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    Kobe Jones Sydney

    3.2 (38 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Miso duck, sashimi and sushi platter
    Kate J.

    I'm so impressed. When you hear "Japanese fusion" unfortunately it often means a lot of California rolls. Not so here. We started by being regular pains in the bum moving to another table set from the heater. Then decided to test the a la carte menu izakaya style - because it just needs to be taken that way. Commencing with a Flaming Hot Number One which did indeed involve crab meat, but was a mouthful of balance served prettily on fire by the delightfully friendly and helpful Bryan. From the cocktail menu, a "Thai me up" was surprisingly complex, while a "Lost in translation" can only be described as pure - and I could easily detect the Disaronno. We were startled by the crunch and delicacy of the salmon skin chips accompanying the sashimi poke. But the undisputed standout was the miso duck. It didn't look like a large amount on the plate but was incredibly rich and fulfilling. The wine isn't thrilling for the prices. However, we were treated to a marvellous view and very pleasing yet unobtrusive service. Thoroughly recommend for a special night.

    Denis T.

    We bought the 13 course lobster tasting menu for $69, normal price being $155. The food came out pretty quickly which was good, however, it didn't taste very good. Waiters were cool.

    Roger H.

    I'm in the minority,all my experiences have been good to great! Latest time is with those discount vouchers and I thought it was great! I'm not entirely sure how much it cost or what I got but I enjoyed the experience. This latest deal had a flaming dessert which was a great end to the night,I'm really impressed!

    Christina M.

    Went for dinner and I was impressed! The location is incredible with tables offering views of the harbour. The food was spot on, delicious modern Japanese cuisine. We had a 15-course set menu. Stand-outs were the Number One Special crab salad, crab croquettes, volcano roll and the Wagyu hot rock. It was a great dining experience!

    Jennifer T.

    This restaurant has a very nice shop fitout, the staff are friendly and attentive and it's location right on the wharf so the view is amazing. We had the seafood degustation set which was average at best. The dishes looked really nice and would get anyone excited once they hit the table. presentation was on point but that's where it all ended. I wouldn't order the seafood menu again.

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    Kobe Jones was ok, not so fancy, the food was mostly good but in particular the carb legs were outstanding, nice views and excellent service

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    Review Highlights - Kobe Jones Sydney

    The other I really enjoyed was the Volcano roll, which were scallop and crab rolls with a cream sauce.

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    Motto - Chili Chicken Bento $10.90... Omg!!! Sooooo good! Just the right amount of spice in the chicken

    Motto

    4.8(4 reviews)
    1.2 kmHaymarket
    $

    Why no one's written a review is beyond me. But I'll gladly deflower, pop the cherry, take the…read moreV-card of this yummy establishment. Motto is the underdog of Japanese restaurants at Sussex Centre. Not only do they live in the shadow of highly rated Ramen Ikkyu, but Motto's location doesn't get the best foot traffic either. The escalators up from ground floor plop you out on the opposite side. This was my third time visiting Motto. Typically, there would be one or two very helpful and courteous girls who greet and coax you into checking out their menu. Thank goodness for picture menus! This time there was a dude by the of Chris working behind the counter. He first thanked me for stopping to look at the menu, then after suggesting that I should try one of the deep-fried options, he thanked me again for ordering. Genuinely courteous? Absolutely! CHICKEN KATSU PLATE ($9) OMG!!!! Best bang for your buck for suuuuure! The chicken is exactly how Chicken Katsu is supposed to be made. Crispy, flaky outside and juicy inside. If you've read my other reviews, you know I can consider myself a bit of a Chicken Katsu snob since that's my go-to-dish at Japanese restaurants. To top things off with this belly-loving dish, you get rice, a side salad w/dressing and miso soup... Oh and almost forgot THE BEST part - FREE ICE CREAM!!!!! Definitely coming back again to try another suggestion..

    Love this place! Had the chili chicken bento meal with a side of salad, seaweed salad, fried tofu,…read morerice, miso soup and refreshing tea all for 10.50!! And you get free icecream at the end. I asked them I make my chicken extra spicy and they definitely delivered! Love the spicy red sauce they had and it was a great portion size- just perfect for after a 3 hour bike ride around the city! Come discover this gem!

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    Motto - Beef Bento w/Jasmine Iced Tea

    Beef Bento w/Jasmine Iced Tea

    Motto - Yay for picture menus!

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    Yay for picture menus!

    Ippudo Sydney - Chicken Ramen

    Ippudo Sydney

    3.9(181 reviews)
    0.7 kmSydney
    $$

    Dec 26th 2025 Food - solid ! Chicken Katsu was too good !…read more The kids enjoyed their ramen ! Service - took our order promptly and helped with suggestions Atmosphere - chill with just the right number of patrons - fun relaxed vibe

    My daughter reminded me that we have been to their Berkeley, CA location…read more Quality/Quantity - They had specials, but they did not honor any of them... Maybe take down the signs? Chicken bun - Got one of each = Chicken, pulled pork, ebi. All were good, but small portions. Promotion = 3 for $21AUD. Tori Shoyu Ramen - Good, but barely enough for one person. Small portions. Beer tasters - Orion Black & Suntory Malt; both were good. The Orion Black won! Condiments - Good selection, but did not want to take away from their signature flavors, so did not use or try. Atmosphere - Cool decor, see pictures. Beautiful bar, but no one was sitting there? Chef bar seating, perfect for single people. Semi open kitchen, sushi bar open kitchen. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 8pm, until 7:30pm on Sundays. Yelp hours differ. My picture of posted hours and their website has more accurate business hours. Service - Okay. Price - $49AUD, $32US, but left hungry... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1985 and with your 12 Australian locations and with all of your world wide locations. 2008 Opened your NY, US location. 2010 Ranked #1 on Yelp in NY for US Coast to coast restaurant review. #3 in 2011. I am going to have to try your other 2 Bay Area, CA locations.

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    Ippudo Sydney - 11/1/23 Bar

    11/1/23 Bar

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    Oiden - My meal

    Oiden

    4.3(54 reviews)
    1.0 kmSydney
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    Wow. The beef gyudon with soft boiled egg was the perfect combination - not too sweet and not too…read moresalty. As a middle age person, you gotta watch what you eat.

    Overall, an acceptable experience from a fast-food chain joint. The shop is located at the entrance…read moreof the mall, with a single service line and open kitchen. With relatively few staff that have to multitask between assembling, serving and taking orders, the queue rapidly lengthened behind us as dinner hours began. We ordered the karage bowl, plain wagyu bowl, the teriyaki chicken salad, assortment of side dishes and the matcha milk. The fried chicken is lightly battered and has a strong soy sauce flavor, topped with a layer of mayo. While the slightly undersized pieces have just came out from the fryer, the exterior barely have any crisp and is quite oily, while the interior is a little overcooked. The beef, different from its thick and succulent appearance on the menu, is overcooked and stringy. However, the flavoring on point and the topped spring onions are cut perfectly. Nothing special about the salad, and the same for the self-served takoyaki-on-a-skewer and cold tofu with sliced spring onions. The self-serve matcha milk was a pleasant surprise, with the right level of sugar and bitterness, only lacking some creaminess.

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    Oiden - And they use the real Siricha, not Huy Fong's brand

    And they use the real Siricha, not Huy Fong's brand

    Oiden - Takoyaki, mini spicy pork bowl, and matcha mousse

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    Takoyaki, mini spicy pork bowl, and matcha mousse

    Suminoya

    Suminoya

    4.1(21 reviews)
    0.7 kmSydney
    $$$

    Everything tasted fresh and amazing! Beef was so tender and I love convenient it is to order…read morethrough their IPAD. Staff were really quick in serving us our food. Definitely worth every penny!

    PROBABLY THE BEST JAPANESE BBQ PLACE IVE EVER BEEN TO!…read more And yes, this deserves all caps. Located in a little alleyway in Sydney's CBD, Suminoya doesn't look like much. But you're not coming here for waterside ambience, you're coming for the food...and it delivers. First the logistics: You get 70 minutes to order, and 90 minutes to eat. I was with a party of 6 hungry people (4 adults and 2 kids), and it seemed a bit rushed. I wish we had the full 90 minutes. But we were really hungry, so we were furiously ordering. Ordering is done off of an iPad on the table. It was a slick set up, ordering was easy, and servers were fast. We all ordered the full buffet ($65 for adults); highly recommended as this includes the Kobe beef. Kobe beef was probably the most flavorful I've had anywhere. I ordered the ribs, cubes, and steak...this was like meat candy. Sushi was also of surprisingly good quality Salmon melted in your mouth and the scallops were fresh and flavorful. We ordered about 6 rounds through the 70 minute ordering period, right up until the final minute. I could have used an additional 20 min so I didn't feel rushed, but I definitely had all you could eat. Will definitely return when I go to Sydney!

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    Suminoya - Get the garlic butter!

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    Get the garlic butter!

    Kobe Jones Sydney - japanese - Updated May 2026

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