Michelin-starred precision meets casual Japanese dining at IKI Dining

Eat / 23 September 2025
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Michelin-starred precision meets casual Japanese dining at IKI Dining

Eat / 23 September 2025

Refined simplicity meets bold Japanese flavours.

Sydney’s Japanese dining scene has a new heavyweight with the arrival of IKI Dining in Potts Point. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiko Yomoda and backed by restaurateur Eddy Lee, this new venue blends the Japanese philosophy of “IKI”, refined simplicity and effortless charm.

Offering a dual dining concept, guests can choose from Ramen by IKI, with soulful broths simmered for 48 hours, or IKI Izakaya, a cosy space serving premium small plates and sake. With an interior inspired by Tokyo laneways, a cocktail program led by award-winning bartender Sam Liao, and a menu brimming with precision and creativity, IKI Dining sets a new benchmark for Japanese casual dining in Sydney.

Quick Bites

  • What to Eat: Maguro Platter, Spicy Nori Crisp, Crispy Aged Duck, Yomo’s Chintan Ramen
    What to Drink: Yuzu Margarita or Toki Old Fashioned
    When to Go: Midweek ramen fix or a Saturday night sake session
    Cost: Ramen from ~$24; small plates from ~$15; mains from ~$32
    Where to Play After: Kick on with a cocktail at Chester White or wander down to the neon-lit Kings Cross precinct
    Vibe Check: Playful Tokyo laneway vibes with a refined edge, ramen by day, sake and izakaya fun by night
    Book It: Reserve here.