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Sekka Dining

JapaneseRamenYakitoriModern IzakayaSt LeonardsJapanese Chef

Sekka Dining is a refined modern izakaya in St Leonards Square where Japanese head chef Hideto Suzuki — formerly of Manpuku and Ichibandori — delivers award-worthy ramen alongside yakitori skewers, sharing plates, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. It represents Sydney's best example of the elevated izakaya format.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
St Leonards
Since
2020
Chef
Hideto Suzuki
Owner
Libras Ting
Sekka Dining — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, St Leonards
Plate № 23
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About
Chef Hideto Suzuki, who built his Sydney reputation at Manpuku ramen's multiple locations and Ichibandori, opened Sekka Dining in the freshly developed St Leonards Square complex in 2020. The space is polished by izakaya standards — 55 seats, full wine list, street-level Pacific Highway access — yet the kitchen maintains the authenticity-first discipline of Suzuki's ramen background. The headline shio ramen and chashu rice have drawn fans from across the city since opening, while the yakitori and seasonal small plates fill out a menu designed for sharing over drinks. Owner Libras Ting handles the front-of-house and business side, but Suzuki's Japanese-trained culinary authority runs the kitchen. The result is the rare Sydney restaurant that functions equally as a serious ramen destination and a full izakaya dining experience.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sekka Dining sits in St Leonards, 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
  • Head chef Hideto Suzuki brings direct lineage from Manpuku — one of Sydney's most acclaimed Japanese ramen kitchens — to Sekka's modern setting.
  • The shio ramen is consistently cited as one of the best in Sydney, earning Sekka a devoted north-shore following despite the competitive ramen market.
  • Full wine list and elevated izakaya format make Sekka a destination for celebratory dining — a proposition most ramen shops cannot offer.
  • Modern St Leonards Square premises give a level of comfort, service, and ambience uncommon for Sydney Japanese restaurants at this price point.

Owner is Libras Ting (non-Japanese) but Japanese head chef Hideto Suzuki leads the kitchen — meets the 'Japanese-led kitchen' criterion. Phone: +61 403 713 501.

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Frequently asked

About Sekka Dining

Is Sekka Dining an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Sekka Dining 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 Sekka Dining located?
Sekka Dining is located at Shop 1, St Leonards Square, 480 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065, Sydney, Australia in the St Leonards neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sekka Dining?
Sekka Dining accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sekka Dining?
Sekka Dining sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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