The Best Japanese Food in Western Sydney

The Best Japanese Food in Western Sydney

There’s no need to battle traffic into the city for good Japanese food, because the West is stacked with it, from charcoal yakiniku grills in Parra and all-you-can-eat feasts in Penrith to steaming ramen bars tucked away on the top floor of Westpoint.

We’ve done the legwork and rounded up the spots worth your time, with what to order when you get there and the tricks for actually landing a table.

Kanzo – Parramatta

Kanzo is the little hole in the wall that Parra locals swear by. Everything is made to order, so no sad sushi boxes that have been sitting in the fridge all day. Portions are generous and prices stay friendly, which is music to any ears.

The Magma roll and the grilled salmon roll are the ones everyone raves about. For hot food, the Japanese katsu curry comes in a huge serve, plus there’s ramen, unagi don and bento boxes.

Address: Shop 3/109-113 George Street, Parramatta
Link: Instagram

Sushi Densha – Rouse Hill

A sushi train with a seriously big spread going round the belt. Fresh, fast and easy on the wallet. Our go too is the Salmon sashimi, chicken karaage and udon. Open 11am to 9pm, seven days. Perfect post shopping feed.

Address: Shop GR 112, Rouse Hill Town Centre, cnr Windsor Road and White Hart Drive, Rouse Hill
Link: Sushi Densha

Kaminari – Bankstown

Kaminari is cheap, fast and fun, with QR code ordering from your table and dishes that land in minutes, which makes it a go-to for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t break the bank. The garlic butter teriyaki wagyu don and the kimchi pork don are fan favourites, plus get a few pieces of sushi for the table. Walk ins are welcome, but book ahead if you’re coming as a group on a Friday night or you’ll be waiting for a number.

Address: 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown
Link: @kaminaribankstown

Kaito – Castle Hill

Kaito is the Hills’ favourite sushi train, tucked inside Castle Towers, and regulars keep coming back for the properly fresh sashimi and serves that are far more generous than the price suggests. Get the Sashimi, tempura and chicken teriyaki, or the weekday lunch special if you want to try a bit of everything. The kitchen closes between 2.45pm and 5.30pm, so time your visit around a lunch or dinner sitting.

Address: Level 3, Shop 19, The Piazza, Castle Towers, 14 Castle Street, Castle Hill
Link: Facebook

Wonder Sushi – Norwest

Wonder Sushi is a hidden gem near Norwest that plenty of people walk past without noticing, with an on-demand sushi train, a slick fit-out and portions that punch well above the price. Get the eel rice bowl, which comes topped with almost half an eel, and the lava stone wagyu steak set.

Address: G04/8 Century Circuit, Norwest
Link: Instagram

Sushi Maru – Blacktown

Sushi Maru is a sushi train on Westpoint’s top floor with easy QR code ordering and a massive variety going round, and around $40 a head is enough to leave you properly full.

Address: Shop 4002, Westpoint Blacktown, 17 Patrick Street, Blacktown
Link: Website

Okami – Penrith

Okami does all you can eat Japanese without the sad buffet trays, because every dish is cooked fresh and brought to your table, and you get two hours to work through more than 30 dishes from sashimi and gyoza to chicken katsu and green tea ice cream.

Book ahead because sessions sell out in advance and the all you can eat menu needs a minimum of two people, which makes it ideal for birthday dinners with the crew.

Address: Ground Floor, 19 Lawson Street, Penrith
Link: okamirestaurant.com.au

Tomodachi – Cabramatta

Tomodachi is a good looking Japanese fusion spot in the middle of Cabramatta, with modern decor, fresh sushi and matcha that’s hand-whisked for every single cup. Our go to order? The tonkotsu ramen and the chicken katsu avocado sando, with a matcha on the side.

Expect to wait for a table at peak times, but it opens at 9am daily, so a late Japanese brunch is a smart way to skip the dinner rush.

Address: 38 Arthur Street, Cabramatta
Link: Tomodachi – Japanese Bistro & Café in Cabramatta & Burwood, Sydney

Hanamaruya – Bankstown

Hanamaruya is a Bankstown institution for udon and ramen, and plenty of regulars reckon it serves some of the freshest sashimi in Sydney at prices that are more than fair. Order a bowl of udon or ramen each, plus a sashimi plate in the middle of the table to share.

Address: 286 Chapel Road, Bankstown
Link: Instagram

Mikazuki – Parramatta

Mikazuki serves modern Japanese with plenty of creative twists, and the menu goes well beyond sushi into ramen, fish, meat and a solid lineup of vegetarian dishes. The spicy sashimi tacos and the eggplant miso, are the dishes the kitchen is best known for.

It gets packed at lunchtime with the uni and office crowd, and the kitchen takes a break between 3pm and 5.30pm, so plan around it.

Address: 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
Link: atparramatta.com

MakiMoto – Kellyville and Campbelltown

MakiMoto is a reliable all-rounder with two Western Sydney locations and a menu that covers everything from sushi and sashimi to ramen, bento boxes and hot plates. Order the Snow Salmon Roll, which regulars say steals the show, and a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen.

Both locations close between 2.30pm and 5pm, so don’t rock up for a late lunch.

Addresses: 90 Wrights Road, Kellyville / Shop C41, Macarthur Square, 200 Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown
Link: sydney.com