Best japanese restaurants in Sydney
Check out the top japanese restaurants in Sydney, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Raw Bar
1. Raw Bar
32 local reviews
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Decent Japanese restaurant- Shushi/ Sashimi dishes. Trendy and busy
Great little Japanese restaurant with a nice vibe across the road from the beach.
Great Japanese. A little expensive.
1. Raw Bar
1. Raw Bar
32 local reviews
Henry
Decent Japanese restaurant- Shushi/ Sashimi dishes. Trendy and busy
Liane
Great little Japanese restaurant with a nice vibe across the road from the beach.
Sophie & Todd
Great Japanese. A little expensive.
2. Toko
2. Toko
17 local reviews
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And great japanese restaurant. If you are dining with kids, you can have an outdoor table. I've seen other f…
This is a great modern Japanese restaurant 5 minutes walk from the house. A must try if you like Japanese food…
Fabulous Japanese Restaurant with a excellent selection of dishes and cocktails! The restaurant is located on…
2. Toko
2. Toko
17 local reviews
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…
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 ni…
Simon & Nicole
Fabulous Japanese Restaurant with a excellent selection of dishes and cocktails! The restaurant is located on 490 Crown Street in Surry Hil…
3. Kuki Tanuki
3. Kuki Tanuki
7 local reviews
61 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
Closed · Opens Sun 5:00 PM
(02) 8084 7438
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Fantastic Japanese restaurant and bar. Hint: get in early and try their pork Gyoza dumplings and Wagyu beef ta…
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 sa…
3. Kuki Tanuki
3. Kuki Tanuki
7 local reviews
61 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
Closed · Opens Sun 5:00 PM
(02) 8084 7438
Joe
Fantastic Japanese restaurant and bar. Hint: get in early and try their pork Gyoza dumplings and Wagyu beef tataki.
Rebecca
Cute little Japanese restaurant set out in a cafe style layout. Really delicious meals, great staff and great extensive Saki menu! Hot or co…
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 restaurant…
4. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
4. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
7 local reviews
119 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Closed · Opens Mon 12:00 PM (noon)
(02) 9357 4555
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This is just the best Japanese restaurant! But make sure you book.
Long established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
Our favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. It's great to sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef. Sp…
4. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
4. Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
7 local reviews
119 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Closed · Opens Mon 12:00 PM (noon)
(02) 9357 4555
Merrilee
This is just the best Japanese restaurant! But make sure you book.
Paul
Long established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
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 s…
5. SOY Japanese Restaurant
5. SOY Japanese Restaurant
10 local reviews
38 Campbell Parade, Sydney
Closed · Opens Sun 12:00 PM (noon)
(02) 9130 2266
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Good Japanese restaurant. Extend menu and reasonable price.
Super fresh sushi and sushimi, great saki and imported Asahi beer in the keg makes this place one of my favou…
We love this little Japanese restaurant with friendly service and authentic food!
5. SOY Japanese Restaurant
5. SOY Japanese Restaurant
10 local reviews
38 Campbell Parade, Sydney
Closed · Opens Sun 12:00 PM (noon)
(02) 9130 2266
Paul
Good Japanese restaurant. Extend menu and reasonable price.
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…
Nick & Ivana
We love this little Japanese restaurant with friendly service and authentic food!
6. Izakaya Fujiyama
6. Izakaya Fujiyama
5 local reviews
38-52 Waterloo St, Surry Hills
Closed · Opens Mon 6:00 PM
+61 2 9698 2797
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Our favourite Japanese restaurant with great food and lively atmosphere.
2nd best Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills
2nd best Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills
6. Izakaya Fujiyama
6. Izakaya Fujiyama
5 local reviews
38-52 Waterloo St, Surry Hills
Closed · Opens Mon 6:00 PM
+61 2 9698 2797
Tsachi & Jeff
Our favourite Japanese restaurant with great food and lively atmosphere.
Jasmine
2nd best Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills
Jasmine
2nd best Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills
7. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
7. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
4 local reviews
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One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Sydney!
Lovely family run Japanese restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating available
Local Japanese restaurant - good service, friendly and the food is nice, child friendly
7. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
7. Ninja Japanese Restaurant
4 local reviews
Kirsty
One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Sydney!
Meredith
Lovely family run Japanese restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating available
Sharon
Local Japanese restaurant - good service, friendly and the food is nice, child friendly
8. Japanese Kitchen SAKAE
8. Japanese Kitchen SAKAE
4 local reviews
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There's only one Japanese restaurant in Marrickville. The place doesn't look like much but why it's so packed?…
Great affordable Japanese restaurant. Busy little restaurant, a favourite of ours. Always good, friendly atten…
Great affordable Japanese restaurant. Busy little restaurant, a favourite of ours. Always good, friendly atten…
8. Japanese Kitchen SAKAE
8. Japanese Kitchen SAKAE
4 local reviews
Faye
There's only one Japanese restaurant in Marrickville. The place doesn't look like much but why it's so packed? Because the prices are great …
Cath
Great affordable Japanese restaurant. Busy little restaurant, a favourite of ours. Always good, friendly attentive staff, food never disappo…
Cath
Great affordable Japanese restaurant. Busy little restaurant, a favourite of ours. Always good, friendly attentive staff, food never disappo…
9. Don Don Restaurant
9. Don Don Restaurant
2 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 hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant.
Don Don is a tiny old style Japanese restaurant serving large bowlfulls of food for around $10. Just don't be…
9. Don Don Restaurant
9. Don Don Restaurant
2 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…
Jack
Great cheap hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant.
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…
10. Yachiyo Japanese Bistro Darlinghurst
10. Yachiyo Japanese Bistro Darlinghurst
7 local reviews
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My all time favourite go-to Japanese restaurant. What to eat...everything on the menu is delicious! Its not a …
My favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. Always great specials and Sake degustations. Staff give great re…
Divine and quirky Japanese food
10. Yachiyo Japanese Bistro Darlinghurst
10. Yachiyo Japanese Bistro Darlinghurst
7 local reviews
Ollie
My all time favourite go-to Japanese restaurant. What to eat...everything on the menu is delicious! Its not a huge restaurant so be sure to …
Félix
My favourite Japanese restaurant in the area. Always great specials and Sake degustations. Staff give great recommendations for orders. Reas…
Sharon And Mal
Divine and quirky Japanese food
11. Sunset Sabi
11. Sunset Sabi
25 local reviews
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Amazing Japanese restaurant - bookings are a must!
Great Modern Japanese Restaurant
Great modern Japanese and it is opposite the house
11. Sunset Sabi
11. Sunset Sabi
25 local reviews
Kaitlin
Amazing Japanese restaurant - bookings are a must!
Aaron
Great Modern Japanese Restaurant
Lisa
Great modern Japanese and it is opposite the house
12. Makizo
12. Makizo
3 local reviews
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Fantastic modern Japanese restaurant - not to be missed when saying in Darling Point!
Nice little Japanese restaurant. Good food and very close, can get busy at peak times.
Fantastic modern Japanese restaurant - not to be missed when saying in Darling Point!
12. Makizo
12. Makizo
3 local reviews
Amy
Fantastic modern Japanese restaurant - not to be missed when saying in Darling Point!
James
Nice little Japanese restaurant. Good food and very close, can get busy at peak times.
Amy
Fantastic modern Japanese restaurant - not to be missed when saying in Darling Point!