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Nomidokoro Indigo, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Nomidokoro Indigo

4.7 (53)
$41 to $100
Japanese
393 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Tucked away in a picturesque neighborhood, this charming izakaya welcomes guests with its soft, inviting lighting, carefully crafted wooden décor, and exuberant atmosphere that adds energy and cheer to every visit.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hideyuki Kato

Experiences

  • Early Bird 60 Min Seating w/Complimentary Obanzai

    Multiple dates available
    Come and enjoy our Early Bird Seating. Available for 60 Minute Seatings only for 1 to 3 people. Complimentary Obanzai included.
    Early Bird 60 Min Seating w/Complimentary Obanzai photo

What 53 people are saying

Nomidokoro Indigo 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Loved For

  • Sydney

    Japanese

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nomidokoro Indigo in Sydney offers "extremely authentic and fresh food," with a cozy ambiance reminiscent of Tokyo's izakayas. The "outstanding" service and "amazing sake" selection enhance the dining experience. While the space is "super small," the "lovely staff" and "fantastic food" make it a must-visit for Japanese cuisine lovers.

53 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but not enough per serving. They could probably serve a bit more on the small dishes.

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  2. Amanda

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and selection of food and drinks! We booked the nook that was available which allowed that extra bit of space which we appreciated given many smaller restaurants only have bar seating. Staff were lovely and ensured we had everything we needed as we were tucked away. Would love to come again!

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  3. Waiyi

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My partner and I were very excited to dine at Nomidokoro Indigo to celebrate our anniversary, which the restaurant was aware of as we indicated it in our reservation. While the food was delicious and ambience was great and felt authentic, we had some constructive feedback about the service. First, my partner is vegetarian and the vegetarian options were not pointed out very clearly by our servers. We understood that there weren’t too many veg options (as we checked the menu beforehand), but some more guidance from the servers would have been welcomed, instead of the lacklustre attitude we received. Second, we were told that last orders for food and drinks had to be placed 30 minutes before the end time of our reservation. We understood as there was limited seating in the restaurant but we couldn’t help but felt rushed to leave. Before this point, the servers also didn’t check in with us on the food or refilling drinks so it was too bad that the first touch point was to mention the time we’ll have to leave by. Lastly, while we didn’t expect to receive anything based on the fact that we were celebrating our anniversary at the restaurant, some extra attention to this fact would have been appreciated, especially as this was asked specifically when we reserved the table. We must note that we were greeted very warmly when we first got to the restaurant and the staff member also provided great recommendations to choose a sake, and set up the expectation of a lovely dining experience. But in the end, it felt more like an eat and go meal instead which was too bad.

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  4. Christian

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food (check out the sake-steamed baby clams) and great service! Highly recommend Nomidokoro Indigo.

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  5. Blaine

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    super small but incredible place. best to book the outside tables for groups bigger than 3. the staff were so lovely and the food was insane, went with a group of 6 and we ordered almost two of everything on the menu. can’t wait to go back!

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  6. Honey

    Sydney6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No doubt food is amazing! Been here the second time and the standard is still above and beyond.

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  7. Zion

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere, but the place is too small, keeps being interrupted when people tried to walk through. Price is not so cheap as well, we ended up paid $220 for 2 people.

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  8. Duncan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most authentic Japanese food and restaurant experience I’ve encountered outside of Japan. Was so good! Service was excellent also.

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  9. Brett

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Last night was my 4th visit, and I will be returning again. Love this place.

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  10. ronald

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was outstanding and the food was overall tasty. Size of the food is tapas/yumcha portions so don’t expect big portions. Venue is bit tight and has only one pvt nook. So make sure you book early if you want a nook. Else the rest are counter eating.

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FAQs

Nomidokoro Indigo is rated 4.7 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
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393 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hideyuki Kato
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking
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