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1. Nikaido Mascot
4.7
Exceptional(125)
$$$$
• Japanese • Mascot
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to traditional Japanese Yakiniku restaurant NIKAIDO! Please enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT or A LA CARTE menus. From high grade wagyu to Aussie beef, you’ll find a huge array of meats at a great price. The flavours of the meat are enhanced with the Nikaido miso sauce or salted sauce, which have been refined through many trial and errors. These sauces bring out the umami of the meat! Accompany your BBQ with sushi, sashimi, and tempura side dishes. The menu is rounded out with a carefully selected number of 'izakaya style' dishes.Dine in luxury as our tables and interior. Please relax while eating and truly enjoy the food. With 100 seats ranging , large tables, Booth seats, Nikaido is perfect for everything from intimate dates to family dinners.We also accommodate for parties and celebrations!!
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2. Hinataya
4.9
Exceptional(59)
$$$$
• Japanese • Mascot
Booked 6 times today
Hinataya Japanese Dining - Mascot“Hinata” means sunny place, in the sun and “Ya” means home. Hinataya is a sunny home or place where everyone can enjoy Japanese cuisine. As Hinataya, we aim to provide a warm ambiance, delightful food and a place where everyone can call their “home”.Perfect for a casual meal or a small gathering, Hinataya provides a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy simple, quality food in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or colleagues, our goal is to make every visit an enjoyable experience.Features • Authentic Japanese dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients • Cozy and welcoming atmosphere suitable for families and small groups • Ideal for casual dining or gatheringsWe look forward to welcoming you soon!
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3. Shinmachi Newtown
4.3
Awesome(123)
$$$$
• Japanese • Newtown
Booked 24 times today
Shinmachi Newtown is a culinary gem in Newtown, celebrated for its exceptional Ramen cuisine. Diners rave about the "rich and delicious" ramen, with the truffle ramen receiving particular praise as "incredible." The authentic Japanese atmosphere is enhanced by the welcoming cries of staff upon arrival, offering a genuine taste of Japan. Both vegan and non-vegan options shine, with many declaring it the "best ramen in Sydney." The modern ordering system via iPads ensures prompt service, making dining smooth and enjoyable. With consistently delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere, Shinmachi Newtown is a must-visit for ramen aficionados.
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4. Goryon San
4.5
Awesome(545)
$$$$
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 28 times today
Goryon San in Surry Hills, Sydney, is celebrated as a top-tier Yakitori destination, offering a genuine taste of Japan right in the heart of the city. Renowned for its authentic skewers and traditional cooking techniques, patrons rave about the "amazing range of Yakitori" and the "fantastic flavors" that transport diners straight to Tokyo. The atmosphere is described as "cozy," with a vibe that makes guests feel as though they are "in Japan," enhancing the overall dining experience. With impeccable service and a welcoming staff, Goryon San is consistently praised as "the best yakitori restaurant in Sydney," making it a must-visit for Yakitori enthusiasts.
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5. Zushi - Surry Hills
4.7
Exceptional(873)
$$$$
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 23 times today
Zushi - Surry Hills is a gem in the heart of Sydney, offering an unparalleled Sushi experience. With a focus on quality and authenticity, this modern Japanese restaurant delights diners with meticulously prepared dishes using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients. Guests rave about the "fresh and clean tasting" sashimi and the "crunchy fresh sashimi," which are consistently praised as heavenly. The Omakase experience is a standout, taking diners on a culinary journey filled with exquisite flavors. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, Zushi is celebrated by regulars, who declare it "the best sushi in Sydney" time and again.
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6. Sushi Oe
4.8
Exceptional(7)
$$$$
• Japanese • Glebe
Booked 2 times today
At Sushi Oe we present a two hat awarded omakase experience guided by Sushi Master Oe. Our exclusive eight seat sushi counter offers a refined journey through twenty seven meticulously crafted pieces prepared in the traditional Japanese style. Each course showcases premium seafood selected for quality and seasonality, sliced and shaped with precision before being served directly from chef to guest in a focused and immersive setting.Our omakase menu is complemented by a considered beverage selection chosen to enhance the delicate flavours of each piece. The experience is designed around interaction and craft, allowing guests to observe technique while enjoying each course as it is prepared.Previously located in Cammeray, we now welcome guests to our new home within the Sydney Fish Market precinct. At Sushi Oe we aim to deliver an authentic and high-end dining experience centred on skill, respect for ingredients and the quiet theatre of sushi prepared at the counter.
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7. GetSushi Omakase
4.8
Exceptional(9)
$$$$
• Japanese • Pyrmont
Booked 3 times today
GetSushi is an intimate 8-seat omakase sushi counter led by Narito Ishii. With over 25 years of experience as a trusted fish expert in Sydney, Ishii has supplied top quality sreafood to many of Australia's finest restaurants - and now brings that same knowledge and care to GetSushi Omakase.
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8. Kuon Omakase
4.7
Exceptional(122)
$$$$
• Japanese • Haymarket
Booked 3 times today
Kuon Omakase offers a truly unique dining experience, where you can entrust the chef to create a 20-course menu of the freshest sushi and sashimi. The menu changes daily depending on the season and produce available from the local fish market. You can expect dishes like osetra caviar with sea urchin and toro tartare, steamed abalone with abalone liver and sea urchin sauce, and Japanese egg custard with snow crab meat and netsuke monkfish liver. Matching wine and sakes can be added to complete the experience.
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9. R by Raita Noda
5.0
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Japanese • Darlinghurst
Booked 1 time today
R by Raita Noda is an intimate Japanese dining experience in Sydney, recognised with one hat in the Good Food Guide and featured in Gourmet Traveller’s Top 100 Restaurants and The Australian’s Hot 50.Chef Raita Noda first introduced omakase to Australia in 2014 with Raita Noda Chef’s Kitchen, an 8-seat counter in Surry Hills that helped shape the city’s modern Japanese dining scene. Over the past decade, his work has become synonymous with precision, seasonality and deeply personal hospitality.R by Raita Noda represents the next evolution. Designed as a theatre-style dining experience, guests are seated around an open kitchen where each course unfolds in real time. The focus is not on performance, but on the quiet intensity of craftsmanship—an unfiltered view into fine Japanese cuisine at its highest level.
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10. Jazushi
4.7
Exceptional(110)
$$$$
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 11 times today
Jazushi, nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, offers a remarkable blend of exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine accentuated by the allure of live jazz music. While known for its innovative dishes, the Ramen here is nothing short of extraordinary. The chefs at Jazushi are hailed as artisans, crafting each bowl with precise attention to detail and flavor. Diners rave about the “exquisite taste” and “gorgeous flavors” that make their Ramen truly stand out, making it a must-try for any enthusiast. The warm ambiance and attentive service further enhance the dining experience, creating a memorable evening for all who visit.
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  • Darren
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 4, 2026
    A fantastic restaurant! Staff were super attentive, food was amazing, ambiance was perfect! Great way to spend my wife’s birthday! Or any occasion
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    Zushi - Surry Hills$$$$• Japanese• Surry Hills
    •
    4.7
  • katrina
    Sydney •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 4, 2026
    My husband requested Japanese for his birthday dinner, after getting back from family trip to Japan a couple weeks prior. This did not disappoint! The staff were incredible, atmosphere was authentic, food was outstanding. The general overall vibe transported us right back to Tokyo! We will definitely be back!
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    Goryon San$$$$• Japanese• Surry Hills
    •
    4.5
  • Cath
    Sydney •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2026
    Love this place. So many vegetarian options for a Japanese restaurant.
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    Shinmachi Newtown$$$$• Japanese• Newtown
    •
    4.3
  • Lisa
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 1, 2026
    Always great service and food at Hinataya. Highly recommend.
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    Hinataya$$$$• Japanese• Mascot
    •
    4.9
  • Lisa
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 29, 2026
    e’s a polished review you could post: I recently dined at NIKAIDO Mascot Japanese Yakiniku BBQ in Adina Hotel and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was beautiful, fresh, and full of flavour. Every dish we ordered was amazing, and you can really tell that quality is a priority. What made the experience even better was the outstanding service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and I couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great Japanese BBQ in Mascot. 10/10 – we’ll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Nikaido Mascot$$$$• Japanese• Mascot
    •
    4.7

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