Japanese
- Review
- Potts Point
This tiny six-seater is the size of a bento box, but it packs a wasabi-like punch
One of Sydney’s tiniest restaurants, Kisuke delivers a larger-than-life omakase experience.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Sydney
Fine dining meets fusion at this ‘slightly otherworldly’ Circular Quay showpiece
Former Aria chef Daeun Kang’s fusion of French and Japanese cooking plays out on every plate at the luxurious Oborozuki.
- Terry Durack
Our 10 favourite new Melbourne restaurant and bar openings of the year (so far)
Half-way through 2024 it’s clear economic pressures are hitting the hospitality industry hard. But there’s been some exciting new venues, and trends, to emerge.
- Emma Breheny and Dani Valent
- Review
- Newtown
New ‘sushi’ spot offers bargain $35 omakase experience just off Newtown’s meat-free mile
Plant-based Japanese venue Kimusabi on Enmore Road takes sushi to a new, creative level with a vegan twist.
- Lee Tran Lam
Get on board Japan’s DIY noodle craze at this TikTok-famous Cabramatta cafe
Try hard-to-find flavours with house-made toppings at this budget-friendly Japanese-inspired cafe.
- Bianca Hrovat
Three freshly shucked spots to get ‘crazy good’ seafood and sushi (at an affordable price)
Including a pint-sized city oyster bar, nigiri to take away in Footscray and a pop-up from an ex-Kisume chef.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- Perth
Cosy Hifumiya serves housemade Japanese udon noodles by day before transforming into a roaring izakaya at night
Don’t be put off by the lunchtime queues: the line moves fast and the slippery, chewy wheat noodles evoke memories of Japanese tradition and modernity.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Barangaroo
This cosy Japanese-Korean cook-your-own grill house channels campfire vibes in the city
Grab a booth and cover the table with small, funky dishes and beautiful meats to grill over your own communal fire.
- Terry Durack
Bored of sushi rolls? This alternative is healthier, fresher, cheaper and gaining popularity
Japan’s “soul food” is creeping onto Sydney cafe menus. And these rice balls have a few bonuses that our beloved handrolls don’t.
- Emma Breheny and Bianca Hrovat
Love sushi rolls? Try onigiri, the lunchtime upgrade that’s sweeping Melbourne
Japan’s “soul food” is creeping onto cafe menus and into convenience store fridges in Melbourne — and these rice balls have a few bonuses that our beloved handrolls don’t.
- Emma Breheny