Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

4.4

25 Reviews

$41 to $100

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

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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Additional information

Location
95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
Phone number
0401 466 515
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Nguyen

Experiences

Kaiza Express
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt Mix Sashimi Shokupan | Spicy Sate Mayo | Black Tobikko | Dill Hokkaido Scallop Mentaiko Mayo | Black Tobikko | Aosa Nori Agedashi Tofu Kombu Dashi | Sansai Veg | King brown | Katsuobushi Pork Belly Sticky Fish Sauce | Wombok Pickled | Nori Crispy Fried Rice Teriyaki Chicken | Chicken Skin | Wombok | Chive "Please note: Seating for this set menu is limited to 90 minutes."
Kaiza Voyage - Tasting Menu
A$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Edamame Spicy Prawn Salt NZ Salmon Tomato Broth | Heirloom Tomato | Wild Oxalis | Dill Oil Wagyu Mb5 Tataki Tataki Sauce | Shimeji | Green Elk | Grilled Onion Mix Sashimi Shokupan | Sate Mayo | Chili Jam | Lime Pearl Hokkaido Scallop Mentaiko Mayo | Black Tobikko | Aosa Nori King Prawn Mayo Chili Truffle Mayo | Chive Crispy Eggplant Shiro Miso | Spicy Furikake | Rice Puff | Chive Brussel Sprout Black Garlic | Panko | Onsen Egg Grill Lamb Ribs Yuzu Miso | Negi Relish | Peanut | Ito Togarashi We will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs; however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free dining experience.

What 25 people are saying

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Innovative
Sydney
Gluten-free-friendly
Inner West
Best Food
Inner West
Good for business meals
Inner West
Innovative
Inner West
Great for creative cocktails
Inner West
Healthy
Inner West
Romantic
Inner West
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Kaiza Izakaya in Newtown offers a unique Japanese-Vietnamese fusion that delights diners with "incredible food" and "exceptional flavours." While some found service inconsistent, the tasting menus are highly praised for their value and variety. Guests repeatedly commend the "fantastic food," friendly staff, and "great atmosphere," making it a must-visit spot.

25 Reviews

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vikram
Sydney11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and flavour. Nice presentation. Prawn paradise was outstanding. Good place must visit.
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Karl
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with a great variety of dishes that came to the table at perfect time. The flavours these dishes offered were at next level and the Japanese flavours with the Vietnamese fusion was what made this restaurant unique. Will definitely be back to try more dishes and explore the flavours this restaurant has to offer.
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jacob
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good was outstanding the levels of flavour and texture are incredible one of the best meals I’ve eaten out in years
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Tess
Sydney1 review
2.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here before once and the menu previously was much tastier. Sauces and all flavours have changed which I don’t mind and understand seasonal menus but this is no where in comparison to last time I ate here. It was more Viet flavoured that overpowered the ‘jap’ fusion.
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Shilo
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and impeccable, friendly staff who went above and beyond. Will absolutely return!
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elis
Sydney1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Peter
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
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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Kylie
Sydney1 review
1.0
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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Sue
Sydney1 review
5.0
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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Gia
Sydney1 review
5.0
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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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 4.4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

95 Enmore Rd, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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Additional information

Phone number
0401 466 515
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Nguyen

Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Kaiza Express

Kaiza Voyage - Tasting Menu

Menu

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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