Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kingsford

4 restaurant menus in Kingsford, (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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Tensaya Japanese Restaurant
Tensaya Japanese Restaurant
86/100 (1351 ratings)
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"Tasty food. Good variety in menu. Fast service. Best for quiet and casual dining with friends. The bentos are best value for money! Located in the..."
Carmen Luong
"Delicious food and great service. I love the noodles and the teriyaki seafood. Is a very pleasant..."
maria chen
Niji Sushi Bar
Niji Sushi Bar
84/100 (2765 ratings)
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Fish
Sushi Rolls
Sashimi
Beef
Chirashi Don
Pork
Pork Ramen
Udon
Oyster Tempura
Gyoza
Salad
Beef Tataki
Pork Belly
Scallops
Sushi Train
Duck
Volcano Roll
Tuna
California Roll
Salmon
Assorted Sashimi Sushi
T-Salmon Sashimi
Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Unagi Don Set
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Prawns
Cooked Tuna Special Roll
Sushi Bar
Spicy Edamame Salad
Spider Roll
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
T-Aburi Wagyu Beef Sushi
Soft Shell Crab
Tempura
Prawn Tempura
Sit down
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"I can't go anywhere else in Sydney for sushi! My friend took me here a few years ago and I've been coming back up to 3 times a week ever since (even..."
Lauren Debra
"Delicious top quality food & service! Highly recommend the degustation menu. BYO wine is also a highlight & they have great wine choices on the..."
Donna Jones
"Great food with great environment. Will never forget about their friendly service crews as well. Great..."
Jeson Chai
"Great food , very fast service . Totally recommend this establishment..."
Kimmi Kotchaneil
"A place which is far better than so called best venues in..."
Buddhi Sagar Dawadi
"We have been coming to Niji for 5 years, we liked it so much we brought all our staff there for our works Christmas party and Niji's first..."
Colleen Vickers
"Best Sushi for a long time. Went there with a group and all of us had really yummy food. Great service and Great place. 100/100 would..."
Blake Fairey
"Fresh, delicious and an abundance of variety! Our favourite place to eat once a..."
Aleen Karadjian Yaghoubian
"I love their lunch menus. I had the soft skin crab and additional zucchini flowers, they were so delicious! We had our food very quick and it was..."
Dana Ilmurzina
"A local gem we absolutely love it here. The staff are great with the kids and very attentive when it comes to service. Great prices too we come at..."
Jane Crampsey
"Go there at least once a month. Great food. Great service. Maybe just a little more variety..."
Paul Saia
"Love love love this place. Great food, great service �. Recommend the..."
Racha Karaki Baddah
"one of the better tasting sushi joints I've had in a while. I go every few weeks to try a different one and this one has finally left me satisfied...."
Ansel Barragan
"Niji is one of my local favourite restaurants I have been to numerous times, and will continue to visit. Their sushi is super fresh, as well as their..."
Mia
"Good customer service! First time for us to try this sushi bar. The bento lunch special is quite good value and love the nigiri and sushi..."
Nicole l
"Niki Sushi 🍣 has been a family favourite for many years. The selection is always amazing 🤤 leaving you wanting more each..."
Brad Anscombe
"great restaurant, both sushi train and dishes are worthy the money. been several times. services and food quality are always consistent. just one of..."
Dan F
Manpuku
Manpuku
81/100 (1610 ratings)
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Manpuku
Manpuku
81/100 (1562 ratings)
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"Ever since I tried Manpuku a few months ago, I have not been able to stop! I have dietary requirements and they even went to the effort of calling..."
Tennille F La Grazia
"Everything I've eaten here is amazing. Had food from Manpuku about 5 times & the pricing is great too. Highly..."
Michael Arsenal Fisher
"The Kingsford Manpuku is one of the best noodle restaurants I have been to. I buy the number 5 off the list and my wife gets the number 8 with the..."
Robert John Babylonian
"I've been here countless times and they always serve great food, and it's always great service. They do all kinds of ramen (Shio, Shoyu, Miso and..."
Takashi Matsuoka
"Eleventh service the waiter was exceptionally charming Lolll Food is amazing!! Tried their best..."
Iris Xie
"Excellent customer service and love love love the signature Ramen..."
Kathie Nicholas
"Great broth, soup, and good service. Definitely recommended...."
Reece Cummings
"One of the good Japanese noodles restaurant in Sydney. Price is..."
Lum Kit Loh
"Definitely one of my favourite ramen places in Sydney. Service is always fast. I'm a regular and I don't even live around..."
Lalisa Kim Fungtammasan
"The special ramen is soooo delicious! Definitely in my top 3 ramen experiences! Great service..."
Olivia Chaisumdet
"Made it on time to get a table to feed 8 hungry people minutes before it got busy last night. The ramen and chicken wings were delicious. Great..."
Jon Choi
"Rich, creamy tonkotsu broth that hits the spot! Noodles perfectly hard, easily absorbing the flavoursome broth. Thing is, it leaves you wanting more..."
MealzxD
"Good food, authentic flavours. What more could you..."
JayCee
"I've visited several times to both this and the Chatswood location. Will continue visiting because it is conveniently near UNSW. Always a satisfying..."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
"Love the ramen here and pork rice is actually nice too.Rice is small portion for kidsprice quite expensive for the size of the dish and..."
Deb
"Best Ramen in Sydney, specially if you are student, you will get extra noodle for free and the ramen soup is very thick and tasty, deserve more than..."
Brian Young
"I tried the heavy soy dolphin bone ramen. It was a really big bowl, full of ingredients, with just the right amount of soft and hard noodles...."
Sophia
"Always busy japanese restaurant in Kingsford! #literallyondiet loves their ramen and always have special deals for students or special deals for the..."
Literallyondiet
"Ordered the signature ramen number 7 and the number 6 which had burnt garlic oil. They were delicious. The chasu was tender - melt in your mouth one,..."
Lilian Ngan
"My favourite ramen place in Sydney by far. There are a lot of different types of ramen to choose from the menu, as well as hot dishes, rice, salad &..."
Mauyeeyee
"Came here for my birthday, as a lover of ramen this is definitely one of my new favorites in Sydney. Service was warm and quick, we ordered gyoza and..."
Richard Mok
"Manpuku is our go to place for ramen, I love the thick and flavourful broth! The karaage curry rice was great, the curry was flavourful while the..."
Katw
"Friendly and attentive staff. The noodles come out fresh and hot. Very short waiting time for the food. Lots of options for vegetarians and..."
Aimee.
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally got the opportunity to after a long day after uni with my friends.The interior of the..."
Alan Vo
"Quality of service and food is of the same standard as the Chatswood store, so it’s top-notch. It can get pretty busy during lunch, however, the..."
Rei
"[4.5/5] Manpuku is a ramen joint popular in Kingsford and Chatswood. Please note that there are slight differences in prices for the Kingsford branch..."
Janicexrose
"Clean restaurant, not so busy at 4.30pm on a Sunday so easy to get a table. The tonkotsu shio is very wholesome and great for cold weather. I’ve..."
Food Is Really Great
"Good service and good food. We had the signature ramen and the gyokai black. The soup bases are rich and flavoursome. Would’ve been better if it..."
Jade
"Such good Ramen! It really does remind me of what I had on holidays in japan. Their famous chicken tonkotsu blend is amazing and certainly a must try..."
Kristen Chan
"Great broth, fresh ramen noodles, friendly staff. Can't fault them at all. It has become Our all time favourite ramen place! We keep coming back..."
Cindy Leung
"The temperature has finally dipped and warm noodle soups will be perfect for such weather.  Kingford is teeming with so many noodle shops and..."
Maruya Eats
"This place is one of my favorite ramen joints! I find that the broth always comes out perfect! I usually order the Gyokai Black (with pork..."
Hungrycatherine
"One of the best Ramen shop I’ve ever taste!We did ordered 3 ramen to shares, 1. The Long Name The broth is jammed packed of Smokey..."
Culinary Artist
"Staff are very friendly, even though restaraunt gets busy you don't have to wait long to be served your food and when the food comes you won't be..."
Targreed Asaad
"This is one of my favorite Japanese Ramen. This place never let me down. It’s very tasty!! Service is quite good I think, the restaurant..."
Ainy Zheng
" This sparse ramen bar with its clean interor finishes, is one of the more up market side compare to the others that I have previously visited. The..."
Those Who Love To Eat
"Randomly stumbled into Manpuku whilst walking through kingsford and now that i tried there food id go again. I had a soup recommended by the staff..."
Roseanna Giannas
"Summer only! Hiyashi chuka $16.50. Cold ramen at its best. Initially I did not think I will like it. The weather was too warm for my usual ramen..."
Jeroxie
"The food was amazingly, sensationally good. We ordered the Long Name ramen which was their signature dish and it was really good! The shio tonkotsu..."
Dang.kim25
"A small and clean Ramen restaurant. The decoration looks very simple but it's clean and pleasant. There are huge handwriting art works on the..."
William Wu
"Went to Manpuku after a long time. They have renovated and ordering is much more convenient. We ate a variety of ramen (number 2, 4, 5, 6,..."
Elliot Ho
"Very tasty ramen. Wish there was more ramen though. The soy broth is so nice and I love the softness of the ramen. The calcium printed nori is quite..."
Justin Woo
"Rich and thick broth - tick. Fresh, chewy and al dente noodles - tick. Exciting toppings like meat, seaweed, bamboo shoots - tick. What could go..."
PleasantPeristalsis
"The place was really close and easy to find, had to wait, order ramen, really full delicious ramen had great service! Everything was well..."
C L A R I S S A ✨☺️
"Try Gyokai Tonkotsu! The portion is huge. You can add half noodle for free if you're a student ☺. Staffs were friendly and the place is clean..."
Allysa
"I visited Manpuku on their second day of reopening after renovations. Their service was excellent as was the food. I love my ramen and I've eaten at..."
Justin Reiss
"Best ramen in the area 🍜 Friendly staff, good environment, amazing ramen w/ thick soup.. First week in Sydney & have already went here..."
Aldeno
"A little gem we found right under our noses in the suburb of Kingsford. On Anzac Parade just behind all of the light rail construction you will find..."
2Foodiefrogs
"I quite like this place! The ramen is definitely up to standard, but the noodles here are the best I've had! Perfect noodle texture! It's great they..."
Lien Nguyen
"We went to Manpuku on a Friday night and ordered the 3p karaage chicken with steamed rice and the gyokai tonkatsu.The karaage chicken with..."
AJ
"It's one of my go-to place for ramen when the cravings hit. Nice thick soup & love their eggs. Have also visited their newer restaurant in Chatswood..."
Xoxo.msjamie
"Ramen, soup, and cha-shu were exceptional. I may have not tried many ramen Place enough in Sydney, but for the number of Japanese ramen shops that..."
FoodieYim
"One of the best ramens I've had in Sydney. The chicken kaarage curry is pretty delicious as well and they come in very generous portions. Always my..."
Lily
"I had always seen this place super busy at dinner time so finally, I got to try it during my 3-hour break. It was easy to walk to and luckily it..."
Viv
"Great ramen bar that's hard to get a seat at. You're supposed to write your name on a board at the front - but this seems to be ignored by most..."
Martin Newman
"I'm an avid ramen fan, and have tried most of Sydney's ramen places.Manpuku is my favourite of them all! Their tonkotsu (pork soup) ramen..."
E.Azuma
"My favorite ramen in Sydney! I love number 7 (which on the receipt is hilariously called 'Long Name' because it has a very long Japanese name). The..."
Sarahversuscarbs
"I have nothing but love for Manpuku. The staff are helpful and will explain the menu items and they are even very patient when my fussy child wants..."
ElleT
"Manpuku ramen makes their noodles in store and specialises in chicken broths. They import a special ramen pepper that goes perfectly with their..."
WASHOKU LOVERS
"It's not hard to see why the ramen at Manpuku is so renowned - it's perfectly balanced, tasty, yet restrained enough to keep you going back for more...."
Maddie Loves Food
"This place has a variety of broths available for the ramen they serve. I ordered the #2. Sho Gara & #7. Shiawase Rame, where they both had completely..."
Lazypandah
"I find ramen to be over-rated. That's why I was highly dubious when a friend strongly urged me to visit this place. I took the lady, because I like..."
Matias Campino
"A good Ramen restaurant, with a variety of broths available. When ordering ramen I usually go the tonkotsu, although little pricier I usually order..."
Thewhereto
"Ramen joint checklist:- Legit broth? Tick!- Good price:portion? Tick!- Friendly staff? Tick! Definitely my favourite place..."
Hungry Vibes Only
"Small restaurantThe taste is good, I want more spicy please hehehe.... ..."
Eyen.ellen
"Tasty ramen and tsukemen! My fav is tsukemen! The pork is so tender and fatty. And the dipping soup is just perfect! I always add menma which is..."
Sylvia Violetta Carsillow
"I ordered pork base soup with some slices of pork on top of it and the ramen was good, the staffs are friendly as well even though it's self..."
Jessenia Jauw
"Tasty ramen. I had the pork broth with pork belly and mushrooms. Good choice selection as well. Would recommend for all the ramen lovers out there..."
_emyruth11
"Good ramen is hard to find and the Kingsford/Kensington area is blessed to have one of the best ramen joints in Sydney. Manpuku offers a variety of..."
You Chews
"I’ve visited a few times. It’s a place that was recommended based on the quality of the ramen and I have tried the dish a few times (both chicken..."
Pierre
"Good noodles and broth. A bit costly in some cases but a really solid ramen experience. I recommend the creamier soups. Edited to rate more..."
Kekk
"Great Ramen at a convenient location. Always busy with great broth fantastic noodles and helpful and friendly staff. Tried the Ramen with a long ass..."
Frank
"Even though it's sweltering hot in Sydney right now, that alone won't deter me from getting my hands on a delicious bowl of ramen. I remember when..."
Memoirs Of A Foodie
"After an awesome and friendly ramen meal? Look no further! Manpuku has in my opinion the best ramen for price in Sydney.Always loving..."
Spencer
"This is one of my favourite haunts in Kingsford, it's perfect for that quick after-work meal, especially on those cold, rainy days- or really,..."
Stef
"This place is always buzzing with people but I'd say the turnover is pretty quick.. Ordered the Manpuku MK ll, it was strong soy based Gyokai soup..."
Let's Nomnom
"Oh the ramen here are so good! It's probably the reason why I started loving ramen.. Although it is self service, the staff there are actually really..."
Andrea
"I've ordered Manpuku red three times now. And I'll definitely come back for more. The atmosphere is lovely and it is a very reasonable price! The..."
Infoodicated
"The ramen here is great, and reasonably priced. It is an informal atmosphere and the staff are also really friendly. Would definitely..."
Simon Elder
"We visited the place after work. The place is always packed on a Friday night.We loved their garlic noodle soup and their side dishes is..."
OliviaKang
"Love the ramen here! The noodles are great no matter which type and are never overcooked. But the soup bases are what you come here for - creamy and..."
Chino
"Unlike in the city, ramen restaurants are pretty rare in the Eastern Suburb. Manpuku Sydney is a small restaurant in Kingsford that sells ramen,..."
All About Food Blog
"Ramen good - a favourite in Sydney . But the level of incompetence by the person that took my order is ridiculous.Ordered wavy hard noodles..."
Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl
"The Best Ramen!!!. One of my favorite Ramen in Sydney! All staffs are friendly and what great customer..."
Wwwashlee
"If you like spicy, try their manpuku red extreme.. This is the spiciest ramen I ever tasted in Sydney. The tonkotsu broth is thick but not as thick..."
Bony.limas
"Despite the heavy rain on the day, I was surprised to see that this did not deter their hungry patrons from making the trek to gather in the small..."
FoodsterAu
"Ramen at Manpuku! Sorry this post has been sitting in my drafts for a month now. I had meant to go back and find out the names of the dishes for this..."
David Ma
"This joint has more modern decor, order at the counter than eat system and a nice selection of complimentary condiments. I wanted a light option on..."
MSGCafeteria
"In my opinion, this is one of the better places for ramen in Sydney. The noodles were a nice texture - not too soft and mushy and not too hard. It..."
Catherine Wu
"Soy based pork soup is a mainstay dish of ramen. The soup wasn’t as thick as that of Gumshara, but it was arguably a better amount of thickness, as..."
DroolWorthyWorld
"Manpuku is small joint located on the busy strip of Anzac Parade among all the Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian restaurants. I've been here twice..."
Anna Chan
"Perhaps the staff are still cranking on their morning coffee because they really seem to be having some fun, there's smiles and laughs out the front..."
Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken
"Enter Manpuku, the latest addition to Sydney’s tonkotsu ramen regime situated in Kingsford, one of the major food hubs in the Eastern Suburbs. An..."
Simon Park
"MANPUKU BLACK. If you're lucky enough to dine here whilst Joko is working, he may show you some of his great magic tricks! Joko aside, the Ramen is..."
Adrian
"Flavoursome authentic Japanese Ramen. This restaurant has become our favourite restaurant for Japanese Ramen in Sydney. There are a great variety of..."
CanberraTourist
"The egg... Fail. Not runny enough. However the pork was great!!! Not too fatty and very tasty. Soup base was good and noodles cooked well. Definitely..."
Coffee Snob
"Heavyweight soup full of flavoursome punches!!. IF you strip away all the ramen components, the noodle, the meat (cha-shu), the seaweed (nori) and..."
FaithfulFoodie
"Favorite ramen in Eastern Suburbs. Best ramen I've had so far in the Eastern Suburbs. (Tried other ramen places at Bondi etc...) The soup is well..."
Invidiaz
"I was in a ramen craze this past month because of this place. Tried gumshara, menya, ippudo but still decided that this place has the most balanced..."
Roy Ong
"Nice ramen shop. Knowing that it is a newly opened ramen restaurant in this area, we went there at 11.50am (10 mins before it opens) and were able to..."
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