22 Best Japanese Speciality Restaurants In Cockle Bay

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nakano Darling

4.7

Exceptional(50)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Haymarket

Booked 10 times today

Everything we ordered was delicious - my favourite was the kimchi pork dumplings! The staff were so lovely and helpful. Thanks again!! Nanako Darling made my partners birthday dinner a very special night!

2. Tsuzumi

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Barangaroo

The Omakase was nice. Ingredients was very fresh.

3. Kuon Sushi Sei

4.4

Awesome(64)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Haymarket

it was not our first time omakase or eating sushi but Kuon Sushi Sei still managed to refresh our expectations what a budget price omakase could experience - absolutely smashed 🔥 strongly recommend to come here for your cute little date or birthday celebration, the chef and staff will make sure you have the best experience

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4. Kokumai - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(13)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Barangaroo

A fantastic place to enjoy lunch in Barangaroo. Highly recommended!

5. Yakitori Jin

4.5

Awesome(158)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Haberfield

Booked 4 times today

Food is always fabulous, staff are always friendly, great place to enjoy a dinner out

6. Koromo by Jazushi

4.8

Exceptional(32)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Pyrmont

Booked 5 times today

We had 2 set menu on last night. Food fresh and friendly service

7. Banchō

4.7

Exceptional(161)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Haymarket

Booked 3 times today

Yoshi was an incredible bar tender and his appreciation for and knowledge of Japanese whiskey's was impressive. Would go back and bring friends!

8. Jihomakase

4.9

Exceptional(72)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Naremburn

Booked 5 times today

We came to Jihomakase for my dad’s birthday and had such a lovely lunch. The whole experience was very personal — the chef runs everything himself, from preparing and explaining the ingredients to serving each dish. He is Korean, but his Japanese cuisine is beautifully done. Everything felt clean, precise and well organised, and there was absolutely no strong fishy smell in the restaurant. We chose the lunch omakase at around $80 per person for about 10 courses. It was perfect for us as we had older family members who don’t eat huge portions. If you have a bigger appetite, definitely ask about the extra dishes — we added wagyu for each of us, plus a bottle of Kubota sake, and it made the meal just right. The restaurant is very small and intimate, with only around eight seats around the kitchen. Sitting at the counter means you can watch the whole process, which was probably my favourite part. The chef also explained and showed us the ingredients as he prepared them. He told us he personally selects the ingredients every morning, which really came through in the quality. For my dad’s birthday, he even prepared an extra mango mochi-style dessert and wished my dad “万寿无疆” (wishing him a long and healthy life) in Chinese. Such a thoughtful little touch. The whole lunch took around two hours and felt very relaxed and smooth. There are also plenty of sake options if you enjoy sake. At the end, the chef personally walked us to the door, which was a lovely way to finish the meal. Overall, a really comfortable and thoughtful omakase experience. Highly recommended for a small celebration, a date, or if you want to take your parents somewhere special without an overly formal or rushed atmosphere. One tip: if you’re worried $80 won’t be enough for a bigger appetite, just quietly ask the chef about extra dishes. He’s happy to add more for an additional charge. We’ll definitely come back. ❤️

9. Osaka Trading Co.

4.7

Exceptional(345)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Glebe

Booked 6 times today

Beautiful food and staff. The Salmon Carpaccio is a favourite! Eat here nearly every week

10. Kokoroya Pagewood

4.9

Exceptional(67)

$$$$

• Japanese Speciality • Eastgardens

Booked 9 times today

Love this place!!!! 10/10, friendly staff and great food

Best Japanese Speciality Restaurants in Cockle Bay

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Nakano Darling

2. Tsuzumi

3. Kuon Sushi Sei

4. Kokumai - Barangaroo

5. Yakitori Jin

6. Koromo by Jazushi

7. Banchō

8. Jihomakase

9. Osaka Trading Co.

10. Kokoroya Pagewood

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