Juan Bowl & Tea
Last updated★ 4.3 · 916 Google reviews · $$
Juan Bowl & Tea is a compact, contemporary Japanese restaurant on Pitt Street in Redfern, serving izakaya-style dishes and an extensive tea menu. Regulars say the food is carefully cooked and the service is consistently good. The Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Juan Bowl & Tea
Food at Juan Bowl & Tea
The menu is Japanese izakaya-style, with meals rather than separate entrées. Regulars keep naming the tonkatsu, which arrives light and fluffy, and the wagyu beef, which is served thin and tender. Croquettes are on the menu too, and dessert includes warabi mochi and matcha tiramisu. Beef dishes come sliced and plated with an egg yolk on top. The menu does not mark any dietary options.
What to order: Wagyu beef, thin and tender · Tonkatsu, light and fluffy · Tea pairing with the meal
Drinks at Juan Bowl & Tea
The tea menu is extensive, and a tea pairing can be matched to the meal. The drinks list is built around tea rather than coffee.
Sitting at the bar
The bar seats let guests watch the chefs cook, and one visitor said this was the highlight of the visit. The room has small seatings, so one visitor advised arriving with some patience. Dishes come out as they are ready, and the restaurant suits a slow, unhurried meal with a pot of tea. Dessert is a highlight for many diners, and one visitor was given complimentary sweets after their meal.
What customers say about Juan Bowl & Tea
- 💬Diners praise well-seasoned, carefully cooked Japanese dishes
- 💬Service described as attentive and consistent across visits
- 💬Visitors describe a beautiful room with small, intimate seatings
- 💬Tea pairings are a regular highlight alongside the meal
Tips for visiting Juan Bowl & Tea
- ✓Sit at the bar if you want to watch the chefs at work.
- ✓Order a tea pairing if you want a drink matched to your meal.
- ✓The gyukatsu is only sometimes on the menu, so ask before you go.
Getting to Juan Bowl & Tea
The restaurant is at 94A Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016. Parking is available. Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away, and Redfern Park is also close.
Near Juan Bowl & Tea
FAQ about Juan Bowl & Tea
What cuisine does Juan Bowl & Tea serve?
It serves Japanese food in izakaya style, with dishes such as tonkatsu, wagyu beef and warabi mochi for dessert.
Does Juan Bowl & Tea serve lunch?
Yes, lunch is served, and the restaurant also serves dinner in the evenings.
Does Juan Bowl & Tea serve tea?
Yes, the tea menu is extensive, and tea pairings can be matched to the meal.