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Amuro

2/255 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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2/255 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Amuro

Amuro channels Tokyo backstreet izakaya energy onto Crown Street—twenty seats, raw timber, and cooks working right at the pass. The crew guides you through boutique sake bottles matched to your palate, pouring cups alongside a shifting lineup of share plates. Regulars zero in on the braised beef cheeks, king oyster mushrooms in dashi butter, and mixed mushroom egg rice. If the kitchen sends out an off-menu grilled fish head, snag it straight from the pass.

  • Intimate Counter Dining: A compact 20-seat room arranged around the bar top with direct views of the chefs at work.
  • Guided Sake Pairings: Staff guide guests through traditional brewing styles, matching pours to personal taste and current dishes.
  • Rotating Seasonal Menu: A rotating lineup of seasonal dishes featuring tender beef cheeks, fresh sashimi, and mushroom egg rice.
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Why Diners Choose Amuro

An intimate 20-seat izakaya combining curated sake journeys with interactive counter dining—secure your counter seats ahead.

  • Transportive Tokyo Izakaya Atmosphere

    The dining room captures the authentic intimacy of a Tokyo backstreet sake bar, delivering an transportive evening right in Darlinghurst.

    The whole experience made me feel like I was back in Japan.

    Janaina Souza

  • Front-Row Counter Dining Experience

    The compact 20-seat layout places diners directly at the counter, offering an engaging view of the kitchen and chefs preparing every plate.

    Its a really intimate venue with most seating up on the bar top allowing you to watch the staff/chefs at work.

    james tyras

  • Palate-Tailored Sake Recommendations

    Attentive, knowledgeable staff guide guests through an extensive nihonshu selection, tailoring pours directly to individual flavor preferences.

    The friendly staff knew the sake they have in store and recommended us based on the flavour we were looking for.

    Hee Fern Eng

  • Curated Dishes Designed for Pairing

    A thoughtfully curated menu of authentic small plates and hibachi-cooked dishes is designed to seamlessly pair across varying sake profiles.

    Amuro has a well curated menu of authentic Japanese dishes which you can work through as you move from one sake to another.

    Renate Drysdale

  • Immediate Sense of Beloging and Warmth

    Staff deliver warm, personalized hospitality and genuine attentiveness that puts newcomers instantly at ease from the first greeting.

    the kind that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit.

    csy_

  • Heartfelt, Nourishing Hospitality

    Diners leave feeling genuinely cared for and completely sated by the kitchen's heartfelt food and infectious front-of-house energy.

    We always leave with full hearts, full bellies, and a smile

    Mathew Luu

Guest favourites and seasonal izakaya plates crafted to pair with boutique sake.

  • Tako Wasabi

    octopus was nothing short of crave worthy!

    S

  • Wagyu Skewers

    Kiwami Wagyu Skewer was the standout, easily the best I’ve had.

    Gabriela Perez Conrado

  • Mushroom and Egg Rice

    simple, well executed bowl of mixed mushroom egg rice

    Jackie McMillan

  • King Oyster Mushrooms with Dashi Butter

    the mushrooms with dashi butter incredible.

    Christine Mulheron

Other favorites

Complementary snacks, desserts, and sips that round out the counter experience.

  • Yuzu Soda

    definitely recommend their yuzu soda and mandarin sake.

    melzy phan

  • Yaki Mochi

    The yaki mochi — grilled rice cake with a crispy outside and chewy center — was pure comfort.

    csy_

  • Coffee Jelly

    The anime creatures and coffee jelly were are treat.

    joanna Cole

  • Blistered Shishito Peppers

    blistered shishito peppers ($16) dusted in shichimi (Japanese seven spice) it was very nice indeed!

    Jackie McMillan

Beyond the menu

From bespoke sake pairings to front-row counter craft, secure your counter seat for an intimate izakaya evening.

  • Whimsical Table Accents

    Individual ceramic chopstick rests shaped like lotus root or persimmon paired with gentle animal-shaped table lights create a playful, tactile welcome along the minimalist counter.

  • Front-Row Kitchen Theatre

    Pass and counter seating puts guests directly in front of the culinary preparation, transforming dinner into an interactive, quiet performance with the culinary team.

  • Personalised Sake Consultations

    Staff take time to learn your individual flavor preferences and explain traditional brewing styles like yamahai and kimoto, dialing in custom pairings for every course.

  • Attentive Dietary & Palate Care

    The dining room team attentively tailors dishes to dietary requirements and seamlessly provides extra tasting portions to ensure every flavor lands just right.

Before you head over

Key advice on seating, portion sizing, and drinks to help you plan your visit—secure your counter spot in advance.

  • Reserve Ahead for Counter Seating

    With roughly 20 tightly spaced seats in high demand, booking ahead is essential. Request bar or counter seating to watch the chefs prepare dishes directly in front of you.

  • Order Several Plates for a Full Meal

    The menu is composed of small izakaya-style drinking plates. Staff typically suggest 5 to 7 dishes between two people, but diners recommend ordering extra plates and rice dishes if arriving hungry.

  • Ask Staff to Guide Your Sake Choices

    Rather than navigating the extensive nihonshu menu alone, tell the team your preferred flavor notes and let them recommend boutique pours and traditional brewing styles tailored to your food.

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