Choji Yakiniku
Choji Yakiniku is Chatswood's flagship yakiniku destination and the founding venue of the Azabu Group, built around Japanese chefs Tomoyuki Matsuya and Takashi Yamamoto, whose deep shokunin spirit transforms premium wagyu into an omakase-worthy experience. The ground-floor yakiniku restaurant also houses the intimate upstairs Chef's Table, where Matsuya's nightly menu blurs the line between Japanese barbecue and fine dining.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Chatswood
- Chef
- Tomoyuki Matsuya
- Owner
- Azabu Group (Tomoyuki Matsuya, Takashi Yamamoto — Japanese chefs)
Choji Yakiniku sits in Chatswood, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
- Japanese chefs Tomoyuki Matsuya and Takashi Yamamoto bring verifiable shokunin credentials to a yakiniku format that most Sydney competitors approach as casual dining.
- The Chef's Table upstairs — accessible only through the restaurant — offers a rare yakiniku-omakase hybrid at the level of serious tasting-menu dining.
- As the founding venue of the Azabu Group, Choji's kitchen standards have shaped a broader Japanese-inspired hospitality group, demonstrating the depth of culinary intent.
- Premium full-blood wagyu is sourced with the same care as Japan's best yakiniku establishments, making meat quality a genuine differentiator.
Choji Yakiniku is the founding venue of the Azabu Group. Chef Tomoyuki Matsuya also runs the upstairs Chef's Table omakase from Level 2 of the same building (chefstable.au). Chef Takashi Yamamoto has also been associated with Prefecture 48, another Azabu Group venue.
More authentic izakaya in Sydney
See all →
Other authentic cuisines in Sydney
See all →
Authentic izakaya in other cities
See all →
About Choji Yakiniku
- Is Choji Yakiniku an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
- Yes — Choji Yakiniku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Sydney: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Choji Yakiniku located?
- Choji Yakiniku is located at 228 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Sydney, Australia in the Chatswood neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Choji Yakiniku?
- Choji Yakiniku accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Choji Yakiniku?
- Choji Yakiniku sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.