Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Sydney

"At Potts Point's upmarket modern Japanese diner, chef Nic Wong packs stacks of creative talent and a deft culinary metier that results in a menu that is sharp, focused and downright delicious. A crab fried rice is smoky – that's the bonito – and spicy care of XO sauce, and textured by plenty of fish roe that pop like exploding ninjas. Eggplant miso sticks are kind of like sophisticated Dagwood Dogs – creamy, salty, soft-centred with an Asian twist."

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"Smack bang in the middle of the Star Casino you'll find Sokyo, a Japanese restaurant that is perfect marriage of cutting-edge Tokyo-cool and Sydney’s stylish foodie scene. Chef Chase Kojima’s commitment to craftsmanship is unparalleled and it has allowed Sokyo to plate up some of the most innovative and visually captivating dishes available in Sydney. An ode to contemporary Japanese flavours and their unrivalled aesthetic sensibilities, Sokyo is where you’ll find some of the most beautiful sushi in the game with plates loaded up with luminescent jewel toned fish and adorned with flowers."

"Enjoy the wide array of unexpected and complex flavours with this six-course offering from Sokyo for two. The two main courses focus on the very best produce available from the ocean and the land with the famous miso-glazed toothfish with Japanese salsa, and the wagyu flank steak with a shio koji marinade, garlic ponzu and roasted brussels sprouts. Order the $140 menu here."

"Sokyo (Level G, The Darling The Star/80 Pyrmont St., Pyrmont) is one of the best-loved sushi counters in Sydney. Popular among the locals and tourists alike, Sokyo offers the ultimate sushi experience. Chef Chase Kojima is well known in Sydney for his state-of-the-art delicacies."

"This little gem in St Leonards has been around for 16 years so they know a thing or two about serving delicious teppanyaki and showcasing the masterful skills of their chefs. Catering for families, the Osaka Teppanyaki menu has all the favourites dishes in a range of affordable banquets, plus a children’s set menu."

"This isn’t an unnatural fusion like most of the ideas behind the best Asian-fusion restaurants in Sydney. The surprising marriage between Japanese and Peruvian cuisine flavours dates back decades, reaching all the way to when a sizable Japanese diaspora based themselves in Peru and started using local ingredients to build working-class dishes from their homeland. The word for this cuisine was Nikkei, which is where this eatery – from the team behind Tokyo Bird – found its name, and energy with menu options like nori tostadas, swordfish loins with aji cucumber salsa, spiced tempura king prawns, and of course, a silver trevally ceviche with leche de tigre, sweet potato, cancha corn, and Spanish onion."

"Nikkei features Japanese-Peruvian styled share plates alongside a 40-strong wine list and Peruvian and Japanese-inspired cocktails.Nikkei are people from Japan and their descendants that live in a foreign country. It also specifically refers to the cuisine of the Japanese-Peruvians which started..."

"Sometimes, finding the perfect restaurant for you and a significant other is all in the name; and Spice Temple promises more than just fiery modern Chinese flavours. The animated front door leads you down a set of stairs into the main dining space, where red velvet couches line the walls and low-hanging lamps offer just enough light to see the face across from you. The most important face, of course..."

"For one of the best Chinese restaurants celebrating China’s lesser-known regions, Spice Temple is the place. Spice Temple is an innovative fusion of modern Chinese and Australian set in a romantic underground restaurant. The menu is banquet-style and the food served up is of the finest quality."

"Re-imaging modern Chinese dining in the heart of Sydney's Chatswood, Mama Mulan on Archer Street dishes up crowd-pleasing favourites in a beautifully designed, accessible setting. Come and let Mama lo... "Each meal is a culinary journey."

"Re-imaging modern Chinese dining in the heart of Sydney's Chatswood, Mama Mulan on Archer Street dishes up crowd-pleasing favourites in a beautifully designed, accessible setting. Come and let Mama lo..."

"Pyrmont fave Bistro Clementine has relaunched with a fresh menu direction courtesy of new Head Chef Bilent Peel (Café Paci, Sixpenny and Rockpool), and a revised vision from owner Eric Morris. You can still expect to savour the inventive Euro-fare that this neighbourhood gem is well-known for, packaged up into an elevated yet affordable dining experience. Focussed on delivering their new weekday breakfast and lunch offering in their stylish venue, their new evening and weekend service will kick off soon."

"Far less popular than the touristy Bondi to Coogee hike, the Spit to Manly Walk is a quieter alternative with more natural busy and varied views. A stunning day hike along the North Sydney harbor coastline that weaves its way through a mix of lush bushland and scenic harbourside trails with secluded beaches, indigenous rock carvings, and panoramic lookouts along the way. You can hike the 10km (6.2 miles) trail in 3.5 hours in a hurry, but I recommend you take your time and enjoy the sights and sounds."

"If you fancy stretching your legs, the walk from Manly to Spit Bridge is a pleasant 2-3 hour coastal walk with amazing views over the ocean. Catch the ferry to Manly harbour and head round the coast – make sure not to miss the ancient aboriginal carvings along the way. When it comes to free things to do in Sydney, this is one of the most popular for good reason."

"Named after William Bradley, a Royal Navy officer who participated in the First Fleet to Australia, Bradleys Head is quite a fascinating place to visit. The first thing you’ll notice is the huge mast that stands tall and proud at the edge of the cliff, overlooking Sydney Harbour. The mast was the foremast of HMAS Sydney, a light cruiser that was broken up on Cockatoo Island in 1929."

"The trail continues past Athol Bay and arrives at Bradleys Head, a unique and historical spot in Sydney Harbour National Park. The first thing you will notice is the huge mast standing tall and proud at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the Harbour. This used to be the foremast of HMAS Sydney, a light cruiser that was broken up on Cockatoo Island in 1929."