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Arakawa Japanese Restaurant
93/100 (291 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
"I definitely recommend coming here if you’re into delicious, fresh and authentic Japanese food. We ordered the ten piece sushi special which had a..."
Aimee.
"Being a huge sushi fan, I decided to try this place on my last business visit to Sydney. This ppace has all the happy vibes, and I instantly felt..."
Oindreela Ghosh
"Hidden inside Chifley Tower. Authetic Japanese food. The sushi rice is good here. Thoroughly enjoyed the 10 piece sushi set. Will be back to try..."
Jwswong
"One of my favourite places in Sydney for good Japanese food. Food is fresh and I love their hot dishes. And I always save space for their homemade..."
Charlene K
"Sushi and sashimi were so fresh. i usually don’t enjoy chicken karaage but theirs was so tasty and juicy!!! Beef was really tasty too. Only let..."
Hilton
"I have to give 5 stars to this Japanese restaurant, the sashimi is very fresh and with great taste, the special scampi with cheese is the best I’ve..."
Orlandosuesue
"Azuma is an authentic Japanese restaurant located at Sydney CBD. They offer a la carte menu as well as omakese degustation. I tried the later and was..."
Strawberry_vee
"Beautiful Japanese food. We had waygu beef, duck and sashimi. So fresh and delish. The desserts are great here as well. Service is good. There are..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Dined here in early August 2018.  What can I say?  It's just superb.  The best seat in the house is undoubtably at the sushi counter,..."
FoodSnob101
"Pretty good place for some high quality japanese seafood and some good sake. Overall food was great and the restaurant setting was nice and..."
Richard Liu
"I found this place via google when I search “Best Japanese in Sydney” and well and behold I was not disappointed!By far this is now..."
Diana T
"Tried the seven course omakase for $110 pp. This was my first omakase experience and it exceeded my expectations, every single dish blew me away. I..."
Cynthia Nguyen
"Forget taking pictures.... The service is good but some of them cannot speak proper English. Anyway, that doesn’t matter, I cannot speak..."
Xihuahua 🐶
"Azuma is 1 of the few jap places i luv for its consistency, service n peaceful ambience (though i have never come during lunch, always weekday..."
Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA
"I hadn't had Japanese food for ages so this was a real treat.The atmosphere is lovely with the Japanese feel. The only let down were that..."
Tortuguita Comiendo
"Very quite amibience. I tried quite a few diffeeent dishes. I have to say the oysters were out of this world I can’t explain how fresh..."
Linda Aryans
"Food was very good and came out quickly. Our favourite was grilled duck. The small piece of wagyu beef in our green soba noodles melted in our mouth..."
Superalice
"Short review. Strange location when approached in the evening- Chifley Plaza in Sydney is deserted, looks like a mall all glass and tiles and..."
Gerd
"visit here for dinner with family on Friday night . Reservation is recommended. The restaurant has private dinning rooms and it is great for..."
Cissythescorpio
"Food:1. Agedashi tofu: not bad, quite fluffy and sauce is right2. Sashimi assorted platter: SUPER FRESH! It has been the best sashimi I..."
Corrina Cheung
"Came here for a work lunch. Located in Chifley Tower, it is a gem of a place hidden amongst the construction that is going on. Once inside..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Sydney! Definitely a winner! The attention to detail, freshness and great staff alway make this a pit stop for me..."
Jana Byrne
"Had a good dinner here, friendly service and great sake. Sashimi was well prepared and fresh as well, was lucky enough to order the premium Toro..."
Adam Wirawan
"A nice place to take the clients out for lunch. Private rooms for 5+ guest. Well rounded Sashimi - prep like any local joint in Japan. Deliciously..."
Howard Phung
"Difficult to find restaurant inside a shopping arcade. Solid Japanese food (the chicken teriyaki as well as the eggplant were excellent) but the..."
Mrs Mark
"Great food and service. Staff were very friendly. Authentic Japanese experience. We sat at the sushi bar was a great date spot. Extensive ala carte..."
Angus Bean
"Came here for a work lunch break. I got the azuma bento box and although quite pricey it was tasty and well presented and came with miso soup. The..."
Johnny Pan
"Raspberry kirikabu is a delightfully soft sponge cake drizzled with raspberry coulis, kinoko is chocolate soil and mango aisu is mango sorbet shaped..."
MsBrulee
"The experience I had at Azuma was a complete treat. I brought an aunt from Singapore who was very, very impressed - we have all vowed to come back..."
Chow Yum Fat
"Really good food and highly recommend this place, one of my fave Jap places in Sydney. Favourite items off the menu are sushi (any and all) and..."
M_hungry
"Review of their Let's Do Dessert for Good Food Month 2014. Was it worth it this year for $20? Experience-wise, yes. The excitement of being able to..."
Just Food No Words
"As I practically licked the conserve off the plate, it became apparent that innovation is abound at Azuma. Substituting the tired and often boorish..."
Jambon Cochon
"High tea at Azuma was a lovely experience and I truly enjoyed their offerings. The Japanese elements sets it apart from your typical high tea..."
Memoirs Of A Foodie
"I personally thought that the spicy salmon sushi roll, champagne jelly fruit salad and the rolled green tea cake gave Azuma’s high tea a good..."
Foodsaurus
"Soft shell crab sushi Assorted skewers - the wagyu skewers were particularly mouth watering! Spicy sushi - Hot hot hot! Azuma Ramen- home-made egg..."
Tales Of A Confectionist
"At Azuma, the food was very good and the service on that night,..."
The Sydney Tarts
"Every year the Sugar Hit I look forward to most is Azuma’s East meets West desserts so I was absolutely delighted to be invited to the preview..."
Vivian - Vxdollface
"We all have idiosyncrasies about things. One of mine is that I prefer to go to what I call 'stand alone' restaurants and shops. You know the sort -..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"Had omakase menu and some ootoro dishes. Very fancy deco on their food. Let's say the Yoshii at rocks is traditional Japanese food, Azuma is more..."
Drunken Tiger @ Tasty Road
"Fine and delicious Japanese cuisine. Azuma takes me back to Tokyo with its authentic selection of nigiri and small plates. I also tried the smooth..."
Ally
"Love the Japanese high tea..."
Nomnomyums
"The only place I would go for Japanese! Best and favorite..."
Thatgrlisa
"Yes !. Oh Azuma! Delectable, delicious, fantastic service and wonderful, authentic cuisine. What else can I ask for? I am a Major Fan of this place..."
Jen
"Amazing!. I am obsessed with the food at Azuma. The sashimi is incredibly fresh and the service is impeccable. I love the deep fried flounder with..."
Thefooddiaries
"Sit with the Sushi chef!. Have been there for five time. Best experience was eating at the sushi bar where the sushi chef were telling us stories..."
Fay
"Just delightful. Elegant, understated, but not strained or stuffy. Food is outstanding. Ask for the teriyaki salmon - it's not on the menu, but it's..."
Peter White
"Service is the best ever among all of JApanese restaurant in Syd Ive ever tried. I'm a fan of their..."
Janet J
"Authentic expensive Japanese restaurant (confirmed by a Japanese co-worker). Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the friendly and..."
Blackrocky
"Took a client here for lunch in a private room. Very authentic Japanese fine dining experience and we ate a broad selection from the extensive menu...."
Mike
"Liked it!. Service is quick and efficient, which is particularly useful if you are given one hour to complete your lunch (i made a very late lunch..."
Steamrollersam
"Great service, very polite. Very traditional japenese style. Sushi was extremely fresh but some had hidden wasubi which was a surprise. Have to try..."
FANTAH_PANTS
Konakara
93/100 (339 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Sit down
Japanese
Reservations
Mid-range
"The tempura here is the best that we’ve had in Sydney. The menu is succinct and not trendy, but everything is very well done. We love it..."
Maggie.wu.96
"Wonder why this place is a 3.1. Definitely loved it. Everything we ordered was so so good and authentic. That's real Japanese cooking. Atmosphere was..."
阿屁
"What a lovely spot with great food. Very cosy environment and staff were most welcoming and helpful. The food here was scrumptious. Definitely back..."
Katz Kawamura
"Service was excellent and feels like a pleasant family-run restaurant. From the moment our order was placed, the team in the kitchen cheerfully..."
Rylend
"A quaint little place, we were seated with enthusiasm. Their menu isn't extensive but you have more than enough to choose from. We were..."
Nem
"Konakara is a small restaurant with a pleasant vibe and definitely a place to take your date for an intimate night out. The food was simple,..."
Tannia Koh
"A new open Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills, with simple, bright and open-out design. There are no sushi on the menu instead it offers a different..."
Mashimaro
"Strongly recommended salmon tartar don,the sauce is great, the combination of salmon and egg is amazing!! Chicken karage nan ban is nice, crispy..."
Elaindy Hui
"Unlike many of the fusion restaurants sprouting out in recent years, Konakara remains as one of the authentic Japanese restaurant hidden away in..."
E Teo
"Really nice izakaya place with unique Japanese dishes that taste very authentic. Ingredients used are also very fresh and their wagyu is very..."
Monica Tsui
"One of the best family feel Japanese Izakaya restaurant in Sydney. Both taste as well as the presentation are great. Moreover, this is the only..."
Dan F
"I use to come here for lunch when they do the lunch service. Their lunch menu was good! Hearty, authentic Classic Japanese dishes like ramen, Udon,..."
Kelvin Ong
"It is definitely very authentic Japanese restaurant, you can tell that family who works here is passionate and kind. Restaurant is very small, but..."
Ginte La
"Cozy restaurant. One of the rare and authentic Japanese restaurants in Sydney that’s actually run by Japanese chef, owner and staff. Fresh..."
AS
"One of my favorite Japanese restaurant in Sydney! There is no other place like here. Authentic Japanese food made by Japanese experienced chefs. They..."
Mitsu S
Raita Noda Chef's Kitchen
93/100 (439 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Seafood
International
Australian
Japanese
Seafood
International
Australian
Dinner
Sashimi
Salmon
Fish
Sit down
Australian
Seafood
International
Japanese
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We enjoyed a stunning meal for our anniversary dinner at Raita Noda! The bar is so intimate and we loved watching the meal unfold from prep to plate...."
Joseph Roppolo
"Went for our 5th wedding aniversary. It was amazing. I get how its the chef's selection. Purchasing the best and freshes ingredients for that day and..."
Kartini Phoenix
"Went out for hubbys birthday and from the moment we sat down we felt like we had been transported back to Tokyo. It’s amazing to watch chef Raita..."
Eugene Gustafsson
"We came here on Saturday for our 4 year wedding anniversary. It was amazing and cleverly made food. We got it with the matching beverages and loved..."
Christina Barlow
"What an experience! To have the chefs personally serve you the food that they've carefully crafted is unreal! Food was fantastic, the way the father..."
Tara Demonteverde
"Looking forward to coming here again. It was such a memorable experience - the food, the chefs, the great selection of wine.... I booked again on the..."
Megan Whiteside
"Always a great night, great food and very friendly atmosphere, sharing their skills and knowledge. I enjoy the ongoing friendship with both father..."
Mick VWalle
"If you love food... and the art of cooking... this is the best theatre dinning ticket in town... watching raita and his son work is an absolute..."
Chris Edwards
"just as good as it was 2 years ago. some classics still on the menu, and some new additions. good balance of new and old. excellent drink..."
Daniel Baird
"Its like your personal chef cooking for you , nothing hidden , from prep and serving all happen in front of you . Great service and friendly chef ...."
Andrew Oskar
"One of the best culinary experiences I've had in Sydney. Exceptionally good value for money and..."
Itamar Steigrad
"Without a doubt one of the best food experiences of my..."
Katie Bow
"I had beautiful memories at the place. Great food experience and definitely going back for..."
Ariel Lu
"Currently our favourite Japanese in Sydney... you need to book well ahead as it only serves a maximum of 10 people per night on a varying set menu...."
Mark Walker
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Kyoko Smith
Kuki Tanuki
92/100 (1146 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Sashimi
Gyoza
Dumplings
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I went there with a friend of mine on a Thursday night. We sat down at 6:30pm and ordered an eggplant skewers, softshell crab buns and a deluxe bento..."
Ivania Choi
"I just grabbed some snacks and, although the prices are pretty high, they were worth it. The katsu bao had great pork and flavours - the first of..."
Dominic Svensson
"Japanese fusion done excellent 🙌I absolutely love their menu and burst of delicate flavours. Great service. Awesome decor (too bad we..."
Cathy
"Sashimi was really tasty, the tuna was outstanding. Excellent range of Japanese beer (Asahi on tap, plus many others) and delicious cocktails. Highly..."
Jeremygoode1486
"A hidden gem! This Japanese tapas place was phenomenal. The teriyaki chicken wings were to die for! Little niblets. The soft shell crab bao was good..."
On The Food Hunt
"Very good food! Unique! Definitely going to come back for more. Good ambiance and music.. the sashimi was fresh and the dumplings were amazing..."
Rajiv Changrani
"Cute little restaurant tucked within the heart of Erko. Taste was pretty good and staff are attentive. It is a bit on the pricey side with small..."
Michelle
"Easy to miss and relatively nondescript Japanese tapas tucked away in Erko. Quick and friendly service with a limited, yet really tasty menu. ..."
Erica
"Cute little restaurant with unique jap fusion dishes and drinks to choose from. Everything was relatively tasty except for the beef tataki which was..."
Xlittlecupcake
"Enter the inner city hipster Japanese tapas bar, with its dark interior, boppy tunes and extra tasty cocktails, it is easy to get carried away in..."
Those Who Love To Eat
"Found this little gem near Erskineville station. The place is spacious enough so that we did not even need to wait to be seated on a Friday night...."
Gugu_Chailatte
"How amazing is this hidden gem in Erskineville?! Literally had the perfect atmosphere to catch up with your friends, the dining area was also really..."
DINEWCD
"Great place, good service. Must must try the prawn dumplings they were some of the best dumplings I've ever had and I love dumplings! The soft shell..."
Margaret Mai
"Overall positive experience. Ordered the beef tataki, sashimi nachos. Great vibe and also the bar has a great selection of drinks. Would recommend..."
Tastypanda
"Seriously, this i place is an absolute MUST. THE FOOD IS UNREAL. If you consider price, it would have to be one of the best restaurants in Sydney...."
Roman1806
"Best Japanese around hands down. the food is not your typical Japanese, clearly a more modern approach. The service is fantastic and the space is..."
Adam Brand
"This place is a "sans faute", every dish was yummy and nothing was wrong in these. As small eaters, we ordered the beef tataki (the seasoning and..."
Karine Thai
"Lovely food, especially the hipster sushi, absolutely love its freshness! Friendly staff and amazing serving! Will definitely come back next..."
Mi Chen
"Great little Japanese restaurant in Erskineville. Great interiors, friendly staff and most importantly, delicious food. Lots of seafood dishes which..."
Allofthefoods
"If your looking for a child friendly Japanese then Kuki Tanuki is pretty good. We were able to sit outside on the street which kept us away from the..."
Russell Bunn
"Really tasty Japanese. Was recommended to go here by a friend. Have been recommending it to others ever since. Not super cheap, but not pricy either...."
Eddie Battikha
"It’s the Tanuki (or Tanooki) form of Mario, a special form of Mario in Super Smash Bros 3. But what  is a Tanuki exactly? As it turns out, it’s..."
I'm Still Hungry
"I liked that the sake list had a lot of information in it, including suggested food pairings. I ordered 3 x 30ml serves to test if the pairings were..."
Gaby Mora
"Incredible all round experience. Food is phenomenal esp the BBq chicken and dumplings. Very interesting and educational menu on sake (as sake..."
Facebook User
"Pricey but delicious. So glad to have found this little gem. Delicious Japanese tapas and drinks (try the fried chicken bites), and great ambiance...."
Finnwa
"Friendly relaxed service, delicious food but dessert needs improvement. Cocktails were delicious - if not a little over priced. Service was..."
Hyggehunter
"Fun place!. I love the decor! it is so nice compared to mos hipster restaurants. this one was playful with the seats and the colours and the..."
Anika Chadha
"Love it!. This place offers a great new take on Japanese food with a great range of sake. The flavours are fresh and imaginative, the interior is..."
Sioux
"Great service, delicious fresh food. Dined here after seeing good reviews on urbanspoon. Service was exceptional, and the food arrived promptly and..."
Keter
"Fantastic service, great izakaya. We were out for a Sunday walk, happened by Kuki Tanuki and decided to stop in for dinner. The first thing that..."
Amy Ryan Gunson
"Casual Dinner. My partner loves Japanese cuisine. This being the case, I organised a reservation online for Kuki Tanuki. A lovely experience all..."
Gastronomic
"Sydney dining at its Best. Kuki Tanuki - Kuki means happy forever, Tanuki is a Japanese raccoon that loves food and alcohol. This is what our..."
Maurice
"Trendy Japanese on point!. Ate here tonight for the third time. Food is consistently delicious, especially the sushi! Dessert wasn't so great but you..."
Elle
"Bloody Fantastic. Goodness. a couple of $5 Asahi's and my world is good. Pair it up with some juicy chicken bites, Gyoza dumlings and a bloody..."
Michel Chan
"A quirky addition to the neighbourhood. Pretty pricey for small serves, so don't expect too much - particularly for dinner. The food is tasty, but..."
Shelley
"Best Japanese Experience in town. We first went to KT because a friend highly recommended it. We were looking for a different option for breakfast..."
GarbelGarbel
"Good service. Food was also good but..."
JB
"What is not to like about Kuki Tanuki?. We stopped by early on a Saturday night and sadly, all the dining tables were already reserved, even at..."
GlebeGourmand
"Great food. Get the tuna and salmOn sashimi. Best agadashi tofu I've eaten. Nice night. Well worth the..."
Danielle New
"Delicious but not cheap!. OK I love this place, it has a funky ambiance and the food and drinks is overall delicious! My fav dishes for night was the..."
Food Lover
"Very enjoyable. The food was delicious, not ordinary Japanese food, very yummy. The staff were attentive, friendly and helpful, an impressive range..."
Gastroboy
"Great Find! Little Tokyo Bar in Sydney -. This place is special. What a fantastic small bar, we stumbled upon it last night and went in for a few..."
Ken C
"Ok but nothing special....but expensive for what you get....but good variety for the..."
Ben 001
"Not bad. A little overpriced. Service was ok to good. I liked the "BYO iPhone app" the waitress was using. A decent addition to Erskineville.. 7.1..."
Kevin McDonald
"Good start, few suggestions for improvement.. It's great to have a new place to eat in Erskineville. The food was good - The sashimi was fresh, and..."
Ausflyer
"Great local izakaya bar!. We were delighted to see that Kuki Tanuki has now opened in Erskineville - the vibe and menu attracted us in the door the..."
Erkofoodiefamily
"Something New to do in Erko. We popped in to Kuki on the third night it was open. We sat in the bistro area. Our food was delicious, esp the soft..."
Louise H
"Great Idea. A Local Japanese Sake Bar. Never been to a Japanese Sake Bar before. What a great idea! Great selection of Japanese sake and wine! For a..."
Foodie
"Went there for dinner on a Thursday night. The place is very new... really only open for four days, and it is reflected in the confidence of the..."
Sawbones
"I haven’t been to Kuki in about two years and am so glad to see that the quality has remained the same. This place has such a fun menu. The fish is..."
RQ
"This Japanese restaurant is a gem in the heart of Erskineville. The food is delicious. Great selection on the menu. The set menus are also an..."
Miss Eleni K
"Had the set menu #2. Tasty! Especially the..."
Pretty Gouda
"Visited as a group and had the $59banquet. The food was rolling in and it was so good! We certainly didn’t leave with empty stomachs. The sake was..."
Tenille Jenkins
"I came at a good time on a Friday night and was directed to my table with some friendly service. Food was good, though not stellar. I think what got..."
Allison Nguyen
"We love this place, have been coming for years. It’s consistently good, fresh and the staff are lovely. Great for a nice meal with the kids and..."
Alex Skougarevskaya
Tokyo Bird
91/100 (1591 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Japanese
Bar
Asian
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Gyoza
Bar
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great place to go for some chill drinks with friends! They’ve got a wide variety of Japanese liquors and an awesome..."
Eunifoodie
"Got 5 dishes between two people, we weren't super hungry. The staff was friendly and helpful. I loved it here. I'd definitely come back for the..."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
"Everything is awesome!..."
Will Choi
"Had a wonderfull experience at tokyo bird. Bill was very helpfull. Food was amazing and the beef was to die for! Really recommend this place if your..."
Johnny S
"Been here for a few times, loving the vibe here. Small place with limited seats, it was packed even on a Monday night. I love the gyoza and..."
Lily
"I love this place! Small bar with nice cocktails. It’s cozy and music is not too loud so you can just hear people okay. Their strawberry mochi ice..."
Jstina Cho
"This is a nice little Japanese bar serving a wide range of drinks and yakitori. The matcha milk punch cocktail was quite good and refreshing. From..."
IEats
"Love this place for drinks and snacks. Delicious variety of grilled sticks and snacks and an interesting selection of Japanese whisky. If you're in..."
Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl
"Tokyo bird has a chill vibe about it. Extensive drink menu consisting of Japanese whiskeys and more. The cocktails are delicious and Japanese..."
Lien Nguyen
"Tokyo Bird is a small laneway bar in Surry Hills, known for its extensive collection of whisky and its yakitori menu.  Not being a whisky..."
Wendy Fung
"Thank you 👊🏽 The food was sensational, we really did enjoy it all! I can see that much effort has gone into sourcing an extensive drinks..."
Ashley Quinn
"What an absolute banger of a joint. Dark asahi on tap is muy bien. Strong hip hop vibes and the food is deliciously on point. Brought the fam to this..."
Khoi Hoang
"Located in a small laneway in Surry Hills, Tokyo Bird is a gem of a small whisky bar with amazing small eats. There is an impressive range of..."
Will Eat Yum
"Limited seats but ambience was excellent. Love how it's hidden at a corner with not much traffic and random people or road noise..."
The.missus.eats
"Might be a bit expensive but the Yakitori is delicious and they have an enormous selection of Japanese liquor, mainly whisky. One of my favorite..."
Johnny Pan
"After a long day, we went to Surry Hills and stopped by at Chur Burger for dinner.  We almost called it a day when the urge to drink hit us, so we..."
Yumspot
"Tokyo bird is hidden in the back streets down a little lane toward the Central station end of Foveaux St Surry Hills. The only thing that gives this..."
Thewhereto
"It's all things Japanese at Tokyo Bird from the food and whisky, to the beer and service. Even the location tends to follow the Japanese custom of..."
Best Small Bars
"Tokyo Bird is a highly regarded Izakaya that consistently comes up when researching where to find the best yakitori in Sydney. Housed in a small..."
The City Lane
"Cute casual but classy Japanese themed bar. Great range of sake and whisky. The staff are keen to help and seem knowledgeable about the drinks...."
Caramelgoo
"Izakaya places are popping up everywhere. I love the Japanese lifestyle vibe of drinks with side snacks of meat skewers. You don't come..."
Randomness_of_existence
"My dream has come true. There is an authentic Japanese izakaya in Australia. Tokyo Bird sits in a little Surry Hills laneway and fulfills all my..."
Adventures In Winterland
"•A great place to hang out after work with great vibes and epic Japanese whiskey•Chris the manager will look after you well and give you the..."
Getinmybelly
"What a sensational little find. The atmosphere is cosy and fun with a full wall display of Japanese anime playing in the background. The food is..."
Sean Smith
"I love this place! This place has a great atmosphere and the food here is sensational. I would definitely recommend the lotus root chips to go with..."
Jacq
"Hosting a great selection of drinks, the cosy Tokyo Bird was a real treat for birthday drinks on a Friday night.The staff here are very friendly and..."
David Lee
"What a hidden gem in the back streets of surry hills!! The venue was cosy with a wide selection of Japanese cocktails. They were all so good but the..."
Ilovefooood
"Great variety of Japanese whiskeys and Japanese Izakaya style snacks (although much fancier and pricier) in a cosy little bar. Would..."
Pheebs
"Down Belmore Lane, behind Brooklyn Hide is a tiny Tokyo Bird sign guiding you towards date night perfection. As you slip in through the lane way..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"Crunchy and succulent chicken katsu with a gracious amount of BBQ sauce and mayo. Excellent service and great mocktails (not on the menu, just..."
Wayne Ma
"Very nice bar! Their skewer tastes nice 5 star for serving would defining visit again. Don't know much about alcohol but their bar attender seems..."
Iris Liu
"Suntory, the pioneer of Japanese whisky, will again invite the public into The House of Suntory for their Exclusive Takeovers this winter. This years..."
THEJUGERNAUTS
"...I love that Tokyo Bird has opened up in my neighbourhood, in Belmore Lane, near Commonwealth Street. Their specialty is yakitori, the delicious..."
Andy Quan
"Yakitori but no booze for me. Was alerted to Tokyo Bird by a work colleague when it opened. I'm not a big drinker so wondered whether this would be..."
Ronin47
"It's with much anticipation that we finally visited Tokyo Bird last week.  We first heard of it over Instagram when it was still in its planning..."
The More The Munchier
"I start to sweat when the barman suggests I choose a whisky for my date and I to start with. Sure, I might know my way around a house wine and a..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"First, apologies for the prolonged quietness. It has been, and will no doubt continue to be, a very busy year for me and as such, this is the last..."
Food Booze Shoes
"New cool venue in Sydney, nothing else like it. Great food, drinks and staff. Highly..."
Richo
"Amazing experience!!. Great atmosphere, very cozy! Scrumptious yakitoris, amazing range of cocktails and Japanese whisky! Jason, Yoshi and Tina were..."
Thefoodiefromsydney
"Good vibe at this little japanese whiskey bar - would be a great place to take a mid-week date or intimate catch up. Do be warned that the booking..."
Tash Jamieson
"Nice small yakitori restaurant. We enjoyed all the dishes. Staff were friendly and attentive. It can get a bit busy and honestly the seating it not..."
Jenn S
"Overall enjoyable experience- small space with tasteful decor and a wall projection for ghibli films. Chicken thigh skewers took a while to come out..."
Dee Y
"Staple spot for yummy cocktails and yakitori. Love the studio ghibli playing in the background and the ambience once it gets dark. Get in quick for..."
C Y
"Food was okay, drinks are good. Love the vibes there. But wasn’t good enough to get 5 star, maybe 3.5. 90 mins limitation was really disappointing..."
Rain Lin
"Been here many times and this place is always reliable for delicious izakaya food and cocktails! Nice intimate vibe with friendly and efficient..."
JoAlwaysOnTheGo
"Food is amazing, can’t stop to order high ball here.. service good but just one lady wear black short dress seems doesn’t like us table.it will..."
GU Yiqian
Chaco Ramen
91/100 (447 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Japanese
Australian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Sashimi
Pork
Gyoza
Chili
Scallops
Ramen
Japanese
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
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"Fat soy is one of the best tonkotsu ramen that I've tried so far in Sydney, very flavourful and it reminds me of my time in Osaka and Tokyo Japan...."
Samuel Widjaja
"Amazing scallop broth with yuzu taste. Although I prefer the vegetarian Ramen more. This place is very crowded but it’s worth the wait. The staff..."
Viseat Sydney
"recommend booking in advanced. especially if you are being a date😆 I love that you can peep into the kitchen and see chefs efforts. and maybe go..."
EaT EAT EAT
"I really love the Ramens! Me and my friends tried different orders so I was able to try the other ones. Everything was good. I’m glad my friend..."
Trabadillocaryl
"The first time we came here and we all fell in love. It’s worth to wait for 30 minutes as they were full. Food was very good with reasonable size...."
Blair
"One of the best ramen places in Sydney. Their traditional ramen are great but also their yuzu ramen is quite a..."
Lisafoodadventures
"Cosy authentic Japanese restaurant, I’ve tried a few of their ramen and bone marrow curry. I didn’t particularly enjoy the scallop yuzu ramen,..."
Dlau992
"Totally in love with the "Wagyu Bone Marrow Curry". Taste different than normal Japanese Curry. This one is more savoury and give a very nice aroma...."
Cullinhere @allinhere.official
"An amazing Japanese cuisine restaurant .they have one of the best barbecues in the place. their noodles are also just amazing. The services to are..."
Food Baaraati
"A dimly lit little Japanese chuan chuan 🍡 bbq place. Very low-key exterior, it was hard to find on first visit. I and Xihuahua 🐶 went there..."
Guorium🧪
"Small bar, big flavours. Rich yuzu-enhanced taste in their signature Yuzu Scallop Ramen. For those that want some spice, try the Chilli..."
140
"Gyoza is to die for!Venue:Tiny ramen bar with communal table on crown street.Service:Awesome, they give sometimes for..."
Culinary Artist
"We finally made it to this much hyped and cosy place on a Monday to grab some ramen and we weren’t disappointed. The soups are absolutely heavy..."
YARM
"Stooping to get under low hanging noren, we sink into the intimate sub-basement space dubbed Chaco Bar.Dominated by a long communal table overhung..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"Had a wonderful end to the working week at Chaco Bar. Three of us arrived about 12:30 for lunch and managed to squeeze onto the communal middle..."
Rachael
"Great ramen and rice dishes. Would definitely recommend! We were lucky to get a table without any waiting time. Staffs were nice and attentive. The..."
Jasmine
"I had a really good time here. I love their yakitori, especially liver is amazing. They have many kinds of nihonsyu. I enjoyed their nihonsyu with my..."
Haruru
"Great Place. one of our favourite japanese restaurant in Sydney. We enjoyed everything from the smoked edamame, chawanmushi, the fresh sashimi,..."
Iman&ivy
"What a cozy ambience this place offers. A go-to lunch spot for workers alike. Ordered the scallop ramen. Soup and noodles were good-it had a lemon-y..."
MK Chu
"This restaurant exceeded my expectations, staff was lovely. We had one of their specials “Uni wagyu with truffle”, they are known to have amazing..."
Sandra Le
"a cosy little restaurant tucked away in Surry hills that transports you to Japan. Came to satisfy some serious ramen cravings and was utterly blown..."
Food_critic2307
"We came here after being recommended by a friend, and they really have amazing food! We came during lunch time so we couldn't try the yakitori, but..."
Marcela Purnomo
"Food is amazing here which is why I keep coming back. The gyozas, the wagyu skewers, the rice balls - everything they do is delicious. One thing to..."
Katrina
"WHAT A DELIGHT. We left the place totally enchanted. The food was amazing: we shared 2 sliders (braised pork belly), today's sashimi for 2 (see..."
Edwige Gnt
"Will be back for:+ Egg custard+ Chef’s 6 skewers This is an intimate little bar that will not be out of place in yakitori lane..."
The Casual Diner
"An authentic Japanese izakaya, remember to book in advance, or u won't have a sear for sure in a weekend evening. The place is not too big, but that..."
Queenie
"Chaco Bar is seriously amazing! Really wanted to try their famous Uni Wagyu but they didn’t have it that day. Their Kim chi rice + bone marrow was..."
Anna Tran
"Busy Friday night with the place turning away anyone without a booking. Food was amazing and the highlight was the wagyu uni truffle main which very..."
Wendy
"Been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally decided to go today.. booking is essential guys, we were seated near the entrance and saw at..."
Jeffrey Adam
"Unlike other small restaurants, you still can sit comfortably when enjoying your meal. The staffs are friendly as well. The gyoza is one of the best..."
Mashimaro
"Highly recommend! Everything here is great. Fresh sashimi with great plum wine tasted fantastic. Make sure you book a table before you go, as it is..."
April
"This is a secret ramen/yakitori gem! They serve ramen during the day and by night it will transform into a happy yakitori bar. The ramen is authentic..."
GiGi MV
"We ordered the $60 dollar set menu and overall it was ok. It started with a delightful sashimi platter and the rest was just ok because some of the..."
Veronica Indrawan
"We originally wanted to visit this place for their ramen, however only arriving to find out that ramen was only on Monday's! However... we were not..."
Famishedduo
"Chaco bar didn't really meet my expectations. Firstly the place was quite small, so we waited about 15 mins or so for a table, which I didn't mind...."
Lien Nguyen
"Really enjoyed my dinner here tonight. The dishes ranged from amazing to good. Absolutely loved the eggplant foie gras, so soft, rich, cut through..."
Kerri
"All round favourite ramen spot! Spent three years living in Japan and this place makes me feel "at home" again. The specials are my go-to! Love that..."
Joanie Jangles
"Chaco Bar is an ambient, modern yakitori-ya in a quieter part of Darlinghurst that also specialises in ramen for lunch. Ramen: Their ramen..."
Ned
"i love the interior of this cute little restaurant, it feels like i'm actually in japan. the staff were incredibly friendly and the food didn't..."
Jennifer Tang
"Chaco Bar is a quiet and intimate Japanese restaurant/ Bar specialising in Yakatori and Japanese Whisky. The Mrs was a bit sick so we..."
Tommy Birken
"There are just 25 seats in this intimate dining spot, so it’s excrutiating wherever you’re seated you’ll get a sniff of something delicious..."
MsBrulee
"The awesome thing is, you can order just ONE of each skewer and since there was only 2 of us dining, We got one of each skewer to share and got to..."
Fatmine
"LOVED this restaurant, so cosy! Small restaurant tucked away, feels like I am back in Japan. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing...."
KAYEATS
"Chaco is a little Japanese restaurant on Crown St. The tiny sign just above the door makes it easy to miss.They serve Japanese street style..."
Alan Price
"Very good environment, even small but warm and friendly people, staff are very nice, food is excellent, very good quality, the bbq is..."
Betty Lui
"Like Ryo's in Crows Nest, this is no ordinary ramen. This is rich and thick and fatty with a multitude of flavours swirling in harmony...."
Onara
"Very impressive eye for detail! You can see they put a lot of thought into the order they bring out the dishes, time between dishes and their..."
Don't Believe The Hype
"Amazing ramen here, but the attitude of the waiter is extremely bad. Been there a few times he always ruin my experience. Please fire him, I really..."
Julia Tan
"Been to Japan recently and miss all the Izakaya restaurants? Chaco Bar is the closest thing to traditional Japanese BBQ. Cute little restaurant with..."
SuperSamson
"Cannot falter. The staff beam. The yakitori is reliably smoky, sweet, and moreish. The sake and whisky selection is top notch, and the whole vibe is..."
Mark
"The food is tasty but it's just too expensive. Spent over $100 for two on Yakitori (japanese bbq) and we were still hungry. Overall, It was a..."
Bill Hurst
"Pokey traditional Japanese experience. Everything we ordered was flavoursome, service was private, not intrusive, warm. Simplicity at its finest with..."
Martiniandkoh
"Friendly service and funky cool little restaurant. Highly recommended to book if you go with big group. We have been twice once for ramen night which..."
Kim Tara
"I’m a bit late to the party, but Chaco Bar is indubitably excellent for yakitori and other delicious Japanese dishes in a cozy, homely Crown..."
Sarahversuscarbs
"Looking for an authentic izakaya in Sydney? Well look no further because Chaco Bar has the food  and alcohol and the ambience covered. It's a tiny..."
Memoirs Of A Foodie
"Chaco Bar is one if the best Japanese restaurant in Sydney with it's awesome food. Their " Signature Snapper Sashimi" is a MUST for those sashimi..."
YeeMon Snow
"Authentic as it gets. This Japanese Izakaya bar reminds me of Japan. Their gyoza ($8) was one of the best around, along with the dipping..."
Fattyyy
"Pretty good ramen here and the wonton side is pretty nice too. Soup base was decent and the gyoza the table next to me ordered looks nice although i..."
Jmanchatty
"Can I give this place a 4.8? For the vibe. Just walk in and soak up the Jazz, the contemporary decors in all its colour pops and..."
Hahappieats
"Chaco bar is a quaint little Japanese bar. While the skewers come slow and steady you get them fresh of the grill which is really nice. We got a mix..."
Margaret S
"Chaco Bar is one restaurant that I’d been meaning to eat at for some time, but only ended up coming to by chance over Mardi Gras weekend. My friend..."
Su Lwin
"$15 for corkage....why!!!!!Ramen was good. Unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee ..."
Bonbon
"Small place but it's still very cool. We loved the food although we were still hungry when we left and we had pretty much ordered everything on the..."
@eatingupwiththehannashians
"One of the better bowls of ramen I have had in Sydney, the flavour was simple and the noodles were of a good texture which allowed you to appreciate..."
Sarah Cruz
"If you like want to have kushiyaki, this is the place to go in Sydney. Have some beers with it and enjoy the time with your friend. Don't bring too..."
Tomo Murakami
"Chaco Ramen is served at lunch time from Wed - Sun - limited number of bowls of course.The Fat Soy ramen is my favourite in Sydney so far...."
Monica
"Thanks to my savvy pal, Andrew, we stumbled into Chako Bar for dinner, a tiny hole in the wall in Darlinghurst, a similar size to Nom, only a block..."
Andy Quan
"Amazing decor, food, atmosphere and service! I doubt you can go wrong with this place. Its not your usual yakitori bar found in the streets of Japan..."
Pallius
"Neatly tucked away on Crown St, you could almost miss it. The vibe is friendly and welcoming and they allowed bookings the day before - highly..."
!RKY
"Such good Ramen and other options too. Gyozas and edamame were awesome - tiny Restautant but great food and service. Preferred fat pork as favourite..."
Kelie Jane
"Finally had the Chaco-men. The fish ramen was awesome. Something different that I've never tried before. The broth was light and had a lovely 'fishy'..."
MVN
"Izakaya bars in Sydney are scarce so I was real glad when Chaco Bar opened up on Crown St. A cosy bar that seats about 20 people and with lines out..."
Vivian - Vxdollface
"Chaco Bar is a little Japanese yakitori dining place in Darlinghurst. More recently, Chaco Bar have also been opening during lunch times, with the..."
Missklicious
"Was not planning on eating out, let alone going to a yakitori bar for ramen, but as I was in the area.. For starters, the guy making it is..."
James Fridley
"The first one that came out was chicken thighs which was succulent and delicious with the spices on top.The pork belly like the ones in the..."
Next Stop: Food
"the fat soy has, by far and away, the best shoyu ramen broth I’ve tried. Ryo’s comes close, but Chaco Bar has Ryo’s beat. In fact, this broth..."
I'm Still Hungry
"Granita Ice Cream. It is a very interesting..."
Rona
"The service was superb! Super friendly & lovely! Beautiful ambience and decor inside and nice casual seating outside. We chose the outdoor dining as..."
Misspiggyexplores
"A great ramen joint, one of the best in Sydney. Their soy tonkotsu broth was amazing, very smooth, buttery and porky. And you adjust the fattiness..."
Wilsen Tjhung
"Looking for a cozy place that will transport you back to Japan? Chaco Ramen did exactly that. I've rarely seen cold ramen before on a menu so had to..."
Christie and Matt
"Always wanted to check out Chaco Ramen Darlinghurst for a long time, and today is the day. I ordered “YUZU SCALLOP” Taste: 4.5/5 (Hokkaidō..."
Lifestyle Sharing
"Best ramen I have had post COVID in city CBD area. The soy base was rich without being overwhelming. The fish base has a light fragrance and..."
K
"Decent ramen but a bit too expensive. I just had the classic special to try. Pork taste good. Egg was perfect. Not a fan of the noodles. Broth was..."
Erick T
"Easily one of the best ramen spots in Sydney! The broth of the original ramen is perfect. Best ramen egg I've had in Australia! The bone marrow curry..."
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