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Komaru

222 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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222 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

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+61 410 960 082
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Komaru

A snug, husband-and-wife dining room serving honest Kansai cooking without the city price tags. Six tables. No sauce-drowned rolls. Instead, regulars pack the twenty-seat space for unhurried, time-tested staples—think Osaka-style hako sushi layered with cured mackerel, crisp whitebait karage, and proper fish-broth miso soup. Bring your own cold sake or beer and settle in for comforting seasonal chirashi bowls.

  • Six-Table Micro-Dining: A modest husband-and-wife dining room with roughly twenty seats across six tables, demanding advance reservations.
  • Regional Osaka Fare: Specialises in traditional Kansai fare like pressed mackerel hako sushi and fish-broth miso rather than Western fusion rolls.
  • BYO Bottles: Welcomes patrons to pack their own chilled sake, beer, or wine to accompany dinner.
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Why Diners Choose Komaru

An authentic Osaka-style dining experience anchored by intimate family hospitality, regional delicacies, and neighbourhood charm.

  • Accessible, High-Quality Japanese Standards

    Komaru offers consistently fresh seasonal sashimi, kaisen chirashi, and changing bento specials without fine-dining markups.

    Menu is authentic and unpretentious and the prices are reasonable.

    Gerald Li

  • Authentic Osaka-Style Craftsmanship

    Patrons can savour rare regional specialities such as marinated mackerel hako (pressed) sushi and house-made fish-broth miso soup instead of westernised fusion rolls.

    Humble dishes with gentle flavours. Nothing too fancy or oversauced "sushi"

    j ps

  • Warm, Family-Run Hospitality

    Guests enjoy an intimate dining room where the husband-and-wife owners welcome repeat visitors like familiar personal guests.

    It almost feels like you are at a friend‘s home for dinner.

    annie chan

  • Welcoming BYO Dining Setting

    Diners can bring their own preferred sake, beer, or wine to accompany their dinner, keeping gatherings relaxed and cost-effective.

    It's BYO, so bring your favourite Japanese sake or beers.

    Karl Chong

  • Calm, Intimate Room Pace

    With only six tables and twenty seats, the quiet dining room encourages a slow, peaceful dining rhythm free from flashy distractions.

    The food just made me calm, peaceful and everything around me seemed to fade into the background to some extent.

    Henner Kampwerth - private

  • Transportive Kansai Atmosphere

    From the quiet greeting to the traditional izakaya-style counter atmosphere, the setting faithfully recreates a neighbourhood eatery in Japan.

    I felt like I stepped into Japan for a moment!

    The Moistmaker

Authentic pressed sushi, fresh chirashi bowls, and seasonal raw selections

  • Kaisen Chirashi

    I was blown away by the kaizen chirashi and planning our next meal here.

    Karl Chong

  • Osaka-Style Hako Sushi

    I am also happy that they still will make the Osaka style hako sushi (the one with marinated mackerel is epic).

    Henry Lydecker

  • Nigiri Sushi

    Surprisingly the highlight of the set is the 3pc nigiri sushi.

    Tai Hsueh

  • Sea Urchin Sashimi

    Delighted by the sea urchin sashimi - so good and such a generous portion 🤩

    Jessica L

Other favorites

Izakaya small plates, starters, and traditional comforting sides

  • Whitebait Karaage

    Whitebait karage was not oily and very fresh, the sesame spinach was similar to what you expect at any top restaurant.

    Karl Chong

  • Clam Soup with Sake and Butter

    Clam soup with sake and butter is 🤤 and the Kaisen Chirashi was on point👌🏾.

    Gerald Li

  • Fried Octopus

    Our favorite is the fried octopus.

    Emanuele Ruggiero

  • Fish-Base Miso Soup

    Also miso soup with a fish base for the broth.

    Patrick Murphy

Beyond the menu

Distinctive, thoughtful details that elevate the dining experience at Komaru

  • Personalized Recognition & Remembering Regular Orders

    Owners personally remember repeat guests' names, booking details, and exact side orders.

  • Artisan Osaka-Style Hako Sushi Preparation

    The kitchen crafts traditional Osaka-style pressed box sushi, such as marinated mackerel hako sushi, prepared with historical regional care.

  • Scratch-Crafted Fish-Base Miso Soup

    House-made miso soup is prepared from an authentic fish-broth base rather than instant seasoning packs.

  • Welcoming Bring-Your-Own (BYO) Beverage Hospitality

    Patrons are encouraged to bring their own favorite sake or beer to pair freely with their meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended. With around 20 seats (about six tables), the dining room regularly fills up or books out entirely, and there is no dedicated indoor waiting area if tables are full.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYO)?

Yes, diners can bring their own alcohol to accompany their meal. Komaru also serves beer on site.

What style of Japanese food is served?

Expect authentic, traditional Kansai and Osaka-style Japanese cooking rather than modern fusion sushi. Popular specialties include nigiri, hako (pressed) sushi like shime saba (marinated mackerel), chirashi bowls, fresh sashimi, and seafood specials like fried whitebait or crumbed fish.

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