Kuro Bar & Dining
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 961 Google reviews
Kuro Bar & Dining is a stylish Nikkei restaurant in a converted 1910 warehouse on Kent Street, with an industrial-chic room and a bar that gives it a cocktail-bar feel. Diners praise its fresh sashimi, Japanese-Peruvian cooking and drinks list, and it suits a dinner out, a special occasion or a seat at the bar.
Cuisine at Kuro Bar & Dining
Food at Kuro Bar & Dining
Kuro serves Nikkei food, a mix of Japanese and Peruvian cooking, with cooked and raw dishes. Diners keep naming the fresh sashimi and the crispy fried chicken. Dishes can carry yuzu, aji amarillo, miso and shiso. There are three set menus, a Nikkei set menu among them. Desserts include vanilla miso ice cream with lucuma fondant. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Fresh sashimi Β· Crispy fried chicken Β· Japanese-Peruvian cocktails
Drinks at Kuro Bar & Dining
The bar has over forty sakes, plus wine, cocktails and flights, with cocktails designed next door at Kahii. The sake and wine list was awarded Two Glasses in 2025 and 2026. Visitors praise the cocktails and the sake selection.
Events in the room
Kuro runs events most months, usually with limited seats: tuna carvings, masterclasses, wine and sake dinners, mahjong nights and kintsugi workshops. Recent editions included a whole southern bluefin broken down in the room and kakigori in summer. Chef's table evenings are also held, seating from eight. Corporate events, group dinners and private functions are catered for, with up to fifty-five seated.
What customers say about Kuro Bar & Dining
- π¬Warm, attentive staff who suggest dishes to suit each diner
- π¬Fresh, bold Japanese-Peruvian flavours that feel creative
- π¬Stylish, intimate room with a cocktail-bar feel
- π¬Cocktails, sake and wine praised
Tips for visiting Kuro Bar & Dining
- βAsk for a seat at the kitchen counter when you book.
- βThe bar takes walk-ins without a booking, and happy hour runs Thursday to Saturday from 5 to 6pm.
- βWilson Parking is directly opposite the restaurant, which diners find handy.
Getting to Kuro Bar & Dining
368 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. Wilson Parking is directly opposite at 383 Kent Street. Town Hall station is about 250 metres away, and Wynyard and Barangaroo are a few minutes' walk.
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FAQ about Kuro Bar & Dining
What cuisine does Kuro Bar & Dining serve?
It serves Nikkei cooking, a blend of Japanese and Peruvian food, with sashimi, wagyu and cocktails.
Can I book a table at Kuro Bar & Dining?
Yes, reservations are welcome, and the bar also takes walk-ins without a booking.
Does Kuro Bar & Dining have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Is Kuro Bar & Dining licensed?
Yes, the bar serves over forty sakes, wine, cocktails and flights.