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Dera Uma

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β˜… 4.2 Β· 275 Google reviews Β· $$

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Dera Uma is a Japanese rice bowl restaurant in the Regent Place arcade on George Street, Sydney CBD. It feels quick and casual, better suited to a fast lunch than a long meal. It does best at filling katsu and wagyu bowls. The nearest park, Chinese Garden of Friendship, is about 4 minutes' walk away.

Cuisine at Dera Uma

Japanese

Food at Dera Uma

Dera Uma serves Japanese rice bowls over fluffy rice. The Toji Katsu Don ($15.90) is golden crispy chicken or pork simmered with onion and egg, topped with pickled ginger and shallots. The BBQ Wagyu Beef Don ($19.90) comes with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, sesame and pickled radish. Other bowls include Japanese curry with teriyaki chicken, a beef hamburger steak with teriyaki sauce, and a large katsu curry. The DX Favourite combines wagyu and hamburger steak with a soft-boiled egg.

What to order: BBQ Wagyu Beef Don Β· Toji Katsu Don

What the name means

The name comes from the Nagoya dialect and means "super delicious". The menu is built around rice bowls with a mix of crumbed, grilled and simmered toppings. Several bowls are finished with pickled radish, and many include coleslaw or a soft-boiled egg. Visitors who come for a quick bite tend to order a bowl and eat it nearby rather than linger over a meal.

What customers say about Dera Uma

  • πŸ’¬Filling, budget-friendly rice bowls for a quick lunch
  • πŸ’¬Value splits diners: some call the bowls good value, while two recent visitors say the price is too high for what arrives
  • πŸ’¬Good for an express lunch or a quick meal between errands in the CBD

Tips for visiting Dera Uma

  • βœ“Order at the counter or online through Uber Eats if you would rather skip the queue.
  • βœ“Two recent visitors question whether the price is worth it, so check the bowl prices on the menu before you order.
  • βœ“Two recent 1-star reviews mention cold food, so ask for your bowl to be freshly served if that matters to you.

Getting to Dera Uma

Dera Uma is at Shop 6, 545–551 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, in the Regent Place arcade. The entrance is step-free.

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FAQ about Dera Uma

What cuisine does Dera Uma serve?

Dera Uma serves Japanese rice bowls, including katsu don, wagyu beef don and curry dishes.

Does Dera Uma serve lunch?

Yes, it serves lunch, with the full rice bowl menu available.

Can I order Dera Uma online?

Yes, online orders are placed through Uber Eats.

How much do the bowls cost at Dera Uma?

The bowls on the published menu range from $15.90 to $22.90.