Restaurant
Cafe Kentaro
616 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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616 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Breezy Bourke Street real estate with wide windows pushed open to the Surry Hills trees. Food lovers drop in for Sydney's sharpest yōshoku comforts—led by the mentaiko omurice. Interstate regulars make dedicated detours just to slice open the soft egg over rice bathed in creamy roe sauce. Split the crisp pork katsu sando with hash browns on the side, then finish with a chilled hojicha shake from a bench seat by the breeze.
- Japanese Brunch Staples: Famous for velvety cod roe omurice sliced open table-side, crisp pork katsu sandos, and golden hash browns.
- Breezy Window Seating: Huge openable streetfront windows and bench seats look out onto leafy Bourke Street footpaths.
- Specialty Coffee & Shakes: Carefully extracted coffee shares the counter with cold hojicha shakes and specialty drinks.
- Evening Izakaya Service: Night service transforms the room into a neighborhood izakaya serving wagyu tataki and shared tapas.
What's On at Cafe Kentaro
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Cafe Kentaro
From daytime mentaiko omurice to lively evening izakaya plates on Bourke Street, book your table today.
Interactive Mentaiko Omurice
The cafe crafts its signature omurice with silken, perfectly cooked eggs layered over savory rice and blanketed in umami-rich roe sauce.
Eggs are so creamy and smooth
Eason Chung Crisp Pork Katsu Sandos
Crisp panko coating pairs with tender pork loin and fresh bread for a substantial, satisfying lunchtime anchor.
The katsu sando was especially outstanding—it was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside.
ai hs Generous Plates for Sharing
Generously portioned yōshoku plates make it easy for groups to sample multiple savory dishes alongside specialty drinks.
Highly recommend coming with friends and sharing items!
Daisy Weight Spacious Tree-Lined Catch-Ups
Generous spacing between tables and views of Bourke Street's lush greenery create a breezy, unhurried space for daytime conversations.
we didn’t feel squished at all – lots of breathing room between tables
Helaina Au Evening Izakaya Dinner Service
As day turns to evening, the cafe shifts into a relaxed izakaya serving Japanese-inspired tapas and shareable evening specials.
We had the izakaya dinner, the food was great and so is the service.
James Ngeo Nighttime Shared Meat & Tapas
Dinner service delivers rich, celebratory dishes such as tender wagyu kleftico, beef tataki, and grilled seafood plates.
Their izakaya dinner is amazing! Everything was incredible, with beautiful wagyu tataki, delicious grilled squid, and stunningly fresh salmon sashimi carpaccio.
Charlotte foodsofchar
Most popular items
Signature Japanese cafe staples and evening izakaya plates celebrated by guests.
Mentaiko Omurice
Best mentaiko sauce ever! Eggs are so creamy and smooth
Eason Chung Pork Katsu Sando
The katsu sando was especially outstanding—it was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside.
ai hs Ebi Doria
Food was very very nice esp doria.
William Chen Wagyu Kleftico
The wagyu kleftico is a MUST ORDER - so juicy and tender, and the flavours are insanely good.
Charlotte foodsofchar
Other favorites
Secondary baked treats and specialty drinks to complement the savory yōshoku mains.
Hojicha Shake
the highlight this time was the Hojicha Shake my son ordered—it was absolutely delicious!
Rieko Croissant
Their croissant was just right and surprisingly huge.
Helaina Au Daily Muffin
Their daily muffin was a great way to end the brunch.
Tan Napisara Pour Over Coffee
The pour over coffees are delicious and unpretentious.
Gabrielle Antoine
Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are most popular to order?
Signature dishes include the fluffy mentaiko omurice (creamy egg over chicken or tomato rice with mentaiko sauce) and the crispy pork katsu sando. Other customer favorites include the ebi or king prawn doria, buta-kimchi breakfast risotto, and soft shell crab omelette.
How large are the portions?
Portions for dishes like the omurice, pastries, and sandwiches are hearty and filling. Many visitors recommend sharing entrees across your group if you want to try multiple items.
How long does the food take to come out?
The kitchen prepares food efficiently, often serving dishes in under 10 minutes. However, staff note that specialty orders like the katsu sando can take around 15 minutes to prepare.
What is the seating and atmosphere like?
The cafe features large, openable street-facing windows and streetside outdoor tables. Because the cafe keeps windows and doors open for breeze, the dining room can feel cool or breezy in colder weather.
Does Cafe Kentaro serve dinner?
Yes, in addition to daytime brunch, Cafe Kentaro offers an evening izakaya dinner service featuring shared plates like wagyu tataki, grilled squid, and salmon sashimi carpaccio.
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