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R by Raita Noda

JapaneseJapanese OmakaseCounter DiningFather-Son KitchenSeasonal MenuRedfern

R by Raita Noda is a 15-seat omakase counter in Wunderlich Lane, Redfern, operated by Tokyo-born chef Raita Noda alongside his son and apprentice Momotaro. The restaurant — recognised in Gourmet Traveller's Top 100 Restaurants in Australia — channels decades of Japanese mastery through a deeply personal, seasonally driven menu.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Redfern (Wunderlich Lane)
Since
2022
Chef
Raita Noda
R by Raita Noda — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, Redfern (Wunderlich Lane)
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About
Chef Raita Noda was born in Roppongi, Tokyo, and spent his formative cooking years training in Australia under Japanese masters before opening his acclaimed first restaurant, Rise, in Darlinghurst. His second act, R by Raita Noda, is smaller and more intimate: 15 seats around a counter where the omakase is delivered by Raita himself alongside his son Momotaro — a rare father-son dining experience that gives the restaurant an emotional depth unusual even by omakase standards. The menu is driven entirely by seasonality and the finest available produce, changing regularly to reflect what is at its peak. The restaurant holds a Gourmet Traveller Top 100 ranking, confirming its place in Australia's dining elite. Fully licensed; strictly no BYO. Booking is by SMS to 0451 068 815.
Neighborhood & visiting

R by Raita Noda sits in Redfern (Wunderlich Lane), one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Raita Noda was born in Roppongi, Tokyo, and brings genuine Japanese culinary roots to one of Sydney's most intimate and personal omakase settings.
  • The rare father-son kitchen — Raita alongside his apprentice son Momotaro — gives R a warm, multigenerational narrative unlike any other Sydney counter.
  • A Gourmet Traveller Top 100 Australia listing confirms the restaurant's standing among the country's elite dining destinations despite holding just 15 seats.

Fully licensed; strictly no BYO. Bookings essential via SMS: +61 451 068 815. Tuesday–Saturday from 7pm.

Links
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Frequently asked

About R by Raita Noda

Is R by Raita Noda an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — R by Raita Noda 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 kaiseki format.
Where is R by Raita Noda located?
R by Raita Noda is located at RL104, 2 Baptist Street, Wunderlich Lane, Redfern NSW 2016, Sydney, Australia in the Redfern (Wunderlich Lane) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at R by Raita Noda?
R by Raita Noda accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at R by Raita Noda?
R by Raita Noda sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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