Best Japanese Restaurants in Sydney

door OpenTable Team

Bijgewerkt 01 maart 2023

From sushi and gyoza, to yakitori and ramen, discover the best Japanese restaurants Sydney has to offer. You’ll find everything from your local favourites to upscale fusion spots.

Credit: Zushi

Zushi - Surry Hills

4.6

4.6 (706)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Surry Hills

Over het restaurant

We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. For those looking for something unique, our Omakase experience is designed to take diners on a culinary journey, highlighting the freshest and most delicious ingredients.
We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi.
Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.

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4.6

4.6 (1550)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Barangaroo

Over het restaurant

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.
Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

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4.6

4.6 (597)

$A40 en minder

Japans

Surry Hills

Over het restaurant

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.

Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

Sushi Jones Alexandria

4.9

4.9 (49)

$A40 en minder

Sushi

Alexandria

Over het restaurant

We’re not your ordinary Japanese!
“Meet Tokyo Vibes x Sydney Beats”
Incorporating the authentic with local favourites and healthy alternatives

Nikaido Mascot

4.7

4.7 (82)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Mascotte

Over het restaurant

Welcome to traditional Japanese Yakiniku restaurant NIKAIDO!
Please enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT or A LA CARTE menus.

From high grade wagyu to Aussie beef, you’ll find a huge array of meats at a great price.
The flavours of the meat are enhanced with the Nikaido miso sauce or salted sauce, which have been refined through many trial and errors. These sauces bring out the umami of the meat!

Accompany your BBQ with sushi, sashimi, and tempura side dishes.
The menu is rounded out with a carefully selected number of 'izakaya style' dishes.

Dine in luxury as our tables and interior. Please relax while eating and truly enjoy the food. With 100 seats ranging , large tables, Booth seats, Nikaido is perfect for everything from intimate dates to family dinners.
We also accommodate for parties and celebrations!!

Kokumai

4.0

4 (4)

van $A41 tot $A100

Sushi

Circular Quay

Over het restaurant

Kokumai means “black rice” in Japanese and is a premium sushi bar operated as a new concept of Japanese restaurant operated with an omakase function.

Seating appx. 60 people and serving up premium roll, nigiri, and sashimi with a great selection of wine, sake, and beer.

*Omakase: Authentic Japanese omakase menu is implemented. Menus made with fresh seasonal ingredients are prepared by the head chef in Kokumai.
**Premium sushi bar: We are operating as a premium sushi bar by using seasonal and superior ingredients.

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Experience

Winter special set (Limited Menu!)

Experience

Table Omakase

Tento

4.7

4.7 (83)

$A40 en minder

Japans

Darlinghurst

Over het restaurant

Tento is more than just a restaurant; it's a sensory sanctuary where tradition meets innovation, and where every meal is a celebration of the culinary arts. Join us at Tento, and let us take you on an unforgettable journey through the soul of Japan, one delectable dish at a time.

During the day, Tento offers an enchanting culinary adventure, with flavours that dance on your palate, and an ambiance that bathes you in warmth and serenity. As the sun sets, our restaurant transforms into an intimate haven, casting a veil of private dining exclusivity over your experience.

Discover the essence of Japan in the heart of Surry Hills at Tento, where culinary artistry meets sensory delight. Nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of this eclectic neighbourhood,
Tento is not just a restaurant; it's an immersive journey into the world of authentic Japanese cuisine that will awaken your senses.

Tokki

4.6

4.6 (427)

van $A41 tot $A100

Modern Koreaans

Surry Hills

Over het restaurant

Inspired by the buzzing night life of Tokyo & Seoul in Surry Hills.

Tokki is a modern day Japanese/Korean Izakaya with an emphasis on shareable dishes accompanied with bespoke cocktails, a variety of Sake & Soju and a fine list of wines.

North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi

4.7

4.7 (372)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans (Yakiniku)

Sydney-Noord

Over het restaurant

Rengaya has been serving YAKINIKU in North Sydney since 1993, making it one of Australia’s pioneering Japanese barbeque restaurants. Now, that tradition is set to continue at its new digs on Miller Street – just a short stroll from the original location – in a much more modern, striking setting. The new fit-out features bar-counter seats around an open kitchen, red booth seating divided by Japanese-style timber panelling and a hard-to-miss chandelier. There’s also a 20-seat private dining room. We use only the finest ingredients such as Japanese Black Cattle made in Australia for beef, Sashimi and Seafood fresh from the sea. Rengaya is the restaurant foodies around the country have chosen.

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4.8

4.8 (47)

$A40 en minder

Japans

Mascotte

Over het restaurant

WELCOME TO HINATAYA “HINATA” means sunny place, in the sun and “YA” means home. HINATAYA is a sunny home or place where everyone can enjoy authentic Japanese food. Hinataya, aims to give a warm ambiance, delightful food and a place where everyone can call their “home”. At HINATAYA, we serve a variety of authentic Japanese food prepared from the seasonal ingredients, with a contemporary twist, that everyone can love. Being fully licensed, we offer a selection of Japanese beer, sake, wine and drinks. HINATAYA value customers the most, providing the best and innovative dining experience possible. Customers order food through iPad making it more exciting and enthralling. HINATAYA is located in the heart of Mascot. We strive to provide the best possible experience we can offer. We value our customers the most.

Busshari

4.7

4.7 (33)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Potts Point

Over het restaurant

Located in the heart of Potts Point, Busshari Restaurant represents the essence of Japanese cuisine: simplicity and freshness. Busshari's decor is soft lit, creating warm and welcoming feel.

Busshari opened in 2006, specializing in Japanese authenticity of simple, delicate sashimi and sushi.

Along with a selected and refined offer of wine and saké we hope to cater for every of your nights of food and drinks.

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Experience

Busshari Prix Fixe

Osaka Trading Co.

4.8

4.8 (338)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Glebe

Over het restaurant

Located at the Tramsheds food precinct in Forest Lodge, Osaka Trading Co. focuses on modern Japanese and ramen. The restaurant’s bar offers house and classic cocktails, Japanese beers and sake, wine, and Japanese and Scotch whiskies.

Our lunch menu comprises ramen and donburi rice bowls from 11.30am with an all day menu available until dinner from 5:30pm - 9:30pm with a larger a la carte menu.

Osaka Trading Co. is a modern Japanese restaurant & bar from the owner-operators of Surry Hills small bar Tokyo Bird and Haymarket cocktail bar Banchō.

Kokoroya Japanese Sushi Dining

4.8

4.8 (640)

$A40 en minder

Japans

Maroubra

Over het restaurant

Welcome to Kokoroya We serve a variety of authentic Japanese food made with fresh ingredients that everyone can love! Being fully licensed, we also offer a selection of Japanese beer, sake, wine and cocktails, as child-size soft drinks.

Takumi Yakiniku

4.6

4.6 (40)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Eastwood

Over het restaurant

After months of training in Japan, A new Takumi Yakiniku is back! New Team, New Menu, Better food and Better Service.
Takumi Yakiniku is a Japanese Yakiniku BBQ restaurant that offers top quality Australian Wagyu and Japanese Wagyu and Authentic Japanese Cuisine. Besides Yakiniku we also offer traditional Japanese Washoku. We have both buffet menu and A'La Carte menu. We aim to provide our customers the best experience with us by providing the most authentic Japanese taste, the most harmonious dining environment and best customer service experience.
Our kitchen staff are mostly native Japanese who have 10+ years chef experience in Japanese Cuisine.
Recent training in Japan allows us to provide more varieties. Besides, Yakiniku, we will start offering Ramen, Udon, Tempura, Oden, Steaming Egg, Ochatsuke and Yakitori to our customers. So that you get more to choose to fulfill your wish. Please don't hesitate to visit us to try our food.

Goryon San

4.5

4.5 (447)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Surry Hills

Over het restaurant

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

Chaco Bar

4.6

4.6 (192)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans (Yakitori)

Potts Point

Over het restaurant

Japanese Izakaya in the heart of Kings Cross / Potts Point

Yakitori and charcoal grilling specialist. Step into a warmly lit restaurant to enjoy some hot BBQ paired with a glass of cold sake from our carefully curated beverage list.

30 Seconds walk from Kings Cross Station.

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4.3

4.3 (39)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Haymarket

Over het restaurant

Bar & Grill Yebisu is located in China Town in Central Sydney. This restaurant is located at the intersection of Dixon Street and Little Hay Street. IZAKAYA food is well known for its trendy tapas-like dishes. We serve smaller portions at our restaurant so that you can enjoy a greater variety of selections from our menu. Another meaning for the word “IZAKAYA” in Japan is “sake dining place”. Needless to say, we, as an Izakaya, have a great variety of drinks with more than 100 items for you to select. Not only will you find your favourite beer, but you will also find yourself beholding some of the finest Sake, Shochu (or Japanese Vodka) and non-alcoholic Mocktails. Explore and choose your favourites!

Snacky Chans

4.8

4.8 (177)

$A40 en minder

Creatief Japans

Annandale

Over het restaurant

Snacky Chans is a sushi train with cocktail bar, yakitori grill, bao burgers, sake, Japanese Whiskey & other interesting food & beverage items.
Nestle into a booth, sit at the bar or grab a high table. We have it all for you to experience some fun times.
A new and exciting concept, Snacky Chans is well worth the visit. Cool lighting, awesome music & chilled vibes. A great place to hang with friends and eat & drink and have fun.
Located on Parramatta Road Annandale

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Experience

Snacky Daily Happy Hour

Experience

Sunday Margarita & Ramen Special!

Experience

Thursday Tacos + Tinnies

Yakitori Jin

4.7

4.7 (142)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japanse specialiteit

Haberfield

Over het restaurant

Yakitori Jin is designed for Japanese Yakitori restaurant. Yakitori is a Japanese type of grilled skewered chicken over a charcoal fire. During or after cooking, the meat is typically seasoned with Yakitori tare (original sauce) or salt(developed uniquely). We are one of the typical modern Izakaya. We are serving Super Dry Sushi Fresh Beer and lots of Sake and Wine. Enjoy your Japanese Izakaya near by you. We are located in Haberfield.

Jizakana

4.6

4.6 (32)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Cammeray

Over het restaurant

Jizakana is a local Japanese Restaurant located in Cammeray. You can enjoy fresh sashimi and sushi along with sophisticated Japanese cuisine.

We offer expertly crafted traditional dishes as well as modern takes that fuse American techniques and flavours with ancient practices.

And we love them a little extra if they serve a great range of sakes and Japanese beer.

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4.6

4.6 (129)

van $A41 tot $A100

Creatief Japans

Rosebery

Over het restaurant

By Sang is creation of Head Chef, Sangyong Park. Working at some of Australia’s best restaurants for over 15 years, Sangyong’s passion is in using the freshest seafood he can find that is sustainable and locally farmed. Combined with his knowledge of authentic Japanese techniques and his modern take on food, be prepared for a delicious meal like no other at BySang

Robata Jones

4.7

4.7 (186)

$A40 en minder

Japans

Artarmon

Over het restaurant

Robata Jones is an "izakaya" specialising in grilled dishes using the freshest meat, fish and vegetables. With an extensive sake list, it is the perfect spot for a relaxed and fun evening. Located in the Artarmon district along with other businesses, Robata Jones boasts a unique “little Tokyo” atmosphere, and takes you back to Japan! The grilled eel-unagi kabayaki- and other perfectly roasted dishes are a must-try!

Chaco Ramen Bondi

4.7

4.7 (59)

$A40 en minder

Japanse specialiteit

Bondi Beach

Over het restaurant

A new take on ramen and izakaya dining in Bondi. Sample meticulously charcoal grilled yakitori skewers, and spot-hitting bowls of ramen delivered by Keita Abe, Shinji Okuda, and the Chaco team. Enjoy a variety of skewers and other future classics followed by a bowl of ramen in an breezy dining area with a small bar slinging wines, beers, and batch cocktails on demand. Ramen-Izakaya, you, us. What’re you waiting for?

Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining

4.7

4.7 (307)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans (Yakiniku)

Burwood

Over het restaurant

We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant in Burwood, serving high quality wagyu and sake.

We are located in a centre of Burwood. It is very close to bus stop and train station, and also this building has a 1 hour 30 minutes free parking. Easy access for the customers.

We have more than 25 years of experiences of Japanese Yakiniku in Sydney. We provide our customers with a great Wagyu experience and fun.

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Experience

Premium BBQ Buffet $95

Experience

Premium BBQ Buffet for LUNCH

Experience

Standard BBQ Buffet $55

Touka Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (144)

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Parramatta

Over het restaurant

Serving traditional Japanese Yakiniku in the heart of Parramatta CBD.

Green Shiso Restaurant

5.0

5 (34)

$A101 en meer

Japans

Sydney CBD

Over het restaurant

Green Shiso Omakase Restaurant has moved to the heart of the city, now located at 6 Loftus St, Quay Quarter Lane.
Our Chef Simon brings over 15 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. He trained in Tokyo at Sakae Sushi with chefs Kazato-san and Ogawa-san, mastering sushi-making techniques. Additionally, he refined his skills in Kyoto, training at the renowned Michelin 3-star Kaiseki restaurant, Kikunoi, under Chef Murata-san, specializing in traditional Kaiseki Ryori. Simon attend the world sushi cup competition 2024 in Tokyo representing Australia and win the sushi kuroobi yikyo award.
Our seasonal menu changes every three months, showcasing the freshest ingredients and flavors of the season.

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Experience

Circular Quay Omakase Jan 2025

Senpai Ramen

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Chatswood

Over het restaurant

Open in Chatswood, Senpai Ramen is the latest concept from chef Chase Kojima. Offering next level ramen and snacks in a 20 seat omakase-style diner.

Hachioji

$A101 en meer

Japanse specialiteit

Willoughby

Over het restaurant

Gourmet, New century Japanese Omakase experience.
8 Customers per service with two hours fine dinning experience.
All dishes are created by Benson Pang with Taiwanese influence on the menu.

Marble BBQ

van $A41 tot $A100

Japans

Barangaroo

Over het restaurant

Inspired by the Izakaya’s of Tokyo to the bustling Korean BBQs in Seoul, MARBLE in Sydney’s up-market Barangaroo combines excellent food, incredible drinks and personality-packed service for a dining experience with a kick. The Big Sister Venue to Sydney’s popular TOKKI, MARBLE is set to exceed expectations. Izakaya’s are part bar, part restaurant– vibrant yet cosy spaces that are perfect for after-work drinks, while dishing up snacks and tapas style share-plates. MARBLE is the Aussie version of an Izakaya; a meeting place for city folk who want to enjoy a wine, sake or cocktail alongside a superb menu of Japanese and Korean inspired flavours while immersed in a chilled- out, stylish atmosphere. Marble combines the best of Australian hospitality with Fusion Korean and Japanese influences for a fun, fresh and exciting venue unlike any other. Whether for afterwork drinks and a bite to eat or casual mid-week meal, MARBLE will not disappoint.

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