Best Japanese restaurants in Sydney
Check out the top Japanese restaurants in Sydney, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Toko Sydney
1. Toko Sydney
42 local reviews
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This is a great modern Japanese restaurant 5 minutes walk from the house. A must try if you like Japanese…
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney... With a price to match. Go for the Sochu, their home made…
And great japanese restaurant. If you are dining with kids, you can have an outdoor table. I've seen other…
1. Toko Sydney
1. Toko Sydney
42 local reviews
Gee
This is a great modern Japanese restaurant 5 minutes walk from the house. A must try if you like Japanese food, my top dish is the scampi…
Zoe
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney... With a price to match. Go for the Sochu, their home made liquer, and pull up a seat by the…
Natalie
And great japanese restaurant. If you are dining with kids, you can have an outdoor table. I've seen other families do it. We haven't yet…
2. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
2. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
24 local reviews
119 MacLeay St, Potts Point
Closed · Opens Monday 12:00 PM (noon)
+61 2 9357 4555
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Our favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. It's great to sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef…
Great Japanese restaurant. Open lunch and dinner. They do great lunch specials through the week.
Long established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
2. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
2. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
24 local reviews
119 MacLeay St, Potts Point
Closed · Opens Monday 12:00 PM (noon)
+61 2 9357 4555
Troy
Our favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. It's great to sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef. Spider roll and the wagyu beef…
Jon
Great Japanese restaurant. Open lunch and dinner. They do great lunch specials through the week.
Paul
Long established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
3. Cho Cho San
3. Cho Cho San
60 local reviews
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Mid-high end Japanese restaurant with a modern and trendy decor. Get their signature green tea soft serve, or…
Japanese restaurant. Food is mainly made to share but not necessary. Nice a fresh. They make really cool…
Beautiful modern Japanese restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Try the snow crab omelette and the teriyaki…
3. Cho Cho San
3. Cho Cho San
60 local reviews
Nikki
Mid-high end Japanese restaurant with a modern and trendy decor. Get their signature green tea soft serve, or a sesame mochi ball for…
Carollyne
Japanese restaurant. Food is mainly made to share but not necessary. Nice a fresh. They make really cool cocktail with shaved ice.
Liss
Beautiful modern Japanese restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Try the snow crab omelette and the teriyaki beef short rib.
4. Kuki Tanuki
4. Kuki Tanuki
25 local reviews
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Cute little Japanese restaurant set out in a cafe style layout. Really delicious meals, great staff and great…
Like an underground spot ripped out of a side alley in Tokyo, anime graffiti graces the walls of this funky…
Fantastic Japanese restaurant and bar. Hint: get in early and try their pork Gyoza dumplings and Wagyu beef…
4. Kuki Tanuki
4. Kuki Tanuki
25 local reviews
Rebecca
Cute little Japanese restaurant set out in a cafe style layout. Really delicious meals, great staff and great extensive Saki menu! Hot or…
James
Like an underground spot ripped out of a side alley in Tokyo, anime graffiti graces the walls of this funky sake bar and Japanese…
Joe
Fantastic Japanese restaurant and bar. Hint: get in early and try their pork Gyoza dumplings and Wagyu beef tataki.
5. Sunset Sabi
5. Sunset Sabi
67 local reviews
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Amazing contemporary Japanese restaurant with a twist. Great cocktails too. Always busy so book in advance or…
Fantastic and very new Japanese restaurant and bar. Love it!
Amazing Japanese restaurant - bookings are a must!
5. Sunset Sabi
5. Sunset Sabi
67 local reviews
Lisa
Amazing contemporary Japanese restaurant with a twist. Great cocktails too. Always busy so book in advance or turn up about 5.30pm-6.00pm…
Aishah
Fantastic and very new Japanese restaurant and bar. Love it!
Kaitlin
Amazing Japanese restaurant - bookings are a must!
6. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
6. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
13 local reviews
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Local Japanese restaurant - good service, friendly and the food is nice, child friendly
Lovely family run Japanese restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating available
Good Japanese restaurant in Avalon Village - open evenings
6. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
6. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
13 local reviews
Sharon
Local Japanese restaurant - good service, friendly and the food is nice, child friendly
Meredith
Lovely family run Japanese restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating available
Karen
Good Japanese restaurant in Avalon Village - open evenings
7. Raw Bar
7. Raw Bar
96 local reviews
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Sushi, sashimi and all the Japanese things – it is not a sushi bar, but more a proper Japanese restaurant.
World class Japanese Restaurant. Bento Box for two and bottle of Riesling on a balmy evening. Heaven.
Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi and sashimi and all of your Japanese faves
7. Raw Bar
7. Raw Bar
96 local reviews
Caterina
Sushi, sashimi and all the Japanese things – it is not a sushi bar, but more a proper Japanese restaurant.
Iain
World class Japanese Restaurant. Bento Box for two and bottle of Riesling on a balmy evening. Heaven.
Hannah
Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi and sashimi and all of your Japanese faves
8. Mamasan Bondi
8. Mamasan Bondi
131 local reviews
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This is a great little bar in Bondi. It is next to a Japanese restaurant that does great food and they have…
Great modern Japanese Restaurant with bar/lounge next door. Great spot for a beer & only a few meters from…
Amazing Japanese restaurant and groovy bar (Bad Mama) next door....
8. Mamasan Bondi
8. Mamasan Bondi
131 local reviews
Roger
This is a great little bar in Bondi. It is next to a Japanese restaurant that does great food and they have these MASSIVE Sapporo beers…
Christine + Steve
Great modern Japanese Restaurant with bar/lounge next door. Great spot for a beer & only a few meters from home!
Steve
Amazing Japanese restaurant and groovy bar (Bad Mama) next door....
9. SOY Japanese Restaurant
9. SOY Japanese Restaurant
27 local reviews
38 Campbell Parade, Sydney
Closed · Opens 12:00 PM (noon)
+61 2 9130 2266
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Super fresh sushi and sushimi, great saki and imported Asahi beer in the keg makes this place one of my…
A favourite Japanese restaurant, Sashimi salad as great and the Popcorn prawn roll...everything is good there!
We love this little Japanese restaurant with friendly service and authentic food!
9. SOY Japanese Restaurant
9. SOY Japanese Restaurant
27 local reviews
38 Campbell Parade, Sydney
Closed · Opens 12:00 PM (noon)
+61 2 9130 2266
David
Super fresh sushi and sushimi, great saki and imported Asahi beer in the keg makes this place one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. The…
Jill
A favourite Japanese restaurant, Sashimi salad as great and the Popcorn prawn roll...everything is good there!
Nick & Ivana
We love this little Japanese restaurant with friendly service and authentic food!
10. Kura
10. Kura
7 local reviews
141 Harris St, Pyrmont
Closed · Opens Monday 11:00 AM
+61 2 9518 7944
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While this is a Korean owned Japanese restaurant, the service and quality of the sushi and sashimi is good…
Japanese restaurant with vegetarian options. Delicious food
Our favourite Japanese restaurant in Pyrmont
10. Kura
10. Kura
7 local reviews
141 Harris St, Pyrmont
Closed · Opens Monday 11:00 AM
+61 2 9518 7944
John
While this is a Korean owned Japanese restaurant, the service and quality of the sushi and sashimi is good. They also have a variety of hot…
Bev
Japanese restaurant with vegetarian options. Delicious food
Stuart
Our favourite Japanese restaurant in Pyrmont
11. Don Don Restaurant
11. Don Don Restaurant
9 local reviews
80 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
(02) 9331 3544
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Don Don is a tiny old style Japanese restaurant serving large bowlfulls of food for around $10. Just don't be…
Great cheap eats Japanese restaurant. $10 takeaway chicken katsu-don.
Casual Japanese restaurant. Always busy and you'll know why.
11. Don Don Restaurant
11. Don Don Restaurant
9 local reviews
80 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
(02) 9331 3544
David
Don Don is a tiny old style Japanese restaurant serving large bowlfulls of food for around $10. Just don't be surprised if you have to line…
Dougie
Great cheap eats Japanese restaurant. $10 takeaway chicken katsu-don.
Heloise
Casual Japanese restaurant. Always busy and you'll know why.
12. Shinmachi
12. Shinmachi
16 local reviews
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Fun Japanese restaurant, tucked away upstairs, just off King Street. Ordering from iPads has never been so…
A favourite Japanese Restaurant my partner and I like to walk down to often.
A fun little Japanese restaurant - order from the tablet on your table.
12. Shinmachi
12. Shinmachi
16 local reviews
Wendy
Fun Japanese restaurant, tucked away upstairs, just off King Street. Ordering from iPads has never been so much fun!
Renae
A favourite Japanese Restaurant my partner and I like to walk down to often.
Dorothy
A fun little Japanese restaurant - order from the tablet on your table.