Best Cheap Japanese Eats in Sydney

Sydney has so many Japanese restaurants, but some provide the perfect meal for a very reasonable price. In this guide, you'll find... - 1 place to get the fluffiest Japanese pancakes - 3 of the best ramen shops - 2 midrange restaurants - 4 dessert places

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Gram Cafe & Pancakes The Galeries

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One of the best (and only!) places in Sydney to get the soft, thick, fluffy Japanese-style pancakes. Also, the cafe atmosphere is perfect for Instagram pics! Warning -- they close early, 6pm last I checked.

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Gumshara

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Probably some of the best tonkotsu ramen I've had outside of Japan. The broth is super thick and creamy, but there's options to add clearer soup to fit your taste. The queue can get long, but it's worth it! Alternatively, come during off-peak hours, and there won't be anyone waiting.

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Ryo's Noodles

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Another hidden ramen shop that's quite far off the train lines. Again, the tonkotsu ramen is really good here, and the broth is lighter than Gumshara (previous place) if that's your preference!

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Ramen Zundo

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Another solid place in World Square with tsukemen (ramen with dipping broth) and yuzu (cirtusy) soup bases, along with traditional ramens.

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Nakano Darling

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Some of the best izakaya (pub-style) food I've had outside of Japan! Most importantly, they're in a great location and open late.

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OMU

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Come here for omurice!

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LeTAO Sydney

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A Sydney location of the famous Japanese bakery. Come here for Japanese cheesecakes, but it's very (very) expensive, and this is a cheap eats list, so I'd come here just for pics. If you're in the mood though, the taste is worth it once.

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Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake Sydney

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There's many locations around the world, but it's just as good here. The Japanese cheesecakes are light, fluffy, and not too cheesy. The tarts are also quite good. You can't go wrong with any flavour, but I like to just stick to the original cheesecake. Definitely call ahead to make sure they still have your flavour! Also, they have creme brulee crepes, but those are on the sweet side and have odd opening hours -- call ahead or check the storefront if you're interested.

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Uncle Tee's Crepes Newtown

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The classic spot for Japanese crepes in Sydney. A bit on the sweet side, but still worth it if you're in the area.

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Sweet Town on George Street

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An alternative Japanese crepe shop. They sell a bunch of other snacks, and there are a lot of options to fit your crepe to your taste. My personal favourite: crepe with whatever fruit I'm feeling, plus whipped cream and yuzu for a tangy and mildly sweet taste.

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Looking for matcha cafes or fancier Japanese food? And by that, I mean the best katsu I've ever had, or the perfect ochazuke (rice in green tea) paired with sushi? Check out this guide below!

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Best Matcha Cafes in Sydney

Sydney has so many cafes for matcha. After living here, I've found 6 of the best places serving anything from matcha lattes to cakes. If you liked this guide, please consider tipping or subscribing!

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Hi all! I’m currently living in Sydney, but I'm from Los Angeles and have lived in places like Chicago, New York, and Tokyo. Take a look if you: - 🍽️Travel for food!🍽️ Finding places to eat is the hardest part of any trip, but look no further. - 🌆Are mainly a city person!🌆 And you want to see a bit of everything: the big sites, local historical or cultural spots, the occasional day trip out to nature. - ✈️Want layover tips or weekend (2-3 day) trips!✈️ Between school and work, it's hard to travel. That's why I've been slipping away during weekends or squeezing a quick visit to somewhere new during a long layover, and you can too. - 💤Need a full night’s sleep!💤 What’s the point of seeing everything if you’re too tired to enjoy it? Check me out if you want that perfect balance between exploration and relaxation.

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