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Discover Sakura Japanese Kitchen, a welcoming Japanese restaurant located at 325A Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, right in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. For diners searching for satisfying local dining experiences without the formality of high-end Japanese restaurants, this Pitt Street favourite offers an appealing balance of sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, curries, ramen, and generously portioned bento boxes. With a current Google rating of around 4.1 stars from more than 600 reviews, Sakura Japanese Kitchen has built a solid following among city workers, visitors, and Japanese food lovers. Sakura Japanese Kitchen
The menu is broad enough to suit both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. Popular dishes generally sit between A$20 and A$35, with options ranging from sushi rolls and donburi to substantial set meals. Vegetarian-friendly selections are available, while amenities include dine-in seating, reservations, takeaway, delivery, table service, and alcoholic drinks.
One of the strongest choices at Sakura Japanese Kitchen in Sydney is the Chicken Katsu Curry, currently priced around A$26. The dish combines crispy breaded chicken with rice and a rich Japanese-style curry sauce, creating exactly the kind of comforting meal that works especially well for lunch. It is also one of the restaurant’s most highly rated delivery dishes, earning approximately 94% positive feedback from hundreds of customers.
The Wagyu Beef Don, around A$28, is another signature option. Tender beef served over warm rice delivers a savoury, satisfying combination without feeling unnecessarily complicated. Sushi lovers should consider the Grilled Salmon Sushi Set, priced around A$29 and praised particularly strongly by online diners. Salmon is clearly one of the menu’s strengths, with sashimi bowls, sushi sets, and teriyaki preparations providing several ways to enjoy it.
Customer feedback highlights freshness and portion size. One November 2025 diner described the food as “Super fresh Japanese” and specifically praised a generous bento box featuring soft-shell crab. Other diners point to the restaurant’s substantial salmon portions and properly crisp chicken katsu.
The atmosphere at Sakura Japanese Kitchen feels casual and comfortable rather than overly polished. Soft lighting helps create a relaxed setting, although lunchtime can become noticeably busy because of its convenient CBD location. Dinner tends to feel calmer, making it a better choice for diners who prefer a slower meal.
Compared with some of the best restaurants in Sydney specialising in elaborate omakase or premium sushi, this restaurant focuses more on accessible Japanese comfort food, variety, and generous portions. That makes Sakura Japanese Kitchen particularly suitable for office lunches, casual dates, solo meals, and uncomplicated dinners with friends.
For a dependable Japanese meal in central Sydney, Sakura Japanese Kitchen deserves consideration. Call +61 2 9261 0711, bring your appetite, and visit for crispy katsu, fresh salmon, comforting rice bowls, and an easygoing taste of Japanese dining in the CBD.
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Havd tried food here many years back when i came to Sydney. After a long 8-9 years got to visit again with family for their first Japnese meal. They enjoyed the taste and now have added one more cusine that we can frequentlly have Being vegetarian we are limited to what we can have, but there were multiple options to select from Liked the bento box as well as ramen.. Quantity was good as well as the taste was nice; price point perfect Small place with seating capacity of about 20 people.. busy on a friday lunch Would visit again
The wagyu beef ramen was good. Little salty and the meat was overcook a bit. Sake was good too. Ramen bowl was very big. Like it a lot. We had to put some water in so it’s less salty. Maybe it’s just our taste.
A small authentic Japanese restaurant with delicious fresh sashimi. I enjoyed the salmon don which came with miso soup. Generous serve and tasted fantastic. Have been here a couple of times and have been very satisfied each time.
Just found hidden GEM ! Tasty Japanesse meals, hot cooked cuissines. Small restaurant but unique environment. Friendly waiters. Serve Japanness sakes, beers and wines. Taste match with western or asian.
Some good Japanese in the CBD Many Japanese food option Sushi or sashimi or o should say fish variety is not much Quality of fish is ok Their ramen udon bento curry etc are all good for mass majority of people If u a looking for value This is it If u a looking for more high end romance or quality fish, not here So I like the place small and ok Staff are very nice and helpful Can stop by if u feel I want something from JP Typically a quick Japanese meal I would say
have come here several times. very good food. nice place. a bit on the expensive side as the average dish is around $27-$35
Great street food Japanese restaurant. Small place, nice variety of dishes including Japanese beer. Very fast service, Tasty food and good value for the money
Exactly what you want. Fast friendly service. Simple clean comfy venue. And amazing food. So so good. Great value. Eat here anytime everytime The best octopus I've eaten. Cold pints of Asahi. Everything was delicious. Good portions. Hot and fresh.