UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
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UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi is a small Japanese restaurant on Clarence Street in the CBD, with limited seating and a cosy feel. It suits a quick lunch, dinner or a relaxed drink, and it is best known for ramen, karaage chicken rice bowls and its vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Wynyard Park is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
Food at UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
Authentic Japanese cooking with a focus on organic produce. Donburi rice bowls, including karaage chicken, salmon sashimi, teriyaki salmon and organic beef rib, and Japanese curry with rice run from $18 to $27 on the printed menu. Diners also name the ramen. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked on the menu, and gluten-free dishes are flagged, though they are prepared in a shared kitchen.
What to order: Karaage chicken don Β· Duck and truffle oil ramen Β· Matcha warabimochi parfait
Drinks at UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
The drinks lean Japanese. The chalkboard lists iced matcha and black sesame lattes, lunch includes flavoured kombucha, and the sake cocktails include lychee chamomile and apple yuzu.
Sake cocktails and the evening feel
At night the restaurant becomes what it calls a secret hideaway, with modern Japanese artworks on display. The sake cocktail list includes lychee chamomile and apple yuzu, and the sister venue Uchi Lounge is said to have opened Sydney's first sake bar. The page presents the space as suited to romantic dinners or catching up with friends.
What customers say about UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
- π¬Diners say the flavours are fresh and carefully made, with the ramen and karaage chicken named most often.
- π¬Visitors say the staff are friendly and welcoming and make them feel looked after.
- π¬Visitors say the room is small and cosy, with limited seating.
- π¬Diners say the matcha desserts are a highlight worth ordering.
Tips for visiting UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
- βSeating is small, so lunch can fill up. One visitor said it gets busy and a bit noisy at midday.
- βTo dine in at lunch, find a seat, then order and pay at the bar.
- βPre-order for pickup by calling (02) 9299 3237.
- βLast food orders are taken at 8:30pm.
Getting to UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. It has parking, and Wynyard Park is a two-minute walk away.
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FAQ about UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi
What cuisine does UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi serve?
It serves Japanese food, including donburi rice bowls, ramen, Japanese curry and sake cocktails, with much of the produce organic.
Does UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi have vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked on the menu, and gluten-free dishes are flagged, though they are cooked in a shared kitchen.
Can I get takeaway from UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi?
Yes, everything on the menu can be packed to take away, and you can pre-order for pickup by phone.
Is UCHILOUNGE / O'Uchi open for dinner?
Yes, dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday, with last food orders at 8:30pm.