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Yakiniku Yokocho

JapaneseYakinikuJapanese BBQYokochoRegent PlaceCBD

Yakiniku Yokocho is the flagship yakiniku restaurant of Yokohama-born Japanese chef and managing director Kazuki Arai, located on Level 9 of Regent Place in the Sydney CBD. The concept re-creates the charged, neon-lit energy of Japan's BBQ alleyways, where diners self-grill premium wagyu and seasonal meats at table-top grills.

Price
¥¥
Area
CBD (Regent Place)
Since
2018
Chef
Kazuki Arai
Yakiniku Yokocho — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, CBD (Regent Place)
Plate № 35
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About
Kazuki Arai grew up in Yokohama, where his grandfather ran a dining bar that exemplified the informality and camaraderie of Japanese alleyway culture. At Yakiniku Yokocho, he has transplanted that culture into the heart of Sydney's CBD, occupying a corner of Regent Place that has been fitted out with imported vending machines, neon signage, and the kind of low-key, bustling density associated with Tokyo's Shinjuku Yokocho. As head chef and managing director, Arai personally selects the premium meats — including Kobe boneless short ribs, LA kalbi, premium short ribs, and outside skirt — that diners self-grill on gas grills at the table. The SBS Food profile describes the restaurant as 'charmingly no-frills and mildly chaotic', which is precisely the point. A second venue in Burwood serves the western suburbs community.
Neighborhood & visiting

Yakiniku Yokocho sits in CBD (Regent Place), 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
  • Yokohama-born owner-chef Kazuki Arai personally hand-picks all premium meats, drawing directly on his Japanese upbringing and family dining culture.
  • The Regent Place setting — designed by Vie Studio to replicate Japan's alleyway BBQ energy — is among Sydney's most immersive Japanese dining environments.
  • Arai's hands-on approach as both managing director and head chef ensures authenticity standards are maintained across both the CBD and Burwood venues.

Two locations: Regent Place CBD (flagship) and Burwood. The Regent Place venue shares Level 9 with Yakitori Yokocho, Izakaya Uomichi, and Edomae Sushi Yokocho — all part of Arai's growing Regent Place Japanese dining cluster.

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Frequently asked

About Yakiniku Yokocho

Is Yakiniku Yokocho an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Yakiniku Yokocho 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 Yakiniku Yokocho located?
Yakiniku Yokocho is located at Shop 9.08, Level 9, 501 George St, Regent Place Shopping Centre, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia in the CBD (Regent Place) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yakiniku Yokocho?
Yakiniku Yokocho accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Yakiniku Yokocho?
Yakiniku Yokocho sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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