Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Modern Japanese Restaurant in Sydney
Zushi is a modern Japanese restaurant group with two premier locations in Sydney - Barangaroo and Surry Hills. We specialise in contemporary Japanese cuisine crafted from carefully sourced local ingredients, offering a menu designed for shared dining experiences. Established in 2005, our team combines culinary expertise with a commitment to quality, delivering innovative sushi, sashimi, and share plates in stylish environments.At Zushi, we pride ourselves on creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional food, service, and ambiance, catering to both casual diners and event hosts seeking authentic Japanese hospitality.
Services
Japanese Restaurant
Sushi Catering
Private Dining
Celebration Cakes
Mobile Zushi Chef Hire
Corporate Events
Bottomless Lunch
Takeaway Orders
Function Venue
Sake Pairing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of expertise in modern Japanese cuisine
- Our menus feature sustainably sourced local ingredients
- Two versatile venues for dining and private events
- Award-winning catering services across Sydney
- Dedicated private dining and celebration cake options
What people say
Fresh sushi
Stylish venues
Excellent service
Creative menus
Perfect events
Services
Japanese Restaurant
Zushi's Japanese restaurants in Barangaroo and Surry Hills offer modern interpretations of traditional dishes. Our menus feature sushi, sashimi, and share plates crafted from sustainably sourced ingredients. Guests enjoy waterfront views at Barangaroo or Surry Hills' two-level space with private dining options. Both venues serve lunch and dinner daily with signature cocktails and sake pairings.
Sushi Catering
Zushi provides premium Japanese catering across Sydney for corporate events and private celebrations. Our offerings include sushi platters, sashimi arrangements, and custom menus prepared by expert chefs. Mobile Zushi brings live cooking experiences with chef hire services, creating interactive dining moments at your chosen location with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Private Dining
Our venues accommodate private functions from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Barangaroo offers waterfront space for 117 guests while Surry Hills features a private dining room and courtyard for 100 people. We provide tailored tasting menus, beverage packages, and dedicated event coordination to ensure memorable occasions with authentic Japanese hospitality.
Celebration Cakes
Zushi's celebration cakes combine Japanese-inspired flavours with modern patisserie techniques. Available in multiple sizes, our signature creations include yuzu marshmallow, chocolate mousse, and sesame choux pastries. All cakes use premium ingredients with gluten-free options available upon request. Orders require 48-72 hours notice for fresh preparation.
Mobile Zushi Chef Hire
Experience live Japanese cooking at your event with our Mobile Zushi service. Professional chefs prepare custom menus featuring sushi, sashimi, and hot dishes before your guests. Available daily from 12pm-8pm, this premium experience includes table service, crockery hire, and menu customization for groups of 10-20 people with minimum spend requirements.
Questions
What areas do you cater for?
We operate across Sydney's Inner City including Barangaroo, Surry Hills, and surrounding suburbs.
Do you offer private dining options?
Yes, both venues have dedicated private dining spaces for groups of 10-117 guests.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
We cater to all dietary needs including gluten-free options with advance notice.
What are your operating hours?
Open daily for lunch (12pm-3:30pm) and dinner (5:30pm-10pm) with extended hours on weekends.
Do you have takeaway options?
Yes, both locations offer takeaway with online ordering available for Surry Hills and Barangaroo.
How do I book a function?
Contact our event team via the website or call directly for venue bookings and catering inquiries.
Reviews (7)
Benjamin Ko
Dec 06, 2021
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We went here for my wifes birthday and had a treat. Good food, great service and we had a nice time.
Sashimi was delicious. Fresh and some melt in your mouth moments. Honey prawns were perfectly cooked batter amazing and sauce combo perfect.
Gyoza were ok. Nothing wrong. But pretty standard.
Karage - moist chicken. Good sauce but the batter was on the more crunch end of things rather than that light fluffy crispy batter you might have had elsewhere.
Teriyaki duck was the true highlight. Moist and succulent. Wish it had more teriyaki sauce though. All in all a place Id highly recommend
Sashimi was delicious. Fresh and some melt in your mouth moments. Honey prawns were perfectly cooked batter amazing and sauce combo perfect.
Gyoza were ok. Nothing wrong. But pretty standard.
Karage - moist chicken. Good sauce but the batter was on the more crunch end of things rather than that light fluffy crispy batter you might have had elsewhere.
Teriyaki duck was the true highlight. Moist and succulent. Wish it had more teriyaki sauce though. All in all a place Id highly recommend
Kevin C.
Nov 26, 2021
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I know the Japanese don't care about veganism but I wish someone in Sydney would go all in on a pure vegan Japanese restaurant. Till then Zushi is a decent substitute. The service was lovely and so was the venue, nothing beats a good al fresco. Especially if they crank up the heat. I'm kinda glad we went for lunch and not on a date night. The tanked winery ladies would've ruined the Al fresco. The vege Bento box was really nice. A bit too pricey at $27 but it did come with a Miso soup that had bonito flakes . It had pretty much all the typical vegan dishes Sydney Japanese food can offer
Mitsu S.
Nov 06, 2021
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I am one of your happy customers. I have been here a few times before. This time, I was looking for a Japanese place open for dinner from 5 pm near the movie Palace Verona. And luckily I found out Zushi Surry Hills was open from 5 pm. So I booked a table for a group of 5. Our movie start time was 6:30 so we didn't have much time for dining but the Zushi team did such an efficient service. We enjoyed all the delicious foods and a bottle from their good selection of wines in 1 hour! Thank you so much. I am coming back again for sure :)
Harriet Daisy
Oct 16, 2021
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EXCELLENT place for dinner < 33
I have been wanting to come to Zushi for a while and it was definitely worth the wait! I could not fault one thing about the delicious food that was clearly made with quality ingredients. Same goes for the cocktails
Enjoyed sitting outside, and our server Ange was fantastic < 33
Will be back < 33
I have been wanting to come to Zushi for a while and it was definitely worth the wait! I could not fault one thing about the delicious food that was clearly made with quality ingredients. Same goes for the cocktails
Enjoyed sitting outside, and our server Ange was fantastic < 33
Will be back < 33
Erin Semmler
Jun 25, 2021
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Decided to come here for lunch while in the area for something else and my friend and I werent disappointed. From the moment we walked in all of the staff were so friendly, attentive and helpful. We sat outside in the beautiful courtyard area and the atmosphere was lovely. The food came quickly and was fresh and absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend.
Caitlin Clifton
Apr 08, 2021
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Second visit while in Sydney for work. We got a walk in table no problem. Beautiful outdoor seating with good heating. Food was 10/10. Thoughtful and kind service without fussing but always there to help.
Ireny Rose
Nov 08, 2020
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Probably one of the best sushi places - and thats a big call for Sydney. A la crate menu as well as set menus if youre feeling lazy. Highly recommend the cauliflower. Cocktails are also pretty awesome.
