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Nichi Getsu Do
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Intimate CBD ramen bar co-founded by Kobayashi, originator of the Nichi Getsu Do restaurants in Saitama, Japan, and his long-time friend Curtis Cifuentes. The menu centres on a signature six-miso blend broth ramen using miso imported from Japan.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- CBD (Kent St)
- Since
- 2023
- Owner
- Curtis Cifuentes & Kobayashi (co-owners)
Plate № 62
About
Nichi Getsu Do opened in November 2023, born from a 30-year friendship between Curtis Cifuentes and Kobayashi, the Japanese founder of the original Nichi Getsu Do ramen shops in Saitama. Kobayashi co-owns the Sydney restaurant and the menu draws directly from his Japanese originals, adapted thoughtfully for Australian palates. The headline dish is the Special Miso Ramen — a rich, complex broth made from six types of miso imported from Japan, topped with grilled chashu, a soft-boiled egg, and walnut rayu. Tucked under an apartment block on Kent Street, the shop has quietly earned a reputation as one of the CBD's best ramen finds, with regulars likening it to the best bowls they've encountered in Japan.
Neighborhood & visiting
Nichi Getsu Do sits in CBD (Kent St), one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Co-owned by Kobayashi, founder of the original Nichi Getsu Do ramen shops in Saitama, Japan — direct Japanese provenance.
- Signature miso ramen uses a house blend of six types of miso imported from Japan, delivering unusual depth and complexity.
- A true hidden gem tucked on Kent Street — quiet enough to avoid queues but consistently rated among Sydney's best ramen.
- Opened November 2023 and already accumulating a devoted local following, including a recommendation from chef @chef_haru_inukai.
Borderline candidate; confirmed included because Kobayashi (Japanese founder of original Japan restaurants) is a named co-owner. Restaurant confirmed operating as of March 2026 via Instagram posts.
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Frequently asked
About Nichi Getsu Do
- Is Nichi Getsu Do an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
- Yes — Nichi Getsu Do 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 ramen format.
- Where is Nichi Getsu Do located?
- Nichi Getsu Do is located at Shop 2/355 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia in the CBD (Kent St) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Nichi Getsu Do?
- Nichi Getsu Do does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Sydney we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Nichi Getsu Do?
- Nichi Getsu Do sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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