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Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown, Newtown, AU-NSW

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

4.4 (32)
$41 to $100
Creative Japanese
95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Kaiza, where the vibrant flavors of Japan meet the bold, fresh tastes of Vietnam. Our contemporary fusion concept brings together the best of both worlds, offering a unique dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

At Kaiza, we take pride in crafting innovative dishes using the finest local and seasonal ingredients, blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese vibrancy. Our menu features signature creations like delicate sashimi paired with fresh herbs, fragrant broths infused with umami, and artful plates that reflect both cultures’ culinary traditions.

Kaiza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where culture and creativity meet, inviting you to explore bold new tastes in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we look forward to making every visit an unforgettable culinary journey.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0401 466 515
  • Website
    http://kaizasydney.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Nguyen
  • Location
    95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Cross street
    On Enmore road between Wilford Street and Phillip Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 355, 423 and 426 stop at Enmore Rd opposite Enmore Theatre
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Kaiza Express

    A$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt Mix Sashimi Shokupan | Spicy Sate Mayo | Black Tobikko | Dill Hokkaido Scallop Mentaiko Mayo | Black Tobikko | Aosa Nori Agedashi Tofu Kombu Dashi | Sansai Veg | King brown | Katsuobushi Pork Belly Sticky Fish Sauce | Wombok Pickled | Nori Crispy Fried Rice Teriyaki Chicken | Chicken Skin | Wombok | Chive "Please note: Seating for this set menu is limited to 90 minutes."

  • Kaiza Voyage - Tasting Menu

    A$89.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt NZ Salmon Tomato Broth | Heirloom Tomato | Wild Oxalis | Dill Oil Wagyu Mb5 Tataki Tataki Sauce | Shimeji | Green Elk | Grilled Onion Mix Sashimi Shokupan | Sate Mayo | Chili Jam | Lime Pearl Hokkaido Scallop Mentaiko Mayo | Black Tobikko | Aosa Nori King Prawn Mayo Chili Truffle Mayo | Chive Crispy Eggplant Shiro Miso | Spicy Furikake | Rice Puff | Chive Brussel Sprout Black Garlic | Panko | Onsen Egg Grill Lamb Ribs Yuzu Miso | Negi Relish | Peanut | Ito Togarashi We will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs; however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free dining experience.

  • Mother's Menu

    A$109.00 per person

    May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt Pacific Oyster Spicy Nuoc Cham | Tomato Essence | Dill Oil Sashimi Tartare Apricot Yuzu | Spicy Sesame Oil | Avocado | Prawn cracker Wagyu Tartare Betel Leaf | Viet Mint | Chili Jam | Shokupan | Salted Egg Hokkaido Scallop Mentaiko Mayo | Black Tobikko | Aosa Nori Crispy Eggplant Shiro Miso | Spicy Furikake | Rice Puff | Chive King Prawn U8 Spicy Miso Butter | Negi | Candied Chili | Dill Oil | Fried Bao Sugar Loaf Cabbage Sate Soy Butter | Crispy Nori | Charred Lemon Grilled Spatchcock Miso Lemongrass | Shiso Mint Relish | Pumpkin | Leek Apple Gyoza Yuzu Ginger Coconut | Black Sesame Cream | G7 Coffee Dust

Menu

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What 32 people are saying

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner West

    Best Food

  • Inner West

    Good for business meals

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kaiza Izakaya in Newtown offers a "hidden gem" experience with "incredible food" and a unique Japanese-Vietnamese fusion. Standout dishes include scallops, prawns, pork belly, and mussels that are "rich and packed with flavors." While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly" staff and "fantastic atmosphere" make it worth visiting.

32 Reviews

  1. Garry

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent..good knowledge of the menu. Food main courses not really to our liking

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  2. Karen

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - very creative and unusual flavours. Scallops and prawns were outstanding dishes. Everything we ordered was great. Very nice wine. The guys were lovely - a bit stretched at times as the restaurant was very busy but they were very friendly and helpful. A great night. We will go again.

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  3. Dylan

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and great service! Highly recommend :)

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  4. Laurel

    Oxford7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was creative, delicious and beautifully presented.

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  5. Becky

    Perth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was very unique and delicious! I would say this place is a hidden gem and I would definitely recommend people to try this place for sure. The unique combination with the Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine was spot on. We ordered pork belly & duck for mains, salmon tartare with yuzu dressing. We 100% recommend to order the pork belly as their meat is amazing. We weren't particularly a fan of the sauce that came with this dish but the duck came with this sauce as well and marinated which was a bit meh. But overall, we would love to go back there and try other dishes on their menu!

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  6. Bernard VIP

    Sydney94 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our first visit probably the last. We tried the set menu with some add on’s and the food is average; it’s fusion concept but doesn’t mean that almost every dish has to be spicy / fried. Dish of the night is paradise prawn with spicy coconut shiso I just love that sauce/dressing; lamb ribs with yuzu miso is of good flavor too but the meat is too fatty. It’s not full house but still long wait between courses so we wonder how the kitchen will perform when it is full house. There’re many waiting staff but service can be sharper. Overall it is an average dining experience and not matching the hype of online reviews.

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  7. Sean

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the banquet and it was plenty of food and a good selection. Very Flavorsome.

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  8. vikram

    Sydney11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and flavour. Nice presentation. Prawn paradise was outstanding. Good place must visit.

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  9. Karl

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with a great variety of dishes that came to the table at perfect time. The flavours these dishes offered were at next level and the Japanese flavours with the Vietnamese fusion was what made this restaurant unique. Will definitely be back to try more dishes and explore the flavours this restaurant has to offer.

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  10. jacob

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was outstanding the levels of flavour and texture are incredible one of the best meals I’ve eaten out in years

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FAQs

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0401 466 515.

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown is rated 4.4 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Enmore road between Wilford Street and Phillip Street
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 355, 423 and 426 stop at Enmore Rd opposite Enmore Theatre
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Nguyen
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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