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Izy.Aki

362 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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362 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

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+61 421 645 307
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Izy.Aki

Perched along Oxford Street, Izy.Aki strips fine dining down to counter seats where chefs prepare a generous, French-inflected kappo omakase. Forget tiny, austere bites that leave you hungry—the progression here lands substantial courses built around rich seasonal combinations. Expect silky chawanmushi crowned with king crab and pomelo, aged swordfish belly melting over the counter, and unagi folded with trout roe and foie gras. The atmosphere stays relaxed and conversational across the timber bar, winding down over an airy soufflé alongside donut ice cream.

  • Kitchen Bar Experience: Bar seating directly faces the chefs, giving front-row visibility to every plate as it is assembled.
  • French-Influenced Omakase: Multi-course kappo menus combine luxury Japanese ingredients with classic French technique and local produce.
  • Substantial Multi-Course Menus: Generously portioned tastings ensure guests leave completely full, concluding with house soufflé and donut ice cream.
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Why Dine at Izy.Aki

Why diners choose Izy.Aki for an unforgettable counter dining experience in Paddington

  • French Culinary Lavishness Meets Japanese Kappo

    Chef Darren Templeman orchestrates a multi-course kappo omakase that fuses French luxury and technique with standout Australian ingredients.

    The food carries the lavishness of French cooking, and the obsessive detailing of omakase.

    O G

  • Inventive Seasonal Course Progressions

    Every menu progression delivers inventive dishes and surprising combinations tailored to the freshest seasonal produce available.

    Every bite of every dish makes me look forward to the next dish. I love how Darren uses seasonal produce depending on what is available.

    Julie T

  • Unusually Generous, Satiating Portions

    Unlike conventional omakase menus with micro-tasting bites, generous multi-course servings ensure diners depart fully sated.

    What actually caught us off guard was the generosity of the portions. Usually, omakase feels a bit like "food art" where you're still hungry at the end, but here, the progression was genuinely filling.

    Albert Eels

  • Remarkable Value for Fine Dining Omakase

    The multi-course tasting experience delivers extraordinary fine dining execution and top-tier ingredients at an accessible, transparent price.

    The biggest surprise is the reasonable price point, such great value.

    Steve Mardlin

  • Front-Row Kitchen Counter Engagement

    An intimate, closely seated counter bar provides front-row views of the culinary sync and intricate food preparation.

    Fantastic to sit at the kitchen bar and observe the food preparation and sync between the staff.

    Shai Luft

  • Warm, Unpretentious Chef Hospitality

    Chefs and staff welcome guests warmly, freely conversing about dish preparations and craft without formal pretension.

    The staff and chefs are amazing and engaging and genuinely care about your needs.

    Scotty H

Signature dishes and tasting highlights from our counter-only omakase.

  • Soufflé dessert

    the spectacular soufflé dessert paired with doughnut ice cream was a truly outstanding finish to the meal.

    kerrie linke

  • 10-course omakase

    We chose the 10-course omakase, and every course was beautifully presented, creative, and full of unique flavors. The portions were surprisingly generous, leaving us completely satisfied by the end of the meal.

    Paris Adonis

  • Hens egg

    the hens egg had so much flavour packed into it

    Alfred Tao

  • Chawanmushi with king crab

    The chawanmushi with king crab was magnificent, delicate and luxurious

    kerrie linke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and attentive hospitality that elevate the counter dining experience

  • Direct Chef Interaction Across the Counter

    Chefs Darren and Bonnie personally converse with guests from behind the counter, detailing dish preparations and pacing the meal with relaxed hospitality.

  • Surprise Birthday Celebrations

    Celebratory meals for birthdays are recognized by the team with surprise birthday cake treats to mark the occasion.

  • Tailored Dishes for Children

    The culinary team prepares custom, thoughtful dishes off-menu for young children, welcoming families in an omakase setting.

  • Accommodating Hospitality for Requests

    Staff and chefs readily welcome and accommodate last-minute dietary adjustments and unexpected booking mishaps with attentive care.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seating layout, course portions, and arrival to help plan your visit.

  • Keep Party Size to Couples or Solo Diners

    The counter-style seating sits diners closely along the bar facing the chefs, making the format ideal for solo diners or pairs rather than groups of more than two.

  • Arrive with a Full Appetite

    Come hungry, as the multi-course progression features generous, substantial portions that leave guests completely sated unlike typical micro-bite omakases.

  • Utilise Street Parking Out Front

    Street parking is accessible directly outside the Paddington restaurant, offering a convenient arrival option for your booking.

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