
Kaiza Newtown | Japanese Restaurant
A well-loved Japanese restaurant on Newtown's Enmore Road, rated 4.6 across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kaiza sits on Enmore Road in Newtown, one of Sydney's most vibrant and eclectic inner-west dining strips. A well-loved Japanese restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, authentic cooking — the kind of satisfying, well-executed Japanese food that draws a steady, loyal crowd in a famously food-loving area.
The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese fare, a relaxed atmosphere and a great Enmore Road location, ideal for a casual dinner, a group meal or a satisfying feed. In an area with so much dining choice, building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things genuinely well, and Kaiza has clearly won over the locals.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Newtown restaurant fills up at peak times and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or keen for a quality Japanese feed in Newtown.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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