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Nikaido 二階堂 Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Restaurant

176 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

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Find Nikaido 二階堂 Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Restaurant

176 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia

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+61 450 305 308
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Nikaido 二階堂 Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Restaurant

Neutral Bay’s Nikaido flips the script on all-you-can-eat dining with prime wagyu cuts and fresh sashimi sizzled right at your table. The room hums with Tokyo energy—warm, crowded, and fragrant with charcoal smoke. Regulars know to zero in on the premium tier, piling the grill with rich-cut wagyu beef ribs, fresh salmon sashimi, and crispy karaage. Orders fly out swiftly on iPad timers, occasionally ferried to the table by a nimble delivery robot. A scoop of sharp yuzu sorbet cleans the palate at the finish.

  • Premium Yakiniku Tiers: Tiered all-you-can-eat packages feature rich-cut wagyu beef ribs, fresh salmon sashimi, and crisp Japanese sides.
  • Authentic Ambience: Cozy, bustling dining room evokes the feel of a Tokyo grill house with personal tabletop charcoal cooking.
  • Automated Delivery Service: Tablet-paced ordering keeps dishes arriving quickly, assisted by a novelty automated delivery robot.
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Why Diners Choose Nikaido Japanese Yakiniku

Discover why diners choose Nikaido for authentic all-you-can-eat Japanese yakiniku and interactive tabletop dining in Neutral Bay.

  • Extensive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Selection

    Diners can satisfy big appetites with an abundant all-you-can-eat spread covering fresh meats, seafood, sashimi, and sides.

    The all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ offers a wide selection of fresh meats, seafood, sashimi and side dishes.

    Jason Tang

  • Premium Melt-in-Your-Mouth Wagyu Cuts

    Guests enjoy high-tier wagyu cuts cooked directly at the table, delivering rich marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

    The quality is consistently outstanding — especially the wagyu, which is seriously top of the line.

    Richard Bechara

  • Interactive Tabletop Grilling Experience

    Tabletop grilling allows guests to sear fresh cuts to their exact liking over hot coals for an engaging dining experience.

    Grilling at your table is fun and interactive, and the staff are super helpful.

    Ariunaa Mi

  • Novelty Robot Food Delivery

    An automated robot server delivers dishes to tables and entertains guests alongside attentive human floor staff.

    A fun highlight was the robot delivering some of the food — cute, efficient, and a nice touch

    Yena Y

  • Celebratory Group & Family Feasts

    Generous tiered packages and abundant portions create an engaging setting for groups, families, and birthday gatherings.

    Had my dad's 72nd birthday here and we had an absolute riot. The food was delicious and such great produce for the price

    Jade Bassetto

  • Communal Dining with Friends

    The communal yakiniku format encourages sharing a broad variety of dishes together with friends.

    The menu offers a fantastic range so make sure you bring some friends along to try everything.

    Allison Dempsey

Signature grilled meats and fresh seafood favorites

  • wagyu beef rib

    I like their special rich-cut wagyu and their special wagyu beef rib✨

    Gita Suari

  • special rich-cut wagyu

    I like their special rich-cut wagyu and their special wagyu beef rib✨

    Gita Suari

  • salmon

    The salmon was incredibly fresh and everything tasted amazing.

    Icy K

  • beef skirt

    The meats are so goood. Best ones are beef skirt, wagyu beef ribs, special wagyu fingers, pork ribs.

    Mara Shen

Other favorites

Complementary sides and desserts to round out your Japanese BBQ experience

  • karaage

    the karaage is crispy

    Allison Dempsey

  • yuzu sorbet

    Just make sure to order the yuzu sorbet at the end as a palette cleanser.

    Allison Dempsey

  • Matcha panacotta

    Matcha panacotta also very nice.

    Viviea

  • spring roll

    i love the spring roll

    Viviea

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for your Japanese BBQ visit

  • Book in advance

    The restaurant frequently fills up quickly during peak evening services, so reserving a table in advance is strongly advised to secure seating.

  • Pace your reorders

    All-you-can-eat sessions run on a set timer (typically 90 to 100 minutes) and pacing rules can restrict reordering certain cuts to 15-minute intervals, so place your essential selections early.

  • Upgrade to premium for sashimi and prime cuts

    If you want sashimi, seafood, and higher-grade wagyu included with your self-grill buffet, opt for the premium dining tier at the start of your meal.

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