Izakaya Fujiyama

Izakaya Fujiyama is a Japanese restaurant, sake bar and whisky den on Waterloo Street in Surry Hills. It is a laid-back room that is not too loud, so it suits small groups, catching up over drinks and shared plates. It is best known for sashimi, fried chicken and a wide range of sake and Japanese whisky. Adelaide Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Izakaya Fujiyama

Food at Izakaya Fujiyama

Japanese food built around sushi, sashimi and izakaya-style snacks. Fried chicken comes up most often, with diners calling it hot and crisp. Sashimi is praised for its freshness, and the sashimi platter is the plate reviewers describe most. Other dishes named include hand rolls, aburi, tempura and tacos. Gluten-free diners find plenty to order, though one visitor noted the bao buns are the exception. Vegetarian dishes are also available.

What to order: Fried chicken, hot and crisp · Sashimi platter, described as very fresh

Drinks at Izakaya Fujiyama

The drinks are a main draw. The list covers sake and Japanese whisky, and diners say the drink menu is varied, with a good selection for a night out. Happy hour runs on weekdays. Coffee is not a feature.

Sharing plates and group dining

The menu leans toward sharing, and a separate group menu is offered for bigger tables. One visitor found the staff happy to split the bill for a group. Diners who came for small gatherings or a girls' night out find the room easy to talk in, which suits longer meals with several courses shared between a few people.

What customers say about Izakaya Fujiyama

• 💬Friendly, attentive service that diners single out
• 💬Fried chicken and fresh sashimi praised by several diners
• 💬Relaxed, not too loud room that suits conversation
• 💬Varied drinks list of sake and whisky

Tips for visiting Izakaya Fujiyama

• ✓Happy hour runs 5pm to 7pm Monday to Friday.
• ✓Book online through the website, especially for groups.
• ✓Ask about gluten-free options when ordering, since not every dish is gluten free.

Getting to Izakaya Fujiyama

The restaurant is at Shop G09, 38-52 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available. Adelaide Street Reserve and Cooper Street Reserve are both within a few minutes' walk.

Near Izakaya Fujiyama

• ☕Sample Coffee Surry Hills1 min walk
• ☕Città Cafe1 min walk
• ☕Burbs Brew Espresso Bar2 min walk
• 🌳Adelaide Street Reserve2 min walk
• 🌳Cooper Street Reserve2 min walk
• 🌳Ward Park3 min walk

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