Tokyo Bird

Tokyo Bird sits on Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most characterful and food-loving inner-city suburbs. A Japanese yakitori bar — specialising in grilled skewers and Japanese whisky — it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, authentic yakitori and excellent drinks, the kind of atmospheric, in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite.

The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic yakitori (Japanese grilled skewers), an excellent Japanese whisky and drinks offering and a buzzing, characterful setting in a great Surry Hills location, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks and skewers or a fun night out. The focus on yakitori and whisky gives it a real point of difference, and Tokyo Bird has clearly won over a devoted following.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular Surry Hills spot fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a spot at a peak time, or keen to settle in for skewers and whisky in Surry Hills.