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Tanomi Lidcombe

9 John St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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9 John St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia

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+61 2 9643 7491
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tanomi Lidcombe

Tucked into a converted residential federation home, Tanomi Lidcombe delivers authentic Japanese dining with zero inner-city pretension. Guests step through domestic doorways into warm, partitioned rooms and low-key dining nooks. Patrons come specifically for rare regional specialties—from crisp gyukatsu to Nagoya-style hitsumabushi unagi donburi, served with dashi broth poured tableside over tender eel.

  • Converted Federation Home Setting: Set inside a partitioned residential house featuring private dining rooms for quiet family gatherings.
  • Specialty Regional Offerings: Serves uncommon Japanese staples like Nagoya-style hitsumabushi and gyukatsu alongside fresh sashimi sets.
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Why Choose Tanomi Lidcombe

Why locals and destination diners choose Tanomi Lidcombe for intimate meals and gatherings

  • Hard-to-Find Japanese Specialties

    Guests can order rare regional Japanese specialties like Gyukatsu alongside signature eel and wagyu rice bowls.

    They have amazing menu items that are pretty exclusive in Sydney, namely Gyukatsu

    christina nguyen

  • Fresh Quality Without City Markups

    The kitchen consistently prepares high-quality sashimi sets, crisp tempura, and flavorful mains at suburban pricing.

    Price-wise, it’s actually pretty reasonable for the quality you get, so it doesn’t feel like you’re overpaying either.

    John Paul Bautista

  • Homelike Converted Federation Setting

    Set inside a converted residential federation home, the setting feels like dining comfortably in someone's home.

    the ambience is so nice, it feels like you’re in someone’s house. Very cosy.

    Anh Tran

  • Cozy and Low-Key Ambiance

    Diners appreciate a relaxed neighborhood vibe that avoids the rush and volume of crowded urban restaurants.

    the whole vibe of the place is cozy and low-key, not too loud or hectic — just easy to sit down and enjoy your meal.

    John Paul Bautista

  • Private Rooms for Family Gatherings

    Private dining rooms provide dedicated space to host family milestones and dinners with personal attention.

    We also really appreciated having a private room, which made the experience feel even more special and comfortable for our family gathering.

    Henry Lee

  • Sophisticated Hosting for Special Occasions

    The polished food presentation and calm atmosphere make it a dependable setting for hosting VIPs and celebrating occasions.

    It is one of the few places in the area sophisticated enough to host VIP guests, yet the prices remain relatively reasonable.

    Eun BAE

Standout Japanese specialties and customer favorites prepared fresh to order

  • Pork Katsu

    crispy juicy pork katsu & curry soup is packed with flavours!! definitely recommend

    Tony Cho

  • Sashimi

    You can tell they don’t cut corners — especially with the sashimi, which tasted super fresh.

    John Paul Bautista

  • Hitsumabushi Donburi

    Highly recommend the Hitsumabushi Donburi and Warayaki Wagyu Tataki Donburi!!

    Dallia

  • Gyukatsu

    They have amazing menu items that are pretty exclusive in Sydney, namely Gyukatsu

    christina nguyen

Other favorites

Complementary sides, starters, and small plates to accompany your meal

  • Assorted Tempura

    the assorted tempura had the best crispy prawns

    Pora

  • Brussels Sprouts

    My favourite dishes are Brussels sprouts, slow cooked beef ribs and sashimi/sushi platter.

    Kathy Shem

  • Miso Soup

    One of the best miso soups I’ve had in a while.

    Brooke Juelch-Hubrich

  • Chicken Karaage

    they have one of my all time favourite chicken karaage

    Anh Tran

Before you head over

Practical advice to make the most of your visit to Tanomi Lidcombe

  • Reserve Ahead for Dinner and Groups

    Bookings are recommended ahead of time, especially for peak evening seatings or to secure partitioned private dining rooms for groups.

  • Order via On-Table Digital Code

    Guests place food orders via an on-table digital scan code and settle the bill at the front register when departing.

  • Look for Hard-to-Find Specialties

    Check the full a la carte menu for regional Japanese specialties rarely seen in western Sydney, such as Gyukatsu and Hitsumabushi donburi.

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