Yakiniku Yokocho
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Yakiniku Yokocho is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant on level 9 of Regent Place on George Street in Sydney CBD, where diners grill their own meat over a flame. It feels busy at night, with a lively evening crowd and attentive staff, which suits group dinners and long meals. It is best known for its wagyu. Darling Quarter Village Green (South) is a five-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Yakiniku Yokocho
Food at Yakiniku Yokocho
Yakiniku means grilling bite-sized cuts at the table, and the menu centres on beef. Visitors praise the wagyu, calling it tender and good value for the price. One diner found the ox tongue super tender and the beef short rib a standard cut. The website also mentions wagyu beef rib fingers marinated with fresh wasabi and beef honeycomb tripe. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Wagyu, grilled at your table
Drinks at Yakiniku Yokocho
The website mentions popular Japanese drinks, including sake and Asahi beer. One diner enjoyed a ginger lemonade garnished with mint alongside the barbecue, saying it was refreshing with the grilled meat.
A Shinjuku-style alley in George Street
The restaurant describes itself as bringing a Shinjuku yokocho alleyway eatery to Sydney, with affordable prices and an alleyway feel. Diners come for the grilled meat and the Japanese drinks, and the evening crowd gives the room its energy. A second branch operates at Burwood Grand in Burwood.
What customers say about Yakiniku Yokocho
- π¬Wagyu is praised as tender, flavourful and good value
- π¬Service is described as fast and attentive
- π¬The evening atmosphere is lively and fills up at night
- π¬Grilling your own food is considered a fun part of the meal
Tips for visiting Yakiniku Yokocho
- βDinner gets busy, so book ahead through the online booking link.
- βLast orders at the city branch are around 9:15 to 9:30pm, so arrive earlier for a late meal.
- βOne diner found the grill flame weak, so mention it to staff if the cooking is slow.
Getting to Yakiniku Yokocho
Shop 9.08, Level 9, 501 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, in Regent Place. It is a short walk from Town Hall station. Parking is available.
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FAQ about Yakiniku Yokocho
What cuisine does Yakiniku Yokocho serve?
It serves Japanese yakiniku, grilled barbecue that diners cook for themselves.
Can I book a table at Yakiniku Yokocho?
Yes, bookings can be made through the online booking link on the restaurant's website.
Does Yakiniku Yokocho have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.
Is Yakiniku Yokocho licensed?
Yes, sake and Asahi beer are on the drinks list.