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My Zakaya

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My Zakaya is a cosy, personal izakaya in Surry Hills helmed by Japanese owner-chef Nobu Maruyama, who has run the venue since 2021 alongside his Marunaka Japan crafts shop in the same address. The concise, season-driven menu spans traditional izakaya small plates, housemade ramen, and creative daily specials.

Price
¥¥
Area
Surry Hills
Since
2021
Chef
Nobu Maruyama
My Zakaya — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, Surry Hills
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About
Tucked into a slender Surry Hills terrace, My Zakaya is the kind of neighbourhood Japanese restaurant that regulars guard jealously. Owner-chef Nobu Maruyama, who hails from Japan, brings a personal and improvisational style to the kitchen — the menu shifts with the seasons and his current obsessions, offering dishes like prawn ramen with rich creamy broth, Ankake crispy gohan, and a rotating roster of Japanese small plates. The compact dining room seats a modest number of guests and reservations are strongly advised. Since 2021 Maruyama has run the restaurant as an extension of the adjacent Marunaka Japan crafts shop, giving the address a distinctly Japanese cultural character beyond mere dining.
Neighborhood & visiting

My Zakaya sits in Surry Hills, 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
  • Japanese owner-chef Nobu Maruyama's hands-on presence ensures every dish reflects a personal commitment to authentic Japanese flavour.
  • The season-driven menu — updated with creative specials like prawn ramen and Ankake crispy gohan — offers cooking that evolves far beyond a static izakaya formula.
  • The small dining room and neighbourhood intimacy create the warm, unguarded atmosphere that makes a great izakaya feel like someone's home.

My Zakaya and the Marunaka Japan crafts shop operate from the same Bourke Street address. Opening hours updated as of October 2024 to include a Tuesday dinner service.

Links
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Frequently asked

About My Zakaya

Is My Zakaya an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — My Zakaya 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 My Zakaya located?
My Zakaya is located at 316 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Sydney, Australia in the Surry Hills neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at My Zakaya?
My Zakaya accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at My Zakaya?
My Zakaya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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