Gorgeous little Japanese spot on the wharf. The view was absolutely stunning and the servers extremely attentive and friendly. The food was all super fresh, authentic, and reasonably priced. 100% would visit again
We had a lovely dinner here last week. Service was excellent - staff were friendly, efficient and looked after us well. The food was pretty good as well - enjoyed the oysters and scallops for starters, and the pork belly and chicken were tasty mains that we shared.
A word on the location - it's right near the Wharf Theatre. So given our experience here , we have booked in again for dinner before the Wharf Revue later in the year. Looking forward to it.
Lovely little Japanese place on the wharf in Walsh Bay. The view was really nice of the water, especially on a sunny day.
We tried this place on a Dimmi special (50% off food) so the meal was really cheap. It was good food and the wait staff was friendly and didn't judge or push us to order more than we did.
I got a beef don with a poached egg. The egg was nice and runny, the rice was perfectly cooked and the beef was tasty and well seasoned.
My friend got the sashimi salad and she said it was delicious and fresh.
Even without the discount this place isn't expensive.
WOW, just wow. I loved everything about this place. The food, the staff, the view and set up! I can not recommend it more and am looking forwarding to returning and taking my family.
We ordered so much food that we had to take some home!!
HICKSONS IZAKAYA
Went to try this place out with a cudo deal with workmates. Definately enjoyed each Japanese dish. Wasn't ideal for group sharing as items were small and similar to a fine dining resturant. But the experience was good. Staff were accommodating and the prices for mains were between $20 to $40 each. I recommend the pork belly as it was very soft and tender and the prawn vermicelli noodle dish was different and flavoursome. Desserts we chose were the matcha and chocolate dome. Preferred the chocolate richness over the green tea cake.
The venue was smaller than expected and in a outdoor covered setting. So it gets colder at night as you overlook the pier.
Overall, definately worth it for the price we paid and would go back.
So, what could be better than a little izakaya next to the water in Sydney? Not much, I think! Hicksons Izakaya has not been open that long, and is a welcome addition to the dining options in Walsh Bay. It’s a location that has its benefits and drawbacks: it’s busy every time there’s a show at the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Theatre Company) but quiet the rest of the time. They’re trying to build up their lunchtime trade too; we were there on a very quiet Tuesday night.
Very nice modern twist to this cosy Japanese restaurant which boasts a beautiful view. The food served was delicious. We ordered the scallop and pork belly from the Izakaya menu. The scallop was fresh and had a light taste to it and the pork belly would melt in your mouth and delivers a deep flavour. For mains, we chose the grilled steak which was done medium and drizzled in a delicious sauce and the miso salmon which was cooked to perfection. However, I did discover a bone in the middle.
Hosting a stellar view of Walsh Bay, this is a wonderful secret spot to get away from the hustle of the city but soak in the sunny vibes. The menu lists plenty of favourites that you would expect at any good quality Japanese restaurant but also includes some unique choices.
Chef Hiro, Omar and their team at Hicksons Izakaya invited us to try the food at this fairly new restaurant at Walsh Bay. We went there at lunchtime during the festive season. We were lucky as the weather was quite friendly at that time. It could get quite hot and steamy in the area as I have experienced in the past.
In Short: Hicksons Izakaya blends authentic Japanese flavours with modern inspiration all with a focus on quality in a stunning setting. Tip: Without a doubt, treat yourself to the scallops.
They’re some of the best, period. Nestled in the calming enclave of Sydney’s Walsh Bay is a relaxed, yet sophisticated, take on the taste of Japan. Hicksons Izakaya bills itself as a ‘Japanese tapas experience’ that draws from authentic and modern influences to deliver on, what we think equals, some of the best meals we’ve had on our trips to the land of the rising sun.
Coco and Vine (Coco & Vine)
+5
We're hard core Japanese food fans so when we visited Hicksons Izakaya we had pretty high expectations. Greeted by Omar the owner and the super friendly staff, we grabbed a table with an amazing view of Walsh Bay. What's most impressive is the quality of the food in every dish we tried. It's right up there with the same quality we've experienced in Tokyo itself. Definitely try the stunning scallops! Thanks to the whole Hicksons Izakaya crew for an memorable experience and hosting us so well.
Despite the fact that it was fairly cold and rainy, we decided to check out Hicksons Izakaya for dinner and were not disappointed. It’s all outdoor seating, but they have heaters! We ordered the pork buns and the seafood platter, which included oysters, scallops, and sashimi. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious. For dinner, we tried the very tasty “chocolate sushi” — definitely worth it!
I always love coming back to this place. The service is so fantastic and the food is always great. I think it’s a secret gem that not enough people know about.
The Walsh Bay surroundings are stunning and you can even add in a harbour walk here if you were going for lunch.
I’ll definitely be back!!!
Worth it at 50% dimmis. Quite a small restaurant however food is very good.
Very small and cozy restaurant. Got a 50 percent off on Dimmi which made it worth going. The food was good. They accommodate most dietary requirements. The chocolate sushi is a must try if you have a sweet tooth. It's nothing too special- just some rice, nuttella and flakes. A bit different from the usual dessert.
The service was great. Very friendly staff. Definitely going back :)
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