TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

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Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"To be honestly, the taste of the food were not my style. Complex flavor made the meal hard to classify into delicious one or terrible one. But all..."

Yiyun Xu

"I came there with my friend on wednesday night arround 9pm. The restaurant still have a lot of people when we thought its gonna be quite arround that..."

Olivia

"Second visit to Cho Cho and it never disappoints. Highlights for me were the scallop ceviche, the Japanese pancake w pumpkin and seaweed, fish..."

Amanda

"Got too caught up in the experience that I forgot to take photos of the food to share. Having been here before my expectations were high and they did..."

Sagan

"I love discoursing new Japanese restaurants to try, Cho Cho San is situated in Potts Points and offers modern Japanese cuisine. Definitely would be..."

Strawberry_vee

"Love the concept of this restaurant. Had the tasting menu, every dish was great and the pairing with the sake was perfect. Very romantic ambience,..."

Samantha Lo

"LOVE the kombu butter grilled prawns and sashimi trout!!! These items are locked in their menus. I loved the menu from a different season than the..."

Izzyfooddiaries

"This place is phenomenal! I am so grateful that somebody cancelled their booking last minute and we were first on the just in case list. Do book..."

Kelly

"Heard about this place for a long time, finally found the occasion to pay a visit here! The food was really amazing, we really liked the eggplant..."

Lily

"Price: 3/5Taste: 4/5Service: 5/5Decor and presentation: 5/5Visits: 1Cho Cho San has a relaxing interior that you notice..."

Cindy 🍣🍜

"Loved coming here. Highlight dishes were the beef tartare, black sesame mochi ice cream and kingfish/ocean trout/tuna sashimi. I really liked the DIY..."

Mary Tran

"Fabulous food, top notch drinks including a Japanese take on the Negroni. Great vibe and attentive service to boot, despite a full restaurant...."

Milandro

"Probably the best okonomiyaki I have had. The wagyu beef was amazing and had that melt in your mouth flavour, the garlic that came with it was a..."

Celin

"You honestly can’t go wrong with Jap fusion! We got the set menu banquet two. Honestly, i was in a food coma after this. I honestly don’t think i..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Cho Cho San is a restaurant that serves Modern Japanese cuisine and inventive cocktails in a bright room with a long central table. Located in Potts..."

Love At First Bite

"Service was impeccable and the food was divine! Eggplant miso sticks were a hit along with the whole king prawns (be ready to get your hands a little..."

Bronte Stock

"This is third times visiting chochosan.Had birthday lunch this time, thanks to friendly staffs! they are very helpful and great service !! Of..."

Vivian Chen

"I’ve always wanted to try this place and finally did!Food here was delicious!! My favourite dish was the kingfish.Would..."

Mo

"Delicious modern Japanese dishes. Gorgeous interior and chic look. Excellent restaurant for girls night out and for date nights as well. Highly..."

Miss Kim

"Went to this restaurant due to their high rating and it doesn’t disappoint my husband and I. The quality of the food was above our expectation but..."

KS

"Amazing!! The first thing you notice when going in is the atmosphere of the restaurant. It is super minimal and very classy. The food is amazing and..."

Sharon

"The biggest date night of the year... Valentine's Day! Cho Cho San was filled to the brim with couples eager to take advantage of the intimate modern..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"So this was my first time at Cho Cho San and I'd have to say that the food was very impressive. The ambience was very nice with dim lighting and fun..."

Steve Levon

"Lighting: DimParking: Metered street parking Public Transport: Kings Cross - Walking DistanceService:..."

Pointblank

"Stunning! What an amazing experience. The food here is exceptional. Tender lamb chops, melt in your mouth kingfish sashimi, crab omelette to die for!..."

Rirrii

"Went here for lunch with family and it was a nice experience. The service was good and the place was nice, except a bit noisier than what I had..."

Mel

"Re-visited and as usual service and food quality was excellent! Don’t hesitate...it’s great food, great ambience, and staff are all friendly and..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"It is one of the favourite Japanese among locals and Sydneysiders and doesn’t disappoint with the food,drink and service they deliver. We tried..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Out of the ten dishes that I ordered, the only two that stood out was the prawns with kombu butter, the beef tartare, and the eggplant miso..."

Bo Meng

"Branching away from traditional Japanese cuisine, this Potts Point izakaya serves food based on an informal style of Japanese dining. Loved the..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Quirky and lovely space with good service. Did the banquet which as first seems small but is certainly enough food by the end of it. The annoying..."

Katie Dav

"Wow the food here was sublime! Best agedashi tofu we have ever tasted. Funky hip are two other words that spring to mind. Dine here and you won't..."

Jonathan Elizabeth Slade

"Love this place, one of the staples in our neighbourhood. Amazing Japanese food, both hot and cold. Super interesting wine and sake list. Buzzing..."

Ragazzo Tricolore

"Coming to Sydney and being absolute lovers of Japanese food we knew we had to hit up Cho Cho San. We had the 7.30pm booking and were seated at the..."

Phoebe Rothfield

"The food was amazing - I highly recommend the king fish and pork katsu bao entrees. There were no faults in anything except for one of the male..."

Eli

"Japanese fusion food that pleases 🤤 highlight was the crab egg curry just perfect balance of flavours. The dessert was quite special sesame mochi..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Unique and modern fusion style Japanese menu. Restaurant interior and decor is on point. Menu items are very hit or miss. Some are unique and well..."

Ned

"I came to Cho Cho San after reading the great reviews on the internet, and the place was definitely not a disappointment! The atmosphere and service..."

Vivian Cheng

"Cho cho san is our favourite place to dine in Potts Point. The place is so hip yet modern!! Japanese fusion done right. We loved everything on the..."

Famishedduo

"An afternoon surprise birthday lunch with 8 of us... I thought it might be a little complex, figuring out how to order the right food and combo......"

Andy Quan

"Awesome trendy Japanese fusion - love the vibe and the casual feel. The dishes are very interesting and delicious ! Would recommend for a nice dinner..."

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

"I've been here twice, and both times I've had the black seasame mochi. You just keep coming back for that! It's unlike any other mochi I've ever had!..."

Chloe Zheng

"👌 perfect place for a girls night out. Attentive service, it was lively and had a great overall atmosphere. We decided to order dishes from the..."

Steph

"For a birthday surprise, we headed over to Cho Cho San in potts point - on Mardi gras as well :P It was a fairly cool and wet Sydney night,..."

The Miniature Life

"Cho Cho San is rowdy, it’s fun and straddles the line brilliantly between being a quality eating place and fun drinking house. The menu equally..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Have been on my list for a couple of years, finally came to try it for dinner on a Saturday night. We left it a bit late to book & only time..."

Manz

"Celebrated a friend's birthday there and the ambience was lovely! We had an amazing time chatting and munching on the food which was..."

Imonlymuggle

"We came here with very high expectations which were very quickly exceeded given the amazing atmosphere, food and service here! The restaurant had a..."

Seeaych

"We arrived without booking since they told us we can try walk in table. We arrived around 6pm and got the table without waiting. The atmosphere was..."

Faye C

"Thoroughly enjoyed the experience here. Tasty food - good fusion of Japanese and western tastes. Liked the grilled prawns a lot as well as the rice!..."

Daryl “Dino”

"Top notch dining experience! We ordered the Christmas set menu. The food was really delicious and perfect portion. Absolutely loved the soft shell..."

Ahnaf Tabrez Alam

"Have heard of this place for quite sometime, popular Japanese fusion cuisine, had some not very impressive experience with the sorts of Asian fusion..."

Sipher Ken

"Ambiance was 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻, comfortable but romantic enough. The food is more of a western interpretation of Japanese food. The teriyaki..."

Misschelle Z

"Had a wonderful dinner here. We were wished a happy anniversary on arrival which was a lovely touch. Sat up at the long bench table but the..."

Ali Tawharu

"Amazing set menu! Everything was so good and worth the money. Service is top-notch, Jackie took care of our table so well we feel very welcomed. Cozy..."

Ky D.

"Delicious food and great service! Our cocktails were also very yummy, I'd highly recommend this place for a nice night out with friends and family...."

Abigail Morcom

Yayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant (the Galeries)

83/100 (1337 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Salmon

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Fish Soup

Prawns

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Pork Loin

Bento (Lunch Box)

Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"After going to Japan, I feel this is quite expensive for the portion size. Wagyu soy milk hotpot:- Taste 4/5- Value..."

JEatZ

"Lovely dining experience with family here. Price point reasonable for a more formal Japanese dining, enough options to choose from, great tasting..."

Audrey Limas

"Really great and definitely worth the price. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. Ordered the una don, soy milk sukiyaki and mixed toji..."

Avocado Baby

"I came here on a Friday evening to try the wagyu beef teishoku. It was a generous platter of food and was delicious. My favourite part was the udon..."

Aszy

"Second time visit to Yayoi. Good food good service. Thoroughly recommended. Ordering style very millennial...."

Bud Walter

"Tasty and massive portions. Great location in the CBD for a quick meal. Would recommend.If you'd like to read more of my reviews, please..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Love the electronic ordering system, flicking off the tablet reminds me of a time long ago when I was single and would be swiping a multitude of..."

Medium_Rare

"Service was very nice. We were seated in the communal both which is fine. The electronic ordering system was fine. No issues with navigation and..."

Srslyfoods

"Great value and ambience for a quick Japanese lunch in the centre of the city. Had to wait for a bit to get a seat but tables were well separated..."

Mementos

"The thing that I like about this place is seating at the corner while eating and enjoying their truly amazing and comfort dish. Highly..."

Kayla // Sienna

"Good for a decent Japanese rice meal but be prepared to wait for table.. wait isn’t too long though, thankfully! Orders are made on iPad so you..."

Charlene K

"Great restaurant with nice decor and relaxing ambience.Went here with some friends and shared some meals. Every dish was delightful and the..."

Foodblogs

"Yayoi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants to dine at, my dad too! I feel like I’ve tried most of the dishes available and they consistently..."

Strawberry_vee

"It's more like a fast food restaurant than Japanese restaurant.People come here for their set menu, with price mostly around $20. The set..."

William Wu

"Didn't order so much but will definitely one day return to Yayoi. Clams were great and simple, chicken karage was one of the best, great quality and..."

Suburb Review

"I love how efficient ordering system they have. You place your order through iPads,then pretty quickly you get your food. Staff is attentive and..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Reasonably priced sets. The rice is always my favourite part of visiting yayoi, cooked so perfectly. The only let down was the meat of my pork..."

PotatoPototo

"Every time I pass by this place at the galleries, the line is unfailingly long. Yayoi Teishoku is a slightly upmarket Japanese restaurant, offering..."

Narutard

"We can eat authentic set menu (Teishoku)!I love salmon teriyaki. (Australian salmon is delicious, I think it is more delicious than eating in..."

Daisuke Kondo

"I had the Unagi Histumabushi and it was nice, I thoroughly like the meal, the presentation is great and I love how you can order with the iPad. The..."

Naomi Wu

"Again, this Japanese Chain Restaurant blew my mind!I had this “Wagyu Sukiyaki” Teishoku, Wagyu beef hot pot set meal. I am telling you..."

Culinary Artist

"This little restaurant serves a range of authentic Japanese meals. There is almost always a line with approximately 20 minutes wait. Along with..."

Rachel Rong

"The place is really easy to find. Just right up the escalator in The Galleries next to Town Hall. It’s big and convenient for any single person or..."

Vy Huyen Le

"Great service, great food, great atmosphere. There was always a queue here and that speaks volume. We didn’t have to wait too long, their queue..."

Jitski

"Came here today during my lunch break. Love the ambience of this restaurant. Place was really clean. Quick service, major plus. I ordered..."

Michelleliem2017

"Nice and clean Japanese chain restaurant. The food wasreally decent as well. My favourite would be the miso katsu. A dish that I go back to time and..."

Harriet Hui

"Came on a weekday for lunch around 1130 and the line was long! Epic! Make sure you come super early to make the cut.Got our table,ordered..."

Lorè

"Delicious authentic japanese food that's great every time. If you don't mind a half hour wait like it always seems to be, i'd definitely give this..."

Kristen Chan

"great Japanese food with good eating conditions. However,the size of the food is not large, but order a set meal is a great choice. If u wanna have..."

Roxy Xie

"One of the best places in Sydney to eat an authentic and affordable Japanese meal. After spotting this restaurant whilst in the galleries, you will..."

Niloy Mahmood

"We have been to a number of yayoi Venues and thoroughly enjoy it. We visited the galleries and there was a bit of a line, evident of their..."

Thewhereto

"Great service and the food comes out very fast! They have a variety of options to choose from! The sets are great when your feeling hungry..."

Famishedduo

"A very busy outlet located in The Galeries. There was a large queue waiting to be served and seated and they do not seat you till your entire party..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"This restaurant is a must try! The food is different from other Japanese restaurants and taste amazing. The staff is also very friendly and the..."

Serenia Lee

"Came here for dinner on a short trip in Sydney. Place was packed but I really liked the clear glass windows and the wooden walls and tables - it..."

J Blue

"A very busy Japanese restaurant, located in the heart of CBD that’s why you would expect a huge mark up on the price. The food is around average or..."

XuseFans

"Everytime we walked past this place it was so busy with groups of people outside. We decided to go one night and had to wait about ~30 minutes. I..."

Just Another Foodie

"I had a great time at yayoi last week for a date. We came at around 6pm on a weekday and did not have to wait for a table. The food were ordered on a..."

Celine Ip

"A Japanese native recommended this restaurant to me and I decided to try it one day. The place is always busy, a little wait is inevitable. The menu..."

Lily

"Really like the mix Toji set, and the beef. Presentation is lovely, and the service is pretty good. Upgrading to the miso with clams is worth it...."

Elizabeth Lim

"Definitely recommend 👍Didn’t have to wait so long for a table for twoFood came out not long after even the restaurant was super..."

Whitnieee

"Authentic Japanese and worth the wait. Beautiful minimalist interior, yet the dining experience has a casual and comfortable feel. I've..."

Amanda Lim

"Awesome hitsumabushi! One of the best I’ve had in Sydney so far. The place is quite casual, service is good, food is also good with lots of flavour..."

Finleyhimawan

"Clean and neat traditional Japanese casual dining located in the heart of CBD area. Must try the clam soup, eel rice and green tea ice cream...."

Qi Wang

"This place tends to be packed by 6pm every night, so make sure to get in early. Though I've only been to Yayoi twice, I'm sure that the wagyu..."

Foodsofchar

"I have been to this restaurant a few times mainly for the wagyu sukiyaki set. The broth is flavoursome with lots of meat and a range of sides and..."

IEats

"YAYOI currently has three locations in Sydney: YAYOI Chatswood, YAYOI at the Galleries and their fine dining venue YAYOI Garden on Bridge Street in..."

Janicexrose

"Excellent food! Ordered their salted mackerel meal set with the clam miso soup. Truly enjoyed it! We didn't find it too expensive either. Good..."

Tracy.carmona

"I came here to catch up with a friend and was surprised at how busy it was at 12pmAnd then a line formed and people were waiting for tables at..."

Miffy7

"Authentic Japanese cuisine, exactly like how I had it in Japan. Staff is very friendly, the restaurant is nicely decorated. Food arrangement is very..."

Alex Ho

"Yayoi serves up Japanese Teishoku (set meals) within The Galeries shopping centre on the second floor. Yayoi has over 250 locations in Japan! It must..."

Constant Cravings

"Not to bad as a teishoku place~ love their unagi set! It's so specially when you eat with dashi soup! Have visited many times and always like the..."

Lucianna Guo

"First went to this teishoku when they opened a few years ago, I remember it being quite yummy but expensive for what you get. Gave it another go on a..."

Nem

"Really enjoyed the food and staff serving us were very friendly and patient. Atmosphere is nice. Prices are reasonable. Good range of food and..."

Our Flower

"Clearly a very popular place as there was a queue out the door on a Tuesday (public holiday too). Extensive menu with quite a lot of dishes that I..."

El

"It is pricey but I only come here for special occasions, and every time I come here I know I will get good quality food, good service and great..."

Linda Yang

"Service and food wasn't bad. But got food sent wrong couple times. Queue is quite long during dinner, but overall is good. Nice location and..."

Aditya Des Jung

"A lovely Japanese restaurant with delicious set meals! The location is convenient and the service is attentive and friendly! Everything looks..."

GiGi MV

"When we first arrived I was quite shocked by the queue of people.As it is a really productive restaurant, I was able to be seated in around 10 mins..."

Cheungandchives

"Cool atmosphere, sweet waitresses. We had the mix toji meal. Beef was chewy, but prawn and pork was lovely. Yummy eggy sauce. Miso soup was yum. ..."

Jackie Cee

"This is probably one of the most popular Japanese lunch to-go place in Sydney CBD. Good quality, good flavour, most important is their lunch set is..."

Ausome Foodies

"Yayoi is not just another Japanese restaurant; it's a restaurant specialising in Teishoku - a Japanese set meal that consists of a number of smaller..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Yayoi has been a restaurant that has been in and out of my radar all year. I walk past it all the time in Galleries since it's opened and I've..."

Eatventures

"A wonderful dining experience! I highly recommend the Chicken Namban dish, followed by the Matcha Warabi Mochi. Delicious. I would definitely go..."

Rei

"It was a bit more on the expensive side but the food tasted amazing! The eel dish was fantastic, in all three ways. The decor was good but I wish the..."

Salena

"Yayoi is a nice, convenient and cosy spot with a menu that ventures beyond your bog-standard Japanese ramen/don options. I had a..."

Wendy H

Kujin

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Noodle

Beef

"Order the Okonomiyaki - won't be disappointed - a delicious way to finish off a fantastic dinner! We sat at the teppanyaki grill and it was fun to..."

Lindsey Mackay

"Disclaimer as my friend use to work here. However, it was delicious. Particularly the scallops and okomomiyaki. I heard their chef has recently..."

F C

"Staff were attentive. Decor was great. Before I start, I have to recommend the plum wine. Delicious if you like it a little sweet. Great selection of..."

Stephen Smith

"This my favourite place to go for Japanese food! The food is flavoursome and delicious. I usually go for the sashimi and Udon noodle soup which is to..."

Bethany Braendler

"Nice food, especially the wagyu..."

J J

Kura Japanese Restaurant

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Tempura

Bento (Lunch Box)

Ramen

Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)

Fish

Sashimi

Udon

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Gyoza

Noodle

Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)

"Affordable food with decent portion sizes and tastes good. My Japanese curry craving was satisfied but their chicken katsu curry...."

Lettuce Celebrate Food

"Tiny hole in the wall joint that punches above its weight (in size) Decent sized, resentable meals served quickly. I had the chicken kariage bento..."

Snowflower

"always no 1 gyu don and bento so far in sydney.small shop in corner of thomas st, opposite Paddy’s Market.quick and good service,..."

Deb

"Kura is so amazing, affordable dishes with good portion sizes. It's a great place to get lunch especially on a students buget 😂Would highly..."

Tinaaaaa

"Chicken nanban bento set is pretty good for a quick dinner or even take away. The space is pretty small though so i wouldn't recommend for huge..."

BryanAP

"A awesome Japanese restaurant! No disadvantages .nice food and nice service! The only thing that may be a shortage is that the area is too small and..."

Jiayi Xiao

"My 1st try at Japanese food and my friend took me to Kura, she used to come here 10yrs back and she says the taste is just the same. Small eatery,..."

ILoveFood

"Such a cute gem we found while walking around Sydney. Me and my partner both chose our half and half meals which was such a cool concept. Everything..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"A hop, skip and jump from Paddy's Market you will find Kura. You will need to walk up 2 flights of stairs to get to the restaurant. A well set out..."

Wherefoodtakesyou

"I enjoyed eating at Kura, they make exquisite Bento dishes that makes you hunger for more. I took a while eating at Kura, bite after bite of that..."

Samuel Widjaja

"I love Japanese food and I probably don’t visit Kura as frequently as I used to, but I do enjoy the food every time I visit. Pictured is chirashi..."

Strawberry_vee

"Takoyaki : 😁 Great Lotus Root Chips : 😁 Great Buttered Scallops : 😍 Amazing Chicken Karaage : 😍 Amazing Beef Teriyaki..."

Grace

"The food is tasty. The only tricky thing is first time I took away food and the takwaway container not even fill in a half. Second time I ordered..."

陈珊珊

"I’m a fan of this place since I came here.Lovely little place.Good Japanese food and tasty.Alway come here if I come around Hay market. Highly..."

Wehahansura

"small place but the food are goodwhen i was in city I take time to get lunch here .recommended food and reasonable price .tofu so..."

Vira

"I remember the first time coming to Kura Kura was after the K-Pop Music Festival in 2011 (yes I saw DBSK, SNSD, 2AM, 4Minute, CNBLUE, KARA, Miss A..."

Hippokathy88

"We had the Asari & Pork Udon which was highly recommended and the Kuromaru Chashu Ramen which came with a black sesame broth. Both were really good!..."

The Engineer Eats

"A great hole-in the wall Japanese place - just what I needed on a cold winter's night at 10pm after a long, frantic assignment session. It's very..."

Sarah Qiu

"If I’m needing a basic but tasty Japanese fix then this is a good option, their menu has a range of options so it reminds me a little of an izakaya..."

Tiges

"This is actually a great Japanese restaurant for a nice inexpensive and filling meal. They offer a variety of bento boxes and I liked how they have a..."

IEats

"It's a super tiny restaurant which locates opposite to Market City. I went there very late at night for quick dinner and I was the last customer on..."

William Wu

"A bit expensive, I like the iPad menu. Food is average but comes out fast, service is good. They have a few drinks on their menu but prices aren't..."

Emily Julia

"The food is great!! We had the teriyaki fish, teriyaki chicken ramen and bibin don, and all three of them were very tasty!! Authentic Japanese food..."

Pooja Singh

"The tonkotsu soup is quite sweet (I got the kakuni pork ramen) but it was still good! Also I recently found a love for eggs in ramen, and this one..."

Food Is Really Great

"Felt like I was in a cute little Japanese restaurant in Tokyo somewhere. Really authentic Japanese Restaurant with great variety of traditional meals..."

Ellylovestoeat

"Very small restaurant at ground floor but there is a large roomy, bright Restuarant on the second floor. 4/5 The tonkotsu ramen is actually..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"Small place, opposite paddy’s market.Lunch always pack!This Japanese restaurant has been around for sometimes, and they keep maintaining..."

Culinary Artist

"Japanese ninja!!Cheap, decent, quick Japanese meals great for quick lunch or a relaxing after work.Love the quick service and a..."

Asian Food Ninja

"After trying the Kura on Dixon Street and being thoroughly impressed, decided to try out the Kura opposite market city. We went upstairs...."

Tastypanda

"For those who may be aware, my secondary passion after food, is gaming (on top of my day job). It has only been recently that I have been passed the..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Reasonable prices. Fancy technology to order food. Traditional japanese. One of my go to restaurants. Convenient location. Not to be confused with..."

Pinicolada

"Love love love this place! They have a tiny little restaurant on street level (which is open all day long) and a bigger restaurant upstairs where..."

Helen Xu

"Kura is a staple for me when it comes to casual Japanese dining. The original seating area is a little reminiscent of one of those hole-in-the-wall..."

Chewie

"Love this place and an addict of their gyu-don. Always come here to satisfy my crave of a good and authentic japanese food. Keep it up Kura - love..."

Cuban-Pete

"With Authentic Japanese cooks , Kura has always delivered my Japanese food craving. Menu is pretty humble and every dish that comes out taste like a..."

Sterne

"Have wanted to try out Kura for a while now, and recently headed down late one friday night just before they closed. They were still more than happy..."

The Naked Food Addict

"I came here to try the Bento boxes and I was satisfied but it definitely wasn't memorable. The udon is very basic and seems to be assembled "2 minute..."

Andy Trieu

"Have been here a couple of tastes. Fast service and staff are very friendly. Food came out fast and tasted amazing. Noodles are generally priced..."

Jen

"I Love this restaurant.Especially for customer service is was excellent!And the food is great also! 😁👍I really feel like at..."

Samuelakg

"Came back for the third time to try a half n half chicken cutlet nambaan donburi and tonkotsu ramen. Service is always friendly and on time as usual..."

Alan Vo

"Best place for those who like to try rice, noodle and sashimi together... with its awesome half to half combo. I try the karaage and ramen set..."

Cynthia Tiong

"Had the soymilk hotpot, sashimi and chips with cheese. Hotpot was very filling for two people and was also delicious, sashimi was nice and fresh...."

Jennythedonkey

"Love this place! Hard to get in sometimes with the tiny space & limited places, also not the most comfortable setting being so squash for space...."

Manz

"Tried the terriyaki salmon set dinner. Portion was big and the taste was food😍 really value for money as it comes with sashimi and a small bowl..."

Samantha Loy

"Never been there before. Amazing Japanese food, didn't have to wait for our food and the prices were really reasonable. Definitely coming back again..."

Ben Isaac

"You can't beat the terayki salmon from this place. We often have it for a takeaway lunch. They have opened a larger kura restaurant next door where..."

Richie Simm

"Went for lunch over the Easter weekend. Service was quick, order arrive almost immediately once we keyed in onto the iPad. Had the unagi rice and..."

HungryBabesSugarApe

"Finally I got a chance to try this popular Japanese restaurant in Haymarket. I went here with my friends and they have nice interior with Japanese..."

Aileen

"Staff very friendly and service quite fast for a take awayIt was good value and the sushis (spicy tuna roll and salmon were pretty..."

Mini PfiOou

"it was my first time going to this small shop but the foooood was just yum. chicken was crispy and well cooked. staff were nice. overal every thing..."

Ellie

"I believe the menu has been updated by seeing the menu is different to the one I saw in store.We ordered edamame, takoyaki balls with roe and..."

Kim Tran

"We ordered the chicken cutlet curry and chicken teriyaki. They were delicious. Better come when it's not lunch/dinner time because it can get very..."

Kresta Rayward

"Walking past Padee market and reading great reviews on here, I figured "When in Sydney" I might as well try out the local Ramen places and compare..."

Nova

"This corner restaurant is small and cute. It doesn't seat many people so go early or order takeaway. The teriyaki chicken and fish are both..."

Jade

"Kura was the first Japanese restaurant i had dined at, that was a very very long time ago. I used to go eat in their little shop downstairs having no..."

NatashaK

"Food was fresh, very good portion size if you really hungry. Great value with high quality food. We had the curry omelette summer special with..."

MMiguel

"At a corner is this restaurant with downstairs and upstairs. We went to the upstairs one, Kura Kura, and there were tablets on the table with an..."

Kylie

"Really great place to eat Japanese food! The foods came out fast. I ordered nanban chicken and it was so good! The chicken was crispy and the sour..."

Aileen

"Had a lovely dinner with a reasonable price! Ordered Chicken karaage, spicy pork and octopus, butter clam! They are all pretty good, apart from one..."

Grapekiller

"Kura is a little Japanese place in haymarket opposite Paddy's markets. Such a tiny place with tiny chairs but it is super cute and the food is..."

Thewhereto

"I love the snack food in the restaurant such as roasted beef and sashimi. Scallop sashimi is my absolute Favourite. We ordered two different flavours..."

Dora Chi

"Good food. I have chicken cullet ramen today and it's very good. Probably will come back to try curry rice. The place is small so if you have a big..."

Đào Việt Nhật Mỹ

"Delicious ramen in chinatown of Sydney! The flavours are all there and the price is very reasonable. The service is great too. Very polite waitress...."

LittleAsianGirl

"A tiny Japanese restaurant (with Japanese employees) opposite haymarket - limited seatings. They're very welcoming. Provided great food for the..."

Pepper's Food Adventures

"dear japanese food lovers, you wont ever regret coming here. the food was quick, the portion is good, the taste is authentic, and the place has the..."

Olivia 'Ph' Tanishia

"Good quality and we'll priced Japanese food, with the option to have mixed lunchboxes that allow you to try several dishes. None of it was mind..."

Bruno Rodríguez Armesto

"Small comfy place to get good japanese food. Service was friendly and helpful. Had the tofu / pork don and salmon skin tempura. Both were tasty and..."

Jeramie Amancio

"Excellent selection of set dishes. The curry is quite good. The random music in the background includes weird, aggro rap songs and laidback..."

Zeph

"I love this eatery, it's easily one of my favourite go-tos in the city for Japanese for the past five years. The food had never disappointed...."

Yuki

"Kura Kura is a cute Japanese restaurant tucked away in Haymarket. Technically one location, split into two parts. Upstairs has a dining room, whereas..."

Trey Saunders

"Been coming to this place since early 2000 and I always come back when in Chinatown because staff are friendly, food is good and prices are decent...."

Tinto Rai

"Nice little restaurant that’s tucked away near Paddy’s market. It was pretty busy when we arrived, but the food came relatively quickly. The..."

Jenny Qian

Nazimi

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This is a pretty okay casual Japanese restaurant. The chicken katsu curry was really good, and my highlight dish. The chicken was very crispy on the..."

IEats

"Love this place. Such a cute little Japanese restaurant that feels hidden away. Food was very delicious and service was great. Price is reasonable...."

EL

"This place has a similar vibe to the small hideaway restaurants in Japan. The lunch sets were a decent feed and good value,m. However the good did..."

Sarah

"+3 standard points for standard food+1 every dish is well designed and executed+1 no dud dishesNoise level:..."

Catherine

"Lovely little Jap restaurant in town. I’ve been there so many time for their sukiyaki, quite cheap and portion is just right for two. Thumb up for..."

AliceMM

"This is a very small japanese restaurant located on the under ground with just 20-25 seated. If you come in at lunch time you probably have to wait..."

Ying Sirikwan

"Visited this place after getting reminded that it exists by my coworkers (It's so so close to where I work!) and decided to check it out for dinner...."

Nem

"Outstanding value for money!! A whole sashimi and sushi menu with miso soup and sweet potato for about $18! Good service and good location next to..."

Welovefood

"10/10 - It is what it is, a cheap and delicious eat. An intimate setting with greetings upon arrival from friendly staff. The..."

Facebook User

"Delicious, delicious, delicious. Everything on their menu is tasty and it's very reasonably priced. The only down side is it is a very small..."

Jade

"By far the best authentic Japanese restaurant in Sydney! I loved the cosy atmosphere which is reminiscent of the dining bars in Osaka and Kyoto, in a..."

Allen Jiang

Donnieding Ding

"A little bit pricey but totally worth it. The 52$ sashimi and sushi combo is so fresh but so small huhu feeling delicious and hurt my wallet at the..."

Đào Việt Nhật Mỹ

"I used to do giant takeaway bento boxes from Nazimi so I am a big fan of this place. Its small, cozy and tables are packed so close you can hear the..."

Kellybeans

Debbie

"I absolutely loved this Japanese restaurant !! It's in a great location, right behind the QVB building, and is a cute underground..."

Coffee Lover

"Very easy to miss this place, unless you were actively searching. Venture down the steps into a small but cosy Jap restaurant with warm greetings..."

Michael Li

"I absolutely love Japanese cuisine. I recently back-packed all around Japan and had the opportunity to sample so much local and fresh food. There's..."

Vera Chimera

"Such a cute little underground Japanese restaurant. I love this place for a decent Japanese meal in the CBD that won't break the bank. The..."

Randomness_of_existence

"The food is nice. At the beginning, we wait too long. But one of the waitress recognized that and sent a plate of edamame for us as apologize. So we..."

A Brunch Guy

"It's been so long since my last visit to this little Japanese restaurant in Town Hall. Still very good. I felt that I was still in Japan while..."

FoodieYim

"My friend and I came here for lunch today and we both found the food to be fresh and good value for money. We both ordered the sushi and sashimi..."

Miffy7

"Nice cozy Japanese restaurant with a good variety of options, food was very fresh with a reasonable price. Would come back here again especially for..."

Johnny Pan

"Food was very fresh but portions was small. Price is quite high worth a try but not a restaurant i want to keep going back to. Service is very..."

Rong Fu

"Its a great place for lunch, its a cozy environment to catch up with friends or colleagues. They have lots of combination for ur meal set and i had..."

Tiffany

"Nazimi seemed to be the perfect indulgence on a Friday afternoon on the hottest day recorded in November since 1982.The freshness of..."

The Lisa Marie Foodie Adventures

"Japanese on a hot summers day is an easy choice. Fresh and light it makes for a great dinner with friends.Rated 4 stars and craving..."

Stephanie Angelica

"Very busy place. Food was delicious but quantity was little and pricy for the regular assorted sashimi and wagyu steak. Great fresh quality seafood...."

Jen

"A worthwhile recommendation by a friend. Cozy spot that's often busy at dinner. Fish is fresh and food's fairly good value for your money. Love the..."

Stephanie Jane

"My friend Jerry did me a real solid with some technical advice so I took him, Anny and Mel out for dinner as a thank you!. Unfortunately I forgot to..."

David Ma

"When we walked into the restaurant the place was totally packed. The restaurant is rather small but cozy inside. The friendly waitress made the last..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"This is a cute little Japanese restaurant that everyone should know about. The teriyaki chicken was good. Would have preferred Kina Grannis over..."

Damien Ching

"On a wet Monday evening, Nazimi beckoned welcomingly, in its tiny cosy way. The staff were attentive, with my order for the veggie deluxe teishoku..."

Kai Luv

"Always love this place...ALWAYSThe service is high quality and inviting. Every dish we ordered was to expectation.The atmosphere..."

Abbott And Abbess

"Was here last week for a quick lunch, lucky wasn't busy time, very tiny place but with good atmosphere! Good service! Food is fresh and authentic,..."

Sipher Liang

"Nice and Cozy Japanese restaurantI've been to this place for several times and I always find the food is fresh and nice, also atmosphere is..."

Mary Smith

"Good quality Japanese dishes. Can always count on this restaurant to deliver. Excellent food always. Great atmosphere. Volcano roll and aburi salmon..."

Miss_Ellie

"The salmon aburi rolls were definitely a filling dish, they might not seem like much on the menu but the sheer number and size of the rolls proves..."

Charn Tangson

" Central CBD location, friendly and attentive service, casual and cosy vibe, great bang for bucks - this is the perfect place for any occasion (and..."

Food Abiding Citizen

"The gyoza were quite good, thin-skinned and filled with juicy pork mince. The slightly tangy ponzu dipping sauce was a good..."

Potato Princess

"Hai all! Today, I'm gonna squish 3 small posts together D: You may have noticed that I did that for my last post as well. Since I have a hugeeeee..."

Sugarpuffi

"Fantastic Japanese!. What a gem of a restaurant! Small and packed together, but the service was fast and the food was AMAZING!! We ordered green and..."

Mazzymusic

"Chicken teriyaki is oh so yummy! Never thought chicken teriyaki can be this good. The place, however, is tiny and fully packed with tables..."

The Happy Tummy

"Amazing vegetarian bento. Their vegetarian bento is amazing (~$22) even inspiring envy from my carnivorous friends. you get agedashi tofu, sweet miso..."

Black_orange

"It's this good that I kinda don't wanna share it with people because it is my secret food palace. It's a small restaurant so it will be hard to get a..."

Windy Xu

"A little hole-in-the-wall near Abbey's books, QVB & Town Hall. Worth the..."

Mr. Flavin

"Best value for money Japanese Cuisine. Tucked away downstairs, behind the QVB lies this little gem of a Japanese restaurant. After being introduced..."

A Love Affair With Food

"Loved it. We had pork dumpl.... Loved it.We had pork dumplings and sashimi for the entree, a salmon and prawn sushi roll and the beef and..."

Robbie C

"Good value standard Japanese dishes cooked by Japanese chefs. Their sashimi and sushi have been fresher but their hot food is done well and pretty..."

Pheebs

"Ichi ban. Amazing food and outstanding staff. they deserve an applause for their composure during busy..."

Whatsnext

"Love this restaurant!!!! My favourite!!!! Very authentic Japanese food! Highly..."

Mtme

"One of the best Jap in CBD. My favorite dish is has to be creamy eggplant with prawn and scallop, two huge pieces on one plate. soooo..."

Erin

"Tried nearly everything on the menu and loved it all! Crab coquettes, tofu, udon soup and spider rolls are my stand..."

Greedy

"I love the sushi rolls here - especially the salmon & avocado roll. The beef tataki & pork belly is also pretty awesome. The staff are all fantastic..."

Iy .

"The bento boxes are easily the best in Sydney city....simply fantastic....quite a hidden..."

Ben 001

"Excellent service and a cosy atmosphere. Food is excellent, especially the sushi rolls and it is not..."

Andy Greasley

"Good find, behind the QVB Feels like a family run place with friendly service and a good selection of delicious food. It’s an unassuming place but..."

Simon H

"Small, quaint Japanese restaurant that I stumbled across. The vibe feels very cosy and the food we ordered was really delicious. It is a bit on the..."

Emilia

"Lovely little lower-ground restaurant for a cosy and casual night out. Being located in a more quiet street of the CBD, it doesn't have a very..."

Vivian Su

"My favourite Japanese Restaurant in Sydney. Small restaurant serving delicious Japanese Food. I been here 4 times in the last 3 months and everything..."

Scott McIntyre

"Good place for dinner, food was great, the carpaccio tasted very fishy on the other hand - not the freshest whilst the sashimi was great, wasn’t..."

Adelaide Khayad

"Excellent service, very welcoming and accomodating (called us when a table became available on a busy Friday night!) and absolutely delicious food...."

Thomas Surridge

"Habachi grill waygu steak with Umami enhanced dipping sauce that brings out more flavour from the special charcoal they used. Make no mistake, this..."

Jimmy Ng

"A few weeks ago we came here for our anniversary. To say Hana and the team at Nazimi was hospitable would be an understatement. I called a number of..."

Jay Wu

Mappen Noodle Bar

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Tempura

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Perfect place to go to for a cheap but satisfying Japanese meal, however the prices do quickly add up if you decide to add the different tempura..."

Eunifoodie

"A big fan of this authentic Japanese ramen bar. They are always so packed, not so much now because of COVID but the meals here are an absolute gem to..."

Cathy

"So happy my friend introduced me to this restaurant because it is absolutely amazing! I adored the food, very warm and homely, quick service and also..."

Food W/ Soph

"Good restaurant! A bit crowded, staff are very friendly. Communicate in Japanese to the cook so there is a vibe of authenticity. Clear sign for where..."

Amaryliss

"Cheap, fast and delicious. Definitely worth the..."

Lapidshell

"My favourite place to go for some great, cheap and filling udon. There is heaps of different udon to choose from as well as lots of Japanese street..."

TaberuNomu

"great budgeted noodle bar. Tried their ramen and rice set and all taste good. It is more like a fast food restaurant that you should finish your meal..."

Albert Chen

"Mappen Noodle has always been a favourite of mine for quick meals in the city. Service is quick and efficient, food delicious, and price very..."

Spice Is Life

"Efficient service and a decent bowl of udon! Even though it was rather plain, it was filling enough. Order some of the tempura sides if you're really..."

Croissant Addict

"Good price. Good taste. Variety of choice. Just the seat is limited but is good for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.I’ll definitely..."

Eeboon Ng

"Really busy udon bar on george street..Really reasonabe on pocket. Their udon mini pot is a steal for $9.90 which has a portion of udon noodle + 2..."

Sameer Joshi

"Apart from being affordable, it's so tasty and gooooood. The best ramen that I have tried so far..."

Eka Argarin

"Chanced upon the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by how affordable it is. They use a cafeteria concept so you order and bring your empty tray..."

Cheralynn

"Beneath my expectation. Spicy? Really? But have to say snacks are really tasty. In addition, a little crowded. Given all the factors above, I can..."

Pengjun Wang

"Best udon place I have been to and the price is cheap for the quality you get! Food comes out fast however get in quick to find a table to sit...."

Tash

"Beautiful and the price of the food is really really cheap! The portion is super big which is awesome and crazy at the same time. Ordered 4 bowl of..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"I get why this place is so popular. No frills, focus on food with affordable prices. I had the large tonkotsu black with a takoyaki on the side...."

Snowflower

"Tonkotsu plain ($7.90)⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️🍴Affordable and simple filling meal of warm Japanese noodles (choice of udon or soba). It’s..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Every time I visit Sydney it is a must for me to dine here! You really can't beat this place in terms of receiving a well made ramen for a very..."

Benji

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: best udon ever! I always come back here for udon. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: its quick, easy and tastes even..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"I came and had a tonkotsu plain (udon) + an egg (approx $7.8) and 2 takoyaki sticks (i think 3/4 on a stick, if memory serves me..."

Joyce

"Mappen is the ultimate Sydney Cheap Eat. No better place to eat out on a budget with dishes from less than 10 bucks! Their Tonkotsu Red is hands..."

Ruth Ryan

"Visited April 2019Location : ⭐⭐⭐Table/space : ⭐⭐Portion : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Food Variety : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Price for..."

1of6™

"Have been wanting to try this place for a while, and decided to swing by when I was in the city. Had their Kake udon noodles with egg, crab and many..."

Sunshine

"My go to place when I’m in the mood for a quick feed that’s filling, delicious, and inexpensive! I love that they have a great variety of soups..."

Tram

"Ontama pork lover soba noodle was very good! Signature instant noodle taste I haven’t had in years! The soup was tooooooo salty though. Service was..."

Guorium🧪

"With fairly good Udon for extremely low prices, it would be hard to not rate Mappen highly based on value alone! Although I didn't try toouch of it..."

Shape 72

"Cheap noodles! And cute decor too. Get a basic bowl of udon noodles (haven't tried their soba) and add on as much side dishes as you like as you..."

Anil Thomas

"It is one of the best Japanese restaurant in Sydney CBD. Their grilled chicken and vegetarian food are my favourite. They also have special menu..."

Wesley Ho

"Super tasty food at an extremely affordable price! Food was quickly served and the meal was quite filling. Your standard quality noodles at Japanese..."

Jen Yen

"There were lots of choices on the udon bowl. The udon was delicious! I spent 3 lunch while I was on my 5 days short trip to Sydney! The price was..."

Pinky Chung

"Love the udon bukkake with mentaiko. Love the fact that they accept eftpos now too! Good authentic Japanese food for decent price but better get..."

Manda

"+3 standard points for food+1 my perfect simple meal+1 price point on pointTotal 5: beaming from my belly!Noise level:..."

Catherine

"Speedy check in and out. Can't come here with more than 2 people because there is not enough seating. Our group got split up and it wasn't very..."

Caro

"So many options here, you order your main. There's fried food you can add and so many condiments and extras. My friend and I were lucky to have got a..."

TheHungryNeko

"Skyview plaza is teeming with Japanese restaurants. There will always be one shop to cater what you are craving for at the moment. And since its..."

Maruya Eats

"Really love this place for a quick delicious meal. My go to is the mini don mini udon set. I usually get the egg or curry one. The tonkotsu udon is..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"The TEMPURA BOWL on rice is a great meal with a bit more body than the usual tempura snacks I opt for which is why it was the perfect choice. The..."

The Next Rush

"Cheap comfort food, Mappen noodleI got the Kake soba with tempura vegetables, seaweed, sweet seaweed and kimchi. I didn't want to order any..."

Samuel Widjaja

"Went here on the spot without checking Zomato because I turned up to a Pepper Lunch full of seated customers. I was so confident I found a rare gem..."

Al&Val

"This place is amazing , fast paced and defs high in demand. it is so worth the hype , its budget friendly and you get all the amazing ramen you..."

Josie

"The best! It's such a great concept - you walk in, grab your own tray, order a noodle, grab your sides and pay. I always just get the plain udon and..."

Laura Cohen

"A very decent udon meal for a relatively affordable price. The place can get very crowded, with its small spaces and a bit disorganised layout of..."

Luz Young

"Located shopping plaza the udon spicy is nice . And tasty with some topping pork mince . And takana. Price is reasonable . Tasty . Not forget their..."

Pierre Pie

"Delicious, hot and filling with superbly fast service. There are so many options! If you are feeling hungry then order the large but otherwise..."

Rachael

"Food quality over everything! Loved the tonkotsu. Had the fried chicken and think I would go for a different one for next time. Only..."

Camila José Reyes

"It’s kinda like Maruga*e Udon but way tastier lol. You can choose to have either soba or udon as the base noodle. I always had udon. The portion..."

Gece

"Yes it is tasty but not amazing. My friend said this as well. Fairly good for its price. But be careful some ramen are not suitable for non-spicy..."

Lynn

"Budget, but not boring.My fiancé and I went to Mappen on a Friday after work after a strong udon craving kicked it. We found Mappen in sky..."

Andrew Vuka

"This is the closest thing you're gonna get to cheap Japanese food but still at a good quality. Perfect if you want to have a quick cheap..."

Richard Liu

"When you are cheap and just want something nice to enjoy. The place is full of people here. It never seems to be quiet. Lucky people eat fast and..."

Bobby Nguyen

"The staff who takes your order and the cooks who prepare your meal are Japanese—so you can be sure this place is legitimate. It’s definitely..."

Jo

"It was alright. Don’t order their tsuke though. It was very plain and you can literally make your own better than theirs with Japanese ingredients...."

Mrs Maveric

"Delicous, cheap and in a good location! Nothing what i could complain about!! Don‘t go to the one Bondi! The one in Bondi taste terrible in..."

Hongtrang.nguyen92

"’ll admit I’m baffled by the rating that Mappen has garnered. Zomato has it sitting at a whopping 4.6/5, which is higher than most fine-dining..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This is one of my favourite noodle places for a quick, delicious and filling meal. My favourite is the ontama mentaiko udon (soft boiled egg and..."

IEats

"Super cheap eats perfect for a broke student like myself. The service is fast, staff friendly and the food pretty tasty. I've been going here for..."

Kristen Chan

"Delicious ramen, efficient service, great price. Their style and flavor took me back to Kyoto. A good option for a quick and satisfying meal in CBD...."

Yummy

"Cheap, decent portion and the taste is decent for the cost. Since the CBD is really expensive people usually come here for a cheap quick and good..."

Corgi Kid

"Love this place a lot! Event tho is pretty much self serve but hey the food is really good quality. Mind it’s cash only so be prepare to get some..."

Will Choi

"Have been to this place a number of times and it is very authentic Sanuki style. Reminded me my old school friend’s Sanuki noodle shop in Japan...."

Vk2gpz

"Mappen has been around for so many years and it continues to bring the goods. I can never get sick of choosing your own base of noodles and then..."

Tastypanda

"The food was better than i had expected!! It’s a small restaurant so there aren’t many seats available during lunch hours but they serve amazing..."

Elissa Vy

"Not a bad food destination but probably not an accurate representation of a 4.5+ rating. Broth was very flavoursome and had enough depth, but beware..."

Rei

"Eating here brings me back so much memories of my younger years. I love their tske or zaru soba which is refreshingly delicious which I top up with..."

Lamb Pickles

"This place shows that you don’t need to go to expensive restaurants for a good feed. Quick, cheap and oddly satisfying. Authentic japanese feel...."

Pinicolada

Mappen Noodle Bar

82/100 (1795 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Mentaiko Udon

Tempura

Ramen

Mappen Udon Noodle Soup

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Perfect place to go to for a cheap but satisfying Japanese meal, however the prices do quickly add up if you decide to add the different tempura..."

Eunifoodie

"A big fan of this authentic Japanese ramen bar. They are always so packed, not so much now because of COVID but the meals here are an absolute gem to..."

Cathy

"So happy my friend introduced me to this restaurant because it is absolutely amazing! I adored the food, very warm and homely, quick service and also..."

Food W/ Soph

"Good restaurant! A bit crowded, staff are very friendly. Communicate in Japanese to the cook so there is a vibe of authenticity. Clear sign for where..."

Amaryliss

"Cheap, fast and delicious. Definitely worth the..."

Lapidshell

"My favourite place to go for some great, cheap and filling udon. There is heaps of different udon to choose from as well as lots of Japanese street..."

TaberuNomu

"great budgeted noodle bar. Tried their ramen and rice set and all taste good. It is more like a fast food restaurant that you should finish your meal..."

Albert Chen

"Mappen Noodle has always been a favourite of mine for quick meals in the city. Service is quick and efficient, food delicious, and price very..."

Spice Is Life

"Efficient service and a decent bowl of udon! Even though it was rather plain, it was filling enough. Order some of the tempura sides if you're really..."

Croissant Addict

"Good price. Good taste. Variety of choice. Just the seat is limited but is good for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.I’ll definitely..."

Eeboon Ng

"Really busy udon bar on george street..Really reasonabe on pocket. Their udon mini pot is a steal for $9.90 which has a portion of udon noodle + 2..."

Sameer Joshi

"Apart from being affordable, it's so tasty and gooooood. The best ramen that I have tried so far..."

Eka Argarin

"Chanced upon the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by how affordable it is. They use a cafeteria concept so you order and bring your empty tray..."

Cheralynn

"Beneath my expectation. Spicy? Really? But have to say snacks are really tasty. In addition, a little crowded. Given all the factors above, I can..."

Pengjun Wang

"Best udon place I have been to and the price is cheap for the quality you get! Food comes out fast however get in quick to find a table to sit...."

Tash

"Beautiful and the price of the food is really really cheap! The portion is super big which is awesome and crazy at the same time. Ordered 4 bowl of..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"I get why this place is so popular. No frills, focus on food with affordable prices. I had the large tonkotsu black with a takoyaki on the side...."

Snowflower

"Tonkotsu plain ($7.90)⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️🍴Affordable and simple filling meal of warm Japanese noodles (choice of udon or soba). It’s..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Every time I visit Sydney it is a must for me to dine here! You really can't beat this place in terms of receiving a well made ramen for a very..."

Benji

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: best udon ever! I always come back here for udon. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: its quick, easy and tastes even..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"I came and had a tonkotsu plain (udon) + an egg (approx $7.8) and 2 takoyaki sticks (i think 3/4 on a stick, if memory serves me..."

Joyce

"Mappen is the ultimate Sydney Cheap Eat. No better place to eat out on a budget with dishes from less than 10 bucks! Their Tonkotsu Red is hands..."

Ruth Ryan

"Visited April 2019Location : ⭐⭐⭐Table/space : ⭐⭐Portion : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Food Variety : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Price for..."

1of6™

"Have been wanting to try this place for a while, and decided to swing by when I was in the city. Had their Kake udon noodles with egg, crab and many..."

Sunshine

"My go to place when I’m in the mood for a quick feed that’s filling, delicious, and inexpensive! I love that they have a great variety of soups..."

Tram

"Ontama pork lover soba noodle was very good! Signature instant noodle taste I haven’t had in years! The soup was tooooooo salty though. Service was..."

Guorium🧪

"With fairly good Udon for extremely low prices, it would be hard to not rate Mappen highly based on value alone! Although I didn't try toouch of it..."

Shape 72

"Cheap noodles! And cute decor too. Get a basic bowl of udon noodles (haven't tried their soba) and add on as much side dishes as you like as you..."

Anil Thomas

"It is one of the best Japanese restaurant in Sydney CBD. Their grilled chicken and vegetarian food are my favourite. They also have special menu..."

Wesley Ho

"Super tasty food at an extremely affordable price! Food was quickly served and the meal was quite filling. Your standard quality noodles at Japanese..."

Jen Yen

"There were lots of choices on the udon bowl. The udon was delicious! I spent 3 lunch while I was on my 5 days short trip to Sydney! The price was..."

Pinky Chung

"Love the udon bukkake with mentaiko. Love the fact that they accept eftpos now too! Good authentic Japanese food for decent price but better get..."

Manda

"+3 standard points for food+1 my perfect simple meal+1 price point on pointTotal 5: beaming from my belly!Noise level:..."

Catherine

"Speedy check in and out. Can't come here with more than 2 people because there is not enough seating. Our group got split up and it wasn't very..."

Caro

"So many options here, you order your main. There's fried food you can add and so many condiments and extras. My friend and I were lucky to have got a..."

TheHungryNeko

"Skyview plaza is teeming with Japanese restaurants. There will always be one shop to cater what you are craving for at the moment. And since its..."

Maruya Eats

"Really love this place for a quick delicious meal. My go to is the mini don mini udon set. I usually get the egg or curry one. The tonkotsu udon is..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"The TEMPURA BOWL on rice is a great meal with a bit more body than the usual tempura snacks I opt for which is why it was the perfect choice. The..."

The Next Rush

"Cheap comfort food, Mappen noodleI got the Kake soba with tempura vegetables, seaweed, sweet seaweed and kimchi. I didn't want to order any..."

Samuel Widjaja

"Went here on the spot without checking Zomato because I turned up to a Pepper Lunch full of seated customers. I was so confident I found a rare gem..."

Al&Val

"This place is amazing , fast paced and defs high in demand. it is so worth the hype , its budget friendly and you get all the amazing ramen you..."

Josie

"The best! It's such a great concept - you walk in, grab your own tray, order a noodle, grab your sides and pay. I always just get the plain udon and..."

Laura Cohen

"A very decent udon meal for a relatively affordable price. The place can get very crowded, with its small spaces and a bit disorganised layout of..."

Luz Young

"Located shopping plaza the udon spicy is nice . And tasty with some topping pork mince . And takana. Price is reasonable . Tasty . Not forget their..."

Pierre Pie

"Delicious, hot and filling with superbly fast service. There are so many options! If you are feeling hungry then order the large but otherwise..."

Rachael

"Food quality over everything! Loved the tonkotsu. Had the fried chicken and think I would go for a different one for next time. Only..."

Camila José Reyes

"It’s kinda like Maruga*e Udon but way tastier lol. You can choose to have either soba or udon as the base noodle. I always had udon. The portion..."

Gece

"Yes it is tasty but not amazing. My friend said this as well. Fairly good for its price. But be careful some ramen are not suitable for non-spicy..."

Lynn

"Budget, but not boring.My fiancé and I went to Mappen on a Friday after work after a strong udon craving kicked it. We found Mappen in sky..."

Andrew Vuka

"This is the closest thing you're gonna get to cheap Japanese food but still at a good quality. Perfect if you want to have a quick cheap..."

Richard Liu

"When you are cheap and just want something nice to enjoy. The place is full of people here. It never seems to be quiet. Lucky people eat fast and..."

Bobby Nguyen

"The staff who takes your order and the cooks who prepare your meal are Japanese—so you can be sure this place is legitimate. It’s definitely..."

Jo

"It was alright. Don’t order their tsuke though. It was very plain and you can literally make your own better than theirs with Japanese ingredients...."

Mrs Maveric

"Delicous, cheap and in a good location! Nothing what i could complain about!! Don‘t go to the one Bondi! The one in Bondi taste terrible in..."

Hongtrang.nguyen92

"’ll admit I’m baffled by the rating that Mappen has garnered. Zomato has it sitting at a whopping 4.6/5, which is higher than most fine-dining..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This is one of my favourite noodle places for a quick, delicious and filling meal. My favourite is the ontama mentaiko udon (soft boiled egg and..."

IEats

"Super cheap eats perfect for a broke student like myself. The service is fast, staff friendly and the food pretty tasty. I've been going here for..."

Kristen Chan

"Delicious ramen, efficient service, great price. Their style and flavor took me back to Kyoto. A good option for a quick and satisfying meal in CBD...."

Yummy

"Cheap, decent portion and the taste is decent for the cost. Since the CBD is really expensive people usually come here for a cheap quick and good..."

Corgi Kid

"Love this place a lot! Event tho is pretty much self serve but hey the food is really good quality. Mind it’s cash only so be prepare to get some..."

Will Choi

"Have been to this place a number of times and it is very authentic Sanuki style. Reminded me my old school friend’s Sanuki noodle shop in Japan...."

Vk2gpz

"Mappen has been around for so many years and it continues to bring the goods. I can never get sick of choosing your own base of noodles and then..."

Tastypanda

"The food was better than i had expected!! It’s a small restaurant so there aren’t many seats available during lunch hours but they serve amazing..."

Elissa Vy

"Not a bad food destination but probably not an accurate representation of a 4.5+ rating. Broth was very flavoursome and had enough depth, but beware..."

Rei

"Eating here brings me back so much memories of my younger years. I love their tske or zaru soba which is refreshingly delicious which I top up with..."

Lamb Pickles

"This place shows that you don’t need to go to expensive restaurants for a good feed. Quick, cheap and oddly satisfying. Authentic japanese feel...."

Pinicolada

Makoto Sushi Bar

81/100 (3906 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best sushi ever. Must try. For hotate lover, hotate nigiri is highly reccomended. Dont forget to spare some space for caramel..."

Thanakorn Atjanawat

"Love the food. The staff is very friendly and great..."

Carolyn Kwan

"So good! Really fresh and they have iPads for each seat so you can order quickly. It was delicious and I will be..."

Sal Moussa

"Had the sashimi deluxe cost about $20 which had the daily catch of the day. Food is fresh and delicious. Large portions. Value for money. Be prepared..."

Cindy Tsung

"Best sushi in Sydney - got to love this place. Looking forward to come..."

Dror Cohen

"Very ffresh and tasty. Great service. Very clean and tidy. We loved..."

Hadar Gold

"Great food ! Very fresh and tasty. Best Japanese in the..."

Ella Cyrulewska

"Good food n excellent..."

Ya Yee

"Sushi was really good and fresh. The grilled salmon was my favourite. Really fast service if you want something that isn't on the train, you can..."

Hungriestsam - Samantha

"Food was ok, not expensive and service was quick. I think they should stay open longer. We went there at 8:45pm because I couldn’t make it earlier..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"One of the best sushi train places I've been to!! Could taste the freshness of the ingredients and love it. Will come back again next..."

Angela Zhang

"Exceptional sushi train restaraunt, a large variety of sushi option with extremely fresh fish! This place is usually always busy so prepare to wait..."

DINEWCD

"Nice sushi train which is definitely on the expensive side, so be mindful how many plates. The chuutoro was much better than the otoro, and cheaper...."

Sark Sung

"Being here multiple times! Always good! Our go to place for a sushi and sashimi! Service is good and food always up to our expectation...."

Brillinta

"Sushi always fresh here and delicious 🙂 we always come back here and it never disappoints. Bit pricey but worth the quality and travel here!..."

Wendy Chan

"There are many choices and the price is not very high..."

Chien Chien Chen

"Great sushi, fish is very fresh, good customer..."

Baijie Chen

"Everything is quite good here! Love the environment, love the sashimi! MUST TRY eel sushi, I love it!!! And please try the grilled cheese..."

Sihan Wang

"Good place to enjoy Japanese food! friendly atmosphere and good quality of sashimi. Will come back next time. Foods are fresh and good. The only..."

Reena

"Ordered sashimi and sushi. Sashimi is fresh, but it looked like the slice are a bit smaller than before. sushi tasted pretty good! Still recommend..."

Charlotte Li

"Sushi here is amazingly fresh and is quite nice. Not a place you wanna come to in case you're hungry though, as the sushi here is ridiculously..."

Steven Goveas

"this place was recommended by a friend of mine and it was amazing. everything was great and the fish taste fresh definitely going back here..."

Raihan Sadila

"You’d be amazed by the service and food. Their sushi was made with fresh materials. I would always recommend their hand rolls and udon noodles. The..."

GEE-SHOCK

"Fresh and delicious. Place to find chutoro and hand rolls! Great dessert and service. Reliable quality and food, but pricy. Everything nice comes..."

Reynoldnathaniel

"Great food, the sushis and sashimis are very fresh. My favorite is the soft shell crab roll, love the combination. The service here is very nice as..."

Elva

"Really friendly staff and the sushi is super fresh. Wide variety of choices and quick service. The nigiri selection were my favourite. Would..."

Ann Zhang

"It’s a place suitable for those just want a simple, quick but quality dinner after work, especially if you are not really hungry. Sushi’s are..."

Sichao Hu

"Food was really nice and the place has a wide variety. However it’s definitely not appx. $40 as it’s shown here on Zomato. I would say $70-$90..."

Karliehoang

"Hands down got to be one of the best sushi trains in cbd for the quality of the food. nice clean place to sit. only thing is it maybe expensive..."

Joseph Ibrahim

"Most of the good Japanese restaurant, they are expensive. However, in this restaurant the food is good and the price is on par with it. The waiters..."

Hui Qi Soon

"This is a long time establishment, and a place I always try to hit up whenever I'm in Sydney.It's an established sushi train, which has..."

PC3

"The food was served very quickly! It was an enjoyable meal. It’s good quality for the price. The waiter and staff are friendly and we were escorted..."

Zi Jing

"The sushi is very fresh and there are varieties to choose from. The price is reasonable and service is amazing. I would definitely recommend this..."

Ai Ai Huynh

"Such a little gem in World Square! We came after work craving sushi & cocktails and it was a lovely evening. The staff were so sweet & lively and the..."

Ivan

"The sushi at this place is exceptional. Love the concept of using IPad to order items if it’s not there or you prefer to try something interesting...."

Melvin Lay

"Makoto is my “always go to” sushi-train restaurant in Sydney. The restaurant had been there for a long time, appearance changed but the quality..."

Jianierrrrrr

"The best sushi in town.Fresh, cut and assemble right in front of your eyes.Hot dishes were good.Agedeshi tofu was delicate, with a..."

Culinary Artist

"I would say this restaurant is my favorite sushi land in CBD! The food is delicious and absolutely fresh. Lobster gunkan、eel nigiri 、abalone..."

Joanhuqiong

"It’s always busy during lunch time, but better in afternoons or after 8pm, so try to come at non-peak hours to avoid waiting. The fishes are..."

Akio Suzuki

"I love this place personally I feel it is the best sushi in Sydney everything is so fresh.The sashimi menu is awesome and I always find things I..."

Honestyinc

"my favorite was the sashimi, which was so fresh and yum and thick. lots of other choices as well, the restaurant was recently renovated, quite..."

Lee3star

"A small, friendly sushi train restaurant with ordering screens and a great selection. The salmon belly nigiri is incredible! I had to get more than..."

May

"The place is consistently clean and the fishes are fresh all times. Like the sushi rice there. You can actually feel the individual grains with you..."

Sushi Fan

"Love this sushi train place in the city. Totally friendly, no frills, just grab a seat, sit down and eat as much as you want. The sushi is always..."

Willtravelforfood17

"I love this place. They did a huge renovation since I was there last but the food is still fresh and really delicious.We got seven plates..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"Friendly environment and nice food but the price is expensive when you tried to eat something nice you need to pay more. But the ingredients is..."

Darwin Yap

"Came here for lunch around 1pm. This place has always been busy every time we walked past and today was no exception. There was a small wait and we..."

Dxlche

"This place is commonly busy. They offer traditional sashimi and sushi and ramen options. The food tastes consistently fresh and delicious. If you are..."

Lily

"Went here for lunch with my sister today cos you can never go wrong with jap food. I ordered the teriyaki udon and the grilled crab stick sushi..."

Jesslikestoeat

"This is one of my most favourite sushi places in the city since the early 2000's. The nigiri sushi is always fresh and i always ask for the aburi..."

Sweetandyummie

"Fresh food, friendly service and lovely. The udon and salmon sashimi were particularly good. Average of around $20/person. Affordable sushi, would..."

Honestly Tho

"The first time I tried the sushi here, it was the grilled platter which was really good and shared evenly between a group of 5 people. I finally..."

IEats

"Visited Sydney for business and tried this wonderful sushi restaurant. The food was amazing and the staffs were very helpful and friendly. The..."

Rain

"My favourites were the salmon platter and the soft shell crab. It's a bit expensive though, and they don't have an iPad that you can order dishes..."

AP

"Amazing amazing sushi. I truly madly deeply love sushi but not all places return the same love to me. Makato is so near to where I work yet I don't..."

Nozaira Sultana

"I was excited to try Makoto. I thought it would be more of a cheap eat, but the menu on here is outdated so the prices and options were different...."

T.Ly

"Favourite sushi train in Sydney! The size of the nigiris are considerably larger than other places but not only that, the salmon belly here is..."

Hannah

"Makoto is pretty reliable when it comes to sushi. I always enjoy the meals here, and take away platters seemed to also do the trick. Good assortment,..."

Anna

"The place was my favourite sushi place before (2 years ago). We were used to use 4 times a week, but now i have to say the place is going down a..."

Lara Luis

"It's hard to get in, with queues throughout the lunch period, then it shut at 2:30 and I decided to go shortly after it reopened at 5:30. The train..."

Dominic Svensson

"From scale (1 - 5)Food & Bev (4,5 / 5)Service (4 / 5)Ambience (4 / 5)Value (4 / 5)I love sushi and their sushi is one..."

Novi Sumarto

"Looking for a quick dinner in the city after work, this was a convenient choice! There was no queue as got in early. Service was friendly..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Makoto is probably one of the most renowned sushi train places you will find in Sydney.The food is extremely fresh and delicious. It's a bit..."

Kimchicook94's Review Hub

"Hands down this sushi train is the best in Sydney. Their food is always fresh and consistent along with thier friendly service. If you happen to know..."

Innky

"This place is the closest you're gonna get to indulging in the type of nigiri and sashimi typically found in Japan. And at modest prices..."

Pop Culture Food

"Best sushi here!! It's literally my favorite place for sushi. Pretty much everything is nicely done in here. But sometimes can't wait to line up just..."

Ainy Zheng

"I used to come to this place when it first open years ago and I have been meaning to re-visit. We ordered quite a few dishes, one thing that is..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"I used to go every single week to this sushi train for at least 3-4 years! Then over time the quality drops, I still went last month and I realised..."

Louise Zheng

"One of the best sushi places in central Sydney. The quality of the produce is excellent, its fresh and it’s always a treat to eat here. Most sushi..."

Damien Chan

"Makoto Sushi Bar used to be our favourite go-to sushi place and, even though the food quality seems to have decreased a bit, the sushi are still..."

Helena Tran

"Love their platters. I love the sakura platter more than sashimi platter. Both very fresh and always delicious! Highly recommend their take away..."

Adrian Chew

"The best sushi train in the Sydney city period. Clean, good food practices and excellent staff service. Seafood is prepared and stored correctly,..."

Ace

"Top fresh food quality and service with a relaxing atmosphere. Very clean restaurant with friendly..."

Moyu Fangshi

Dragon Boy

80/100 (13 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon

Japanese

Cheap Eats

Dondon

80/100 (1056 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"In the world of COVID19 we had take always from here! The service was quick and the food was delicious! The portions were also very..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Don Don’s is an institution. With so many places on Oxford Street coming and going, opening and closing down, there’s something comforting that..."

Andy Quan

"This place with it's amazing Indians and the great variety India menu is your go to place if you want some really delicious Japanese cuisine they..."

Food Baaraati

"Cheap and yummy does the trick!Walked past during my lunch break and popped in to grab a takeaway chicken katsu don for $11.50. It was..."

Memo

"Always love this place. Food is fresh to death and it’s very cheap. Yes it’s small so it can be busy but that’s a good sign. Their Take away..."

Girlswhofeast

"Always looks quite packed so came in to see what the fuss is about. Overall prompt service and reasonable priced Japanese food. Ordered the..."

Tastypanda

"Great very charming experience. Great ebi ten udon/ tempura udon/ mostly all the boxes. Good customer service. Flavour is very good. Have been a..."

Freddie Diaz

"My new best value restaurant in Sydney. $10.50.You just never know what is around the corner in this city.. and this place, literally a block..."

FoodLuva

"Excellent choice for a rainy day. One does not want to be any closer to a fancy deco after you are half drowned In the street. The simple water proof..."

Wenti Duo

"Cute little Japanese restaurant. Food is very well priced for what you get. The food was very satisfying and I have no complaints on the quality and..."

James Reitmaier

"Very good value Japanese food. This place is not fancy. Its basic Japanese food don't reasonably well at a cheap price.Food 3.5/5Value..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"Was walking along Oxford street and was quite hungry for some Japanese at the time.. And I happened to walk by Don Don and it was packed so I decided..."

Alan Showtime Tang

"Great local for work lunch. Nice taste for the price ($10 average). Have tried almost everything on the menu and nothing bad so far. What's happening..."

Food Dude

"Our family has been coming here for many years, for the always better food & often cheaper prices than any nearby Japanese restaurants...."

Matchachacha

"Great Japanese meals with no frills!!! Very reasonable pricing. It is a very small eatery in the heart of Darlinghurst bustling Oxford Street strip...."

Alessandro

"I was looking for a quick and cheap eat on oxford st. This is a good, cheap, steady eddy sort of place to eat. I ordered the udon chicken salad...."

Weekendfoodescapes

"This is the time when I say “don’t judge a book by its cover” and I really mean it. Shop number 80 on Oxford St, something which you will walk..."

Thelamstock

" Yay Don Don. We're pleased to see a new generation of folks appreciating the joys of true hole-in-the-wall eating. There's more to life than pulled..."

Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken

"Great for takeaway. DonDon is fast japanese ready to go. Their curries & udon are hearty for cold winter nights and at under $25 for takeaway for a..."

Heather

"Best take away in Sydney!. Excellent quality food and amazing prices, very tender meats and authentic flavouring. We go back here every week and can..."

Nic.dijken

"Whenever you are hungry and cant spend much. Not the best, but not the..."

Paula Satie Iqueda

"Excellent. Can't go past this place for cheap and cheerful Japanese. The service can be non-existant at times, in an aloof kind of way. But the food..."

Rhys

"Don don is the best for cheap and cheerful..."

Grrr

"Cheap, hearty japanese. It's a cosy little place though there's not much in the way of ambience. locals come here for the cheap, hearty food. be..."

Cathy Xiao Chen

"A cheap and cheerful Japanese eatery on Oxford st. Enjoyed a Japanese curry with a friend. Prices are great for the food you get. Decent portion..."

Trey Saunders

"Cheap and cheerful Japanese eatery that is run by Japanese staff. The prices aren't expensive and they serve a range of Japanese dishes, including..."

Brendan Wong

"Good chicken karage Ramen! The broth tastes more like they do in Tokyo than other Sydney places. Best to be hungry! It’s not a fancy place but..."

Mark Hardwick

"Don Don Japanese food Darlinghurst has been feeding locals for about two decades - while other eateries come and go, this establishment remains...."

Lis

"Such a brilliant little Japanese restaurant. I have been a few times now and they never disappoint. The staff are lovely. Can get a bit crowded but..."

Mark Tayar

"Delicious food! Best Japanese place in Sydney! Great customer service and good pricing especially for the..."

Yannick De Silva

"Katsu don and tempura veg. yum. great serving size. fresh. fast. very japanese feeling shop. happy..."

Michael Henrickson (mijko)

Ichiban Boshi

76/100 (5401 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Best Katsu curry, very fast service, the rice was cooked..."

Lana Costa

"Been coming here on and off for years, since 2010. The consistently have good ramen, and as a bonus a soya tofu ramen for the vegetarians! Food here..."

Victor Lo

"A small affordable place for Japanese meals. During peak hours, especially lunch time, there can be a slight wait time for a table but nothing too..."

Angela Liang

"Food is delicious. Quick service. Very busy on Saturday noon. Waited for 10 minutes to get seated. It was a hot day and was a bit uncomfortably warm..."

Alexey Nedyuzhev

"It was busy this boxing day but, worth the wait. Crispy chicken tonkatsu. Flavourful soup. Perfectly cooked rice. Takoyaki is my favourite...."

AJ C

"Haven't been here for many years. I had chicken karaage curry rice with cheese. I had the chicken karaage at few restaurants recent, none of them was..."

VV K (dada)

Komachi Japanese Restaurants

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Mostly good food. Waitress was very kind. The vegetarian sushi was very delicious, and the eggplant dish was amazing! However I didn't like the..."

Kirrali Schofield

"My go-to ramen place in Surry Hills. Staff are always lovely and the food arrives quickly and is consistently delicious. Plus if you get a loyalty..."

Mary Van Gils

"Really great tako yaki and chilli baby octopus! Also had the chicken katsu Don and ..."

M L

"Kamachi is one of our regular restaurants which is high praise considering how many places we have to choose form in Redfern/Surry Hills. The food is..."

Brad Gray

Goshu Ramen Tei

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Bento (Lunch Box)

Ramen

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"❗️ H I G H L Y • R E C O M M E N D E D ❗️ Being from Western Australia , Sydney has always been like second home for us and..."

Jazzy Jones

"Great stop for Japanese food! We had the Chicken Katsu Curry and Teriyaki Chicken dishes. They were delicious and the meals were huge. Served with..."

Kittie

"Great place for Japanese food, I usually go for the bento boxes as they provide a variety of tasty options. This time around I ordered the salmon..."

JDub

"Good service, warm outdoor seating (heaters), and a generous serve of Ramen. The prawns were fresh, the broth light, noodles and veggies cooked..."

Sandra Vouch

"I love this little place at the top of York St. The service is always quick, even when they are busy and the food is really good. I've had..."

Joanne Rech

"When I meet my pal Ben for lunch in the City, we wander up from the top end of Kent Street to this little place at the corner of York and Jamison. It..."

Andy Quan

"Come here a lot, more out of convenience because it's close to work. The food is good but not spectacular. Usually order the spicy pork ramen-..."

Allofthefoods

"Great place for fresh Japanese food that is not too pricey. It is open late most nights so it is very convenient. I love getting the spicy chicken..."

Anthony Ursino

"I got the beef with fried rice bowl and it was tasty. Enjoyed it very much but would have preferred more beef!!! Plenty of food and a good little..."

V

"Great little Japanese restaurant. I always order the same thing - spicy wagu beef soup which is utterly delicious. Service is generally good with the..."

The Cafe Ninja

"Goshu Ramen is plain delicious. It's quite pricy for ramen but you won't be disappointed with the flavour. The udon is delicious with tempura..."

Kis The Cook

"I have to be a bit strict about ramen after having lived in Japan for quite sometime. The noodles are from the packet and although the broth is good..."

Wolf Of York Street

"We had gyozas, chicken teriyaki with rice and spicy chicken with rice. The spicy chicken wasn't very spicy, teriyaki was nice but the rice wasn't..."

Cat

"All too often I tell myself I'll head in for a light salmon and avocado salad, but my mouth seems incapable of uttering anything other than Tan Tan..."

JWP

"Assorted ramen was good, with lots of ingredients inside. Yakisoba, the fried noodle was nice too. Except the Katsu curry rice, the rice was too..."

Julia Hwang

"Its a fantastic place to go for an authentic Japanese Ramen that won't stretch your pockets or wallet. Although it may be on the higher price end..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Have been on a search for ramen so today I wondered into here for lunch since it's quite close to work. There are two Japanese Ramen restaurants..."

MunchMe

"these gyoza were simple and satisfying and were perfect to munch on while waiting for our main dishes. I ordered the beef sukiyaki set. This was..."

Sophie

"Our search for the perfect Japanese ramen continues and Goshu Ramen Tei is up there with the best in Sydney, and it's cheap too… Goshu Ramen Tei is..."

Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken

"The amount of Japanese eateries in the Sydney CBD is actually quite surprising. Wherever you are there's likely to be a Japanese restaurant nearby:..."

Food Booze Shoes

"Splash and Lourdes are way off. This place is great. Lovely friendly staff and simple Japanese food done..."

Jager McSwiggan

"My local ramen place! It's fabulous! It's got great outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious ramen. The assorted tempura is also particularly..."

Fuzz Ali

"Best vegetarian ramen I've ever had. Haven't been able to find one as good in..."

Danny

"Great food, better service!. A waitress came up to me while I was perusing the menu board outside, dressed in my scruffy work clothes. I asked if..."

Vashta Nerada

"Great food, outdoor..."

Eli

Umi Sushi + Udon

73/100 (1426 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Salmon

Fish Soup

Hot Pot

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had my lunch with my partner after the dragon boat races. We each ordered one bowl of Udon, which is recommended. It tasted a bit sweet. Sushi..."

Yongjian Ke

"Umi Sushi & Udon is a casual Japanese restaurant situated in Darling Harbour. They offer both sushi train styled dining as well as separate seating..."

Strawberry_vee

"Pretty good happy hour deals. They have $6 drinks including some varieties of beer (e.g. Asahi), wine and spirits - an absolute bargain for this part..."

Kololee

"Located in Darling Quarter, it has a japanese feel inside. There's a sushi train here, you're typical japanese fare with entrees, sashimi, nigiri,..."

Jwswong

"fresh sashimi and a lot of variation of japanese food. presentation quite nice and enjoy the sake there. They have lunch special offer which is can..."

Randy OT

"Service and food were all fantastic, we were greeted as soon as we walked in and had a choice of being seated at the sushi train or the tables, we..."

Agatha Lee

"Umi Sushi & Udon is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and is one of the most kid friendly sushi restaurants in Sydney. Umi is located close to the..."

Frankly And Me

"Better than the George street branch - and more choice. Food slightly more on the expensive side though. Good service. We had the Cold Udon, Sashimi..."

Namaste

"Quite a spacious sushi train joint near the harbour area. I liked how fresh the fish and scallops were but I wish they were a little bit more..."

Wandering Ella

"On a humid and stormy Sydney evening, we decided to take cover in what looked like a cozy sushi-train style Japanese restaurant. There were only a..."

The Miniature Life

"Price is slightly expensive, however the beef udon noodle soup that I had was rather appetising. I would definitely recommend people to come and try..."

Fussy Foodie

"Yum... Popped in for sushi train.. So fresh and so much variety (though not many yellow plates)! Try the tuna and groper, but all is good washed down..."

PC

"Friendly people and very spacious place. Sushi is was ok not the greatest but not bad. I really liked it their salad and udon they tasted amazing and..."

Brave Eat

"Thanks to Groupon, I got to try this restaurant out with a good price! Me and my friend had a Sukiyaki for two including udon and green tea ice cream..."

FoodieYim

"First time, dined wed night. Nice setup, friendly waiters and sushi chefs. The dishes from train is high quality. We shared the waygu beef, the..."

BIGSPAG

"FRESH is the word to describe this sushi train. The taste is also above average. However, you tend to feel too salty especially the udons and their..."

ZomatoFun

"My favourite Japanese at darling harbour. If you are not sure what to have at darling harbour, come and try it. You won't regret it. The wagyu beef..."

Yejin Joo

"I ordered a duck salad, cold udon, and oyster, also my boyfriend had some rolls. the duck salad was interesting flavour and I did like it. the..."

Olive Luna

"Awesome food - can't get enough of the beef tataki. Sake is cheap and cheerful but goes down well enough. Service could be improved but because I can..."

Kate Davies

"I enjoy coming here for my sushi train fix. They have a good variety and while it can be slightly more expensive compared to some other trains in the..."

Miffy7

"Good selection on the sushi train and lots of other options. Well priced and the chefs will make something fresh if it's usually on the train but..."

Vishal Gohel

"Loveeee their spicy udon! Sashimi selection and presentation is also on point. Would recommend the refreshing tataki. Order sushi from the menu if..."

Meagan Tran

"Great place with great food. Plenty of tables with outdoor seatings. Love the hotpot during winters months, but we were too busy smashing cold and..."

Elaine Tsang

"It was a late Thursday night and work had just wrapped up. My colleagues and I were ready to call it a night but the pangs of hunger beckoned for a..."

Food Crate

"The Japanese restaurant is situated within the constantly-revamping Darling Quarter, a great area for dining before a show at the Sydney..."

The Set Menu

"The Quality of the food is pretty good, it's an average Sushi place. They do have seasonal menus and their normal menu is EXTENSIVE! They have..."

Camila.l

"Umi has a giant sushi train in the middle of it's restaurant in Darling Quarter. It's a very busy night and a bit of a wait but I think worthwhile...."

Weekendfoodescapes

"it's more quality from the kids at Umi. Whether you want a sushi train fix, a bowl of noodles or a bento box you should enjoy..."

Jobe

"Nine months after first discovering this restaurant-masquerading-as-a-sushi-train, I’m back for a more wintery bite. Before warming my cockles with..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Great little lunch spot. Great, friendly staff, quick service, yum sushi and..."

Matthew Harvey

"Went for dinner 730 Friday night. Service was good and helpful with our pram. The place was packed. Had beef tataki , eggplant miso , prawn..."

Paul Food Lover

"Slow Service. Service is very slow, but the sushi itself was very good. I found the pricing to be extremely fair on the sushi train.Their..."

ANGRY COFFEE MAN

"Bit pricey but fish is fresh. Impressed! The only thing I didn't like was how a sushi chef was checking his..."

Rawcatpie

"Good option for kids - really generous kids bento box. Big serves of menu items..."

Fatchops

"Good opening. We went there during their opening special (I think it opened just a couple weeks ago). All of their sushi dishes were $3.60 and under...."

Evylynn

"The sushi train here is not bad, as it's in Darling Harbour the price it more expensive than the other stores, but I enjoyed their soft shell crab..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"I love Umi Sushi + Udon for many reasons. Besides it being a top place with great food and more, it's where I went on the first date with my wife to..."

Edward Zia

"Love this place, the sushi is delicious and the sashimi is always fresh. Great value for lunch but can be a little pricey for dinner. The wait staff..."

kewl88

"Nice sushi place, complete with sushi train inside and other seating outside (umbrella cover). Really enjoyed the tasty salmon handroll (complete..."

Lynsey Irwin

"The staff here are so lovely, polite and very accommodating. The plain udon is a hit, as well as the mini avocado rolls and inari. The sushi train is..."

Alecia Kay

Sakura Japanese Kitchen

73/100 (1207 ratings)

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"Ramen with wagyu portion was very generous and meat was cooked well. Soup was delicious and toppings were refreshingly varied. It was quite for a..."

MK Chu

"I had a lunch with my friend today . Have ordered sashimi combination and pork Ramen . It was so delirious . Also nice Jazz music made my lunch even..."

Monica

"I visited here with my friend and ordered the soft shell crab set, some sushi and ramen. All were pretty good and the atmosphere was very friendly...."

Luies Park

"This place is really quaint and cosy, perfect to catch up with friends over lunch.Portions are generous and the food is tasty. Would recommend..."

Foodie

"Small cozy place in the heart of city. I had a teriyaki chicken bento box for $18 with a generous portion, taste and flavour is alright, i would say..."

Vivi Amelia Salim

"Came here for dinner after walking for ages to find something easy as I was by myself. Yummy food, teriyaki salmon was delicious. I had the Aki big..."

Emily

"Visiting with hubby from Perth, we decided to stop here for our first night out in Sydney, im so glad we did!My fave meal of all time is..."

Daniellexsmiles

"Quick and friendly service, got their Tempura udon for $15 and it was decently sized with very well fried tempura (2 sweet potatoes, an eggplant and..."

Nem

"the food was ok, i got the pork Katsu set and the pork was very dry and flavourless and even with the sauce I couldn't taste much. The miso soup..."

Jennifer

"Sakura is so well priced for the serving sizes. I had the sashimi tuna and avocado salad. It had at least half an avocado and so many different..."

Bottomlesspit

"I tried the spicy chicken bento and it was pretty delicious. the price could be a lil less. Quality and service was very good. will come back for..."

FoodieZealot

"Haha its definately worth to take a 2nd glimpse at a place :)!! Ive walked past this place countless times and only noticed that it was a small shop..."

Billy

"Small and nice place for lunch. Generous portion. Service is not bad. Reasonable price.My tuna salad tasted nice but the portion of the tuna is..."

Ashley Xu

"Went here to celebrate a friend's belated birthday on a Friday night tonight and stumbled upon this place around 7pm. Went as a group of four after..."

Michael Li

"Nice fresh sushi and Japanese food. Great service and attentive staff. Had grilled salmon nigiri, edamame an chicken teriyaki sushi. One of my..."

Gabbys79

"Food was quite lovely. Good for a quick bite in the city. Nothing absolutely fantastic but still quite lovely to eat. I had the spicy sashimi salad...."

Nicole Hu

"Nice little Japanese restaurant in the center, great location with delicious rolls. We ordered wafu steak set, grilles sushi set which are nice in..."

Elf Wildman

"Good food, friendly staff, nice ambient. I had a don I think, you can never go wrong with a don and some salads and some warm sake or green..."

Mr. A

"Cute little place with great food and a cosy Japanese style interior.Friendly staff and super fast food service. I would recommend and be back..."

J122

"If you’re out and about in Sydney CBD and craving some Japanese food, then Sakura Japanese Kitchen is the place to go. Their sushi rolls are around..."

It's CAKe Time

"Yes, the lunch set would cost you no more than $15 (excluding drinks). The lunch set comes with the main dish, a bowl of rice and miso soup. After a..."

Leehsa

"I reckon Sakura is well worth a visit for their value-for-money dinner sets (an average of $14 per set), generous portions and fresh food, but that..."

Alex

"They say that good things come in small packages, and this definitely applies to the cute little Japanese restaurant, Sakura. The BFF and I end up at..."

MissPiggyEats

"A collection of city lunching: on the go, alone, at wine o'clock, and other all sorts. Chai latte and pumpkin and bacon tart from The Goods Organic,..."

Food Booze Shoes

"Best value-for-money Japanese restaurant in the Sydney..."

Michael Rosser

"Great food, but some cool air would be nice. Went to lunch today after a bit of hiatus from Sakura. Discovered the menu had changed, which threw me..."

Mystic Seraph

"Really enjoyed our food, and very reasonably priced. Would recommend for those looking for a quick, tasty..."

Ali Beach

"Great food, very reasonable prices. Helpful and respectful staff. And in the CBD. Try it out!Decor isnt high class but does that matter?PS...."

Jay Turner

"Good food but surprised they charge for soy..."

SuperDarlo

"Katsu Curry. I'm a huge katsu curry fan and this is a good one! Good miso and sushi. Very generous servings of..."

Melissa

"My favorite Japanese in Sydney! I go here every week. I would highly recommend the tofu veggie don for vegetarians. The soft shell crab is also..."

Hungry Kitty

"Sakura. A cheap and cheerful little place, convenient for a quick lunch or late night..."

Heneedsfood

"Best Japanese in CBD. This is the quickest, cheapest and best Japanese in the CBD. Perfect for a work..."

Megan

"Just love it! My favorite is salmon avocado roll ...actually there's not a single menu I don't like :) n it's cheap! What's not to..."

Ashley

"Lunch time gyoza and terriaki chicken, under $15,..."

Tegan

"This restaurant is simply amazing. At the entrance the ambience doesn’t look great due to the front setting of the restaurant but once you enter..."

Behram Mali

"Not the most authentic Japanese restaurant you can get in Sydney. But good nonetheless. The ramens are huge and served in an open bowl, which I've..."

Anurag Srivastava

"Had the spicy pork ramen and tempura udon. Flavours were well balanced, however, wasn’t really “spicy”. Bowls were huge, however serving size..."

Riley Lucas

"Really enjoyed dining here. The Ramen, Katsu Curry and beef were amazing. The service was also..."

Riley McMahon

"I love their sushi roll very much, but I forgot to take a picture. But anyway, it's a good place to enjoy Japanese food and..."

Catharine Wang

"Excellent Japanese restaurant. Good service, very reasonably priced and the food is beautifully presented. Small venue so arrive early or..."

John Garrett

Makanai

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"We went to this place two times to eat their sushis from the sushi train. We have not been disappointed as they were all very..."

Bruno Fernandes

"Always available spots throughout lunch, excellent variety of dishes and very reasonably priced. If you're out and about looking for a decent sushi..."

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