Jazushi

Jazushi is a modern Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills with live jazz most Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The room has exposed brick, warm lighting and a lively but relaxed feel, suited to a long dinner more than a quick stop. It is best at fresh sashimi and grilled scallops. Adelaide Street Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Jazushi

Food at Jazushi

Jazushi serves modern Japanese dishes, mainly sashimi, grilled seafood, ramen and a chirashi rice dish. Regulars keep naming the salmon sashimi and the grilled Hokkaido scallops with garlic miso butter. The kaisen chirashi comes with plenty of seafood, and the black garlic tonkotsu ramen has a rich broth. Sashimi arrives simply plated on pale ceramic with a sauce spooned beneath the slices. Vegetarian options are available.

What to order: Grilled Hokkaido scallops with garlic miso butter · Salmon sashimi · Kaisen chirashi

Drinks at Jazushi

Jazushi is fully licensed and does not allow BYO, so all drinks come from the venue's own list rather than bottles brought in.

Live jazz and the room

Jazushi has been open since 2003 and runs live jazz most Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, with the music starting at 18:15. Visitors say the music gives the room a warm feel, and one diner mentioned the band singing for a birthday guest. Several visitors say the atmosphere is the reason they want to come back for an evening meal.

What customers say about Jazushi

• 💬Fresh sashimi and grilled scallops are the standout dishes
• 💬Live jazz gives the room a warm, special-evening atmosphere
• 💬Generous portions, with staff described as friendly

Tips for visiting Jazushi

• ✓Reservations are recommended, and the booking link is on the restaurant's website.
• ✓The price range is $40–100, and a 10% surcharge applies on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
• ✓On live jazz nights, ask for a seat near the band if you want the music close.

Getting to Jazushi

145 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, with parking available for guests driving in.

Near Jazushi

• ☕Sample Coffee Surry Hills1 min walk
• ☕Città Cafe1 min walk
• ☕Burbs Brew Espresso Bar1 min walk
• 🌳Adelaide Street Reserve3 min walk
• 🌳Cooper Street Reserve3 min walk
• 🌳Ward Park3 min walk

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