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Sydney Japanese Restaurants

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...
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
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...
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 ...
Norimono

Norimono

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Crows Nest

New Weekday Lunch SetTemaki Lunch Set for $38Weekday Lunch Set is now available at Norimono! Try our temaki (Japanese hand roll) set including miso soup, 4 hand rolls, and iced barley tea or soft drink for $38.
Fat Panda

Fat Panda

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Juan Bowl & Tea Redfern

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Redfern

SpecialWagyu Omu Hayashi RiceTender Wagyu and silky eggs. A luxurious bowl finished with our house hayashi sauce.
Eat Sushi Cammeray

Eat Sushi Cammeray

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Cammeray

Drinks Special at Eat Sushi CammerayAvailable nowDine in and buy one drink and get one free! *excludes whole wine bottle*
Hidden in plain sight on Bridge Lane in Sydney's CBD, Kid Kyoto is a rebellious and captivating Japanese izakaya that dares to challenge everything you think you know about Japanese dining. Inspire...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...