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Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown, Newtown, AU-NSW

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

4.5
4.5
20 Reviews
$41 to $100
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Kaiza, where the vibrant flavors of Japan meet the bold, fresh tastes of Vietnam. Our contemporary fusion concept brings together the best of both worlds, offering a unique dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

At Kaiza, we take pride in crafting innovative dishes using the finest local and seasonal ingredients, blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese vibrancy. Our menu features signature creations like delicate sashimi paired with fresh herbs, fragrant broths infused with umami, and artful plates that reflect both cultures’ culinary traditions.

Kaiza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where culture and creativity meet, inviting you to explore bold new tastes in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we look forward to making every visit an unforgettable culinary journey.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0401 466 515
  • Website
    http://kaizasydney.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Nguyen
  • Location
    95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Cross street
    On Enmore road between Wilford Street and Phillip Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 355, 423 and 426 stop at Enmore Rd opposite Enmore Theatre
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Kaiza Adventure - Tasting Menu

    A$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt Hiramasa Kingfish Kumquat Shoyu | Watermelon Radish | Tomato | Ash Oil | Chili Oil Wagyu Mb5 Tataki Tataki Sauce | Shimeji | Green Elk | Grilled Onion NZ Green Mussel Nori Mayo | Chili Jam | Coriander | Kumquat Toothfish Tart Spicy Tamarind Miso | Morning Glory Pickled | Ikura King Prawn Mayo Chili Truffle Mayo | Chive Crispy Eggplant Shiro Miso | Spicy Furikake | Rice Puff | Chive Brussel Sprout Black Garlic | Panko | Onsen Egg Wok – Wagyu Intercostal Shishito | Garlic Shoot | Tomato | Betel Leaf We will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs; however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free dining experience.

Menu

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What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Best Overall

  • Inner West

    Best Food

  • Inner West

    Best Service

  • Inner West

    Best Value

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kaiza Izakaya in Newtown offers "fantastic food and service" with a "true fusion cuisine" blend of Japanese and Vietnamese flavors. Patrons rave about the "amazing" presentation and "exceptional" flavors. It's a favorite spot for special occasions, with "attentive and polite" staff and "great value" menus. Highly recommended!

20 Reviews

  1. elis

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Amazing Food, Disastrous Service The food was top-level—every dish had a unique, perfect flavor. However, the service was chaotic, disorganized, and in panic mode. To make things worse, the air conditioning was freezing, and staff refused to lower it despite complaints. Incredible food,maybe try during the week when is less busy.

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  2. Peter

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Being served a beer in an unopened can with no glass was not a good start. This was followed by my wife being brought prosecco instead of wine. The wait between the last 4 courses was too long.

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  3. Kylie

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I wouldn’t recommend based on service, food was ok.

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  4. Sue

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    had the tasting menu- each dish was excellent, would have again

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  5. Gia

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, INCREDIBLE FOOD *the mussels*!!! Yummmm. Just the best Vietnamese x Japanese fusion EVER. Coming back 100% thank you so much to the wonderful staff (waiters and chefs) last night. It won’t be my last visit!

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  6. Alyson

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the set menu for $88 which was great value and delicious. The staff were very helpful and flexibe

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  7. James

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service which is great value. This is the go to restaurant for my children and I to celebrate all our special occasions. We have been a number of times since discovering the restaurant and the food service and value have been 5 stars every time

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  8. alexia

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timers. Awesome food, friendly staff and great service. Will go again!

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  9. Tom

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fourth time coming back to Kaiza Iyakaza. Food and drink is amazing, still will be my go to spot for a date night.

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  10. Donna

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and great service very enjoyable highly recommend

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FAQs

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0401 466 515.

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown is rated 4.5 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Enmore road between Wilford Street and Phillip Street
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 355, 423 and 426 stop at Enmore Rd opposite Enmore Theatre
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Nguyen
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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