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Izakaya Fujiyama
38-52 Waterloo St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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38-52 Waterloo St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Wall-to-wall whisky, cold beer, and buzzing Tokyo tavern energy meet on Waterloo Street. Surry Hills regulars duck into Izakaya Fujiyama for a proper nomikai—backed by staff who guide pairings and let you pick your own sake shot glass. The kitchen pulls off a rare feat with a dedicated gluten-free fryer, turning out crisp karaage, crunchy tempura, and agedashi tofu with zero compromise on texture. Table favorites land fast: wagyu tataki dressed with shio kombu ponzu, charred chicken tsukune skewers dipped in rich onsen egg, and raw slices of kingfish. Larger groups sidestep ordering dilemmas entirely with the multi-course Horoyoi banquet, moving from cauliflower namban through generous sharing plates without rushing the table.
- Coeliac-Safe Kitchen: A dedicated fryer and gluten-free sauces allow coeliac diners to enjoy crunchy fried chicken, tempura, and agedashi tofu safely.
- Personalized Sake Selection: Guests choose their own sake shot glass style from an extensive bottle list curated with guided staff pairings.
- Structured Set Menus: Multi-course options like the Horoyoi set banquet pace out crowd favorites, including chicken tsukune skewers and cauliflower namban.
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Why Diners Choose Izakaya Fujiyama
Safe coeliac dining, curated banquet menus, and authentic izakaya drinking culture in Surry Hills
Dedicated Gluten-Free Kitchen & Safe Fryer
Izakaya Fujiyama operates a dedicated gluten-free fryer alongside pre-mixed gluten-free sauces, allowing coeliac diners to safely enjoy fried chicken, tempura, and agedashi tofu without contamination risk.
I’m also coeliac and their fryer is already gluten-free, which is a huge bonus!!
Olivia Spratt Curated Izakaya Set Banquet Menus
Multi-course banquet selections like the Horoyoi set meal deliver generous, well-paced izakaya dining tailored for effortless group dining and special gatherings.
I came as a group and we chose to have the Horoyoi set meal which was perfect.
Casandra TP Effortless Small Group Gatherings
The team welcomes groups with warm hospitality, offering attentive sharing recommendations and flexible bill splitting for stress-free celebrations.
The service is gracious, they split bills with a smile, and guide you through the many sharing options.
Max Vit Vibrant Celebration Setting
Whether hosting a birthday dinner or milestone celebration, the dining room accommodates party groups with shareable plates and celebratory warmth.
Went with a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday. Cosiest vibe, incredible food (delicious, fresh and good quality), friendliest service
Alexandra Kopp Interactive Sake Glassware Selection
Diners can personalize their drinking experience by selecting their own sake shot glass style from a curated collection paired with knowledgeable staff recommendations.
It’s a small thing but I love being able to choose my sake shot glass style.
Ahmet Ilhan Authentic Japanese Bar & Drink Pairing Culture
An authentic izakaya bar atmosphere featuring shelves stocked with diverse sakes and Japanese whiskies matched to flavorful modern pub dishes.
Izakaya Fujiyama is well designed and upon entry you can see it is definitely also a good drinking spot, the bar lines with sake containers and whisky bottles.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
Most popular items
Customer-favourite signature dishes and sharing plates
Fried chicken
I also really enjoyed the fried chicken, which was hot, crispy, and served with a generous dollop of creamy mayo and a wedge of lemon.
Lina Meier Tsukune chicken skewers
After this, we had the Tsukune chicken skewers (essentially a teriyaki chicken mince ball) served with an organic 68℃ egg (2 skewers) and these are probably some of the best we’ve tried
Sarah charles (Thewhereto) Sashimi platter
Everything we selected was magnificent, but my family's universal favourite was the Sashimi Platter including the Scampi. Absolutely delicious and as fresh as!
Stephen Cross Wagyu beef tataki
we opted for the Wagyu beef tataki, with namban onion, chilli, shio kombu ponzu paired well with another dish, the pickled cauliflower. Both perfectly flavoured and a really good starter.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
Other favorites
Specialty starters, vegetable sides, and sweet finishes
Tuna belly tacos
the standout for me was the tuna belly tacos – melt-in-your-mouth perfection
Emmy K Agedashi tofu
We had the agedashi tofu, poke tacos, fried chicken, some cooked fish and steamed veggies. Everything was yum
K M Cauliflower namban
Highlights of the set meal were the cauliflower namban and the chicken tsukune skewers.
Casandra TP Snickers dessert
the snickers dessert we had was so yum that we wished we got a second one.
Corey S
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches and dietary care that elevate the izakaya experience.
Personalized Sake Glass Selection
Guests can pick out their preferred sake shot glass style for their drink service, adding a bespoke ritual to the sake experience.
Dedicated Gluten-Free Fryer
The kitchen maintains a dedicated gluten-free fryer, allowing coeliac diners to safely enjoy fried Japanese dishes like karaage and tempura without contamination risk.
House-Prepared Gluten-Free Sauces
To ensure safe and seamless dining for coeliac guests, the kitchen prepares dishes with pre-mixed gluten-free sauces and offers detailed walk-throughs of the menu.
Bespoke Banquet Adaptations
The team readily tailors multi-course set banquet menus for vegan and dietary-restricted guests without sacrificing dish variety or quality.
Before you head over
Practical advice for ordering gluten-free dishes, selecting group set menus, and pairing sake.
Dining Gluten-Free and Coeliac
Nearly everything on the menu is gluten-free with pre-mixed sauces and a safe dedicated fryer, but alert staff if you are coeliac so they can guide you past rare exceptions like bao buns.
Ordering Banquets for Groups
Opt for multi-course banquet menus like the Horoyoi or Hebereke set meals if dining in a group, and let the kitchen know if anyone needs dietary modifications such as vegan adaptations.
Sake Pairings and Glassware Selection
Take advantage of the extensive sake list with personalized pairing advice from staff, and pick your own sake shot glass style before enjoying drinks with shareable plates.
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