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My Zakaya

316 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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316 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 8354 0901
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About My Zakaya

Surry Hills locals duck into this Bourke Street izakaya for thick-cut sashimi, crackling gobo chips, and warm sake. The compact room packs out quickly at dusk, with patrons sharing plates of miso-glazed salmon and steaming ebi ramen under low lights. Daytime shifts to hearty teishoku sets served alongside tempura and seasonal sides, while wine lovers take advantage of the rare BYO policy alongside an unagi upgrade.

  • Complete Teishoku Sets: Generous lunchtime trays balance chosen mains like wagyu or karaage with tempura, sashimi, and house-made miso.
  • BYO Wine Friendly: Diners can bring favorite bottles of wine to accompany dinner alongside the venue's curated sake list.
  • Tuesday Tasting Menu: Tuesday evenings feature an exclusive 'Choose De Night' multi-course lineup with grilled wagyu and unagi.
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Why Choose My Zakaya

Why diners choose My Zakaya for authentic Japanese dining and teishoku sets in Surry Hills

  • Authentic Izakaya Dining

    Freshly sliced sashimi, grilled dishes, and authentic izakaya specialties are served alongside thoughtful beverage pairings in an intimate neighborhood setting.

    Everything from sashimi to tempura and even the dipping sauces is homemade, super fresh, and bursting with flavour.

    Foodie

  • Transportive Atmosphere

    Traditional decor, hospitality, and culinary craftsmanship create a transportive dining atmosphere reminiscent of Tokyo.

    All the food was amazing and took us back to Japan.

    Emman Boh

  • Comprehensive Teishoku Lunch Sets

    Midday teishoku lunch sets deliver balanced meals featuring mains paired with sashimi, tempura, seasonal sides, and house-prepared miso soup.

    All set comes with sashimi, tempura, seasonable vegetables, japanese rice and miso soup.

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  • Tuesday Tasting Set Menus

    Exclusive Tuesday evening tasting sets provide an elevated multi-course spread with custom protein selections and bundled courses.

    Finally got to try Choose De Night, which is only available on Tuesdays!

    SHIJING WANG

  • BYO Wine and Curated Sake

    Guests enjoy the flexibility of bringing their favorite wine while exploring an attentive and curated in-house sake list.

    It is BYO wine which is rare these days if you prefer to enjoy your own wine. However the choice of sake is excellent.

    Colin Davis

  • Relaxed Social Gatherings

    The welcoming, cozy izakaya space accommodates relaxed date nights, small-group get-togethers, and sharing plates with friends.

    Great place for a relaxed date night or a few drinks and small plates with friends.

    yao yao

Signature dishes and izakaya favorites reflecting traditional Tokyo craftsmanship

  • Sashimi

    You’ve gotta try the sashimi. So fresh and tasty, honestly almost every table orders it.

    yating ma

  • Karaage Chicken

    The karaage was juicy and flavorful, unlike the usual ones served with Japanese mayo — they offer a unique sweet-savory house sauce instead. The crispy exterior paired with juicy meat was delightful.

    吳晉嘉

  • Wagyu Teishoku Set

    The wagyu was so soft and tender; Tempura was cooked perfectly; chirashi was amazing; sides were seasoned and very balanced.

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  • Teriyaki Salmon Set

    I always wanted to try the ramen one day, but I end up ordering the Teriyaki Salmon set every time. The ingredients are really fresh, and even the sesame side dish was absolutely delicious!!

    Kozue Kawaguchi

Other favorites

Snacks, sides, and refreshing drinks to complement your meal

  • Gobo Chips

    Make sure to order the Gobo Chips as a snack; they are so crispy and delicious.

    Seven

  • Chawanmushi

    Steamed Egg with Fish Roe Sauce is also my favourite, the delicate chawanmushi with salty fish roe sauce is layered.

    张静涵

  • Charred Edamame

    We ordered the charred Edamame, sashimi, grilled oysters, pan fried dumplings, tempura squid, hand rolls and miso salmon.

    Emman Boh

  • Hojicha

    Flavoursome and subtle dishes, including excellent bento boxes (I dined on the very good tofu steak, plus additional dishes) and refreshing drink (I enjoyed the hojicha).

    Paul M

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal touches and hospitable hospitality details that enhance the dining experience.

  • Direct Service from the Chef and Owner

    The chef and owner engages directly with diners, stepping out from the kitchen to personally deliver and introduce dishes to the table.

  • Strict Gluten-Free Kitchen Accommodations

    For guests with strict gluten-free needs, the kitchen demonstrates dedicated handling standards to comfortably adapt and ensure safe dining.

  • BYO Wine Option Alongside Sake

    Diners can bring their own preferred bottle of wine while also having the option to explore a curated list of Japanese sakes.

  • Ambient Izakaya Jazz Setting

    The dining room pairs its traditional izakaya setting with ambient background jazz music, adding a relaxed touch to the intimate space.

Before you head over

Essential pointers on seating, drinks, and day-specific menus for visiting My Zakaya

  • Arrive Early for Dinner

    With seating for around 24 patrons indoors, the restaurant fills up quickly every night and frequently draws queues, so plan ahead or arrive early to secure a table.

  • Take Advantage of BYO Wine

    Patrons can bring their own wine to enjoy with their meal, while the restaurant also offers an extensive and curated in-house sake menu.

  • Plan for Tuesday Tasting Sets

    Check out the exclusive 'Choose De Night' set menu, which is offered strictly on Tuesday evenings and bundles multi-course dishes alongside signature mains.

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