Sydney · Yakitori · a la carte
Goryon San
JapaneseHakata KushiyakiCharcoal GrillYakitoriSurry Hills
Goryon San is a Surry Hills neighbourhood yakitori izakaya franchised from a Hakata (Fukuoka) brand awarded best yakitori in Japan, led locally by Osaka-born chef Akihito Marui. Every skewer — from sukiyaki wagyu to XL shiitake — is grilled over charcoal, in the tradition of Hakata's kushiyaki culture.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Surry Hills
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Akihito Marui
- Owner
- Goryon San Co. (Japan franchise)
Plate № 40
About
The brand Goryon San originates from Hakata, Fukuoka — the city that arguably produces Japan's most finely tuned yakitori culture — and carries that pedigree intact to Reservoir Street in Surry Hills. Head chef Akihito Marui grew up in Osaka, cut his teeth at Torikizoku (Japan's largest yakitori chain), and spent time at Yakitori Jin in Sydney before taking the helm here. His skewer menu is a careful balance of crowd-pleasers and more challenging cuts: wagyu loin with grated wasabi, gorgonzola honey pastry skewers, grilled camembert, bonjiri (chicken tail), and zuri (chicken giblet) grilled over charcoal to precise windows. The sukiyaki wagyu skewer — Crown daisy, enoki mushrooms, and tender wagyu glazed with tare, served with egg yolk for dipping — has become a signature. The room is small and unpretentious, replicating the neighbourhood izakaya energy of its Japanese source material.
Neighborhood & visiting
Goryon San sits in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The parent brand holds Japan's 'best yakitori' recognition in Hakata, and the Sydney kitchen replicates its charcoal-grill standards exactly.
- Chef Akihito Marui's Osaka upbringing and Torikizoku training give his skewer work both technical precision and a deep knowledge of regional Japanese yakitori styles.
- The sukiyaki wagyu skewer with egg-yolk dipping — a classic Hakata speciality — is among the most distinctive single dishes in Sydney's yakitori scene.
Phone number from Tripadvisor (+61 414 992 228) is a mobile; Goryon San website does not publish a landline. Tue closed.
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Frequently asked
About Goryon San
- Is Goryon San an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
- Yes — Goryon San 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 yakitori format.
- Where is Goryon San located?
- Goryon San is located at 47 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Sydney, Australia in the Surry Hills neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Goryon San?
- Goryon San accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Goryon San?
- Goryon San sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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