Hôntô ★ 4.8
Hôntô is a Japanese restaurant on Alden Street in Fortitude Valley.
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Hôntô ★ 4.7
Hôntô is a Japanese restaurant on Alden Street in Fortitude Valley.
Matsu ★ 4.7
Matsu in Footscray holds two Good Food Guide hats for kaiseki across 12 seats. Chef Hansol Lee's room runs near-silent; the cooking demands that attention.
Chaco Bar ★ 4.4
Chaco Bar calls itself Sydney's home for yakitori dinners, at 186-188 Victoria Street in Potts Point; online bookings are encouraged and walk-ins welcome.
OrderYakitori
Izakaya Fujiyama ★ 4.2
Izakaya Fujiyama is a laid-back Surry Hills spot for sushi, sashimi and snacks, with a range of sake and Japanese whisky, open for dinner Monday to Saturday.
OrderSushi and sashimi, with sake or Japanese whisky to drink.
TipHappy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm Monday to Friday, and the restaurant is open for dinner Monday to Saturday.
Suupaa ★ 4.1
Suupaa in Cremorne takes the Japanese konbini concept seriously: udon bolognese and tamago sandwiches with precise daily specials and excellent canned sake.
OrderUdon bolognese and the daily onigiri
Suupaa ★ 4.1
Suupaa in Cremorne takes the Japanese konbini as inspiration and applies serious cooking: the udon bolognese beats most Italian noodle dishes in the city.
OrderUdon bolognese with parmesan and soft egg
Kid Kyoto ★ 4.1
Kid Kyoto is a rebellious izakaya at 17-19 Bridge Street turning up the heat on contemporary Japanese cuisine with in-season Australian produce.
OrderThe Shiitake Bao and Yama Yama from the happy hour menu.
TipHappy hour runs Tuesday-Friday, 4PM-6PM: Shiitake Bao’s $12, Yama Yama’s $10, beer and wine $10.
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