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Kuki Tanuki

92/100 (1146 ratings)

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"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

Chaco Ramen

91/100 (447 ratings)

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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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