishes and steamed rice all on one tray. Accompanied by miso ...
Besuto

Besuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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