Ichoume
Last updatedβ 4.1 Β· 511 Google reviews Β· $$
Ichoume is a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Darling Quarter, Sydney, with a cosy, dark-wood room that suits a relaxed lunch with friends or family. It is best at fresh sushi and sashimi and the unagi rice bowls, at prices visitors call reasonable for the location. Darling Quarter Village Green (South) is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Ichoume
Food at Ichoume
Ichoume serves Japanese izakaya-style food with Western influences, from sushi and sashimi sets to rice bowls, dipping noodles and small plates. Regulars keep naming the BBQ eel unagi don, a glazed eel fillet over rice, and the sushi and sashimi sets, which arrive neatly arranged on wooden and ceramic ware. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: BBQ eel unagi don rice bowl Β· Tsukemen dipping noodles Β· Sushi and sashimi sets
Drinks at Ichoume
Drinks include iced milk coffee, lemon tea, hot green tea and beer. A wine list is supervised by Ned Goodwyn, and the sake and shochu menu was made by a licensed sake sommelier, Chiaki Komura. Visitors mention the fresh beer and the smooth iced milk coffee.
An izakaya designed for adults
The restaurant describes its design as a hangout for adults, and the room reflects that with red booth seating, colourful wall panels and a bar lined with bottles. Akiko Ishikawa supervises the menu as executive chef, and Shinsuke Toda leads sushi preparation. The menu blends Japanese and Western styles, and it includes set menus, dinner and lunch menus, and takeaway options such as bento boxes and platters.
What customers say about Ichoume
- π¬Fresh sushi, sashimi and rice bowls that visitors describe as well prepared
- π¬Friendly, helpful staff who make lunch feel relaxed
- π¬A cosy Japanese atmosphere that works for photos and special meals
- π¬Prices that visitors find reasonable for a Darling Quarter location
Tips for visiting Ichoume
- βBook a table through OpenTable, especially for lunch with a group.
- βA 10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays, and 15% on public holidays.
- βParking is nearby, and the website links to third-party car park operators.
Getting to Ichoume
Ichoume is at Shop TR10, Darling Quarter 1, 25 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000. There is parking nearby, with third-party car park operators linked from the website. Darling Quarter sits within walking distance of Darling Harbour.
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FAQ about Ichoume
What cuisine does Ichoume serve?
Ichoume serves Japanese izakaya-style food with Western influences, including fresh sushi and sashimi.
Can I book a table at Ichoume?
Yes, bookings are made through OpenTable from the restaurant's website.
Does Ichoume have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Does Ichoume have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and outdoor tables.