Best Takoyaki in Sydney

6 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Enya
Enya
89/100 (324 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Sukiyaki
Crab Cream Croquette
Black Sesame Ice
Wafu Salad
Tempura Udon
Chef Special Bento
Nasu Dengaku
Takoyaki
Sweet Miso Eggplant
Wakame Salad
Chicken Karaage
Sobamaki Tempura
Katsu Chicken
Deep Fried Tofu
Teriyaki Beef
Suki Yaki
Fried Tempura
Gyoza
Taco
Hot Pot
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
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"Definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in Sydney! Reasonable prices, great portions and authentic Japanese food. The restaurant..."
Cat
"Random adhoc find in Elizabeth Bay/Rushcutters Bay. excellent service. sushimi tacos - very tasty nice change from the usual jap entrees, beef tataki..."
Muse-to-Dine
"Enya Japanese, Ruschutters Bay. A friend of mine lives in Potts Point and commented that Kylie Kwong had reviewed this small little..."
Thewhereto
"Amazing Japanese! My favourite place to go and excellent..."
Maddie Swan
"I absolutely adored this sweet little restaurant. The food was delicious, staff beautifully friendly and helpful, and meals were so cheap. I cannot..."
Angela Van Der Plaat
"Great service, reasonable price, incredible good. Genuine, welcoming atmosphere with a wide selection of authentic..."
413X
Ramen Zundo
Ramen Zundo
85/100 (554 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Karaage Chicken Taretare Set
Abura Soba
Asahi Black Beer
Chicken Katsu Curry
Noodle
Seaweed Salad
Pork Ramen
Soyu Ramen
Salad
Chicken Katsu Don
Salmon
Miso Ramen
Tonkatsu
Homemade Pork Gyoza
Ramen
Tsukemen Ramen
Tonkatsu
Extra Pork Chashu
Fish
Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ramen
Pork
Chicken Katsu Japanese Curry
Gyoza
Tsukemen Original
Miso Soup
Takoyaki
Ramen Zundo Original
Salmon Sashimi
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Came here for a quick dinner with a few friends and as usual their ramen does not disappoint. Broth was rich and full of flavour. I always order..."
Patricia Leung
"Wow, best Ramen I've had outside of Japan. Service is impeccable, the food came straight away and drinks shortly after. Very tasty Ramen, pork and..."
John McInerheney
"Really nice flavours in the soup and lots of variety on the menu. A bit pricey for what you get but a really cute spot for lunch! The pork was really..."
Annie Lin
"Your standard ramen shop. Decent broth and nice selection. The customer service though is top notch. The chicken is not the most fresh, but its..."
Michelle P
"My favourite ramen & tsukemen in Sydney! Love the Tonkotsu Black, which has delicious broth (perfect for me, neither too rich or too light, noodles..."
hotsauce
"Authentic ramen in the heart of CBD! Did a cheat here by ordering the dried bonito tonkotsu ramen and an extra thick noodles, and an extra chicken..."
Daniel Tan
"One of the best tsukemen places in Sydney. I've been coming here for about 5 years and it still has the same chewy, thick noodles and flavourful soup..."
Maria Kim
Mappen Noodle Bar
Mappen Noodle Bar
82/100 (1795 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast Food
Fast food
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Kake Nitamago
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon
Tonkotsu Red
Udon noodles
Chicken Katsu
Teriyaki Chicken
Kake Cha-Shu
Prawn Tempura
Takoyaki
Noodle
Chicken Udon
Beef
Tan Tan Ramen
Tempura
Chili
Okonomiyaki
Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Curry
Udon
Prawns
Mentaiko Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Mappen Udon Noodle Soup
Tempura
Wagyu BBQ Rice Bowl
Ramen
Tonkotsu Cha-Shu
Tonkatsu
Ontama Bowl
Pork
Fast food
Asian
Japanese
Seating
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Cheap Eats
"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
Rekodo
81/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Takoyaki
King Prawn Toast
Beef Tongue Kushiyaki
Pork Belly Bao Tonkatsu
Wagyu Beef MBS 9 Bottarga
Pandan Ice Cream
Tempura Zucchini Flower Shiitake
Sashimi Platter Small
Watermelon
Yuzu Soufflé Cheesecake Meringue
Yakitori
Kim Cheese Waffle
Chirashi Don
Octopus Sashimi
Ocean Trout
Okonomiyaki
Souffle Cheesecake
Miso Caramel
Pacific Oysters
Wagyu Tataki
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Yakiniku Gyuzou
Yakiniku Gyuzou
80/100 (283 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Japanese
Dinner
Fried chicken
Miso Soup
King fish
Edamame Beans
Beef Tataki
BBQ
Seared Beef
Takoyaki
Scallops Sashimi
Eel
Wagyu Yukke
Wagyu Beef and Scallop
Black Sesame Ice Cream and Green Tea Ice Cream
Rib Finger
Pork Belly
Barbecue
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
Condor Japanese Noodle Restaurant
Condor Japanese Noodle Restaurant
75/100 (587 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chashu Ramen
Agedashi Tofu
Party Platter
Noodle
Chicken Katsu Don
Beef
Jigoku Ramen
Salad
Salad
Gyoza
Noodle
Fish Soup
Plum Sake
Bento (Lunch Box)
Wagyu Beef Hot Pot
Ramen
Seafood Bento
Fish
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
Sashimi
Teriyaki Salmon Don
Gyoza
Miso Negi Ramen
Miso Soup
Takoyaki
Teriyaki Wagyu Beef Udon
Edamame
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
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Cheap Eats
"The restaurant looked like a legit Japanese ramen shop, so I took the risk and walked right in. I've ordered the Soy Stewed Pork Belly Ramen, and it..."
Hungry Teddy
"Went for lunch here last week. Great range of Japanese food, izakaya style. おいしかったね。So glad I found this little eatery...."
LKH
"Sounds funny but before coming here i had never had sake. This place made me a sake n japanese food fan. I tried simple vegetarian options but..."
Rehasingh28
"Ramen is good . Good service good staff healthy environment and moreover you get long qeues making it a very famous and fabulous place to eat..."
Ajay Super Foodie
"Pretty cheap Japanese food and large portions of dishes for this part of town. Don't expect Michelin style food but it's definitely above average..."
Kololee
"Great place near office.. it's in cbd.. the service is language challenged.. they got our orders wrong. But the food is great, the portions are..."
Rohit Johar
"Ate at Condor two nights in a row, having the wagyu, sushi and sashimi bento one night and a takeaway karage chicken curry the next...."
Steve
"A nice quiet Japanese restaurant located near Wynyard station. The gyoza here was one of my favourite gyozas in Sydney and the curry here is also..."
Judy Tu
"This restaurant is a popular lunch spot for cbd workers and has a large menu on offer. We both went for bento boxes which range between $17-$24. The..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"Located near Wynyard station next to a TravelLodge. The serving size was very generous, certainly very full after the meal. Price is on par with..."
Will Eat Yum
"This place does a great selection of Japanese dishes that are pretty good. The bento combos are great value and you can select what main you'd like..."
Badabooma
"One of the best Japanese restaurants I've tried in Sydney so far. Great service and the food is served very quickly, it's located in quaint little..."
L Smith
"Not in the stellar range of Jap restaurants i've been to, but it's hidden behind my workplace so that's a plus. Tried the place for dinner, quite a..."
Michael Li
"Great value for money. I think I ordered the wrong ramen dish. Their English isn't very good when I was trying to ask about the thickness of the..."
Kis The Cook
"It's a little cozy restaurant. Service was awesome, the kind waitress patiently helped me in changing the menu. Salmon sashimi and wagyu steak were..."
Jing Wang
"Great value for money at a good price - lots of food and the sets are large. I think the gyoza isn't the best but the sashimi was quite delicious and..."
Wolf Of York Street
"Found this restaurant on Zomato during my lunch break. I work at circular quay and it was definitely worth the walk. The sushi bento box is..."
Rydercao
"Yep. Good and relatively cheap. Great miso. Nice katsu..."
I Love Eats
"I went to Condor without any expectations and was blown away by the fresh food, huge selection, portion sizes and quality. The tempura is so light &..."
Justine
"Dumplings are good. Most people go there for the noodles. I actually like the dumplings there the..."
Panda Koala
"Fantastic spicy ramen! Salmon sashimi was great too. This place is unassuming but has a great menu and the meal was excellent. Definitely plan on..."
Jeremy K
"Very nice little restaurant not for from Wynard train station, perfect to have a quick fresh rewarding meal after work before going home. The portion..."
Horsebike29
"Good, cheap Japanese. Great place for some good quality cheap Japanese food. Always busy during weekday lunchtimes.Recommend the karaage...."
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