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26/10/2026
Before the plates arrive, the room sets the scene.
Kaiza’s Enmore Road home brings warmth and atmosphere to the Vietnamese–Japanese experience, with a dining room made for everything from an intimate dinner to a table filled with friends and shared plates.
We’re closed today, but the tables will be set again when Kaiza reopens Wednesday.
⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner
24/10/2026
There’s experience behind every plate that reaches the Kaiza table.
Chef Jason’s expertise brings an understanding of precision, restraint, and how to get the best from quality ingredients. His approach shapes the menu from preparation to plating, allowing each element to have purpose while keeping the overall experience distinctly Kaiza.
Experience the work behind the menu at Kaiza.
23/10/2026
Four glasses, four very good reasons not to rush Friday night.
The Kaiza bar brings its own personality to the dining experience, with drinks designed to sit naturally alongside the bold, savoury, fresh, and sometimes unexpected flavours coming from the kitchen.
Find your pour and settle in for Friday at Kaiza.
⏰ Open till 9:30pm
21/10/2026
Sometimes a closer look tells you everything you need to know.
Hokkaido Scallops are prized for their delicate texture and natural sweetness, which is exactly why they deserve a considered approach in the kitchen. At Kaiza, the focus stays on preserving those qualities rather than disguising what makes the scallop special in the first place.
Discover Hokkaido Scallops at Kaiza.
📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
20/10/2026
When things go wrong, suddenly I’ve never worked here a day in my life.
Never mind how long we’ve worked at Kaiza. Just smile and keep service moving.
19/10/2026
Good service starts with a kitchen that knows how to move together.
Inside the Kaiza kitchen, every service relies on preparation, communication, and people working closely together. Under Chef Jason, those shared standards keep each dish consistent while giving quality ingredients the care they need from prep through to plating.
We’re closed today while the team prepares for another week. Service returns Wednesday.
⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner
17/10/2026
For the nights when you want dinner to become the whole evening.
At $95pp, Kaiza Odyssey is our most extensive set experience, taking the table through nine dishes and a wider expression of what the Kaiza kitchen does. Expect premium seafood and Wagyu, vegetables, contrasting flavours and a sweet finish, all unfolding across a meal designed for sharing, conversation, and taking your time.
Settle in and experience the full Kaiza Odyssey.
16/10/2026
Friday dinner deserves something with a little more presence.
Kaiza’s Lamb Rib brings a generous protein to the table, reflecting our focus on selecting quality meat and giving it the attention it needs in the kitchen. It’s a dish built for an evening when dinner is the main event, not something squeezed between plans.
Make a night of it at Kaiza this Friday.
⏰ Open till 9:30pm
14/10/2026
Sometimes the story behind the plate is best told tableside.
Dining at Kaiza goes beyond ordering from a menu. Chef Jason’s Vietnamese heritage, Japanese kitchen experience, and approach to ingredients all have a story, and moments like these give guests a closer connection to what they’re eating and why it was created.
Come experience the people and stories behind Kaiza in Newtown.
📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
13/10/2026
At some point, spelling becomes the kitchen’s problem.
The order makes perfect sense to me, and honestly, that should be enough information to work with.
12/10/2026
Fire is part of the process, but control makes the difference.
Prawns meet the heat of the grill in the Kaiza kitchen, where timing matters when bringing out their natural sweetness while keeping their texture just right. It’s one of the many moments happening behind the scenes before a dish reaches the dining room.
Kaiza is closed today. Join us when the kitchen fires up for service again on Wednesday.
⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner
10/10/2026
At Kaiza, the table is meant to feel full.
Crispy Eggplant, Chicken Karaage, oysters and more arrive as part of a dining style centred around sharing, conversation, and discovering different flavours together. It draws on the communal nature of Vietnamese dining alongside the detail and consideration found throughout Japanese cuisine.
For World Mental Health Day, spend some time connecting over good food and good company at Kaiza.
09/10/2026
One last toast to the Spring Holidays.
Our Clarified Matcha Pandan Cocktail brings two distinctly Asian flavours into the glass, pairing the character of matcha with the fragrant notes of pandan in a polished Kaiza pour.
Close out the Spring Holidays with a drink at Kaiza.
⏰ Open till 9:30pm
07/10/2026
The artist and one of his expressions.
For Kaiza’s head chef Jason, Mix Sashimi is an example of knowing when to let the ingredient speak. Clean cuts and careful handling put the quality of the seafood first, reflecting the restraint and precision he developed through years in Japanese kitchens.
Meet the thinking behind the menu this Spring Holidays at Kaiza.
📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
04/10/2026
Happy Labour Day Public Holiday!
We hope your long weekend has been filled with delicious food and drinks!
➡️ Head to our pinned post for our Public Holiday trading hours
03/10/2026
Every Kaiza experience has to start somewhere.
At $55pp, Kaiza Discovery is an introduction to the different sides of our Vietnamese–Japanese approach, moving through seven dishes designed to be shared and explored at your own pace. From fresh seafood to comforting favourites, vegetables and Shio Koji Chicken, it gives the table a taste of what Kaiza is all about without having to choose just one direction from the menu.
Make Kaiza Discovery part of your Spring Holidays in Newtown.
📍⏰ PLEASE SEE OUR PINNED POST FOR OUR HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS
02/10/2026
Spring evenings call for a table worth slowing down for.
Shark Bay Claypot brings Australian seafood to the table alongside a glass of white w**e, making it an easy choice for a long Friday dinner in Newtown. With the Spring Holidays underway, there’s a little more time to settle in and enjoy the night.
Spend a Spring Holiday evening around the table at Kaiza.
📍⏰ PLEASE SEE OUR PINNED POST FOR OUR HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS
30/09/2026
Midweek comfort, the Kaiza way.
Prawn Tempura Udon brings crisp prawns and comforting noodles together in a dish grounded in Japanese tradition. It’s the kind of bowl that suits a relaxed Wednesday dinner while showing the more comforting side of the Kaiza menu.
Settle in with Prawn Tempura Udon at Kaiza.
📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
29/09/2026
The brief said to film the best thing at Kaiza, so naturally we turned the camera around.
The kitchen might have something to say about that, but the confidence is already there.
Just another day behind the scenes at Kaiza.
Address
95 Enmore Road
Newtown, NSW
2042
To get to the Japanese restaurant on Enmore Road in Sydney, you can take public transport by catching a train to Newtown Station and then walking for about 10 minutes towards Enmore Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus and get off at the Enmore Road stop. For those driving, there is on-street parking available on Enmore Road or nearby streets. Please note that parking restrictions may apply during certain times of the day.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Sunday |
5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Japanese restaurants are known for their meticulous culinary techniques and attention to detail, which is why Kaiza Izakaya on Enmore Road in Sydney stands out as a must-visit destination for lovers of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Jason Nguyen, who has combined his Vietnamese heritage with his Japanese culinary education to create a unique fusion of flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
The kitchen at Kaiza Izakaya is a replica of a traditional South East Asian family home, complete with a smoking hot binchotan charcoal grill and piping hot woks. This attention to detail extends to every dish on the menu, which features an array of mouth-watering options that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Whether you're dining with friends and family or enjoying a solo meal, Kaiza Izakaya offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. So if you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience that combines the best of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine, be sure to check out Kaiza Izakaya on Enmore Road in Sydney.
