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Akarui

2 Belmore Rd, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia

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2 Belmore Rd, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia

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+61 400 450 815
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Akarui

Run by a welcoming husband-and-wife team in Randwick, this cozy five-table dining room dishes out Japanese sushi staples alongside authentic Korean home-style cooking. Diners come for the unhurried neighborhood warmth—where every dish is prepared patiently to order. Regulars lean into the hybrid menu, pairing fresh salmon nigiri and crisp chicken karaage with hot-stone dolsot bibimbap or bubbling ttukbaegi bulgogi stew served straight from the kitchen.

  • Micro-Scale Mom-and-Pop Hospitality: A husband-and-wife duo cooks and serves every order across a compact four-to-five table room.
  • Dual Japanese and Korean Comforts: Freshly rolled sushi, sashimi, and bento share the menu with piping-hot dolsot bibimbap and spicy soondubu jjigae.
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Why Dine at Akarui

Enjoy comforting Japanese favorites and authentic Korean staples served with genuine care in an intimate Randwick cafe.

  • Dish-by-Dish Homestyle Preparation

    Dishes are prepared individually from scratch by the owners, ensuring fresh sashimi, handcrafted takoyaki, and piping hot soups.

    The food truly tastes like it’s made with care and love. Everything is absolutely delicious and well worth the wait. The owner prepares each dish one by one

    Nga Lam

  • Calm and Intimate Atmosphere

    A calming, compact dining room allows diners to slow down and enjoy a restful, unhurried meal.

    Intimate setting feel like time stopped for a moment and you can relax with symphony of flavours.

    Peter Horniak

  • Authentic Korean Comfort Stews

    Traditional hot-pot stews and sizzling stone bowls provide authentic, heartwarming Korean homestyle meals.

    I really missed bulgogi soup/ 뚝배기 불고기 since I came back from Korea and was so excited to see it on the menu here.

    Abi Hazelwood

  • Dual Japanese and Korean Specialties

    Guests enjoy an integrated dual menu featuring both Japanese sushi and tempura alongside Korean specialty soups and bibimbap.

    Fantastic little place - excellent Japanese and especially Korean food and really good value for money.

    Quynh-Nhu Nguyen

  • Familial Care from Husband-and-Wife Owners

    Operated entirely by Amy and Jin, the dining experience feels personal, welcoming, and genuinely attentive.

    The food can take a bit of time as it’s just Amy and her husband doing the cooking and serving but very familial experience and lovely couple.

    Daniel

  • Flavours That Transport Diners Back Home

    Authentically seasoned recipes faithfully recreate beloved tastes of dining in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Korea.

    Best dolset bibimbop I have had in years. Brought me back to when I lived in Korea 15+ years ago.

    Megan Giannas

Signature homestyle Korean hot pots and fresh Japanese classics prepared to order

  • Bibimbap

    We love the hot stone bibimbap 😋.

    Arielle Sodowick

  • Soon Du Bu

    My favourite dish is the Soon Du bu - spicy seafood stew, complete with rice and a pile of seaweed squares.

    Jennifer Khan

  • Bulgogi

    Great - I had the bulgogi stew and it was delicious.

    S H

  • Salmon Sashimi

    The salmon sashimi, soba, and seafood soup were all outstanding.

    Nga Lam

Beyond the menu

Small, heartfelt hospitality details that make dining at Akarui feel distinctly personal.

  • One-by-One Dish Preparation

    Dishes are never batch-cooked or rushed from holding stations; the chef prepares every order individually from scratch, serving dishes piping hot and tailored to the moment.

  • Observant Recipe Tailoring

    In an attentive personal gesture rarely seen in casual dining, the chef observes what returns to the kitchen and quietly fine-tunes dishes on subsequent visits to match personal tastes.

  • Warm Welcome Hospitality

    Diners waiting for takeaway orders are greeted with thoughtful touches like complimentary warm soup served while they wait.

  • Familial Recognition & Care

    The husband-and-wife owners foster a familial bond with guests, remembering regular faces and extending exceptional, gentle care to visiting families and young children.

Before you head over

Practical tips for dining at this intimate neighborhood kitchen

  • Allow Time for Dishes Made to Order

    Because the owners prepare each order one by one, dishes can take a little time to arrive. Plan for an unhurried, relaxed meal rather than a quick stop.

  • Keep Group Sizes Small

    With only about 4 to 5 tables in a very compact dining area, visit as a small party or arrive during earlier dinner hours to ensure you get a seat.

  • Explore Both Japanese and Korean Comfort Staples

    The menu seamlessly pairs Japanese sushi, sashimi, and bento with hot Korean stews like ttukbaegi bulgogi and soondubu, so feel free to mix both cuisines in one meal.

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