Review Jazushi - Sydney

Surprisingly amazing!! Little hidden gem behind central station. Attentive and knowledgeable service. Food was amazing! 8 course tasting menu $74/pp minimum 2 person is a must go for those first timer.. Decent portion too.

Lovely staff accomodation and jazzy atmosphere. We visit for the second time and they didn't disappoint. They have a wide variety of fresh seafood and authentic Japanese dishes. Our favoruite was definitely the soft shell crab and the pork baos. The oysters and crème brûlée dessert were also good too!

Harry (like Prince Harry is what he told us)!!! What a legend! Absolutely spectacular service and super fun to chat and have a laugh with, definitely elevated the entire experience. He gave us a complimentary green tea ice cream for my partners birthday which tasted like the actual tea and not oversweetened- amazing. There was not one single fault in any of the dishes except that they were all so ridiculously moreish! Unique toppings and flavour combos we haven't tried anywhere else and all the ingredients were fresh. The Camembert tempura was to die for! And Harry also had great drink recommendations and seemed very well versed with the whole menu. We've left with a huge smile on our faces and can't wait to bring our family and friends here to try everything else on the menu and enjoy the live music starting again next Wednesday. Thanks staff and chefs for such a wonderful night 😊

Such a great restaurant! The pork gyoza and roasted waygu were incredibly delicious. We came for the Sunday night Jazz show and really enjoyed the live music. The band seemed to be enjoying their playing together and it was great fun. My partner had the chocolate mousse and said it was fantastic. I have TN/PN and SF allergies and the staff made me feel very safe and cared for. A perfect place to celebrate or even just to go for a date.

Nice ambience, very good service, food was absolutely delicious. This venue typically does live music during dinner service, but I'd keep an eye out on their instagram to see who's playing. All the food was very delicious, especially the Jazushi Fried Chicken which was boneless and super juicy! I found a moth in my yuzu drink, which the staff kindly replaced for me 🙃

Nice portions for a tapas style meal. Overall cozy ambience, dishes were quite simple however enjoyed it for a clean tasty meal.

Good Food and Vibes. Atmosphere is a bit dark so it's a case by case basis in terms of if you'll enjoy it. Beware that if you go on the weekend, there is always a 10% surcharge. This was not disclosed on both the menu or at the counter and I only questioned it when I got the bill (this is illegal to not disclose). Other than that, the speed of which the food comes out is very slow. Waited between 20 to 30 mins between getting my entres and smalls and then waited close to 45 mins to get my mains.

Absolutely loved the vibe, food and Jaz music. We had the salmon sashimi, fried chicken, teriyaki chicken and oysters. Followed by creme brulee for dessert. This was all enough for 2 people.

Jazz + sushi = Jazushi = a beautiful Japanese restaurant with fun and sometimes, live jazz music. This is one of my favourites in Sydney and absolutely perfect for a date night! We opted for the omakase and all of the dishes were so delicious and more-ish that we ordered more food to try on the side. I really recommend trying the hiramasa kingfish sashimi, grilled hokkaido scallops, curry chicken breast, yuzu cake and matcha sundae!

Quality food but inconsistent flavour. The gyoza were particularly good, cooked perfectly with a rich flavour in the innards. The chicken karaage seemed boring in comparison, with no flavour in the marinated chicken or the soft batter. If the chicken were better, the price would seem alright.

Awesome staff and atmosphere. Great food and great Jazz. What else could be better? Thanks Chef Jason - amazing dishes!

So, friends and I dined here the other night. We ordered almost everything off the menu except those under the 'large/main' category. So this included: oysters, soft shell crab bao, kingfish sashimi, salmon sashimi, kangaroo tartare, kingfish naked sushi, gyoza, jfc, pork belly, eggplant, cuttlefish, Brussel sprouts, scallops and the 2 desserts. <br/><br/>I thought the hits of the night were the baos, naked sushi, and scallops. <br/><br/>Misses for me were the cuttlefish, both sashimi(s), jfc, eggplant, gyoza and the yuzu chiffon. There was nothing that was disappointing but it was either the portion sizes were questionable or it was too simple of a dish and didn't wow me. <br/><br/>Also ordered 2 bottles of drinks, one being the shochu onibi purple sweet potato and the other a yuzu umeshu. The yuzu was by far the better drink to accompany the meal. It was nice and sweet. General consensus on the shochu would be that it burns like cheap vodka, would not recommend.

Everything is very delicious, live jazz music. Small and warm. We ordered soft shell crab bao, sushi, octopus, prawns, all of the are surprisingly good.

Is a really bad experience, I was order o today special ‘lamb’ the meat is not fresh, taste stinking，and no explanation for that! And they still charge me 29 dollars , all the food is over price!

What a beautiful Japanese restaurant! Whats better than eating delicious Japanese food while listening to live jazz music. Everything we ordered was delicious. The restaurant was nice and intimate. Great for date nights. Only downfall was it was quite expensive for the serving sizes.

Came here because of the good reviews and was disappointed, the food was overpriced for the quality and you were essentially paying for pretty pink lighting and a guy singing to jazz music on a piano in a corner.<br/><br/>The kingfish sushi was just a bowl of rice topped with kingfish that you had to DIY, but it had plenty of rice and not enough fish and overall was just an unimpressive deconstructed sushi that was deconstructed for no reason.<br/><br/>While the scallops were nice in theory, they were overly oily and lacking much flavour.<br/><br/>The best dish of the night were the buttered prawns, although again they were way too oily, the prawn heads had good flavour when bitten though.<br/><br/>We couldn’t make it to dessert

Amazing Japanese fusion restaurant with live jazz music. Stand out dish was the cold noodle salad; Hiyashi Ramen. The tomatoes were immersed in honey syrup that is a party for any tastebud. Warm atmosphere, decor is really nice, food is delicious what more can we say.

Funky fusion Japanese joint in Surry Hills with live music. Occasionally on Eatclub app with 30% discount, great value. Great service too. Worth trying!

My girlfriends and I came here to celebrate a birthday. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was relaxed and nice, however the cake topper of the night would be the incredible service! When we ordered dessert the jazz band sang happy birthday to our friend! Totally did not expect that nor did we arrange that, but the staff went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you so much Jazushi ❤️ we will be back soon!

Jazushi is a nice intimate Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills with live jazz music. The food was delicious and accompanied by live music makes for a great dining experience.

Really enjoyed the birthday dinner here at Jazushi, the staffs were really friendly and welcoming, food was delicious, would highly recommend trying the set menu (Omakase menu), really worth the price. The oysters were super super fresh and the wagyu steak was perfectly cooked. Would definitely come back again!

My partner and I came here for a date night but very very disappointed. The food took more than hour to come out in between dishes and when we asked the staff they just said the kitchen is busy.. even though there was only three other tables. We had the cancel our order after two dishes because it was already 9:30 (we got there at 7:45), would not recommend!

Waited more than a hour for food and told the waiters 3 times to check on the food and yet still waiting. Service is terrible.<br/>Food was not the best<br/>Salmon was not fresh<br/>Salmon sashimi does not take 1 hr to slice<br/>Terrible and terrible<br/>Would not recommend to come here and does not deserve a 4 star rating<br/><br/>

The servers are super friendly and super cool to talk to!! They have amazing food and I love their yuzu umeshu!! I recommend getting the set menu - it is quite pricey but it gives you a diverse taste of what the restaurant offers

If you are prepared to wait 2 hours between dishes and are not hungry then this is the perfect place for you! <br/>We went there last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. it was 4 adults and a 9 year old.<br/>We arrived just before 7.30. They sat us right next to the piano so talking was out of the question.<br/>The staff was polite and at our request changed our table to the upstairs area which was much more pleasant. We ordered some entrees and a large sushi plate. <br/>The entrees came and then we waited and waited and waited. <br/>By 9.30 I went to ask when the sushi plate was coming as my daughter was literally falling sleep. I explained that I had a child and that it was getting really late for her to be out so if they could hurry up would be good.<br/>The waiter politely went to ask the lady preparing the food in the kitchen and I saw some arguing happening, he came back and said that we had to ask at least another 20 minutes for the sushi plate.<br/>We decided to cancel this order and left really hungry. It was an awful night for everybody.

Just so so. We found it online as it is reputable . But actually, the food is too salty. And served really slowly. Only 4 dished, it took us 90mins. Not as good as it scored.

Super fun restaurant that serves great food and has live jazz music on the weekends. It can get cramped as it is a small space so when it’s super busy you may accidentally bump into tables as you walk through. The staff are amazing and very welcoming. Definitely recommend.

Jazushi has live jazz on Saturday nights; unfortunately, we were seated outside the back of the restaurant where the music wasn't very clear. We went for the set menu which was alright but not outstanding. Best items were the salmon carpaccio; the braised pork belly; and the creme brulee. Didn't like the fried chicken nor the fried cheese. Sushi was ok. Our table was ignored most of the night possibly because we were outside. Portions were small so hungry diners might need to scour for a post-dinner feed.

A cosy joint to have shared plates, have a few sake (of which there is quite a selection), listen to classic n contemporary jazz pumped out by (at the time) a duo of pianist n acoustic guitarist. The venue is split into the main (front), semi private dining (at the rear n upstairs). Parking is a horror with current roadworks.<br/><br/>We had Agedashi tofu, Corn fritters, Breaded oyster, Assorted sushi, Wagyu beef, Squid ink tempura, Soft shell crab. While the food was average, the service was excellent. The oysters werent too fresh, the wagyu slices came out cold (twice), the corn fritters mediocre, portions were on the small side. Note that food took sometime to come as warned by the lovely waitress. Quite a forgettable meal save for the fact that they let our monsters jam on the piano. <br/><br/>Food rates 2.5/5, service 4/5. <br/>

Our set menu dinner lasted 3 hours before it completed on a night where the restaurant wasnt even at half capacity. Service was very average and food quality was nothing special at all. Won't come back ever again.

Delicious Japanese fusion and yet to find a dish that disappoints. Always check the specials, as thre are sometimes gems there - we had a wagyu tartare which was amazing!Tempura Camembert is as good as it sounds, soft shell crab roll is a staple a these modern western style Japanese places - and this one doesn't disappoint, and the carpaccio was good enough for our table to order another serve!

Amazing food, great service, the Camembert Tempura is a must! Will definitely eat at Jazushi again!<br/>I would recommend if looking for a great Japanese meal, this is the place to eat

I've been to this restaurant a few times over the past few years but unfortunately, I feel like I'm not likely to return anytime soon. I used to feel excited about the food but knowing how it was before, I feel disappointed to know that the sashimi cuts are smaller than before, that the oysters and scallops don't have that same generous feel and that the sushi rice feels ... deflated. <br/><br/>We ordered 7 dishes between 4 of us but due to the small portion sizes we would have wanted to order more. However, the bill had already come to around $130 and so we decided to just call it a night.<br/><br/>Very lively atmosphere but it gets very noisy when the music is playing. It may be different to what you are expecting and may not be suitable if you want intimate conversation.

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times. At first I thought it's a small place but they have upstairs too. We ordered some sushi, sashimi and other small dishes. The Sushi they served was westernised so it's disappointing. Food is slightly above average. The atmosphere is quite nice so it's a good place for a date.

been here with friends.. very cozy place, dim ligthining with jazzy vibes + live music. the food and drinks are marvelous. I ordered extensive list of food which i cannot remember now... but their best menu list is sushi.. I try 2 types of sushi and they tasted so damn good! brilliant

The atmosphere at Jazushi was quite unique. There was live Jazz playing throughout the night which really set the mood. Being a small restaurant, service was attentive and prompt. We ordered a variety of dishes as I was excited by the menu. I really wanted to try everything but decided on:<br/><br/>- Grilled Scallop 2pcs, with garlic butter and saikyo miso sauce: This dish was absolutely delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. <br/>- Sweet Corn 'Kakiage' Fritter with green tea salt: A tasty snack to have in between dishes. The consistency of the batter reminded me of tempura. <br/>- Regular sashimi set: The serving size was quite small as the fish was cut in relatively small sizes. The quality of the sashimi was standard restaurant quality. <br/>- Seared sushi set: This dish lacked in flavour as the rice was not flavoured enough and the fish was not seared enough. This may be their style of aburi sushi but for me I prefer a little more flavour. <br/>- JFC: This dish was a strange east meets west fusion. The chicken was moist but it could've been more crispy and it needed a little more salt. Underneath is their homemade tartar sauce which didn't compliment the dish very well. <br/>- Vanilla creme brulee: The sugar on top was caramelised too far so it was too bitter. However, the custard underneath was perfect. <br/>- Green tea ice cream: Your standard green tea ice cream. <br/><br/>Overall, the food was okay, I just expected a little more.

How businesss are managing to survive with all that light rail work going on in Devonshire Street is a mystery! What a mess. I hope it will get cleared up soon so they can get back to their regular trade (and new trade brought by light rail?). Jazushi is an institution. In the tough Surry Hills market, it’s been around for yonks. Good for them. They do a mix of contemporary interpretations of Japanese food… and the classics.

This place is amazing! I heard many great reviews about this place and had high expectations. Every single dish we ordered between the two of us, no flaw. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. <br/><br/>We HIGHLY recommend the CAMEMBERT TEMPURA and both carpaccio/ceviche dishes.<br/><br/>We were accompanied by a cute elderly couple who entertained us the night with their jazz music, it made the atmosphere more romantic. <br/><br/>You may need to book as it can get booked out since the place is quite small.

Been here multiple times and have always had such a blast. Great option for groups. Value for money and very delicious fusion dishes. Good wine list and nice atmosphere - would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good night out

Their sushi are very good quality. Highly recommend, Fish is very fresh, But their oyster very bad quality (got a really bad small) <br/>Service is ok, price not that expensive. <br/>

I have mixed feelings about this place because it has incredible potential. The produce was fresh, all the meals had impressive flavour combinations, immaculate presentation. However, the service delivery for me was the big let down unfortunately. When there are only a few diners expectations for service are high. Unfortunately our waiter did not speak fluent English and this led to two disappointments; a cancelled order being served and paid for, and an order served wrong. Also a large fish bone was found in one of my dishes. I hope improvements are made as I would like to revisit.

Had really high hopes but turned out to be one of the worst dining experience in Australia, for the price. We chose the set menu but probably should've gone with a la cart. The portions were really small, and it wasn't sushi rice for the sushi so it all fell apart. Definitely not worth it for $60 per head. The meat dishes were overly salty, but, the grilled barramundi was good. Terrible sushi.

Been here several times with a large group. Food and service were exceptional. Every dish doesn't disappoint but the Camembert tempura is my absolute favourite! Would be coming back over and over again.

This is another Japanese gem in town.<br/><br/>The Good - The Jazushi Fried Chicken is awesome. I am addicted to their special sauce, which I suspect that they added egg yolk and yuzu. The green tea noodle salad was refreshing too.<br/><br/>The Bad - Eating The corn fritters appeared to be drinking oil - literally. And the gyoza tasted more processed than fresh even though the texture is just nice - not too hard like Yulli's or Nourishing Quarter.

Love this restaurant. Food is amazing! Great music (though a little loud for the small space). Helpful, friendly service. Highly recommend this place.

Delicious, fresh Japanese food with a slight European fusion twist. Good service (though not standout, and this is possibly being picky), generous portions for the price you pay and BYO (with corkage) or select from their drinks...all wrapped up with live jazz music. Very very little to fault at all.<br/><br/>We absolutely loved the beef tataki, fried mushrooms, vegetarian sushi and the crème brûlée!<br/><br/>Will be back and will be bringing our friends!

Jazushi is on point for their beautiful fusion of Japanese cuisine and jazz music!!<br/>The service was outstanding and the ambiance brilliant for any jazz lover!<br/>We began with Sake, as I have never had sake before I asked for the waitresses opinion and she agreed that a mild, room temperature sake was the best. I had highly enjoyed it!!<br/>Our entree's consisted of Miso Soup for me (as a vegan I felt this was all I could have, its fine though, there was deep fried tofu (vegan) but I wasn't feeling like it). The miso was really nice!!!! <br/>My friends had the Beef Tatake and Deep Fried Asparagus, both of which I can quote were "absolutely amazing"<br/>The jazz music started here and it was amazing! Her voice and tempo really brought a new element to the evening! <br/>Mains, I had seaweed and Tofu salad, which was a little disappointing as I was hoping for some seaweed in the salad but oh well.<br/>My friends had Soft Shell Crab and Beef, again by all accounts really well prepared and a great sauce accompanying each dish. <br/>The service was impeccable!<br/>I highly recommend for any jazz lover looking for fantastic japanese food!!!

I liked the way dishes were presented. Staff is so friendly (so nice that I didnt have to ask constantly for a refill). One thing: 8 sushi pieces for 24 or 26 dollars.

Had a lovely casual meal here up on the upstairs terrace. The jazz is downstairs but piped through the speakers so you still get the vibe. Service is friendly, food is tasty, reasonably priced, probs don't need the cornflakes garnish with my green tea creme brûlée dessert but otherwise it was delicious. One more thing - I think they need to replace their upstairs plants - the bamboo is fried and dead from sitting under heaters.

Food was nice and I definitely would have given it a higher rating but towards the end I watched a staff member wearing a disposable glove lick a substance off several fingers of that glove then, while still wearing that glove, handle the ice trowel then throw it back inside the ice dispenser. Where the ice comes from that goes in your drink. He was surrounded by staff members who didn't say anything, so perhaps this is normal. <br/><br/>This is unacceptable in any restaurant, ever.

Really love the ambience here! Slow jazz music accompanied us having a dinner :) nice and friendly staff and great service. But maybe if you're really hungry, this place wasn't fit bcos the dish was small :) So in here is about quality not quantity. And the dessert platter really catch me!!! I loveee the brulee, esp the vanilla one. Def will come back here.

Just like what we expected. The grilled snapper and squid tempura was the best we had tonight. Sushi rolls had no difference with other restaurants. Nothing too special, neither disappointing.

Best one in Sydney I have to say. From service to food to atmosphere to price. The waiter is extremely helpful and not compelling ,always patient to ask what you want and give you recommendations that is exactly what you want

I had a really great night on the top deck of the restaurant. Unfortunately no Jazz up there which was sad but the food was delightful. Service was decent but not spectacular. Had a really great night and would recommend

Nice chilled place to have a light and refreshing Japanese meal. Staff were attentive and super friendly. The food was perfect and not too rich in flavour!

Food:<br/>1. Green tea soba salad - a bit too oily for me.<br/>2. Seared scallop carpaccio - really fresh, the sesame sauce matches really well with the scallop but it was a little oily.<br/>3. Sushi set chef's special - the nigiri were really fresh! I wished I order two of them! It had scallop, salmon, scallop, tuna and I think kingfish. <br/>4. Duck teriyaki - sauce is good but not cut thin enough which made it a bit too chewy. <br/>5. Roast wagyu beef - the homemade mustard honey sauce was really good but because the beef weren't sliced thin enough, it was too chewy as well me the sauce couldn't be absorbed as much.<br/>6. Special: matcha gateau - cake was made really well but because this type of cake is consider dry and needs ice cream, the ice cream given was not enough. The raspberry sauce was made right in terms of sweetness. Other biscuit crumbs, sweetened nuts and cornflakes matched it quite well.<br/>7. Green tea was brewed nicely and refills were available constantly.<br/><br/>Summary: get nigiri and seared scallop carpaccio :D<br/><br/>Service:<br/>- really friendly and attentive (they straight away gave me a chopstick when I dropped it).<br/>- double checked on my booking on the day at 12pm.<br/>- comes around with water and tea constantly. <br/>- food came in order and came with minimal wait times.<br/>- they don't try to kick you out after you have eaten. <br/><br/>Atmosphere:<br/>- they have live music everyday from 7:30 so it can get quite noisy. Not a place for an intimate and deep conversation.<br/>- good for couples who likes to try new Japanese experience.<br/>- seating can get a little squishy. <br/><br/>

Saw the 4.2 rating on ZOMATO and had to try this place. So we booked this place for my friend's birthday requesting for "happy birthday ..." on the dessert as a surprise but they forgot :(<br/><br/>We got the set menu and although the food was nice the portions were tiny. Combined with this we waited almost 2.5hrs for all the food to come out, so by the time we had our last dish we were still starving.<br/><br/>The service was average but less attentive than I'd like it to be, this was probably because we were seated upstairs so there were less staff <br/><br/>Overall, good food but no WOW factor especially for the price.

I heard many good reviews of this place many times so decided to go there last night . The live band was great very nice jazz music .The lighting was warm and comfy . We had grilled snapper n squid , scallop n eggplant , salmon carpocio, roast wagyu beef & Shouffle cheese cake . Everything was done perfect to my taste . Great Japanese fusion and great service . I highly recommended this place .

Another place ticked off in the to-do list. A combination of fusion Japanese with a live jazz band created a unique atmosphere in this surry hills spot. The food was tasty if not spectacular - the seared scallops and eggplant was my favourite. The salmon and kingfish caparccio was okay.

Great food and imppecable taste. However the white room ceiling is way too low and sounds from other diners echoes and feels claustrophobic.

It has been quite some many years since I have been back here and the food is just as amazing as it was. The set menu is a great choice if you would like to try all the favourites. We were seated upstairs which gave it a nice intimate setting as opposed to the large group tables downstairs in the main section. The service was attentive and the food came out at a good pace. The standout dishes were the salmon/kingfish carparccio, pork belly & wagyu - having said that all the other dishes had their own distinct flavour & textures which was also good. As the downstairs section area became more available we were asked if we would like to head down to watch a bit of the live jazz & to have our dessert there as well which was great so that we can listen and be amongst the lively atmosphere. Overall it was a great dining experience & would come back.

Live jazz and modern Japanese food.... What more could you want. Good music - golden oldies... <br/>Sushi, sashimi, soft shelled crab... Sake, Japanese beer, plum wine.... <br/>

Jazushi is one of my favorite places to have high quality Japanese food. Having live jazz music is definitely a plus! The salmon and kingfish carpaccio is definitely a winner at Jazushi. The quality of the produce used at Jazushi is obvious. I have tried both the Camembert and avocado tempura and they are a must try.

Jazushi has all the hallmarks of Surry Hills. Small, hip, ambient and with a Jazz band to compliment modern Japanese/Asian fusion, it's hard for any hipster to bypass. The main dining room is small but there is another room located at the back with is more quiet and misses out on the live music. We were seated at the back because we were a walk in and didn't book tonight. That was perfectly understandable and it was quite pleasant and quiet in that room. The service did not falter either and staff came in often.<br/><br/>The tasting menu is divided into Normal and Vegetarian but well priced and offer a good selection of their signature dishes. However, several other dishes appealed to us so we chose a la carte on this evening.<br/><br/>Salmon and Kingfish Caparccio - sea salt and basil oil. Didn't wow me as much as it did for others. The basil oil/pesto really overpowered the natural flavours of the kingfish and salmon <br/><br/>Seared scallops & eggplant - scallops were seared well and the soy ginger dressing was well balanced. <br/><br/>Crispy Soft Shell Crab - very ordinary. Batter wasn't crispy enough, the trademark burst of crab juices was missing perhaps as it was served luke warm and the miso tomato sauce was simply too sweet.<br/><br/>Tempura Prawns - One of the better and proper tempura batters I have had lately but the prawns lacked the texture as the size wasn't sufficient to accentuate the prawn but the bonito sauce was top notch. The dish didn't really need the green tea and curry flavoured salts.<br/><br/>Duck Terriyaki - Duck flesh was cooked perfectly pink but the skin could have been crispy and the fat rendered off more in the process The terriyaki sauce worked very well with the truffle oil and was a fusion that succeeded. The only criticizm would be the size which was a bit small for a main.<br/><br/>Some good dishes but really no overwhelming wow factor for me that would draw me back. The presentation on some dishes lacked finesse and it's didn't live up to the expectation the scores suggested. The service was efficient and friendly.

A mellow, laid back Japanese restaurant that has live jazz music every night. Their portions are quite small especially when you're sharing with a large group you'd have to order double the amount. And the price isn't cheap but the other than that the food is great and service is friendly.

Came here for an intimate birthday gathering. We ordered the teriyaki duck, seared scallops carpaccio, JFC and a couple other things. Great food, lovely waitstaff, and a nice little Jazz duo playing in the background. The price was pretty standard as well - my wallet lives to see another meal.

Went there this Afternoon for lunch, which happens to be 5 mins away from my office :) We opted for Tempura Kinoki Mushroom Lunch sets, Grilled Oyster with Miso Cream sauce, Camembert Tempura and Vanilla Cream Brulee. Lunch sets came out with Miso soup, Agedashi Tofu, Salad and Steam Rice. The Grilled Oyster was beautiful (we even licked the cream sauce clean lol). Camembert tempura was alright, the sauce was delicious, that we kept it until the end. The Kinoki Mushroom with Creamy Balsamic Sauce + Shredded Parmesan, was D I V I N E...None of the dishes tasted the same..Different flavours kept flowing harmoniously..The Cream Brulee was a good ending to this captivating experience :) Will come back for their other dishes!!

Food was really lovely. Service was fabulous! The jazz band was a bit loud for decent conversations however gave it a very good vibe. We had the jazushi set menu. Quite a lot of food to be honest. The highlights were definitely the carpaccio, green tea soba salad and Camembert tempura. Something pretty special and worth coming to! Everything else was pretty standard. All the pictures shown are to share between 3 people.

I am no jazz aficionado but I appreciate good sushi so 1 out of 2 ain't bad. The small restaurant is home to a live band every night and this can be deafening for those sitting beside the speakers, but does add a charm and experience which is quite unique. Certainly not a place to be having serious work, or deep and meaningful talks. <br/><br/>Food is refined and the menu has been well thought out. Salmon and kingfish carpaccio was fresh and fragrant with a light tangy dressing. Tofu and seaweed salad was quite generous but the grilled nasu (eggplant) was two pieces of mushy eggplant topped with cheese and tomato. Unsure if we had been mistakenly given a set menu portion as staff kept asking if we had received the dish but never re-approached the topic after checking with the kitchen.<br/><br/>There were two dishes I went in wanting to try and grilled cod was one of them. Sadly they only had barramundi on the day and texturally the flesh is vastly different, which meant the dish just didn't quite deliver. Kurobata pork belly was very tender and had a thin layer of fat that melted into the sauce. Added mustard on the side complimented the pork and had me licking my lips in satisfaction. The duck special was essentially pieces of duck breast on a bed of noodles. It wasn't heavy on sauces and ultimately lacked in flavour. <br/><br/>The second dish I was looking forward to was the Hitsumabushi - grilled anago conga eel with caramel rice and dashi broth. The rice itself had plenty of seasoning and the caramelised eel was delightfully fatty. I chose to have the dashi together with the rice but felt the broth lacked distinct flavour which sadly watered down the dish as a whole. Rainbow roll provided a sample of the fresh sashimi available. Even for a raw fish avoider like myself, the dish was thoroughly enjoyed. <br/><br/>I love the hand painted walls and attempts at converting what is an old, rundown bathroom into a Japanese haven, with small touches like folding the first sheet of toilet rolls and placing pebbles in the sink. Incredible effort by staff who obviously care for the comfort of their patrons.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but this shouldn't stop you from trying them out because you will be in for a treat! <br/><br/>Had the set menu and this was a great introduction to Jazushi with fantastic dishes and a very full satisfied belly by the end. Very satisfying both quantity and quality wise.<br/><br/>Absolutely amazing standouts were the salmon and kingfish carpaccio, camembert tempura (my favourite), and creme brulee dessert. Honorable mentions for the green tea noodle salad and wagyu steak. But really each and every one of the dishes were a treat, except for the sushi which was the only let down.<br/><br/>Loved the music playing, but I think this only happens after 7 because I was almost disappointed no one was playing that night as we were there from 6pm. Would recommend this place, it was highly enjoyable, and although the set menu is an easy and fantastic choice to make, even getting some recommendations from the staff and going about it that way would also be a great option (as there were so many other dishes which sounded amazing that were not a part of the set).

I expected too much. Sadly sashimi wasn't fresh and actually scallop smelled bad so I had to spilled it out. if you are thinking whether pork belly or roasted beef to order, pick one not both, because they taste similar. I don't think I would come back here just because I cannot stop doubting quality after the sashimi I had.

Jazushi is better than most of Japanese restaurant operating in Sydney, by offering some really good quality foods. The Kurobuta pork belly is fantastic, probably the best I've ever had. The beef tartaki has very generous potion and the beef is so succulent and yummy. The fried mushroom and eel rice were also good surprises. However some dishes were disappointing, the sashimi is quite below average, the soft shell crab is bad, also the burramundi is upsetting, despite good effort in cooking it. This is the type of restaurant that you need to order the right food to enjoy it thoroughly.

Came here for a friends birthday and had the set menu. Pretty happy with the quality of the food and the service of the staff. Nice atmosphere with live jazz music playing in the background. As always a pleasing experience, will definitely be back!

Held my birthday here in one of the private rooms, the service was absolutely amazing. Love the tasting menu and its so cheap, must have the<br/>cheese tempura , absolutely fave!!

Fantastic Japanese restaurant and live Jazz venue. Sydney is definitely missing this kind of restaurants these days. <br/>The Jazz Duo was fantastic, the food overall was great; my favorite dishes were Scallop carpaccio - flavor was just spot on. Oyster wasn't the freshest but the sauce it came was great. Green tea noodle salad was simple but made really well. I was disappointed with Sashimi and spicy tuna rolls. Sashimi cut was sub-standard and freshness wasn't up there either. Spicy tuna roll was pretty boring also, the tuna bit was chewy and the flavor wasn't so great. <br/>I still enjoyed my dinner here, service was fantastic and love the fact that they have few different options available for glass of reds.

Jazz music and sushi? Genius! The venue is quite cosy and great for groups. The food is quite unique too with it's own twist to traditional Japanese dishes - the tempura cheese is definitely a highlight!!

Food is delicious (especially the teriyaki duck! mmm...) a little dear for what you get. Sure, it makes the quirky Japanese live jazz restaurant experience even better but I wouldn't pay much just for the food. The live jazz area has limited seating so I would recommend making a reservation in the jazz booth.

Jazushi has some really nice elements to it. Jazz music played throughout the night, interior looks small but they have upstairs outdoor seating, quite cozy. Chose the $55 set menu. Stand out dish for me was the braised pork and the snapper. Tender, juicy and sauce wasn't over powering for both. The rest were all good, portions could have been a little bigger but we were full by the end. All in all, great place to dine & catch up with friends.

Amazing! Took my husband here for his birthday and we ordered the set menu! Highlights were the salmon and kingfish carpaccio, green tea noodle salad and wagyu steak but it was all delicious! Great vibe too- cool live jazz music to accompany our dins! Must visit in Surry hills!

Amazing food - can't wait to go back. Even if you don't love sushi or Japanese food, you'll change your mind after coming here. I rarely write restaurant, but definitely an exception in this case

This place seems to be fail proof, when it comes to their food. We came here on a Friday evening but didn't manage to get a seat downstairs to listen to the live jazz which was a shame! <br/>Ordered three dishes and eat and every one of them were delicious. Ordered the seaweed and tofu salad, pork gyoza, and regular sashimi platter which we forgot to capture an image of. Nevertheless, rest assured the seafood and fish were fresh. <br/>The only down side was, we got stuck in the corner and the service was not so forth coming. On the flip side, atleast, when the order was taken, the food came in decent time, and that was their saving grace! <br/>This place is an all time favourite place of mine. Will be returning. Perhaps, this time, will make a table booking so we could sit downstairs to listen to the live jazz band play.

Update 10 April 2016:<br/>Dishes came out WAY too slow (took us nearly 2.5 hours for 4 dishes, and we weren't eating slow), and dishes actually came out quite cold.. Like they had been sitting on the counter for a bit before it was brought out to us. Sushi & sashimi fresh and cut well. Service ok, not particularly friendly. Good vibe though (live jazz music, but only if you sit in the front section of the restaurant). <br/>*******<br/>Oct 2015: Fusion western-Japanese. Good service, very tasty dishes executed very well with a good balance. Ambient courtyard and lovely front section when live jazz is on. Highly recommended!

J A Z U S H I If you are a true sushi lover and haven't been to Jazushi, then you do not deserve that title! Jazushi is an institution, serving super fresh sushi and a live band playing jazz downstairs. ✌ @foodiesguidetosydney

One of my friend's had her birthday party here. It was a forced set menu as places tend to hate catering for large groups and mixed orders. We got a long table upstairs in their little garden area. Parking around here was pretty bad that night... but it was a Saturday night. Quality wise I think the food was quite decent... but then the cost we ended up paying was quite high... especially since we weren't in well paying jobs at the time. 'm happy though places like this survive so people like me who's grown up and my tastes have changed can fully enjoy what they have to offer. I personally would be happy to come back and give this another go and a proper review. The decor was great, the place was a bit cosy and the service was wonderful. The best part of it all we left feeling full... and there was no need for a Maccas run...

As recommended, me and the girlfriends loved the atmosphere here & Sydney definitely needs more jazz influenced restaurants like this! Great service and definitely great food

Delicious food. Good atmosphere. Staff exceptionally attentive. Traditional haute cuisine, small portions of delicately prepared high quality food. Recommended if you have cash to splash.

This has quickly become a staple Japanese restaurant for any special occasion, or as a 'Just because I feel like good Japanese and deep fried camembert'. I've been coming since 2009 and I will continue to do so. Superior service with a menu that contains favourites and contemporary creations, please, if you ever do go, order the deep fried camembert, the kingfish-sashimi carpaccio and the pork belly. You won't regret it. <br/><br/>Did I also mention that there's live Jazz entertainment scheduled almost every night? One night we had a jazz pianist perform delightful covers of disney soundtracks- come on guys, this is an easy one. Make a reservation, enjoy a slice of fine Japanese cuisine and stay for the performance.<br/><br/>Bravo Jazushi!

Jazushi is a Japanese restaurant located on one of the side roads of Surry Hills. The Jazz in its name references the presence of jazz in its decor and music. It advertises a live band every night, starting from around 7 pm. It was immediately apparent that it is a very busy restaurant, as bookings are required. It started off slow, but soon after its dinner service began, it really picked up and soon the room was filled with happy diners.

Went to Jazushi expecting an intimate evening of Jazz and Sushi but was instead confronted with cacophonous noise, slow service and a fairly rundown setting. This place just feels like a weird mismatch and I would definitely NOT recommend it for a date location.

Delicious Japanese food! I've been here twice and have to say both experiences have been really good, especially with the live jazz band.. yes, live music at this place!!!

Vegetarian goodness. There are some really nice vegetarian dishes available at this restaurant. Try the Asparagus with Saikyo sauce.

The food was delicious. The stand out was the sliced duck breast. As full as we were, it was could not be passable! the Green tea noodle salad was the runner up. Meanwhile, the inside out rolls were nothing special.

It was a long day at work for both my friend and I so we decided to treat ourselves by ticking off yet another restaurant on my forever growing to-eat list, Jazushi. Jazushi offers Japanese cuisine with a modern twist which I love, but it was the promise of Camembert tempura that intrigued me the most. The restaurant was dimly lit and unexpectedly romantic. We arrived at 6pm on a Wednesday night but the front dining room was already booked out so we agreed to dine at the back even though it meant we missed out on enjoying the jazz music by the live band. The atmosphere in the back dining room was quite different to the rest of the restaurant, housing a very homely and cosy feel. A long day meant my friend was too lazy to choose and left the ordering to me, which was fine because I’m never too tired to study menus to design a delicious menu for the night. We started off with the Camembert tempura ($16) with creme teriyaki sauce which

Jazushi describes itself as a fusion of tradtional Japanese food with a Eurasian influence. All I think of when someone mentions Eurasian is how breathtakingly beautiful Kristin Kreuk (of Smallville and Legend of Chun-Li fame) is. I know that sounds cheesy but oh my, I’d love to take her out on a date and have her ignore all my calls afterwards.

Jazushi tries to be creative with their dishes. But not all of their dishes are executed well. Their prices are not on the cheap side either. However, I would definitely recommend ordering their hitsumabushi and cheese tempura.

It's so refreshing to see restaurant liks Jazushi offering culture beyond what is served on the plate. That extra touch of live jazz music is really the cherry on top and the reason why I will always return to Jazushi.

Jazushi is an unassuming Japanese fusion restaurant with a twist. fusion with a twist you may ask? yep, because there's live jazz entertainment available every night! I don't know much about music but i love having music hanging in the background. We were here for a birthday dinner so the staff kindly offered us the back room where there are 3 large tables, especially for groups. It allowed us a certain degree of privacy but with the lovely jazz music still flowing through from the front. For those who know me, i love bric-a-brac, mismatched bits and pieces. This place is like a dream come true, sparsely decorated with random bits and pieces and jazz related posters, i felt just at home! takoyaki First

I think Jazushi has become my newest favourite. Everything was spot on and the degustation has a really good value for money!

Aptly named, Jazushi stands out from the milieu of Sydney’s Japanese restaurants in that it offers great food paired with live Jazz. The prices aren’t too bad either. Those elements alone would make any connoisseur of Japanese food and good music to take a visit, though the food definitely warrants some serious discussion.

The thing I like most about Jazushi is the food. It sounds like it should be obvious... after all a restaurant serving good food can hardly be ground-breaking! However in the drive to find something new and interesting often the food can be left behind, a reticent understudy, as ambience and innovation become the stars of the show. And Jazushi certainly does provide ambience and innovation. Jazz and sushi... a seemingly unlikely mix that works so well together you wonder why all sushi doesn't come with a trio playing in the background. The atmosphere in the front room where we are seated is modern yet cosy. It is a place to come with friends and share a meal. And at the heart of it all is a menu, simple and small, yet bursting with excitement. "What do you want to order", someone asks. "Everything" is the only possible response. Yet everything cannot be ordered... time, our wallets, and limited stomach capacity decree it cannot be so. So everyone picks

Great gem! Monsieur’s favorite among all the Sydney restaurants so far! (Though I’ve got to take Monsieur to Saké Restaurant!).

The experience I had at Jazushi was awesome. The service was impeccable; we had our green tea refilled every time it was empty and we also had a pretty quirky waiter at our service. The ambiance is refreshing to have a live jazz band play for you. The set menu came to $60 per person, and the food was enough to make me content (belly bursting, to be honest). Would definitely go there again!

Overall, I had a good experience dining at jazushi. The food is above average, but didn't have the wow factor to blow me off my feet. The good thing is that it is fairly good value and the live jazz music is definitely a big fat tick for me. Will probably come back one day, when I feel like chilling and sitting back with some japanese food and jazz ;)<br/>

It seems like a popular choice for birthday celebrations as the night we were there, another 2 people were also celebrating their birthdays and the perk of being a jazz restaurant is that the band was happy to strike up the birthday song for each of the birthday people throughout the night.