Sydney · Donburi · casual
Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket)
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Haymarket's go-to Japanese curry house, founded in Tokyo by Globridge Co. and built around recipes by Japanese chef Ken-chan. Crispy katsu curry, Jiro-style ramen, and eak ramen are served daily in the Sussex Centre food court.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Haymarket
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Ken-chan (recipe originator)
- Owner
- Globridge Co., Ltd. (President Otsuka, Tokyo)
Plate № 81
About
Ken-Chan Curry was created by Tokyo-based Globridge Co. (headed by President Otsuka), inspired by Japanese chef Ken-chan's recipes for bold, satisfying katsu curry and ramen. After launching in Japan, the brand expanded to Australia — with Haymarket as its Sydney hub, located in the Sussex Centre food court at the heart of Chinatown. The menu spans katsu curry sets, Jiro-style ramen (known for thick noodles and rich pork broth), and eak-style ramen. Over six years of operation in Sydney, Ken-Chan has built a loyal following among students, office workers, and Japanese residents looking for a fast, affordable, and authentically flavoured meal.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) sits in Haymarket, one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Created by Tokyo's Globridge Co. with original recipes by Japanese chef Ken-chan — direct lineage to Japanese culinary tradition.
- The Haymarket Chinatown location is the original Sydney outlet, operating for over six years.
- Rare option for Jiro-style ramen — the Tokyo underground ramen style known for massive, addictive bowls — outside of Japan.
- Open daily with consistent hours; one of the most accessible and affordable Japanese meals in the CBD area.
Part of Globridge Co.'s global expansion targeting 3,000 locations worldwide. Haymarket is the flagship Sydney location (Sussex Centre food court).
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Frequently asked
About Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket)
- Is Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
- Yes — Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) 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 donburi format.
- Where is Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) located?
- Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) is located at Level 1, 401 Sussex Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia in the Haymarket neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket)?
- Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Sydney we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket)?
- Ken-Chan Curry (Haymarket) sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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