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Enya

58a Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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58a Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 436 105 538
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Enya

Enya delivers the warmth of a Tokyo neighbourhood izakaya to Rushcutters Bay, pairing homestyle plates with easygoing charm. Regulars bypass standard menus to scan the blackboard specials—think aburi salmon nigiri, savoury nasu dengaku, and crisp cabbage salad beside chicken katsu. The room is compact and unassuming, complete with jokes tacked to the walls and an open, welcoming counter. Tables fill quickly with shared plates, cold beer, carafes of Suijin sake, or your own bottle brought from home.

  • Blackboard specials & counter charm: Rotating daily dishes and hand-scrawled chalkboard features alongside jokes pinned to the walls.
  • BYO wine & curated sake: Guests can uncork their own wine or explore house selections like chilled Suijin sake and Japanese beer.
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What's On at Enya

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose Enya

Discover what makes this intimate Rushcutters Bay izakaya a beloved local dining choice.

  • Tokyo Izakaya Character

    Enya channels the charm of a Tokyo neighbourhood dining room, where authentic homestyle recipes and playful wall decor create a distinctly transportive dining experience.

    feels like a little resteraunt from tokyo down to the small details

    J Sweet

  • Warm Heart-Led Hospitality

    Guests are treated to an intimate, heart-filled dining atmosphere nurtured by the owner-chef, fostering memorable, uplifting visits.

    Enya is an excellent small n cosy Izakaya that serves food from the heart.

    DTTM 08

  • Rotating Blackboard Specials

    Alongside standard menus, the intimate dining room features rotating board specials and unique chef creations that encourage repeated visits.

    The type that you would return again and again - chatting with the "boss" and zeroing straight onto the blackboard specials.

    Ming

  • Sharable Dishes & Cold Drinks

    Diners enjoy a rich assortment of fresh sushi, hot share plates, and specialty dishes paired easily with house sake or beer.

    Order a bunch of dishes to share over a cold drink!

    C C

  • BYO Wine Friendly Dinners

    Enya welcomes guests looking to pair homestyle Japanese fare with their favourite wine, offering a friendly BYO option alongside sake.

    We love going there on a weekday night with our own bottle of wine or ordering the dry sake from the restaurant.

    Chloe Serano

  • Dependable Local Neighbourhood Spot

    The unpretentious, cosy setting makes it a reliable weeknight staple for casual local meals, post-work catchups, or late dinners.

    This is our favourite local Japenese restaurant. Delicious fresh and very reasonably priced Japenese cuisine.

    Dale Burridge

Customer favourites and signature izakaya creations

  • Sashimi taco

    salmon sashimi taco are the best!

    Delphie Jones

  • Chicken Katsu

    Chicken Katsu with the cabbage salad is my favourite.

    Ayesha Dhakal

  • Miso eggplant

    Miso eggplant is a must have.

    Chloe Serano

  • Aburi salmon nigiri

    Get the aburi salmon nigiri if it's on the menu; it's one the best pieces of fish I ever put in my mouth.

    Robert Jonsson

Other favorites

Appetisers, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Spinach with homemade sesame sauce

    The Spinach with the homemade sesame sauce was perfect.

    megan loh

  • Potato salad

    The potato salad is one of the best potato salads I've had.

    Dan Zandiboi

  • Agedashi tofu

    Loved the agedashi tofu and the udon

    Jessica Hickey

  • Black sesame ice cream

    I recommend the sashimi taco and black sesame ice cream

    Naomi Lang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and intimate izakaya touches at Enya

  • Personal Owner-Chef Hospitality

    Diners often chat directly with the owner and chef, who greets guests with personal hospitality and culinary care that makes patrons feel like regulars.

  • Blackboard Specials & Wall Notes

    The intimate dining room features rotating blackboard daily specials and lighthearted jokes pinned directly to the wall.

  • Complimentary Welcome Touches

    First-time visitors and travelers have been welcomed with thoughtful gestures, including a complimentary welcome sushi dish.

  • BYO Wine Welcome

    Guests can bring their own wine to accompany homestyle Japanese dishes, alongside available house sakes and beers.

Before you head over

Essential dining tips to make the most of your visit to Enya

  • Book Ahead or Arrive Early

    Because the dining space is boutique and seats fill up fast, reserve ahead or arrive early to ensure you get a table without a long wait.

  • Check the Blackboard Specials

    Keep an eye out for the rotating blackboard specials board to catch seasonal finds, fresh items, and unique home-style creations alongside classic dishes.

  • BYO Wine or Pair with House Sake

    Bring your favourite bottle of wine to pair with dinner, or explore the venue's curated selection of dry sake and Japanese beers.

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