Azuma in Sydney

167 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

★★★★☆
(394 reviews)
Categories: Authentic Japanese restaurant

About

Azuma is home to the art of quintessential Japanese dining, a harmony of style and substance, tradition and authenticity. Specialising in traditional Kaiseki and Omakase, which means “leave it up to the Chef”, Azuma is perfect for those seeking a refined and luxurious dining experience.

Website
azuma.com.au
Address
167 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Plus Code
46J6+H8 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney

Services

Service options
Delivery Drive-through Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Private dining room Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
394 reviews

Most Mentioned

birthday (15) omakase (12) course (11) degustation (9) shabu-shabu (8) cod (7) sukiyaki (7) fine dining (6) parking (6) cocktails (6)
5 stars
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3 stars
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★★★★★
November 23, 2024

We visited Azuma as a family and had an incredible experience! The food was outstanding, bursting with flavor, and the service was top-notch. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, making the whole evening even more enjoyable. Highly recommend! We will go back 😊 thank you for the present!

★★★★★
October 2, 2024

After closing its doors at Chifley Plaza and reopening six months later, Azuma has truly made a grand return! Friends took me out for my birthday dinner, and we had the degustation—it was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch throughout the evening, attentive without being intrusive. At the end of the meal, I was surprised with a thoughtful touch—a personalised birthday card with a photo they took of us at the table. It was such a lovely gesture and added to an already memorable experience. Azuma is back and better than ever, making for an exceptional dining experience.

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

Been visiting Azuma over the years and came to try their Kaiseki at their new location on Phillip St. Staff were attentive and friendly, and the new layout was open and inviting. The course was well presented, and can clearly see the attention to detail on the small dishes. The journey also included the theme of the Japanese elemental colours and the flavours were well thought out. The fish were also cooked perfectly. The only minor things was the broth in the soup dishes were slightly salty and the zenzai red bean was a tad sweet for my preference. However the flavour profiles were there. If you want to experience a genuine Japanese cuisine in Sydney using some Australian ingredients, I do recommend you to try. Will be back in the future 👍😋

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

A beautifully appointed modern but authentic style Japanese restaurant that I happened across while staying at the Sebel Hotel next door during the lead up to the Sydney Marathon. The staff were extremely friendly and polite which has been my usual experience in both Japan and Australia. I must admit when I ordered the grilled lamb cutlet for $28.00 I was expecting some sort of side with it. I ordered the agadashi (a favourite of mine) as an entree. Both dishes were superb in both presentation and taste but I was still hungry. I then ordered the tempura prawns and vegetables and again, just perfect🥰 I enjoyed a refreshing ‘Moho’ mocktail with my meal (no alcohol leading up to the marathon 😊). The meal was expensive but for lovers of fine food I thought it was worth it. I’d certainly return❣️🥢🍱🍲🍤

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

The newly open Azuma in Phillip Street with open kitchen, cocktails bar and a seven seaters Omasaki private room, the decor is ultra modern. Yuki and Azuma as usual is there to welcome guests. We feel like coming again while the food is so well presented and delicious. Serviceis always faultless. We order all our favouite dishes. Have a great night dinningand couldn't wait to try the Omakase when it start soon. R. 10/10

★★★★
October 4, 2023

Authentic Japanese restaurant. Very friendly and professional service. I booked with noted that is my mum birthday. There were a small surprise with a small dessert with candle and they take a photo and print it for us before we go. This is small but very warm service which will make us to go there again and again

★★★★
September 16, 2023

Not too much of an atmosphere, compared to other Japanese places. It is located upstairs in the Chifley building, so it’s not super accessible. However, it is definitely a bit more upper class (but in a simple way??) I don’t have very good images but the food here was decently nice. It does feel like the cut of meat/ seafood was better quality than other Japanese places. However, the service wasn’t as great as expected for the price point. The food here was VERY expensive. Like more than normal high end restaurants (but they have the atmosphere and service). Maybe I just couldn’t appreciate it, but I think we literally got 2 of each for a salmon nigiri and scallop nigiri, and two salmon avocado hand rolls, then a bowl of rice and a small honey soy chicken dish. We didn’t get any drinks and the bill topped $100. Food was good but not good enough for the price, and service was “normal”. For the expectation of this being a “nice” place, it lacked the ambience and vibe I would hope for. I’ve rated it 4/5 for the quality of the food, but everything else was probably 3/5.

★★★★★
July 22, 2023

Very good restaurant in a beautiful building. The food was very good, though the portions were a bit on the small side. But the prices were reasonable, so can just order more. I highly recommend the pork belly! And of course the seafood and veggie tempura, karaage chicken, agedashi tofu, and their desert! Their matcha filled cake was delicious! Service was good too. Very friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely come back.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Slow service but the staff where absolutely professional and polite, too slow

December 16, 2024

The food felt tacky, and the environment felt cheap. Wouldn t go there again. Workers felt stressed :/

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Top quality sushi. I went for the 9 piece regular nigiri platter and loved it.

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good renovation, that s it Why it s so hard to make average quality authentic Japanese sushi? Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food was delicious, but the quantity was rather small

★★★
September 23, 2024

food is good service is bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

One of the premier restaurants in Sydney and an easily amongst the very top Japanese restaurants. Its been a consistent mainstay me me to visit frequently for my whole life and you cannot find a better place for Japanese food if quality, experience, service and atmosphere is what you are seeking, but it does come at a price. The menu includes the typical popular Japanese dishes like sushi and also includes more traditional ones like shio koji, and winter favorites such as shabu shabu and sukiyaki which are seldom found elsewhere in Sydney and certainly not at the same quality. Overall best Japanese restaurant in my experience and worth a visit. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available and you can request a vegetarian kaiseki (set) menu as well Dietary restrictions: All dietary restrictions can be catered for upon request Parking: Its the city, no parking available really, and those that are are expensive Wheelchair accessibility: Location is wheelchair accessible with t wheelchair lift in the lobby to allow access to the restaurant

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Kitchen closes at 2. Unbelievable.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

yummy

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Sydneys best Japanese restaurant for years. Closest experience to Tokyo weve found.

★★★★
January 23, 2024

My overseas guests and I enjoyed the a la carte menu dishes immensely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney. The staff is friendly and very professional too. Always enjoy my time there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best traditional Japanese restaurant in Sydney by far. Everything - taste, service, ambience - is on point. Definitely a must try for fans of traditional Japanese food - I have been multiple times and each time it has been consistently amazing. Highly recommend the toothfish, caviar, and the shabu shabu (make sure you get the risotto afterwards which they make with the stock from the shabu shabu).

★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is not bad, but they waste our time with poor parking service. One shouldnt wait 15 minutes to get out of their carpark. Its a somewhat upmarket restaurant with prices to reflect that, but customer service is poor. Parking: Their parking lot is four levels below ground, but getting out is made difficult due to poor customer service. This car park was a one star experience.

December 23, 2023

I ordered the new years lunch box(osechi) and to put it bluntly, it was one of the most disappointing experiences that I ve ever had. - the photo on the ad only showed random wooden boxes that was not included(for context usually an osechi will come with a box) - one of the dishes were canned products that they didn t even make - they didn t include the tataki that was in the list of things that was supposed to be in it - they were all packaged in a sealed plastic bag, and seemed like there was no attempt to make it decent? - flavor was mediocre at best I ve never dined in at Azuma, so this review is just for the osechi. If you are consider getting the osechi for 380 dollars and 17 bucks for handling fees(which I didn t understand they charged us that when we had to pick it up from them anyway) I ll strongly recommend not getting azuma s.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Quality ingredients, superb cooking. Every bite is delicious, staff is also incredibly friendly. One dish took longer then expected to arrive and we were given miso soup while we waited.

December 23, 2023

Service: 1/5 The service is not acceptable for me. We walked in the restaurant, the staff asked us to wait and arranged a table for us. In the meantime, there was another group of three walked in after us also asked a table. However, the staff went to check the table, and then gave the behind group a table straight away without telling us anything. It was very unfair, so I told the staff that group was behind of us, you should arrange us a table first. But the staff answered They are regular customer, without being apologised about this. I couldnt understand whats the point of this. If they DO NOT serve the new customers well, how come they could keep the new customers. We ordered a sukiyaki set for two, it was normally to be served within 5 mins in the other restaurants, but we waited for about 20 mins. I tried to ask a staff, but staffs just stood over at the bar area and talked to each other. Finally, we got someone served us, we told her we have a meeting after 30 mins, and then the staff served the sukiyaki set in 1min. I DO NOT understand why they make customer wait for 20 mins, as they could serve in 5-10 mins. Food: 2/5 We ordered a sukiyaki set, which is $360 for two. It is 2GR Full Blood M9+ Wagyu, with a plate of mixed vegetable. I thought maybe the portion is good as the price is not cheap. But, its only about 300 gram ( I guess) of the meat. I understand the Wagyu quality is quite good, but definitely $360 for two is too overpriced. Atmosphere: 4/5 The environment is quite good. The design is Japanese style, and tables arranged with a good space. Overall I could not understand why the restaurant with good environment and high price market, but has this kind of service. Probably, this is a special case. But, to treat every single customer evenly is a very basic knowledge of customer service, let alone this is a high end restaurant. So, it wont a place for a lunch or dinner for me again.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We tried to make a reservation. I understand that booking my require a credit card (but still bizarre to me), however forcing people to spend at least 75$ (even if you are a walk in) is outrageous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely ambiance, staff was friendly and attentive. Food was on the more expensive side, but was still nice and very authentic. Would 100% come again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was ok but not great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Japanese I ve had to date, second time I ve been here and the quality of food and service is always perfect.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

amazing food!!! friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good Japanese, however not amazing to justify the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We enjoyed both the Wagyu steak and Shabu as they were exceptionally delicious. The meat was incredibly tender and fresh. Its recommended to have congee instead of rice. The soup was incredibly delicious, made from a combination of beef and vegetables. The service was also excellent, with the staff being very attentive and polite.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Everything we ordered was fabulous and the staff service was excellent. Will definitely be going back in future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went above and beyond for us, printed a cute photo to celebrate the occasion in a card, made origami and a special dessert to celebrate our night. Returned from a long work trip to wonderful and thoughful staff. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An establishment

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We booked a private room for dinner for eight people. The food was fresh and delicate. And the staff was professional and attentive. A very enjoyable experience. Will come back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ordered the special Winter Menu with Tempura broccolini and avocado together with chawanmushi, and 2 nigiri . Overall, good and decent food quality, it is quite pricey overall, but I enjoy the service at the restaurant . So overall, highly recommending this place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Spectacular service, food and atmosphere. No wonder its so popular!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Lovely staff and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Quick little trip to Japan Went here for wedding anniversary. Food was good but not huge and not great though specially sushimi. Steak was nice. They surprised us with complementary green tea ice cream made by the chef and a printed photo session. Loved the awesome service and the hosts which I tipped for.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food & amazing service loved it !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Japanese food in Sydney. A bit of an odd place as it s in the Chifley building but the sushi is just incredible. Highly recommend and worth the price. Fresh seafood, masterfully cut. Great oysters too.

December 23, 2023

bad taste for SUKIYAKI, too sweet!!! The waiter made the sukiyaki completely wrong and it tasted terrible! I kept raising my hand to indicate that I needed help, but the waiter kept chatting about Japanese culture with the white man at the table next to me. I also made eye contact with another older male waiter and raised my hand, but I was completely ignored. If I have the chance, I will definitely not come again.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Im quite surprised by how fine dining handles a request this bad. Contacted them to book a room in a short notice for a private function. The number of persons was not accepted but we agreed to pay for room capacity. They told me to expect a call soon. I waited for a couple of hours then called to confirm but they were still not sure! Then called a few minutes later to say staff were not available for private rooms!! This should have been known in the first call not to argue the number and waste our time. I understand the restaurant policy on numbers but the response was very impolite and the excuse sounded made up.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thank you we had a great evening, staff was supper helpful and accomodating.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

High quality food and great service, ordered clams, seafood and veggies tempura, Wagu sukiyaki

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

AMAZING service & food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food & service, nice location. My partner and I had sushi & sashimi, teryaki salmon and teryaki chicken and all was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing tasting menu

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent food, beautiful staff and service! Arigato x

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Superb dining and top shelf Sashimi and Sushi. Highly recommend.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I booked a table for 4 almost 3 months in advance for my boyfriends birthday dinner. Just a day prior to my booking date I got a message from Azuma that they can only provide tasting set menu due to shortage of staff and a la carte menu is not available. With such a short notice I had no choice but proceed with my booking. Honestly set menu food is still ok and I can give it 3 stars but I dont appreciate such kind of short notice. I understand its COVID and there are uncertainties but 1 day notice is really disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent Japanese food. Service is excellent. Everything is excellent.

★★★
December 23, 2022

weather attend e-mail,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely top class Japanese restaurant. Special occasion. Consistently exceptional.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I booked Azuma for my wifes birthday and asked them specifically to wish her a happy birthday. Unfortunately, they seem to have forgotten. The sushi was extremely good; the wagyu, not so much. The service was fine, but not exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great dining. Authentic Japanese food. Awesome service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food. Slow service - couldve been lack of wait staff. There are quite a few private rooms apart from the large main restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Best traditional Japanese in Sydney. This place has been consistently great for years and the staff are lovely. From the sushi to the vegetables salad to the chicken karaage, its all excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The Duck was great, service was very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food and service was amazing!!!

★★
December 23, 2022

Used to be much better.. Not sure if they changed Sushi Chef, but their sushi is no longer special. Wagyu steak was not only overcooked, but also low in quality. Azuma has always been the best authentic Japanese restaurant in Sydney for us, so it is very disappointing and sad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Best Japanese in Sydney in my opinion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful degustation meal with excellent wine and sake pairings.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

It has, you.

★★★
December 23, 2022

and offers Would

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Highly recommend to anyone who loves real authentic Japanese food, flavor and the visuals. Mr Azuma and all his staffs were very friendly and polite with smiles on all the staff, cant go without mentioning double thumbs up for the Susi Shef Hiroshi as well. We had Mr Azuma special course menu with little twist, which we were very lucky to have. Every dish that came out had been prepared to perfection and in detail, you can actually taste and enjoy the pure natural flavor of each ingredients. Mr Azuma have been cooking for more than 50 years of his life and I must say Mr Azuma is a true culinary artist who still has passion for traditional Japanese cuisine. Highly recommend not to any but to everyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food but wouldn t say it was exceptional for the price we paid

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food, great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really nice service. Food was decent. Could have had more flavor, or access to adding your own salt and pepper. I felt a little stared at sometimes while I was eating, couldnt tell if its normal or because Im different. Overall I rate it 4.5/5

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Restaurant felt out of dates. We had the tasting menu, but the food took way too long to come out. The sashimi wasn t even fresh. Steak came out cold and dry. Overall the foods just lacked flavours. Service was the only thing that could save this place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A repeat customer, the standard and quality never fall, menu hasnt changed much but great food consistently and always friendly service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent Japanese food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food and excellent service! Delightful Japanese girls!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I like this restaurant but it tend to be overestimated except white clams.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Visited for lunch on 17/8 Sushi roll California and Kyoto matcha cake was delicious. Very friendly service.

★★★
December 23, 2022

It wasnt as good as I expected, and it was average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow what a find! Small but wonderful restaurant. They also have two private rooms that can be opened up for a larger group. Food is super fresh.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My Favourite Japanese Restaurant in Sydney!! Vegetarian options: They have many Vege options. Parking: When booking a table over the phone, they always offer free parking. Kid-friendliness: They have really good high chair, but they are not very kids (babies, toddlers) friendly, especially in the main dining area - this is what they said when I made a booking on the phone - it is because they don t want to interrupt other s dinning experience. (As one of Azuma s fan, I totally understand about this.) If you book a room, its okay to bring the children. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy Access through the Elevator!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

No bento boxes makes this not a place of great value, rather pricey. Beer comes from cans too.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

very impressive steamed cod fish head as a seasonal choice.

★★★
December 23, 2022

forward inquire extremely

★★
December 23, 2022

that. within format?

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

clear willing return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Outstanding. Everything was brilliant here from the service, the food and the experience overall.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great staff, authentic and delicious Japanese meals (even catered for my Vegetarian mum), aromatic tea and cooling cocktails. What more can you want?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The best service and the best food can be found here! I was never a fan of Sashimi until I visited this place! The delicious Saikoyaki tooth fish is rare in Aus and they actually have it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing food and service. Celebrated my Girlfriends birthday and they prepared a special surprise that caught us both off guard. I wont spoil it haha

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We had the 8 course tasting menu and we loved every dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wonderful, fresh sashimi and shabu shabu. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

If you enjoy authentic Japanese then you should come to this restaurant. You should try the sashimi and sushi as they are very fresh and almost melt in you mouth. The Udon is very delicious and the noodles are just right with the tempura. The Wagyu Tataki is very delicious and very enjoyable. When you arrive need to scan the QR Code and then a staff member will take you to your table. Can choose a la carte or a degustation menu. The staff are friendly and will help you with the menu by making suggestions. If you park in Wilson Parking next to the Chifley Square Building , you can ask the staff for complimentary parking when you are finished with your meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

An authentic one, nice ambiance & service. Food is fresh & tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The best Japanese restaurant in Sydney. I have had lunch here many times and dinner a few times as well. The Bento boxes are terrific - such a good array of different types of food including Miso, sashimi, tempura, protein choice - the teriyaki chicken is immaculate! The sauces to go with sashimi are so light and delicious. Wine choice is wonderful. The service is excellent. Please note the fabulous bentos are not available at present due to Covid (not sure why). I am awaiting their return! Highly recommend Azuma.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Stunning food. Highest quality ingredients and lovely service. Got lucky on a night they had a tuna collar - simply amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Every time we dine at Azuma it is a delight. Fabulous and attentive service. Delicious, fresh seasonal food beautifully prepared. Such a treat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent service and food. Delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Reasonable price for a great Japanese restaurant. Food was excellent and quality. Staff were friendly. It is a place I will visit again and bring my friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food and very good service. Ive had the privilege of eating at many good restaurants in Tokyo and this reminded me of them. I look forward to returning soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Sensational a hidden gem & staff fabulous and food delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

By far my preferred Japanese restaurant in Sydney and a very regular guest. Chef and owner takes pride in serving true authentic Japanese cuisine in Sydney that is true to Japan fine dining standards. One of the handful of restaurants in Sydney where you can enjoy extremely limited ad-hoc seasonal specials like bluefin toro in winter or sea urchin, you will not be disappointed by the freshness and high quality dishes offered. The regular menu is simple and offers staple Japanese dishes you would love and enjoy from sushi to sashimi, perfectly battered tempura, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki and amazing desserts like green tea roll cake, vanilla cream brulee to finish off. Chef and owner is an impressive pastry chef and is well rounded to provide a dining experience not to forget. Complement your dining experience with the impressive selections of junmai daijinjo or Asahi draft on tap as you savour what is on offer at Azuma.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent menu especially for dinner

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

do closing are

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Yet another awesome business lunch. A great venue to bring clients for wonderful food and service, and a good place to chat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love their authentic Japanese food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Azuma is doing an amazing job with their take away service during this lockdown and their sushi and meals are as fresh and amazing as always. Thanks to Yuki and her team

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very fresh fish, delicious birthday dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our sushi meal with Azuma takeaway. Thank you for the nice touches of origami and shoyu.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Exquisite fine dining experience. Traditional Japanese Menu over a city setting. Venue was classically set with appropriate tone respectful of Japanese culture.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Authentic very good quality Japanese. Excellent service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very authentic Japanese dish. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We had the tasting menu and it was very delicious. Highlight was the grilled glacier cod which melted in my mouth. Atmosphere is great, and cocktails were good. They also had mocktails which made the designated driver happy. Finally they had Zenzai (red bean soup with mochi and ice cream on the side) which I ordered in addition to the tasting menu was just the perfect way to finish a lovely meal off. Definitely coming back again to try other foods on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Its a Sydney institution and still has some of the best Sushi in town

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

This is my go-to Japanese restaurant in Sydney. The team here are always accommodating and the food quality and presentation is classic fine Japanese dining. Everyone knows, that really knows Japanese, that for the finest, you go to Kenzan in Melbourne and Azuma in Sydney. I love this place and always will.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Meh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We ordered the Omakase Sushi bar and it was amazingly fresh and our service was really the highlight! The Sushi Chef Koji was fantastic and our water Sano was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best Japanese dining experience I have had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

great high tea service! they made a decorative cookie just for me for my birthday!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

This restaurant atmosphere is very good, the food is so good and the staffs are very friendly. Really recommended place especially for special occasion. Definitely will come back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We had the wagyu salad which had strips of wagyu so juicy, tender and sweet it was a pleasure to take each bite. Definitely though this restuarant is at a $$$ price point not $ as displayed on google maps so be warned!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

I was pleasantly surprised how authentic the food is here. The service and the rooms are beautiful, and the quality of food is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent authentic Japanese

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, but food was just average a bit disappointed

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best omakase i had at Sydney.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great place n nice foods n friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful, delicious. Thank you Azuma.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I only ever had dessert here so I went in expecting nothing. Tried the 5 course lunch here and was pleasantly surprised at the consistency of each dish. Fresh sashimi with fine nigiri sushi mixed with the core dish; some excellent wagyu. For the food offered at the price it is being pushed at, this is worth a try. A healthy drinks menu of various Japanese liquors is the bonus on top.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

one of the good japanese restaurant in city. highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Went to eat dinner here with my partner and we were both pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. The duck and sushi were stand outs. The cocktails were presented beautifully. We were lucky to also make reservations for their valentines day menu which was also heavenly. Service was of a high standard. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Outstanding ambience, service and cuisine. From the location to the mannerisms in which the service is delivered, we came here for my brothers thirteenth birthday (whilst Ive been a few times over the years), the staff went beyond and above in customising the hot pot to be vegetarian for me. Conversing in Japanese with me showed sincere reciprocation, which is endemic to Japanese culture. The food was of top quality and the whole family thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu !

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Not enough food & customers service very poor .

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Went there for my birthday and tried the tasting menu. Everything was lovely! A bit pricy but worth it. The staff brought out a little birthday dessert platter. They also took a picture of us and printed it out for us which I thought was such a nice touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great ambience and location !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Went there for lunch with wife for anniversary. Hands down one of the best Japanese restaurant we have been to in Sydney ! We ordered Wagu beef Tataki, a 10 piece combination sushi, 2 x pieces of toro sushi, steam white clam and a grilled yellowtail Collar! Everything was cooked to perfection and all sashimi were as fresh as it could be. The soup base of the white clam was so good, I felt like drinking it all (so embarrassing). Service was great and we had such an enjoyable time, couldn t fault it 1 bit. 6/5 stars from us and we will come back for sure

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

There was nothing wrong with it except that the food was served too slowly. It took three hours to finish the meal. My friend and I ordered a set meal, but the food was served too slowly. The food tastes very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Had my mates bday dinner here and it was a really good experience. Service was excellent and the food was delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

An amazing hidden Japanese restaurant, great service and fantastic food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best omakaze in Sydney

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Most likely the best Japanese restaurant in Australia.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Upmarket Japanese restaurant in beautiful Chifley building...fresh sashimi and sushi

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very nice food and service! But pricey.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Love the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Divine degustation menu, authentic delicate Japanese restaurant always good experience here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This is where the Emperor of Japan eats when in Sydney, try the food and you will discover why. It is better than any Japanese food I have eaten in Tokyo. Given the quality and quantity of the food no other Japanese restaurant in Sydney can compare.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Premium Japanese dining experience. As a couple we enjoyed four superb dishes: Dengaku Eggplant, Egg seafood custard x 2, Deep fried white bait, Tempura seafood, and Wagyu steak 250g. All-up $161. We added three x 60 ml premium sake tastings for two for $60($30x2). Attentive service and quiet relaxed atmosphere. Well worth the trip into the CBD. Offers validation for free parking in Chifley building.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great service, fab location, fun vibe, tasty food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I heard here is one of high quality Japanese restaurant in Sydney. For sure taste was not bad and inside of the restaurant was pretty comfy but a little bit disappointed. Price was quite high but they served salmon mayo sushi. Ive never seen that in this kind of high quality restaurant in Japan. At first I thought it was a joke. lol

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Azuma is definitely a great place to dine at with great value for the money. We had the Degustation menu (the 7 course meal) with extra sushi platter from their dinner menu and it was not disappointing at all. The quality of the food definitely exceeds the set prices (as I personally believe) and the service is also outstanding. Ive tried several sushi restaurants and most of the restaurants were not up to my standards. Not to mention that the proportions are quite fine and filling. Although its not a fine dining restaurant, it is classy for a night out with your significant other, a nice family dinner or lunch, where you can have an experience similar to fine dining. The atmosphere is not as intense as those of fine dining restaurants with more relaxing and friendly environment and staff which makes it really comfortable to just enjoy your food. Definitely will recommend to friends and families and would love to return to try their shabushabu or sukiyaki .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Ive been eating here for at least 15 years, in my opinion the best japanese in sydney. Always consistent and always amazing Japanese food, best sushi in town by far, thankyou Azuma!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

$115 7 course good value. Full my timmy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

3 of us went for dinner at Azuma last night, food was absolutely delicious, service was delightful, it was a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and service We enjoyed the miso cod especially!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

I came here with a friend as a special treat and we were both blown away by how amazing this place is from start to finish! yeah its hella expensive, but you get what you pay for. Delicious Japanese food, good asthetic and the best customer service I have ever had! I cant believe theres any bad reviews about the staff? are these reviews fake? because this place was supburb and polite in every way.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very nice setting restaurant. Food was always excellent. Service has bveen improved a lot in the past months due to new staffs management from what we noticed. Wish Mr Azuma would change the menu more often so the regulars would get to try something new and exciting. Love this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Service, good and ambiance all 5 stars.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Had the degustation 7 course with sake/wine pairings. We dont really do much fine dining but we definitely appreciated and enjoyed the quality of dishes. Our table positioning was very odd and awkward however. Despite having a reservation, it felt like we were just positioned close to the general walking path because thats the only space that was left.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Japanese fine dining done very well. Expect a corporate crowd and prices that match. But the food is done really well- quite traditional and no modern twists. Everything was delicious Service was very attentive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great service, delicious food with good atmosphere. Highly recommended for a great night out.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Authentic and fresh, definitely on the expensive side but worth it

★★
December 23, 2019

The last visit was quite disappointing and the food not as good as before. Been coming to this japanese restaurant for years and it used to be in my top 5 restaurants in Sydney, never had a dissapointing meal until this most recent visit. First thing I noticed was a lack of specials (none at all) which is a shame as the 3 of us were looking forward to toro nigiri and the miso cod which we ve had countless times. Thats fine though, as we ll just order off the alacarte which is usually very good. We started with the mixed sashimi, which we ve had many times before, this time though, I could tell it was already pre-sliced by the color and the taste. While I would expect this from a $80 a meal sushi joint, this is not acceptable for a $400 a meal place like Azuma. Next was the scampi miso soup, again presentation was way below what it used to be, the whole scampi was literally under the soup just floating like a corpse. The other 2 people I dined with said the taste was similar to previous though. 3rd dish was supposed to be the salted grilled fish but the waitress got our order wrong (never repeated and confirmed order with us to make sure it is correct) and gave us the soup with clams instead. So we ate it anyways, the soup we ve had on previous visits and taste was the same but a few of the clams did have grit in them, again, this never happened before. 4th dish we had the rangers valley steak, no complaints there. 5th dish was the crispy bone flounder which we never had before. This is NOT a japanese dish. For $60, I dont expect to be served a chinese dish at a japanese restaurant. Not sure what it us doing on the menu, if I wanted cantonese food I would go to Golden Century. 6th dish was the grilled fish which we had to reorder since the waitress gave us pipis instead. This was absolutely horrible and we literally took 1 bite each and just left it. The dish relies on the grilling and salt to accentuate the sweetness of the flesh, its an oily fish so if not charred / grilled properly will taste very fishy, unfortunately for us, it was not grilled properly, so was just oily smelly salted fish. As you can see, the dinner wasnt great. It seemed like the kitchen took a lot of shortcuts and sacrificed speed and efficiency for taste. Reason I took the time to write this very long review is because I really hope they can lift their game back to what it was before. As we hope to experience the spectacular food it used to have before once again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Terrific food - Typically excellent Japanese service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent service. Mouth watering food..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Quite a good dining experience, although I found the hovering and almost constant observation unnerving. The food was delicious and authentic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Im a huge fan of bbq and am always very skeptical when trying a new place. I order the full slab of ribs with the sweet and spicy bbq sauce. The sauce is amazing! The ribs were very meaty, juicy and tender. Im salivating as we speak! I order Mac n Cheese (nothing impressive but good), cheesy corn (so flavorful),

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

We had sushi omakase and it was surely the best sushi in sydney. Its not cheap($120pp) but value for money considering its quality. Chef was very friendly as well. I would definitely come back.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Service needs to be improved, served wrong dish, given wrong change.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fabulous spot for business function. Ambience is vibrant but not loud and crowded. Set dinners are reasonably price for what is offered and parking is free. Generally have hotpot here with toothfish (taste like cod) as a side dish. For hotpot, the premium Waygu is worth the extra $$$ over the Ranger Wagyu which has less fat and is not as tender.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Amazing food and nice atmosphere. Quality was excellent. We did have a friend on a budget and saw this place was one $, I think it should be $$$.

December 23, 2019

This is a fine dining restaurant however we all the dishes came out within 30 minutes. It s like a fast food hall and there were no one waiting for the table. The waitress was unfriendly or perhaps she doesn t understand English we were still eating and she came to collect our plates

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Atmosphere, service, food are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I thought it was excellent. I have no complaints, only compliments. We had a fantastic time and meal there yesterday. We had the tasting menu which was fantastic. I will be returning for the Omakase.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and service, highly recommend the 7 course menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great place for Japenese food. Authentic Japenese food . Loved it