Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
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Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant is a yakiniku spot in Sydney's CBD, set in a loft-style room where guests grill wagyu and other meats at the table. Regulars say the meat quality is consistent and the service is quick. It runs an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and a weekday lunch bento. Wynyard Park is a 4-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
Food at Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
Yakiniku is the focus, with wagyu beef as the headline. The Γ la carte menu adds fresh seafood and seasonal sides. Weekday lunch is a set of bento boxes, and Saturday lunch is a buffet. Dinner offers both Γ la carte and all-you-can-eat.
What to order: Wagyu, grilled at the table Β· Wagyu don bento
Grilling at your table
Guests cook their own meat on the grill set into the table, so the pace of the meal is set by the group. The dinner menu offers Γ la carte dishes alongside the all-you-can-eat option. Weekday lunch leans on bento boxes, while Saturday lunch is the buffet. The restaurant has been operating since 2000, and its menus are split between lunch and dinner, so check which one suits your visit.
What customers say about Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
- π¬Meat quality is praised as fresh and consistent
- π¬Service is described as quick and friendly
- π¬Some find the prices high for what is served, especially the lunch bento
Tips for visiting Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
- βFor the full 70 minutes of buffet ordering, book before 19:20 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 19:50 on Thursdays, or 20:20 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- βCancellations must be made by phone or SMS at least 24 hours before the booking time.
- βThe restaurant is closed on Monday 9 November.
Getting to Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
1 Hosking Place, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. Parking is available, and the entrance is step-free. Wynyard Park is a short walk away.
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FAQ about Suminoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant
What cuisine does Suminoya Japanese BBQ serve?
It serves Japanese BBQ, or yakiniku, with wagyu beef, fresh seafood and seasonal sides grilled at the table.
Can I book a table at Suminoya Japanese BBQ?
Yes, reservations are made through OpenTable. Cancellations need a phone call or SMS at least 24 hours ahead.
Does Suminoya have an all-you-can-eat option?
Yes, the all-you-can-eat buffet runs at dinner and on Saturday lunch.
Is Suminoya open for takeaway?
Yes, takeaway can be ordered from the restaurant or through Uber Eats.