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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

Unit 18/30-32 Charles St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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Unit 18/30-32 Charles St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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+61 2 9635 9383
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

Tucked off a riverside walkway near the Parramatta River ferry wharf, this husband-and-wife hideaway serves honest Japanese comfort food alongside hearty Korean specialties. Patrons drop in for generous sashimi platters, crisp chicken katsu, and spicy fish hot pots that simmer right at the table. Meals regularly arrive flanked by complimentary banchan—think house-dressed greens, silky tofu, and kimchi—leaving diners well fed without fuss.

  • Japanese & Korean Comforts: Spans fresh salmon and tuna sashimi, crispy pork katsu, and bubbling chili fish hot pot under one roof.
  • Complimentary Banchan: Orders arrive with unexpected side dishes like miso soup, seasoned salad, tofu, and kimchi.
  • Riverside Hideaway: Casual, no-frills waterside dining tucked away just steps from the Parramatta River wharf.
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Reasons to Choose Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

Why diners seek out Tokyo Japanese Restaurant along the Parramatta River

  • Dual Japanese and Korean Menu

    Guests can seamlessly combine Japanese sashimi, tempura, and katsu with hearty Korean hot pots and stir-fries prepared together on one menu.

    Bloody marvellous place with a mixture of the two cultures in the menu.

    Peter Spaz

  • Generous Complimentary Sides and Banchan

    Standard orders and set meals come complete with generous complimentary extras like fresh salads, tofu, miso soup, and banchan.

    We had a spicy pork meal and pork katsu and they came with sides of salad, tofu, miso, kimchi to share.

    Nel Mc

  • Delight of a True Hidden Gem

    Tucked discreetly near the ferry wharf away from busy street fronts, the venue offers the thrill of stumbling upon an uncommercialised culinary treasure.

    Hidden gem which is literally hidden.

    Paras Nath

  • Heartfelt Family Hospitality

    Diners are welcomed by a husband-and-wife team whose genuine, heartfelt care makes meals feel personal rather than commercial.

    Their warmth and hospitality is so beautiful and something you don’t see elsewhere anymore.

    Omama H

  • Unpretentious, Wholesome Home Cooking

    Dishes prioritize fresh fish, crispy batter, and balanced sauces over delicate plating or trendy culinary theatre.

    It felt like honest cooking. Nothing fancy or over the top with presentation

    George

  • Relaxed and Charming Waterside Setting

    The quiet waterside atmosphere near Parramatta River creates a warm, unassuming ambiance where guests can unwind without pretension.

    The food compliments the atmosphere here and it isnt trying to over price or look pretentiously sophisticated.

    Wo Ne

Signature Japanese and Korean dishes freshly prepared with honest home-style hospitality

  • Sashimi

    Fresh sashimi.. Excellent food.

    Ris

  • Pork Katsu Curry

    Went there for lunch, only ordered a Pork Katsu curry and one beer. What I received I pictured, as you can see there's lots of little extra complimentary side dishes with the meal including miso soup which is usually extra at other places!

    Jason Wallace

  • Fish Chilli Hot Pot

    The fish chilli hot pot is very similar to our traditional fish soup (Hungarian), hence we ordered it for Xmas dinner and all of our friends liked it very much.

    Diana Shepherd

  • Tempura

    had bento and tempura plate.. excellent. Tempura 🍤 batter crispy and delicious.. not oily!

    Ris

Before you head over

Practical advice for finding and dining at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

  • Finding the Hidden Walkway

    The restaurant is tucked away off the main road behind Parramatta Quay and up the stairs from the river wharf, so look for the walkway passage leading toward the water.

  • Card Minimum and BYO Policy

    Keep in mind that EFTPOS requires a minimum spend of $30, though the venue permits BYO drinks alongside its beer and wine selection.

  • Weekday Lunch & Street Parking

    Value lunch set meals are served strictly during weekday workdays, with nearby vehicle parking limited to paid street spots.

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