Rei Izakaya

Rei Izakaya is a casual Japanese izakaya on Sussex Street in the CBD, suited to after-work drinks and dinner with friends. It is best at grilled and fried small plates, especially yakitori, oden and karaage, served with cold draft beer, sake and whisky. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Rei Izakaya

Food at Rei Izakaya

The menu is built around grilled and fried izakaya plates. Yakitori is the main draw, with grilled wagyu tongue and seasoned squid singled out, and oden is a dish regulars return to, especially the daikon. Karaage fried chicken and fried oysters are also praised. One diner found the mullet roe with daikon surprisingly good, and another ordered chicken nanban.

What to order: Oden, especially the daikon · Yakitori, including wagyu tongue · Karaage fried chicken

Drinks at Rei Izakaya

The drinks focus on Japanese tap beer, sake and whisky, with more available beyond those. Regulars rate the draft beer, and one visitor called a cold beer here a refreshing end to a day in the city.

What customers say about Rei Izakaya

• 💬Regulars say the yakitori and oden are well seasoned and cooked.
• 💬Diners describe a casual, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff.
• 💬Visitors say the cold draft beer is a highlight after a day in the city.

Tips for visiting Rei Izakaya

• ✓Groups of four or more can book ahead by calling 0404 517 777.
• ✓The Chinese Garden of Friendship is about a two-minute walk away for a stroll before or after your meal.
• ✓Order a few plates to share, so you can try the oden, yakitori and karaage together.

Getting to Rei Izakaya

Rei Izakaya is at Shop G 04/345B Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD, within easy reach of the city centre on foot.

Near Rei Izakaya

• ☕Caffe Casina1 min walk
• ☕Incanto Coffee2 min walk
• 🌳Chinese Garden of Friendship2 min walk
• ☕Sydney Boardgames Cafe - Dice Inn Boardgames3 min walk
• 🌳Darling Quarter Village Green (South)3 min walk
• 🌳Tumbalong Park3 min walk

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