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Izakaya Uomichi

JapaneseIzakayaSashimiSakeJapanese Fine DiningCBD

Izakaya Uomichi is a sake-and-sashimi izakaya nestled within the Regent Place Japanese dining cluster on Level 9 of the George Street complex, where chef Tomoo Kai leads a kitchen committed to authentic Japanese flavours and izakaya culture. The menu spans teishoku lunch sets, fresh sashimi platters, and modern Japanese small plates built to complement an extensive sake list.

Price
¥¥
Area
CBD (Regent Place)
Since
2022
Chef
Tomoo Kai
Owner
Regent Place Japanese Dining Group
Izakaya Uomichi — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, CBD (Regent Place)
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About
Uomichi — which evokes the idea of a fish road or seafood alleyway in Japanese — stakes out the more contemplative, sake-and-sashimi end of the Regent Place Level 9 spectrum. While its neighbours Yakiniku Yokocho and Yakitori Yokocho provide fire and smoke, Uomichi offers quiet depth: carefully sourced seasonal fish, precision Japanese small plates, and a sake list that rewards attention. Chef Tomoo Kai, credited in Uomichi's own Instagram posts as the creative force behind the kitchen's direction, brings a refined approach described as 'modern Japanese fine dining' by the venue — 'playful in texture, confident in luxury.' The teishoku lunch sets have earned a following among CBD office workers, while dinner service leans into premium omakase-adjacent plating and wine-sake pairing. Recent TikTok and Instagram content from mid-2025 confirms active service and a focus on quality seasonal ingredients.
Neighborhood & visiting

Izakaya Uomichi sits in CBD (Regent Place), 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.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Tomoo Kai's direction — confirmed in Uomichi's own 2025 social media — delivers refined modern Japanese fine dining rarely attempted in a mid-market CBD izakaya format.
  • The sake list is among the more thoughtfully curated in the Regent Place cluster, pairing Japanese craft sake with seasonal sashimi courses.
  • Teishoku lunch sets make high-quality Japanese cooking accessible to CBD diners at a price point well below comparable fine-dining neighbours.

Facebook: open 7 days, lunch 12pm–3pm, dinner 5pm–10:30pm (last order 10pm). Chef Tomoo Kai's Japanese nationality inferred from name and context; no birthplace documentation publicly available. Included because a named Japanese-name chef is confirmed active in the kitchen (per venue's own 2025 social media).

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Frequently asked

About Izakaya Uomichi

Is Izakaya Uomichi an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Izakaya Uomichi 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 Izakaya Uomichi located?
Izakaya Uomichi is located at Level 9, Regent Place, 487-501 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia in the CBD (Regent Place) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Izakaya Uomichi?
Izakaya Uomichi accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Izakaya Uomichi?
Izakaya Uomichi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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