The Best Japanese Restaurants In Sydney
Take a trip to Tokyo (without leaving the city) with our guide to Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants.
Ah, Japan. The land of incredible seafood, top-notch noodles, and some of the world’s best fried chicken. Whether you’ve visited Tokyo before or have it on your bucket list, there’s nothing quite like the unique and diverse flavours of Japanese cuisine. If you’re looking for the best of just that, check out our guide to the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney.
Aori is the 250-seat waterfront restaurant from the team behind Alegre and Callao Led by Kim Chi (ex-Saké), Eric Lee (ex-Nobu, Sokyo), and Owen Glover (ex-Ivy), Aori focuses on raw preparation and ingredient-led cooking that lets quality speak for itself. The standout feature? A roaming steak trolley that brings premium cuts directly to your table…
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Oborozuki's postcard-perfect views get a delicious upgrade with a brand-new menu that's a symphony of French and Japanese flavours. Oborozuki, the name meaning "hazy moon" in Japanese, has long been a beacon of elegance on Sydney's Circular Quay. Nestled amidst the bustle of the harbour, it offered a serene escape with its traditional kaiseki experience.…
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Chef Taka Teramoto lures you back to Kuro with two fresh tasting menus melding Japanese flavours and Australia's esteemed produce. Since opening in 2019, Kuro has cemented itself as one of Sydney's best Japanese restaurants. You'll find it in Sydney CBD, amongst the cascading greenery on Kent Street and within a heritage sandstone building that…
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Ora in Waterloo melds traditional and modern Japanese dining experiences into an all-night venue. Ora is set to transform Sydney's dining scene with its progressive offering in Waterloo. Boasting a traditional omakase experience, modern Japanese dining and a late-night lounge with DJs every weekend, settle in for an evening of dining and drinking across three…
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Blurring the lines between food, drink and music, Rekōdo promises a sensory-immersing dining experience that sounds as good as it tastes. Blending perfectly into level one at Barangaroo House between rooftop cocktail bar Smoke upstairs and relaxed House Bar on the ground floor, Rekōdo is set for a loud arrival onto Sydney’s dining scene this…
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Japanese finesse has been added to the repertoire of Sydney's newest dining precinct. When you craving fresh nigiri, umami-rich flavours like miso or hibachi grilled meats, we highly recommend a visit to Kazan Dining. Located inside the brand new 25 Martin Place dining precinct alongside a stellar lineup of restaurants including Botswana Butchery, AALIA and…
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Nobu Sydney, the global icon of Japanese fine dining, lands at Barangaroo Nobu Sydney is the Sydney outpost of one of the world's most recognised Japanese fine dining brands, sitting at level 2 of Crown Sydney. One Good Food Guide hat, harbour views and a menu that fuses Japanese tradition with Peruvian influence, built around…
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Global sensation Wagyumafia unveils the third international location of its signature ramen brand, and it’s right here in Sydney. The Star will provide the backdrop for the mouthwatering offering featuring the world-renowned premium-grade ramen and gyoza. Mashi No Mashi (literally translates to ‘eat more and more’) is famous for its wagyu-heavy menu in which each…
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Tucked beneath Circular Quay, Bar Besuto is one of Sydney’s most intimate drinking spots, drawing inspiration from Tokyo’s standing bars—only here, you get a seat. Now, the underground whisky den has launched a new cocktail list, blending Japanese ingredients with inventive techniques. Highlights include the Amongst the Evergreen, a matcha-infused take on a gin sour…
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What do Kid Kyoto and Nirvana have in common? A passion for pushing the boundaries and grunge music. "With the lights out, it's less dangerous". The team from Sam Prince Hospitality (INDU, Mejico) opened a new restaurant in November with an 80s and 90s vibe. Kid Kyoto brings a punk-rock punch to a modern Japanese menu. The menu consists…
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Spring has sprung and in true Japanese style, Sokyo has brought on the warmer months with a seasonal spring menu. For those looking for a dining experience like no other, Sokyo is undeniably one of the best spots to visit. The Japanese-inspired restaurant delivers the best of Tokyo to Sydney diners with an imaginative menu…
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For a modern take on Japanese eats, look no further than Cho Cho San. This Potts Point favourite offers everything from a raw bar to izakaya-style snacks, as well as a decadent Cho Cho San Feast set menu ($95 per person).
