The Best Japanese Restaurants in Adelaide
Adelaide’s small-but-mighty scene of Japanese restaurants doesn’t want for anything. Feel like splashing out on an intimate omakase experience? You can absolutely do that here. But if you’re after something fast and casual – like ramen or bento on your lunch break – there are plenty of options for that, too. Hit this list for our favourites around town.
Words by Callum McDermott
Updated on 2 December 2024
Restaurant
Koomo
At this Japanese fusion restaurant on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza hotel, you'll find the stars of Japanese cuisine, rare whiskies from the country's reserve, and sweeping skyline views.
Restaurant
Akimitsu
Japan’s award-winning tempura restaurant.
Restaurant
En Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Bar or Japanese restaurant? It depends on your mood, really.
Restaurant
Minimono
One of Adelaide's most prolific restaurateurs is behind this compact yet sophisticated ramen and curry bar. Roll in big steaming bowls of 12-hour pork tonkotsu, soupless tantanmen and several original styles of ramen.
Restaurant
Contemporary Japanese Deli
Tucked away in the city’s Dacosta Arcade, this homey Japanese eatery serves some of Adelaide’s best – and most affordable – lunch fare. Think ramens, curries, bento boxes and more, courtesy of a father-and-son team drawing on more than two decades’ experience.
Restaurant
Ryo’s Noodles
Habit-forming ramen in stylish surrounds.
Restaurant
Shobosho
An Asian-inspired “fire house” from restaurateur Simon Kardachi.
Restaurant
Shosho
This neighbourhood izakaya shares a lot of DNA with its city sibling, Shobosho, but its identity is all its own. There's a clear focus on tempura alongside a line-up of dumplings, wontons and noodles.
Cafe
Black Dog Gallery
Japanese-Australian fusion that will have you cheering, not cringing.
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