Kid Kyoto
Last updatedβ 4.3 Β· 1,136 Google reviews Β· $$$
Kid Kyoto is a modern Japanese izakaya on Bridge Lane in the CBD, with an industrial room and a bar facing the kitchen. Diners go for shared plates and set menus, and service gets consistent praise. Lang Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Kid Kyoto
Food at Kid Kyoto
Kid Kyoto serves contemporary Japanese small plates built around in-season Australian produce, with raw, cured, grilled and fried dishes on the same menu. Regulars keep naming the corn ribs with miso caramel, the pork belly yakitori and the kingfish sashimi. The kingfish comes thinly sliced with apple and a bright green oil. The grilled meatball skewers are served with a soft egg yolk. Desserts include a hojicha tiramisu. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Corn ribs with miso caramel Β· Pork belly yakitori Β· Kingfish sashimi
Drinks at Kid Kyoto
The drinks list leans toward cocktails, sake and beer and wine. Sake is served hot or cold, and one visitor paired it with the set menu. The bar is a good spot to sit before or during dinner, and the Yama Yama cocktail gets a mention from diners who tried it.
Happy hour and weekend sessions
Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm, with Shiitake Bao at $12, Yama Yama at $10 and beer or wine at $10. The Express TRUST US lunch is a curated set menu at $65 per person, served Tuesday to Saturday until 6pm. On Saturdays there is an unlimited session called UNPLUGGED + UNLIMITED from 12pm to 3:30pm, from $95 per person.
Private dining for groups
A semi-private dining space seats up to 13 people, and the team invites enquiries for functions. Group visits in the reviews lean on the set menus, which cover a wide spread of the dishes and suit mixed tastes. Staff are described as accommodating from the moment a larger party arrives.
What customers say about Kid Kyoto
- π¬Food praised as bold, creative and generous in portion size
- π¬Staff described as friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu
- π¬Cool, relaxed atmosphere that suits dates, friends and groups
- π¬Set menus praised for covering a lot of the menu for groups
Tips for visiting Kid Kyoto
- βBook a table online, since the restaurant takes reservations through its booking page.
- βFor a cheaper meal, the express lunch set runs until 6pm on weekdays and Saturday.
- βGroups who want to try a lot should choose one of the set menus and add extras.
Getting to Kid Kyoto
The address is 17-19 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000, and the entrance is off Bridge Lane. Lang Park and Jessie Street Gardens are both about a three-minute walk away.
Near Kid Kyoto
FAQ about Kid Kyoto
What cuisine does Kid Kyoto serve?
It serves modern Japanese izakaya-style food, with small plates, sashimi and set menus that use in-season Australian produce.
Can I book a table at Kid Kyoto?
Yes, tables can be booked online through the restaurant's website, or by calling (02) 9241 1991.
Does Kid Kyoto have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.
Can Kid Kyoto host a small group?
It has a semi-private dining space for up to 13 people, and enquiries for functions are invited.