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Rengaya

1/101 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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1/101 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

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+61 429 292 111
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rengaya

A North Sydney staple for over thirty years, this tabletop yakiniku den turns out richly marbled Japanese A5 Wagyu over smoky grills. Patrons lean in over cuts of A5 Yamagata, foil-grilled corn, and thick-cut beef tongue sliced from tip to back. Between sips of Asahi or dry sake, groups hand off ordering duties to multi-course tasting menus stacked with wagyu nigiri and sashimi, or shift gears with sweet Kagoshima sukiyaki simmered tableside with noodles. The meal wraps up neatly over steaming stone pot rice.

  • Signature Wagyu & Aged Tongue: Cuts span marbled A5 Yamagata Wagyu alongside whole dry-aged beef tongue carved across multiple distinct textures.
  • Dual Barbecue & Sukiyaki Menus: Guests can anchor their meal around tabletop charcoal-style yakiniku grills or simmered Kagoshima Wagyu sukiyaki hot pots.
  • Seamless Group Dining & Halal Cuts: Multi-course sets take the stress out of group ordering, with certified Halal beef cuts and private rooms on offer.
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Why Choose Rengaya

Why diners choose Rengaya for milestone celebrations, group gatherings, and authentic Japanese BBQ

  • Charcoal-Grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu Cuts

    Diners can experience top-tier Japanese Wagyu such as Kagoshima and Yamagata beef grilled over tabletop charcoal grills with rich marbling that dissolves delicately on the palate.

    The A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Premium Plate was absolutely amazing with beautiful marbling and a rich, buttery flavour.

    宇成

  • Multi-Texture Whole Dry-Aged Tongue

    Cut section-by-section from tip to root, dry-aged beef tongue introduces diners to distinctly varied textures and concentrated savory depth in one course.

    From the tip to the back of the tongue, each piece had a different texture, which made it a really unique experience.

    Lily S

  • Stress-Free Multi-Course Set Menus

    Multi-course curated set menus allow party hosts and family celebrants to skip ordering complications while enjoying a balanced progression of wagyu, sides, and rice.

    It completely took the stress out of ordering and allowed us to just focus on the celebration.

    Danielle Legarde

  • Dual Yakiniku and Sukiyaki Dining

    Guests can combine traditional smoky tabletop yakiniku barbecue with authentic Japanese sukiyaki hot pots in a single sitting.

    Perfect combo if you want both sukiyaki and Japanese BBQ in one meal.

    Jingjing Du

  • Inclusive Halal Yakiniku Options

    Dedicated Halal beef choices and Japanese barbecue accommodations ensure inclusive dining for groups with specific dietary requirements without compromising the authentic yakiniku atmosphere.

    It’s also great to see halal options available, making it a fantastic choice for the halal community.

    Rabylovesfood

  • Private Dining Rooms for Occasions

    Private dining rooms provide an elegant, cozy, and personal retreat designed specifically for family celebrations and intimate milestone events.

    They also offer private dining rooms, which is a great option for families or special occasions.

    Rabylovesfood

Signature premium cuts and dual-concept hot pot highlights

  • A5 Yamagata Wagyu

    The A5 Yamagata Wagyu was also amazing and not something you come across very often in Sydney.

    Lily S

  • Whole Dry-Aged Beef Tongue

    The whole dry-aged beef tongue was a standout, so tender and packed with flavour.

    Lily S

  • Kagoshima Wagyu Sukiyaki Set

    Order the Kagoshima Wagyu sukiyaki set – the beef quality was excellent, and the set already came with veg, noodles, and sides.

    Jingjing Du

  • A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Premium Plate

    The A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Premium Plate was absolutely amazing with beautiful marbling and a rich, buttery flavour.

    宇成

Other favorites

Complementary bites, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Aburi Wagyu Sushi

    The highlight for me was definitely the aburi wagyu sushi, which was torched right at our table.

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  • Wagyu Tenderloin

    The standout was the Wagyu tenderloin—it was incredibly tender and literally melted in our mouths.

    Danielle Legarde

  • Stone Pot Rice

    Don’t skip the stone pot rice to finish the meal!

    宇成

  • Coffee Jelly

    When the cute birthday tagged coffee jelly presented on the table I sang the birthday song to my boyfriend.

    JJ F

Beyond the menu

Attentive details and thoughtful hospitality that elevate your yakiniku experience

  • Tableside Torched Aburi Wagyu Sushi

    Staff present freshly torched aburi wagyu sushi directly at the table for an interactive dining touch.

  • Dedicated Halal Japanese BBQ Options

    The kitchen accommodates Halal diners with dedicated Halal-certified Japanese BBQ cuts and menu selections.

  • Custom Birthday Celebration Dessert Presentation

    Milestone celebrations are marked with personalized celebration touches such as custom birthday-tagged coffee jelly.

  • Interactive Cut Guidance and Pairing Advice

    Staff provide dedicated guidance on specific marbling characteristics across wagyu cuts and advise on optimal dipping pairings.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning group dinners, dietary requests, and menu selections at Rengaya.

  • Opt for Set Menus for Groups

    For celebratory gatherings or large parties, opt for the multi-course set menu ($150 per person) to eliminate decision fatigue, as it includes balanced sides, soup, rice, and premium wagyu tenderloin. Private rooms are also available.

  • Combine Sukiyaki and BBQ

    Take advantage of the venue's dual culinary offering by pairing tabletop yakiniku cuts with authentic Japanese Wagyu sukiyaki hot pot sets, which include vegetables and noodles.

  • Request Halal Accommodations

    Diners seeking halal dining can enjoy Japanese-style barbecue with certified options available alongside traditional private dining spaces and attentive hospitality.

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