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Once the late-night, last-resort option for weary travellers, Sydney’s hotelrestaurants are now dining destinations in their own right with some of our top chefs leading the charge. We love that if you’re too full to go home you can simply check in, or if you’ve already eaten your way through your weekly wage, just lounge in the lobby and imagine you’re a guest at these luxurious establishments.

1. Glass Brasserie at Hilton Sydney
Not only is this the best hotel restaurant in Sydney, it’s one of the best restaurants in Sydney, period. In a city obsessed with ‘who’s new’, Glass, under the direction of Chef Luke Mangan, is proof that not all the action is at new establishments. Mangan refuses to rest on his laurels, offering an ever-changing menu that sings of seasonality with a focus on premium Australian ingredients. Plus, there’s a wine list that boasts over 1,000 drops, which are displayed in an impressive glass column at the centre of the restaurant. A visit to Glass is not just about eating and drinking. This is dining in style.

2. Altitude at Shangri-La Sydney
The best fine dining establishments understand that the experience is not just about what’s on the plate; it should really come with a view. And views don’t get much better than the 36th floor of the Shangri La, which overlooks iconic Sydney attractions such as the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Altitude is all about reaching culinary heights, too, so the menu’s as impressive as the view.

3. Stockroom at Intercontinental Double Bay
The latest hotel restaurant to hit Sydney, Stockroom takes up residence on level one of the glamorous InterContinental Double Bay. Under the helm of executive chef Julien Pouteau, Stockroom’s dining philosophy pays homage to Double Bay’s farming legacy, way back when the bay was a popular haven for fisherman and farmers. Gin lover? Stop by the Stillery (next door) for a Two Sips and It’s Gone (I’m giving no clues – you’ll have to drop in to find out what it is yourself).

Hiromi Japanese Restaurant in Sydney provides quality Japanese cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Location 107/248 Palmer Street, 2010, Darlinghurst, Sydney. The latest hotel restaurant to hit Sydney, Stockroom takes up residence on level one of the glamorous InterContinental Double Bay. Under the helm of executive chef Julien Pouteau, Stockroom’s dining philosophy pays homage to Double Bay’s farming legacy, way back when the bay was a popular haven for fisherman and farmers.

4. Park Hyatt Sydney – The Dining Room
The Dining Room displays all the glitter and clout one would expect from the Park Hyatt. The open plan dining room faces the Sydney Opera House, where guests are offered uninterrupted views of the harbour through floor to ceiling windows. Treat yourself to a private dining experience at the Chef’s Table.

Good Food Guide - One Hat 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. AFR Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants 2015, 2016, 2018. Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Awards.

5. Cafe Opera
Housed within the breathtaking 19th century building that is the InterContinental, Café Opera takes buffet dining to another level with live cooking stations and theatrical dessert displays. Not a fan of self-serve dining? Sample the delights of the restaurant’s French-inspired à la carte menu.

6. Balla @ The Star
From Chef Stefano Manfredi, Balla is a swanky restaurant that prides itself on delivering authentic Italian food. Start with a drink at the aperitivi bar before retreating to the dining room for a bowl of lobster tagliatelle with capers and oregano or a traditional 800g Florentine T-bone. Roast rosemary potatoes are a must.

7. Pei Modern at Four Seasons
Mark Best, of Marque (Surry Hills) and Pei Modern (Melbourne), is at the helm of the Four Seasons‘ restaurant, Pei Modern Sydney. With 180 seats, the dark and moody space can seem somewhat vacant – until food hits the table, that is. Rustic dishes such as the Milly Hill lamb shoulder and O’Connor T-bone steak seem a far-cry from the foams and mousses of Marque, but don’t be deceived by their apparent simplicity, these are technique-driven dishes, certainly worth your while.

8. Sokyo at The Star
Start with a biscuit-infused vodka cocktail before being swept inside to Sokyo’s sushi bar, where you can watch the chefs flaunt their skills. If skewers of charred kurobuta pork belly, flakes of caramelised miso cod and hay smoked bonito don’t whet your appetite, we’re not sure what will. Chase Kojima is one of Sydney’s top chefs and he makes this one of the city’s must-visit Japanese dining destinations.

9. Kent Street Kitchen at The Langham
Kent Street Kitchen sounds like a casual neighbourhood eatery but we’d advise you to don your Sunday best if you want to pop in – you’re in for a very European fine dining experience. Recently refurbished as part of a $30 million hotel makeover, the lavish dining room plates up fancy fare that is artfully constructed and, fortunately, don’t disappoint in the taste stakes either.

10. Gowings Bar & Grill at QT Sydney
Nestled in the lavish surrounds of QT Sydney, Gowings Bar & Grill is a European brassiere, with an edgy, contemporary aesthetic. The restaurant focuses on wood-fired rotisserie cooking techniques, and offers a specially curated wine program featuring exciting young winemakers.

Stockroom Grill, InterContinental Sydney, Double Bay

Pei Modern, Four Seasons Sydney

Pei Modern, Four Seasons Sydney

Glass Brasserie, Hilton Sydney

Glass Brasserie, Hilton Sydney

Sydney’s Japanese food scene has always been alive and well, but these days it’s absolutely thriving.

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for saké or needing nigiri, Sydney’s inner-city suburbs are peppered with authentic, new world and fusion-style Japanese restaurants to satiate your taste buds. From Surry Hills to Potts Point and down the pebbled alleyways of the Rocks, here are 10 of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney.

Cho Cho San

Potts Point

Inspired by the lively drinking culture they witnessed while visiting Japan, owners Jonathan Barthelmess and Sam Christie sought to bring the izakaya style of dining to MacLeay St in Potts Point. At Cho Cho San, the colour palette is neutral and considered, with a long stone dining table beckoning you to take a seat. The menu is as intriguing as it is mouth-watering, and though everything is worth trying, you shouldn’t leave without sampling the wagyu sirloin with mustard and wasabi. Or the charcoal chicken with sansho pepper. Or the prawns with kombu butter. Or the now-iconic matcha soft serve. Actually, we could be here for a while.

Chaco Bar

Darlinghurst

Based on the yakitori restaurants in Fukuoka, Japan, Chaco Bar is home to some of Sydney’s best ramen. That might sound like a strong claim, but ask around, and the consensus is that this Darlinghurst den is serving up the best in the biz. As for what makes Chaco such a unique place to dine, director Keita Abe says it’s “because of the amount of thought and care we put into everything we do. From menu to décor— Chaco represents Japanese culture in a way that is true to itself and doesn’t try to be anything else.” Can’t argue with that.

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Bar Ume

Surry Hills, Barangaroo

When you think of Japanese food, burgers rarely come to mind. Yet here we are, lining up to get a table at Bar Ume, which features a menu full of Japanese meets American-style burgers. There’s the signature Ume Burger with wagyu mince sauce, the fish katsu burger with Japanese tartare sauce, and even a concoction with bacon. Wash it all down with an ice-cold Asahi and you’ve found yourself your new favourite neighbourhood burger joint.

Kuro

CBD

According to co-owner Alan Wong, “Every element of Kuro is driven by innovation and precision, from the seemingly understated interiors layered with intricate detail and ambience through to the menu uniting familiar Japanese flavours with stellar Australian produce. It’s one of those venues that continues to surprise and delight with every dining experience”, and anyone who’s been would agree. In the morning, Kent Street’s Kuro offers house-roasted coffee and baked treats, before fusing

Australian ingredients and Japanese techniques for their delicious dinner service. It’s also impossible to not mention the incredible architecture and design of the space, with 56 illuminated oak beams framing the room from floor to ceiling. Pretty impressive stuff.

Tetsuya’s

CBD

There are no two ways about it: Tetsuya’s is a Sydney institution. It’s been offering high-end Japanese food with a French twist to locals and tourists for thirty years, and it’ll likely continue to do so for another thirty. For the last 19 of those years, Tetsuya’s kitchen has sat in a refurbished heritage-listed site on Kent St, serving a unique degustation menu based around natural seasonal flavours for $240 per person. And once that famous confit of ocean trout hits your buds, you’ll understand why it’s worth every penny.

Sokyo

Pyrmont

Don’t let its location inside The Star casino deter you, because once you enter this shiny-black-fish-scale-walled-Japanese-inspired-restaurant, (say that three times) the only thing you’re going to worry about is whether you ordered enough sashimi. Add some tempura and high-quality meats cooked over the robata grill, and you’ve got yourself a feast fit for Tokyo.

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Toko

Surry Hills

When we asked the good folks at Toko to explain their vibe, they said that “Toko is a feeling, a flavour, a family. Japanese dining and Izakaya-feeling. Food for your mood. A place you want to be.” And honestly? That is such a vibe. A curved wall and ceiling made entirely of wood sets the scene inside this Surry Hills eatery, where Australian seafood takes centre-stage and sharing is celebrated. Sushi aside, Toko also cooks up some of the best wagyu beef in town, with an impressive wine list to boot.

Izakaya Fujiyama

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Surry Hills

If you’re looking for a cool, calm and collected spot to snack on sushi and sake, head to Waterloo Street in Surry Hills. This hatted Japanese restaurant changed ownership earlier this year, with Kenji Maenaka selling it to Koji Shibata—but rest assured, it’s still in good hands. Dimly lit with sake-lined walls, Izakaya Fujiyama exudes an authentic Japanese Izakaya vibe while boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere. Menu must-haves include the wagyu cheek buns and tsukune skewers, and if sake isn’t your thing, ask to see the Japanese whiskey list.

Nikkei Bar And Restaurant

Surry Hills

Without wanting to give too much away, Nikkei Bar and Restaurant is all about Nikkei food. Combining Japanese techniques and flavours with Peruvian produce,

Nikkei is the cuisine of the Japanese-Peruvians that dates back to the late 1890s. At this comfy and cosy spot on Commonwealth St, everything is made to be shared— which could be problematic once you taste the beef short rib with miso and garlic corn puree or the southern calamari with salsa criolla and roasted banana. Yep, you’re definitely going to want to keep those to yourself.

Saké Restaurant And Bar

The Rocks, Double Bay, Manly

Down the pebbled laneways of The Rocks, on the wharf at Manly and at Double Bay's impressive Intercontinental Hotel, you’ll find Saké Restaurant and Bar, a fine dining option known for its unique spin on traditional Japanese flavours. Loud, bustling and always busy, Saké offers incredible sushi and nigiri, made with seafood so fresh it’s almost flipping on the plate. But it's Saké’s spectacular desserts that really have people talking, most notably—a coconut cream 'dragon egg' and miso caramel chocolate fondant that once tasted, can never be forgotten.

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Image credit: Daryl Kong, Cho Cho San, Bar Ume, Megann Evans, Toko, Daryl Kong, Nikkei, Saké