Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Eastwood
9 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"My go to sushi train in the area. Almost all the plates are $3 which makes it easier to just pick and enjoy. A few dishes, such as sashimi are more...."
Angehaha
"Great value, $3 per plate. The sushi is pretty good, and you can order the karage chicken (which then gets cooked to order) which still counts as..."
Andrew C
"Good sushi train. Any 4 for $10! Amazing value and what's more food is fresh! Order what you want if it's not on the train. Staff sometimes don't..."
Alvin Wong
"Local sushi train that does the job. $3 plates and chefs that are seemingly very bad at their job (in a very good way - every sushi seems to have an..."
Daniel J
"AMAZINNG!!!!!!!! fav dish? grilled salmon with smoked scallop on top in rice!!!!!!im just doing this coz i dont know anything else to write..."
"Cheap and fresh. Lots of variety, always fresh and affordable. theyre doing a $3 every plate on the belt special. portion sizes are..."
Esther Sung Hee Lee
"Delicious, affordable and amazing staff and service. Often come here with friends possibly once a week, lots of options for vegan, vegetarians etc...."
Lauren Rhall
"Good place to eat when you're craving sushi. Prices are..."
Pikaika
"I've been going to this little sushi train for years. Excellent dishes, good variety, great service and cheap plates. Parking can be difficult but..."
Xceler8or
"The first time I've been to Sushi Arigato was 2 years ago (2009). Their lunch time sushi train is only $2.60 and $3.20. Recently came back this year..."
Foodlover16
"I really love the freshness and generosity of their food and servings in this Japanese restaurant. Too bad the place is just tiny and there’s..."
Shahani Acosta
"This place is amazing!!
If you are in need of a sashimi and sushi fix this is the place that will wow and amaze.
The proportion sizes will put Sokyo..."
James Yu
"Best sashimi, sushi, rolls, noodle ever.. This was my third time to eat here, and all time was so great! And there are always lots of people inside..."
최수아
"Consistently decent sushi at an okay price. They also serve sushi with higher end ingredients like ikura or..."
Kelvin
"Excellent quality fish and sashimi prepared in front of you. Generous servings and the seafood tasted..."
Yu Sun Tang (Tangy)
"Pretty fresh and tasty. Not a wide selection of fish and a little pricey at $53 for the deluxe combination..."
Roland Zhang
"New 2022 update: this place still serve best sushi around the area. Services still very good and food quality still top notch.
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2018..."
"This has been on my bookmark for so long and I've finally had the chance to try! We came at 3:30 so definitely didn't need to book. The place..."
Hayley
"Sushi and sashimi deluxe is absolutely amazing 🤤🤤Great local sushi shop 😍 Only down point is that it is always busy and takeaway..."
Kazz
"The best japanese restaurant u can get in Sydney. The fish is super fresh and friendly service unlike mainland Chinese restaurants which are dirty..."
New York Foodie
"Very fresh seafood and their sashimi was cut beautifully.Small space and very strict on booking times, staff were only semi friendly and..."
Katrina
"The wait was the downfall of this place, we waited pretty long to be seated as we had no reservation. We waited approx 40 mins for the food to come..."
Jessicali708
"Large portion for reasonable price. Sashimi and sushi was pretty fresh, it’s not cut or presented as nice as other Japanese restaurants I’ve..."
Xoxo.msjamie
"This is the perfect place to come to if you’re craving some good quality sashimi (and don’t mind splurging - prices are pretty steep). The..."
Eunifoodie
"Gem of a sushi spot for Sydney. Good range and variety of fish/seafood. It’s on the pricier end but well worth it. The owner is also very..."
Van Nguyen
"Nice little sushi bar in the corner of the korean side of Eastwood. Often very busy since it’s small, so come a bit earlier or make a reservation..."
Sark Sung
"Been coming here for close to 15 years now and it’s just a clean and quality feed. You know it’s never gonna let you down. For me I can’t go..."
Haroos
"Great little sushi bar close to the station in the middle of all the Korean and Chinese restaurants in the area. Food was your standard sushi dishes..."
JDub
"Place never gets old! Love coming back again and again!Love their soba! The sauce is the best in Sydney that I've had!They also..."
Mwaeats
"Authentic Japanese food that is fresh and efficient. It really feels like the real deal here. The staff and and chefs speak minimal English (which, I..."
Angehaha
"This my in-law’s local Japanese spot. Simon chooses the fish himself from the fish market early in the morning and prepares the sushi himself. Food..."
Spice Is Life
"This place is the only place in Eastwood you can get decent sushi apart from the sushi train on the other side. Everything is pretty fresh..."
Richard Liu
"Beautifully fresh fish for a very affordable price, Hukuya is definitely our go-to Japanese restaurant within a 10km radius. Situated in a cozy shop..."
Christine
"Very fresh and delicious sashimi - there’s a large variety and the pieces are large. We also had the soft-shell crab - delicious. Price was..."
Viv OY
"One of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to!Hukuya is a cozy, traditional & delicious Japanese restaurant. I can't count the amount..."
Kate Hunter
"Hukuya is a really small and cozy Japanese restaurant that has been around for a really long time. I ordered the sushi and udon set for $18..."
Evelyn Zhang
"Really fresh fish. The salmon belly and kingfish belly are amazing, delicious and buttery!They are very large, which explains the high..."
Andrew C
"If I could give 6 star for their sushi, I will. Me and my boyfriend always order eels sushi, and the eels is x3 bigger than what we expected. The..."
Nguyễn Trần Như
"Very nice sushi experience. We ordered ‘Deluxe Sushi’ set for two people. It was $36 for 20 pieces. I extremely like the cuttlefish one..."
Iris L
"Sushi is great for the price. Teriyaki fish is super salty. All in all food is value for money. BUT a big BUT is the service is terrible!!!! The..."
RBkN
"Small and cosy place to eat in. We ordered a variety of sashimi and fried prawns and oysters as well. Everything tasted delicious. And the sashimi..."
Joe M. Khoury
"A tiny little restaurant that's often quite busy - and for good reason! Consistently the freshest seafood I've had in Sydney. I'm more sensitive to..."
Maya
"Went there on a Friday night and it was busy. We sat on the counter which reminded us of Japan - small and cosy. The sashimi is super fresh and..."
Hui Hui Lee
"Favourite sushi restaurant in Eastwood. The food was fresh and the servings was generous. Make sure you have a booking as this little restaurant gets..."
Famishedduo
"Best sushi in Sydney hands down. Can't go wrong with any of their dishes. I recommend their soft shell crab roll, any of their sushi and hui dup bap..."
Ericaykoo
"Was quite skeptical of a Korean run sushi bar and always used to wonder why this place got so busy, until one day I decided to give it a try and have..."
Ned
"Sushi is fresh and has a good ratio of rice and fish. Soy sauce used is also perfectly salty, but not overpowering. Value for money, and is a great..."
Vanessa Tan-Quek
"The food was fresh, you get a strong authentic japanese feel towards the restaurant as well. It's very well priced and it has never disappointed me,..."
Christen Le
"So here's a fact to start: I have never ever been disappointed by Hukuya. Without fail I know whenever I step in I will be getting great and friendly..."
McNuggets
"If you are looking for a good and reasonable place for sushi and sashimi, then this place will not disappoint you at all. I've been to many Japanese..."
Choy Lydia
"After hearing really good things about this place, thought I'd pop by to see what the hype is all about. Ordered the deluxe sashimi ($21), takoyaki..."
DINEWCD
"A very popular Japanese restaurant in Eastwood, so make sure you make booking before you go. It's owned by Korean, but they manage the restaurant..."
FoodieYim
"Delicious authentic Japanese food in Eastwood.Their cold sobas are my personal favourite and are sold at a very good price. Staff are nice and the..."
NINA LA
"kiosks are abundant in shopping centres, sushi bars however are a small niche that seemed exclusive to high-end. Japanese restaurants. Finding..."
Eatventures
"Great little establishment in Eastwood. Reasonable prices for dishes and friendly staff. Dishes were of excellent quality, enough so to remind me of..."
Allen Jiang
"I frequent this place and I love it. Freshest fish you can find in the area with awesome service. Hot food isn't too shabby either but really, best..."
Andrew Li
"This place is one of my favourite sushi restaurants. Been a local here for over 15 years now and it still doesn't disappoint. I love that the sashimi..."
Hannah
"Absolutely Love this place. Fresh produce great staff and guaranteed a great feed for a reasonable price! id have to recommend the Cabbage..."
Eugene Norton
"I head to Hukuya in Eastwood for some fresh raw fish! I sit at the bar so I can see some of the sashimi and sushi action happening. I am eyeing off..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Quite a Korean-Jap place, they even serve kimchi possibly because we ordered udon. Hukuya gets packed even on weeknights, and is a bit of a..."
Anna
"My partner and i ordered a Deluxe Sashimi Boat and a Soft Shell Crab Roll and both of us agreed that they tasted pretty fresh and..."
Jayie
"Sashimi is always good here - very fresh! Teriyaki oysters are good too! Other dishes on the other hand are pretty average and find its on the pricey..."
Mukie
"We come here all the time for fresh, delicious Japanese food. It's a local favourite, and the service is always great. Our personal favourite is the..."
Hanah
"Great atmosphere and amazing food. They do it simple and fresh and it always turns out well. Had the regular combo of sushi and sashimi and each..."
Sylvia Wei
"Hukuya is a gem of a Japanese restaurant in Eastwood. For the price point expect seriously fresh fish and an abundance of hot food that's also..."
Samanthawxlow
"Have been here several times. Last time was Monday night, which you would think is a quiet night, but this place is very popular! It's a very small..."
A Food Fable
"You can find dozens of Japanese restaurants in Eastwood but this one is probably my favourite.I have been a regular customer at this place..."
Kimchicook94's Review Hub
"I go here often and the food is always really good and fresh. Their sashimi is one of my favourite dishes as well as the tempura soft shell crab...."
Eleonora Francesca
"Love the freshness of their sushi, friendly service and consistency each time i go. I get the sashimi salad that normally has rice on the..."
Brutal_AF
"Some of the FRESHEST sashimi, and delicious udon// this little sushi bar is such a little gem. From the outside i didn't expect too much from it, but..."
Rydercao
"The best sashimi in Sydney, prefer over the fish market, Simon and his family are very particulate with their sashimi, and make sure you order the..."
Jc89
"You won't get such good quality sushi and sashimi at these prices anywhere else. Fantastic value for money and my favourite el cheapo sushi in the..."
Princess_Porky
"Now how they can get their sashimi and sushi fish so fresh will forever be a secret to me. Anyone that comes for lunch or dinner must try their fresh..."
Foodgal
"I cook for my own pleasure, for enjoyment and I find it therapeutic. So come join me in my culinary adventures as I learn, discover and explore the..."
From Across The Kitchen Table
"Best sushi and sashimi in the area. For true sushi-sashimi-nigiri lovers, the taste and variety is nothing spectacular, but the quality is consistent..."
Leo
"Arghhh uni has started and the amount of draft posts is piling up on me. Was really craving sushi one week so I grabbed my friends and urbanspooned..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Hukuya Restaurant is the most popular Japanese Restaurant in Eastwood. Located right by Eastwood Station, Hukuya is always full so you should book a..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"The food was really nice and fresh. We ordered a alot of sushi... ...and a Sashimi..."
Ayesha Wijesinghe
"My favourite Japanese in Sydney. Have eaten at Hukuya nine times over the past two years and it never fails to impress. Freshest sashimi and sushi..."
Cate
"Very fresh sashimi and..."
Nat_sweetdiary
"I have been to this place for many years because of the fresh sushi that this restaurant always offers. The simplicity and the freshness of the sushi..."
Gabriel
"I have been coming here for 9 years now. I always have the standard sushi and udon. My gf has the teriyaki chicken and hosomaki. This is the best..."
J.R
"My Favourite. I came there so many time that the owner even remember me. When I saw the restaurant first time, I didn't expected much from them..."
Mai Tran
"Best sushi place in Eastwood!. What more can you ask for with fresh sushi and excellent service! Give the cold soba a try if you like cold noodles..."
Gl.geraldlee
"Love this little gem for Japanese. The sashimi is always fresh and the cold soba noodles are 'bitey' and come with a great dipping..."
Lex Chung
"The best sushi place in the world; well at least in my world. This place has been my favorite eat out place ever since I was in preschool ! The..."
Secret _0007
"Amazing!. Simply the best sushi/sashimi I've had so..."
W80
"I really love the freshness and generosity of their food and servings in this Japanese restaurant. Too bad the place is just tiny and there’s..."
Shahani Acosta
"This place is amazing!!
If you are in need of a sashimi and sushi fix this is the place that will wow and amaze.
The proportion sizes will put Sokyo..."
James Yu
"Best sashimi, sushi, rolls, noodle ever.. This was my third time to eat here, and all time was so great! And there are always lots of people inside..."
최수아
"Consistently decent sushi at an okay price. They also serve sushi with higher end ingredients like ikura or..."
Kelvin
"Pretty fresh and tasty. Not a wide selection of fish and a little pricey at $53 for the deluxe combination..."
Roland Zhang
"New 2022 update: this place still serve best sushi around the area. Services still very good and food quality still top notch.
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2018..."
Raymund Wong
"I don't come here often but when I do, the sashimi is always fresh. They consistently provide great food. It can get busy in the evening so recommend..."
"There are a few Japanese Restaurants in Eastwood, but only a few worth going to in my opinion. For lunch deal bentos, options include Sakae Dining,..."
It's CAKe Time
"Service was friendly and food came out quickly too, portions were decent and was very affordable. Their food was fresh and tasty and have quite a big..."
Agatha Lee
"I like this place because of the authenticity in Japanese dishes. From what I can see all the staff speak Japanese and they put efforts into the..."
Yiun
"Attentive staff. Good prices. Fresh and consistent food. Been here heaps of times and have never been disappointed. Highly..."
Just Feed Me
"A very nice Yakiniku buffet. It's a little bit pricey at $50-60 a head but if you plan on going here, make sure you're very hungry and eat..."
Kimchicook94's Review Hub
"Sakae is the go to local Japanese for the family. We'll usually order a whole bunch of their entrees and share with the whole family so we get a good..."
Jade Buys Lemons
"One of my old all time favourite local jap places. Sashimi is fresh and their beef tataki with homemade sauce is tasty. Great agadashi tofu...."
Mukie
"Great place. Friendly, fast service. Moderately priced and always plenty of customers inside! Love the 1 + 1 set they have there and always go for..."
RUBYISM
"We had a wonderful experience. Food was amazing and high quality. Ginger was fresh as well as the best miso soup ever. I thoroughly enjoyed the curry..."
Maria
"Sakae has been around for a while and they managed to keep a good standard of food! The sushi and sashimi are always fresh, and the other dishes are..."
Angela Wong
"I have been going to this restaurant since 2003 and the menu is consistently good. They often have special deals based on the time of year. The bbq..."
Ben Drury
"My favourate Japanese restaunt in Eastwood
Good price with quite high quality
All the fried food are very crispy and not greasy at all
The Sashimi..."
HS U
"Tasty food with friendly and quick service. Best to order a few dishes to share if you come here with other people. Would come again to try the bento..."
N.J
"great good, great value. definitely will come back again. Only little thing is the waitress she spilled miso soup on my daughter's leg, and later on..."
QQQ L
"Offers great variety of bento box meals and reasonably priced dishes. Served in decent portions and dishes are delicious. Sashimi and salad are..."
"Sakae is a very busy restaurant, and you need to order before you go otherwise you would be waiting forever. I think the prices are quite expensive,..."
Janette Huang
"Love this restaurant for the past 8+ years. It's my "Go To" when I crave Korean/Japanese BBQ. I appreciate the service from the staff in this family..."
Mark Fellows
"Great service, the owner and staff are super friendly, the food is fantasically delicious, the ice-cream is top notch and the meat is a..."
Kanae Keiko
"Have try their Deluxe Buffet lunch in Sunday for $55 per person come with various type of Wagyu meat, pork, chicken, seafood, and etc. Staff are so..."
Ble Bebe
"It's getting colder and I seem to be constantly on the edge of getting sick when I am outside! I recently go back to my local Japanese BBQ in..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Went there twice for their pork belly buffet, which includes...pork belly of course! and also rice, lettuce, dipping sauce, egg casserole and spicy..."
Choconut
"best buffet in Sydney. I'm a sashimi lover. The salmon is perfect. And all other dishes are good. Definitely worth going again. $55 for one..."
Flora Liu
"Sakae Yakiniku House is one of our family's go to restaurants. It's been there for a good number of years. Still the same owner whom I reckon have..."
FoodieYim
"Great food - meat marinates have just the right mount of flavour so not too salty or sweet. Seafood is succulent and juicy. Go for the yakiniku..."
Mukie
"Sakae Yakiniku is our go to for Korean BBQ. The wagyu beef fingers and meltique are delicious. They have a large standard and deluxe buffet menu to..."
Katherine Truscott
"...we decided to give this small but neat little restaurant a go. They did have both indoor and outdoor seating but we chose to sit indoors. It was..."
It's CAKe Time
" Korean barbeque is just one of those things that you constantly have cravings for and Sakae Yakiniku House (1/6 Hillview Road, Eastwood) definitely..."
Bunnybloggers
"This place was pretty good. If you get the deluxe all you can eat you walk away feeling awfully full. Portion size is small but you just order more...."
Claudia Boni
"Been here a number of times and am always satisfied. I always opt for the all yu can eat dinner buffet and it has always been consistent with..."
"It’s good generally. I went there more than 4 times and the quality of foods were always excellent.Staffs were kind too. The location is..."
Queenbeth
"We were regulars before the change of ownership and visited a couple of times after. The food is still quite good, though the place and menu looks..."
HungryForMore
"Pretty sure the owner has changed as their decoration becomes more Korean and the menu changed a little bit as well, but their dishes still tastes..."
Angela Qi
"I think Ichiraku has changed owners over the past couple of months as the name is now 'Dadop Ichiraku'. The menu has also slightly changed, there..."
Jade Buys Lemons
"I like to come here for their lunch bentos. They are extremely generous with the amount of food. I especially applaud them for making a great salad..."
Chloe Wong
"This place gets full marks for ambience! The music was 80's slow rock and sadly I was able to sing to all the songs! It was great! The food is tasty..."
Sweetandyummie
"This has to be one of the best Ramen place we have been to.It had a great selection to chose from and we ordered the Corn Ramen and the Extra..."
Garry
"We were left forced to fend for ourselves roaming the street to cure our Japanese cravings. #FirstWorldProblems Fortunately a simple call in advanced..."
FoodsterAu
"Ichiraku rocks my taste buds!. I have been here over 20 times with various family and friends and every single time we have all walked out with happy..."
Sheeba
"Favourite Japanese in Eastwood. It is delicious and especially worth it if you eat in the discounted time! The food is worth the value much more..."
Appletruck
"A solid local ramen shop for us - not the best in Sydney but by far the best in the area. Our standard go-to shop for nuce noodles when we aren't..."
Daniel J
"Just love the food at this place. Everything's so tasty that you want to try everything on the menu so we have been going back there again and again...."
MB
"Good food for a reasonable price. While the food isn't anything to write home about, it is still very good and decent food that is very affordable...."
Mtfranklin.89
"LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!. I LOVE THIS PLACE! I have eaten here for about 10 times now, and the experience has always been pleasant and mouth..."
Huggiegirl
"Poor service. Food was average. Had the spicey miso ramen, very spicey but lacking in miso flavour my wife had the salmon teriyaki Benton box which..."
Bec Barton
"Nice food, good value, lots of variety, nice..."
Nick
"Ramen has always definately been my favourite food! I actually have a hobby of trying and comparing different types of ramen, but Ichiraku definately..."
Naruto Uzumaki
"Ive been here a few times for dinner and they never fail to impress me . The food here is always fresh and the service is efficient . Last night I..."
Bunnybloggers
"Good food; really nice staff. Their spider rolls are..."
Gustave
"Good food, bad service... The food here is fantastic in my opinion, the style of the resturaunt is defiantly a good modern look. You will always..."
Wilfred
"Tasty food at an affordable price! The ramen, particularly the karaage chicken ramen. The bento boxes are good and filling. Great atmosphere and food..."
Yun
"New ramen place in Eastwood! I loved the broth and the tan tan men is my favourite. The soft shell crab salad is one of the best I've had and the..."
"Went to this place on Sunday night. Excellent service. Very friendly owner. Very delicious Aburi Sushi and tempura. Will come back next..."
Cathy
"The food at Torin is nice but nothing special in my opinion, but are presented really nicely. The dishes are fresh and quite tasty and is a great..."
Rydercao
"A quick lunch stop after a few hours of shopping in Eastwood, Torin's menu lured me in. The food was fresh, well presented and affordable. A must try..."
Katherine Truscott
"Had lunch bento and sushi with udon. Generous porttions, Good value, came with complimentary pickled vegetables first - Korean style. Service..."
Oscar Scoffer
"Love this Japanese restaurant in Eastwood. It’s my go to restaurant around this area. The staff are friendly especially the owner he always has a..."
Amie Leung
"Really enjoyed the ramen. Soup was full flavoured. You can taste the ginger in the Karage chicken, which most shops you don't. Would definitely come..."
Katherine Sam
"Good service, fluent english speaking waiter probably makes this place more comfortable amongst English only speakers. Price was moderately..."
In Rhee
"Only one of the two Japanese restaurants in this side of Eastwood. Need more patron. Food is nice for family and friends..."
"Ive been here a few times and never had any issues. I was here with a large group of friends last time and the staff were really friendly and..."
Melinda Inth
"Great customer service and problem handling by the manager. Story below.
We were there last Sunday for CNY celebration with the family. We had over..."
Sean Lim
"Their mochi desserts are so nice: fresh and soft and melts in your mouth! Would recommend people to try it :) They even have a grean tea soft serve..."
"Been here a couple of times and I really enjoy it. The ramen & sushi’s delicious. Was a bit suss because I heard they changed owners and I noticed..."
fong o
"one of the few places in eastwood that doesnt have lines down the street! but I cant imagine why. the food is good, comes out in a timely..."
Gee
"Fantastic Tokyo style ramen. Tasty gross and endless genmaicha refills. Worth the visit and reasonably..."
Elizabeth S
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