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Izakaya Masuya, Sydney, AU-NSW

Izakaya Masuya

4.1
4.1
22 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
IZAKAYA MASUYA is one of the first izakaya-style restaurants in Australia, introducing Japanese sake from various areas in Japan.
At lunchtime, a range of takeaway menus including nutritiously balanced BENTO (lunchbox) menus and a variety of sushi rolls and DONBURI (rice bowl) menus attract local customers.
The store serves various dinner menus from Charcoal grilled wagyu beef to grilled chicken, tempura, Kyoto-style Temari sushi, and hot pot.
The concept of the store is to convey the beauty of Japanese sake to the world including Australia.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Kyoto-style
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9233 8181
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Takayuki Yoshioka

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Izakaya Masuya offers "amazingly fresh and superb sake choices" with a delightful tapas menu. Known for "the best bento with best value in Sydney CBD," it's a "great lunch spot" with efficient service. However, some diners noted rushed service during busy times. "Delicious, well-presented food" and a welcoming atmosphere make it popular.

22 Reviews
  1. Alexander

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izakaya Masuya is an absolute gem in the heart of Sydney’s CBD! We selected it for our last evening in Sydney, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we had during our entire 3-week stay. From start to finish, everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The service was top-notch, with the staff being incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. We started with the Salmon Sashimi and the Salmon & Avocado Salad—both were delicious! Next time, we’d probably skip the sashimi and just enjoy the generous portion of the salad, as it was quite large but absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the Teriyaki Salmon and the Wagyu Tenderloin, which was hands down the best we’ve ever had at a Japanese restaurant. The Wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the flavors were incredible. If we had dined here earlier during our stay, we would’ve definitely come back for a second visit. If you're in Sydney and craving amazing Japanese food, Izakaya Masuya is a must-visit! We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town. Highly recommended!

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  2. Esther

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the time allocated is too short due to busy lunch, it is understandable !

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  3. Cathy

    Sydney5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, fresh, well-presented food, always quick and friendly service.

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  4. Maria VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are very accommodating! Food is very delicious and plentiful! Highly recommended!

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    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Was rushed out and asked to leave table in under an hour so it could be turned for the next guests - we hadn't even finished our drinks which we had been billed for.

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  6. Timothy

    Sydney2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I ordered chicken teriyaki sashimi teishoku - the chicken was deep fried the morning so it was served cold! Furthermore to my surprise the Teriyaki chicken was covered in thick batter so it's NOT really right. Sashimi was not very fresh and chewy texture! It's very bad food very poor quality. I don't know why people even go there!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent choice for lunch! Looking forward to going back soon.

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  8. Leon

    Sydney2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were repeatedly asked to leave 30mins after being seated. This was very bad experience and it wasn't like this before. I'll write a google review about this bad experience.

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  9. Steve

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly fresh and superb sake choices. The tapas menu choices were perfect accompaniments. Had fresh cucumber pickles, sukiyaki beef and yaki-giri. Would recommend

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  10. Malcolm

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great lunch spot during the week. Wide range of good quality bento boxes to choose from at a reasonable price. The service is very fast and courteous as well.

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FAQs

Izakaya Masuya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9233 8181.

Izakaya Masuya is rated 4.1 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Izakaya Masuya

Manufacturers House 12-14 o'Connell St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Kyoto-style
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Takayuki Yoshioka
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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