Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
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Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant on Liverpool Street in Sydney, known for katsu, from pork tonkatsu to premium wagyu gyukatsu. The room is dim and moody, suited to a slow sit-down meal rather than a quick stop. Hyde Park South is about five minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
Food at Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
Katsu is the focus: a tonkatsu platter with two cuts of pork, premium gyukatsu, and a tonkatsu curry made with Scotch fillet. Salmon katsu is also on the menu, with a light, crisp coating and a pickled ginger and shallot accompaniment. Oysters arrive on ice, topped with roe and sauce. Dessert includes a matcha yuzu cheesecake. Regulars describe the coating as crisp and the meat as juicy inside.
What to order: Tonkatsu platter with two cuts Β· Premium gyukatsu Β· Oysters, especially the yuzu ones
Drinks at Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
The drinks list leans toward Japanese flavours: yuzu sake, umeshu and matcha drinks. One visitor rates the matcha beer, which has a rich matcha flavour with a slight sweetness, even though they don't usually like matcha. Another visitor found the matcha orange drink pleasant. The restaurant serves alcohol.
What customers say about Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
- π¬Crisp, juicy katsu, with the tonkatsu platter singled out
- π¬Generous portions that feel good value
- π¬Friendly, helpful staff who guide ordering
- π¬Moody, dim room that feels cosy
Tips for visiting Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
- βPortions run large, so one platter can be a full meal.
- βHyde Park South is about five minutes' walk, handy before or after dinner.
- βThe dim lighting suits a slow dinner more than a quick bite.
Getting to Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
The address is Shop 1, 116/120 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is available nearby. The restaurant is a short walk from Hyde Park South.
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FAQ about Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant
What cuisine does Senkatsu Japanese Restaurant serve?
It serves Japanese food and specialises in katsu, including pork tonkatsu and premium gyukatsu.
Does Senkatsu serve lunch?
Yes, it serves lunch as well as dinner.
Is Senkatsu licensed?
Yes, it serves alcohol, including sake, umeshu and beer.
Is there parking near Senkatsu?
Yes, parking is available nearby.