72 Restaurants in Sydney: Japanese

Another element of Japanese cuisine is izakaya. Often likened to a kind of gastropub or Spanish tapas restaurant, this style of dining is fast-becoming one of the most popular in the city. Arguably the best Japanese izakaya restaurant in Sydney is Chaco Bar in Darlinghurst. The team here were the masters behind the ramen pop-up at Barangaroo and the vibe simply oozes cool. The mood is casual and you may be invited to sit on a tatami mat and dine from a low table or simply sit or stand at the bar. Many dishes are designed to be shared and, once again, it's a great way to enjoy Japanese food when you're dining in a group. Some dishes of note are the spicy tuna belly and pig ear tataki, spicy lamb shoulder and chicken crackling served on a skewer… washed down with sake of course. We’ve only scratched the surface of this wonderful, healthy and delicious cuisine, and you should also keep an eye out for tasty Japanese curries, ramen and much, much more when visiting one of the brilliant Japanese restaurants in Sydney. Book yourself a table on Quandoo and look forward to fabulous food and fun times.