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Shinmachi Newtown, Newtown, AU-NSW

Shinmachi Newtown

4.6 (88)
$41 to $100
Japanese
239 King St 1, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for groups
Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 88 people are saying

Shinmachi Newtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Best Service

  • Sydney

    Healthy

  • Sydney

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Sydney

    Japanese

  • Inner West

    Best Overall

  • Inner West

    Best Food

  • Inner West

    Best Service

  • Inner West

    Best Value

  • Inner West

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Good for groups

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Lively

  • Inner West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shinmachi Newtown is celebrated for its "exceptionally fresh and beautifully prepared" Japanese dishes, offering great vegan options and an "authentic feel." Diners love the "amazing customer service" and the lively atmosphere. Highlights include "super fresh sashimi," "fantastic ramen," and a user-friendly ordering system, making it a popular choice for celebrations.
88 Reviews
  1. Jonah

    Sydney8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved their ramen selection. We tried the scallop miso butter ramen, gyokai, classic, and the black tonkotsu ramen. Underwhelming housemade apple tea, maybe 80% ice

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  2. William

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server that sat us and served us for the night was absolutely lovely, explained the menu, popular items, recommendations and also vege/vegan alternatives. Super friendly vibe, good food, all for an affordable price. 2 meals and 2 cocktails all for $80. Lovely environment and extremely friendly staff

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  3. Michael

    Sydney4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was a bit weird (but so authentic but also not good fusion). Expensive for the quality.

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  4. Peter

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Shinmachi is an excellent Japanese restaurant offering v. good value for money. Food is exceptionally fresh and beautifully prepared, a good mix of small dishes, Ramen and rice/curry bowls. Really buzzy vibe and friendly service with reasonable prices, we’ll be back! 

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  5. Ines

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! We went there to celebrate a birthday and had an amazing time. The food is delicious (great vegan options), and all the staff are super friendly!! Will def come back and we highly recommended!!

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  6. Adam

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, fun friendly service, easy to recommend

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  7. Dean

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing customer service and food. Overall has an energetic vibe and great value.

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  8. fiona

    Sydney9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints. Super fresh sashimi,interesting menu and friendly service. Excellent value for money. BYO is a bonus

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  9. Jacquie

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Noisy atmosphere, but very efficient friendly staff and good food. The wine was disappointing, but the helpful staff enquired about it as it was new and seemed interested in the feedback, Please add gyoza to your menu. We will be back,

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  10. ClareD

    Tasmania3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and vibe as always! One of my fav pre Dendy cinema restaurants :)

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Shinmachi Newtown is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today
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239 King St 1, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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