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Sydney
Darlinghurst
Chaco Bar
Chaco Bar Reviews

Chaco Bar

Japanese

Dishes priced aroundA$5

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Reviews of Chaco Bar (182)

Read what people think about Chaco Bar. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Chaco Bar before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Chaco Bar and book a table with confidence!

5.3/6

182 reviews

5.3/6

182 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Haixiang Y.7 years ago · 1 review

I'm regular customer they always having authentic yakitori experience and some special unique dishes always make me surprise,for sure will keep coming back,love it,ramen is special as well

"Excellent"
6/6
Itohan O.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food and atmosphere at Chaco Bar was brilliant. There were five of us that shared a long table with other guests. A cool and intimate affair. The yakitori was the highlight of the meal. Would definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Stuart S.7 years ago · 1 review

Something a little different, small & cosy, staff are friendly and attentive, the food is excellent and includes a few interesting unconventional options. The service was great too. Looking forward to visiting again.

"Very good"
5/6
Dominique G.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was very good, and was well priced. Service was acceptable, the ambience was good but they were slightly unpunctual with our booking and due to the small size of the place there is nowhere to wait. Would I go again? Not desperate too as it did not knock my socks off.

"Average"
3/6
Chie S.7 years ago · 1 review

We were told, only after 1.5 hours of staying at the restaurant, that it was time for our last orders. Never during the booking process, or even after we got to the restaurant, we were told that there was a time limit. Disappointed. The food was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Mai T.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a wonderful experience here last night. Our meal presented us overall with great tasting food and attentative service. The grilled pork and asparagus was our favorite. The green plum punch was also a winner - a wonderful balance of refreshing flavours. We enjoyed the cosy atmosphere with the large communal table. Would definitely be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
sharon A.7 years ago · 1 review

Love this place, great food well worth every cent. Would happily recommend this place, cant wait to go back to try dishes I saw others eating.

"Very good"
5/6
NING Y.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really good restraunt. We love the skewers and other dishes there. And the yuzu shu therr is fantastic. The service is also really good. Recommend to everyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Thomas B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great value, atmosphere and food. A neighbourhood gem! Not many Japanese places specialising in Yakitori, so quite a treat. And only 50m to the Eternity Playhouse theatre... perfect for a pre-show meal!

"Excellent"
6/6
Les B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and fun atmosphere loved the chicken and egg dish small venue so booking a place is a must. Looking forward to going back again and trying other dishes.

"Good"
4/6
Karim M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

For a group of 3 we had a selection of dishes and a big bottle of sake. We were all quite full by the end of the meal. Service was good.

"Very good"
5/6
jill c.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Fabulous food. A really interesting menu with well sized meals allowing for lots of tasty treats. Short but well priced wine list. Friendly, efficient service. Would definitely recommend .

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicole W.7 years ago · 5 reviews

What a great spot. The service was fantastic and the food authentic. We loved the snapper sashimi (with truffle!), prawn sliders and miso fish. Amazing! And then of course the yakitori - wagyu tongue, chicken heart, liver - we can't wait to go back and try more. To top it off, it had one of our fav japanese drinks - yuzu wine!

"Average"
3/6
Terry F.7 years ago · 1 review

Disappointing really after all of the good reviews. An unchilled bottle of white wine (replaced after our complaint) and confusion regarding our order (we had to ask about the whereabouts of our courses throughout the night). Maybe just new staff

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

nice ambience, great service, small menu though, could do with some nice sushi maybe, would have made the meal much better! but aside from that, great!

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great! Delicious food and drink in an authentic feeling setting. The service was friendly, the ambience cool and overall an enjoyable experience which will keep me coming back for more.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andy Q.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Amazing, small Japanese restaurant with very tasty, interesting food and great sake. We were very impressed, and I was happy with the booking system too (which is necessary because it's so small and popular).

"Very good"
5/6
Sophie W.7 years ago · 1 review

Such a great little restaurant, full of so many delicious, interesting and random foods on the menu - all amazing tasting! Great customer service, and a really great set up considering the limited size factor of the restaurant on a whole. Fantastic way to meet people and immerse in conversation. Definitely recommend people book in and check it out. :) My partner and I will most certainly be back!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Erich D.7 years ago · 1 review

Very nice atmosphere, great food, friendly service. Reminds me a lot of being in Japan, and transports me instantly to being back there. Will return again and again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny L.7 years ago · 1 review

Been to this place so many times and it's still fantastic. The yakitori is delicious and good variety. Good date night place, small and cosy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Chaco bar is a quaint, but authentic little Japanese bar. While the skewers come slow and steady you get them fresh of the grill which is really nice. We got a mix of skewers, my favourites were the chicken crackling, the miso eggplant and the chicken heart (it's smothered in a tasty herby sauce). The rice ball w/ cod was beautiful too. Favourite drinks included the yuzu wine and the hibiki 17yo whiskey. Our new favourite neighbourhood spot!

"Good"
4/6
Paul M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food but not the best service also there is a second sitting at some time they did not actually tell us when so they asked for last food orders at 7:30pm

"Good"
4/6
Robin G.7 years ago · 1 review

Chaco Bar is a tiny dimly lit yakitori eatery which feels just right. It has real character.The skewers of chicken served on a bed of cabbage are moreish, the small dishes delightful,and the service friendly. Umeshu(plum wine) my drink of choice , flowed freely on the night of my visit. A return visit is on the cards!

"Excellent"
6/6
DANIELLE G.7 years ago · 1 review

Cosy nose to tail yakitori restaurant. Great food, beautiful small space. Good wine selection. Great inexpensive mid week option. Like really being back in Japan!

"Very good"
5/6
Ben M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good little place, lots of interesting stuff on the menu - only thing I would add would be a few more vegetable options / salad

"Excellent"
6/6
Marie M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and brilliant service. Japanese cuisine and hospitality at its best. Do not miss if you are in Sydney. Eat guyoza, eggplant and duck.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Great izakaya. Small restaurant so not suggested to bring groups. Great as a date night for a couple. Try various skewers! Didn't try dessert, favourite was their pork and prawn buns

"Very good"
5/6
NING Y.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good food and super good service. The skewers are delicous. We love the sea urchin rice as well. Also the sake and yuzu shu are really nice.

"Very good"
5/6
Carmen L.7 years ago · 1 review

A bit on the pricey side but the food was amazing! This little yakitori place has a good cosy vibe. Will definitely come back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Yu A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food great staff I really enjoyed Wagyu ox tang.coulfnt get enough !!!! BYO courcage was a bit expensive though Try hearts l, it was my best heart in sydney so far

"Excellent"
6/6
Koen v.7 years ago · 1 review

Perfect food and atmosphere! The heart of the menu is the wonderful charcoal grill and the flavour can be found in almost every dish. We were welcomed by owner Keita and treated perfect! I have an allergy for soy and he was able to help me perfectly (I survived!). We will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ai Ling H.7 years ago · 1 review

Tiny restaurant , squeezy seats , great atmosphere . The miso black cod was excellent. Everything we ordered was beautifully cooked with care. Interesting not your ordinary Japanese menu.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter K.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, hard to find a parking space, suggest a cab or walk. Service was good, expensive for the amount of food you get. Would visit again

"Excellent"
6/6
Nick S.7 years ago · 1 review

We we're party of five and had a fantastic dinner, the yakitori's were delicious, the squid entree vetry tender and the squid ink aioli was yum, staff were very friendly and a great atmosphere, highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Kate N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service, something that is very sparse in Sydney. The atmosphere was great, although when very busy rather loud venue. Food was delicious and an interesting concept.

"Very good"
5/6
Darlyn Kimberly Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and desserrt! The roe rice and scallio was amazing! The dessert was to die for. Very unassuming small place, but I really enjoyed my dining experience!

"Excellent"
6/6
Larry G.7 years ago · 1 review

We went for the Yakitori. Having just been to Japan, I was surprised and impressed with the quality and how authentic everything was. Not just the food, but the alcohol and service as well. The waitresses and chef were all super-polite and very hospitable. The premise was small but this only added to the 'authentic' japanse experience. Everything from the grill was the perfect combination of crispy exterior with juicy deliciousness inside. Would highly recommend the following dishes: - House made sizzling gyoza - Okra w/ bonito flake ponzu - Kawa - chicken crackling - Aspara maki - asparagus pork - Melanda park - organic pork belly - Teba - Wings 10/10 would eat again. We're keen to come back and try out the Ramen next time! Make sure to try the Ume-shu plum wine and the Lemon Yuzu Wine!

"Good"
4/6
Sidney K.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly service and 7.5/10 for the food. We were seated at a narrow wall bench with our backs to the dining room. I was bumped at least 6 times by people moving behind us. Next time, I will ask to be seated at a table.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jordan L.7 years ago · 1 review

excellent food, very cosy atmosphere. highly recommended to everyone

"Excellent"
6/6
Carrin S.7 years ago · 1 review

we loved our first experience at chaco bar! highly recommend