Moku Sydney

Name: Moku Sydney
Address: 163 Crown Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, AU
Telephone: +61282466138
Price range: $$

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Moku Sydney is a boutique fusion Japanese bar and restaurant located on Crown Street. With the exclusive long-term residency of renowned chef Wai, guests can indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey through his Omakase experience. From delicate sashimi to succulent grilled fish, every dish at Wai's Omakase is a work of art in its own right, showcasing the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience and book your spot via their website.

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03/06/2026

They‘re calling hojicha the tea of 2026
We built a whole winter menu on it.

Ten cocktails, five teas — hojicha, sencha, genmaicha, oolong, jasmine — each one shaping a different mood.

Savoury and deep (yes, there’s tomato and parmesan in here). Smoky, floral, bright. Not your usual Sydney drinks list.

Swipe through and tell us which one‘s calling you 👉Then come find it at MOKU❤️

02/06/2026

24, 25 of June, Japanese Blue fine tuna with sake pairing event by Hoshi and Cellar Mates.

HOSHI started as a humble oden pop-up at a sake festival in 2025.

Our mission is to make omakase more approachable; less intimidating, more personal. No rigid rules, just a chef-curated experience where you sit back, trust us, and enjoy.

Chef Kihoon
Born in Korea, trained at Shizuoka. Later on move to Dubai. At the end settle in Sydney. Worked at 6 head as executive chef, focused on the seafood program for the whole group. After leaving the group has joined besuto omakase and later on join Bay 9 Omakase as head chef.

4-course Blue fin tuna + 1 dessert pairing with Cellar Mates sake selection.

Shouldn't you miss out?

11/05/2026

The Second Birthday Pour for MOKU
// MOKU Four: The Anniversary Trail l Tailor Room Sydney//

Two birthdays. Three bars. One shared pour 🍸

From May 11–16, Moku & .room celebrate their anniversaries with a special cocktail exchange collaboration, joined by

Known for its intimate atmosphere beneath The Rocks and its refined, detail-driven cocktails, Tailor Room brings its signature style into this collaboration through layered textures, elegant balance, and modern classic techniques. Expect silky milk punches, delicate floral aromatics, structured stirred cocktails, and precision-driven serves that blur the line between cocktail and craftsmanship.

Together with MOKU’s Japanese-inspired creativity and Linla’s playful pan-Asian energy, each venue has created exclusive signature cocktails inspired by one another, turning every drink into a birthday greeting shared across Sydney

- Limited collaboration cocktails
- Available across Moku, Linla & Tailor Room
- May 11–16 only

Three venues
Three personalities
One celebration trail

Because great cocktails always taste better when shared between friends.

Sponsored by

04/05/2026

MOKU FOUR: THE ANNIVERSARY TRAIL
This May, we’re turning 4, and you’re invited to celebrate with us across 3 venues

How it works (easy as your first sip):
1️⃣ Scan & Save Download your digital passport via the link in bio
2️⃣ Visit & Drink Head to MOKU / Linla / Tailor Room / Guest Events Order any drink 🍸
3️⃣ Collect Stamps → 1 visit = 1 stamp → Guest event = BONUS stamp
4️⃣ Unlock Rewards Collect stamps and enjoy: ✨ Secret Anniversary Cocktail 🎁 MOKU Anniversary Gift

No rules, no pressure. Come once, or chase them all
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Key Dates to mark: 📍 May 5 – & .gastropub Guest Shift at MOKU & Linla 📍 May 11–16 – .room Collab Week 📍 May 26 – .tea.house Guest Shift at MOKU & Linla
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Start your trail. Collect. Sip. Celebrate.

28/04/2026

A big cheers to for making it into the Australia World Class Top 100 Bartenders.

It’s a beautiful milestone for our team, and a proud little moment for everyone at MOKU.

To celebrate, we’re bringing Jarsh’s World Class creation to MOKU for this week only.

Come by, raise a glass, and taste the care, creativity, and quiet dedication behind the drink that earned a place on the national stage.

Available this week only. Open from 5:30 pm till late

22/04/2026

Silky kingfish sashimi, lifted with ponzu and yuzu oil, then rounded out by a rich macadamia & bunya nut miso

The citrus keeps it sharp, the miso brings savory depth, and the nuts add an earthy Australian accent that makes the whole dish feel a little more unexpected

Light on the palate, but full of flavor
Subtle, elegant, and seriously moreish

📍Darlinghurst, Sydney

13/04/2026

Scallop Aburi brings together lightly torched scallops, bursts of ikura, and a wakame-bacon vinaigrette, finished with native lemon myrtle for a fresh, savoury lift.

Explore the full menu on our website

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27/03/2026

For two exclusive evenings only, Moku welcomes Chef , in collaboration with , for a limited pop-up experience celebrating refined Japanese flavours and premium sake pairings.

Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully paced 6 course menu with sake pairing, built around seasonal ingredients and elegant Japanese technique. The experience includes a selection of opening snacks, followed by two entrees, main, noodles and dessert to complete the journey.

With only 6 guests per seating, this is designed as an intimate and immersive dining experience.

26/03/2026

MOKU will be taking a short Easter break and will be closed on Friday 3 April and Saturday 4 April.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a lovely Easter weekend 🤍

16/03/2026

KINOENE Brewery Residency at Moku — 8–9 April 🍶

Moku Sydney is proud to host a special two-night Brewery Residency Pop-Up on 8–9 April, featuring Yoko Langford, representing KINOENE Brewery from Chiba, Japan.

Yoko Langford is a respected sake educator and industry advocate who has spent years introducing Japanese sake culture to Australia’s hospitality scene.

For this residency, Yoko will guide guests through the philosophy, craftsmanship, and regional character of KINOENE, a historic brewery known for its elegant, expressive styles and modern brewing precision.
Guests will experience a curated tasting of four KINOENE sakes, each showcasing a different expression of rice, aroma, and brewing technique.

• Umakara Migakihachiwari Junmai – Clean and savoury with balanced dryness and umami, a classic food-friendly style.
• Hanayaka Takuminokaori Junmai Ginjo – Delicate and floral with refined fruit aromatics and a silky finish.
• Iinuma Honke Apple Namazake – Fresh, lively, and vibrant, with bright apple-like aromas and juicy acidity.
• Hatsuyuki Junmai Daiginjo – Elegant and polished, with fine aromatics and a pure, graceful finish.

To elevate the experience, guests can add an optional four-course pairing ($50pp) crafted by the Moku kitchen:

• Sydney Rock Oyster, ponzu & finger lime
• Wagyu carpaccio, truffle oil, hibiscus teriyaki & sweet potato
• Chicken & leek tsukune with truffle ponzu & egg yolk
• Baked Ora King salmon with finger lime & caviar beurre blanc

This exclusive ticketed residency offers a rare opportunity to discover KINOENE sake through guided storytelling, refined food pairings, and an intimate izakaya-style atmosphere at Moku.

Seats are limited. 🍶

18/02/2026

KAZU NAKATANI (OSAKA BAR) X CELLAR MATES

Nigiri & Sake Pop-up at Moku

5th/6th MARCH

THURSDAY/FIRDAY

5:30-7:00 PM
7:15-8:45 PM
9:00-10:30 PM

$180 PP
(Includes 10-piece nigiri omakase + curated sake pairing)

Hosted at the counter, this high-exclusivity experience brings together Chef Kazu’s refined nigiri omakase and a curated sake pairing by Cellar Mates, one of Australia’s leading importers of premium Japanese sake.

Chef Kazu is best known for his work at Osaka Bar, where his approach to sushi focuses on restraint, balance, and deep respect for produce — a philosophy that carries seamlessly into this pop-up at Moku.

Across a carefully paced 90-minute journey, guests are guided through 10 pieces of premium nigiri, paired with exceptional artisan sakes — from elegant junmai ginjo to rare, cult-level bottles — each selected to elevate texture, umami, and balance.

TICKET via MOKU

25/01/2026

Chef Wai is back behind the counter!

Catch him serving up his signature cuts at Moku, and get ready for some exciting updates coming soon! We have limited spots available due to flexible scheduling, head to Moku website to book your session now.

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Moku team is taking over .tea.house in Melbourne on Dec 27th! Catch and for an epic party during our closure.

Come vibe with us like Moku.

29/10/2025

Spring/Summer cocktail menu is coming!

We're all about light, refreshing drinks with a focus on Aussie natives, Japanese ingredients, and tea. New menu drops this Thursday, 30th October - pick your fave!

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21/09/2025

Miso-glazed eggplant lasagna, w/ cheddar, bunya nut & parsley curl.

Shall we bring back nasu dengaku, Moku-style?

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15/09/2025

Experience Bottomless Highballs and Chef-Selected Delights for $95 per person, 90 minutes, every Saturday

Find out more vis website.

https://www.mokusydney.com/bottomless-highball-brunch

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17/08/2025

Bar Takeover Event - Sober Company Shanghai

We’re beyond excited to welcome Sober Company Shanghai to Moku Sydney for one night only — Tuesday, 26th of August.

From the heart of Shanghai’s nightlife, Sober Company has redefined Japanese-inspired drinking culture with their playful concept: COME SOBER, LEAVE TIPSY. Journeying through café-bar, izakaya, and sakaba, they’ve become an icon of innovation and storytelling in cocktails.

Joining us behind the bar will be two of Sober’s finest — Kazuhisa Arai and Paul — shaking, stirring, and serving their signature style from 7 pm to 11 pm. Expect bold flavors, Japanese inspirations, and a little touch of Shanghai energy right here in Sydney.

Walk in, seats are not guaranteed.

31/07/2025

Sip on a Haku Vodka martini and snack your way through a celebration of white rice

Vegetable and rice
Suntory Haku Vodka, cucumber hydrosol, junmai daiginjo, yuzu oil

On side we paired with potato gem, Hojicha smoked cream and tonburi (vegan caviar)

Distilled from 100% Japanese white rice, the name Haku translates to “brilliance” and “white” - a tribute to the dedication and ingenuity of craftsmanship that can create wonder from the simplest of ingredients. Filtered through bamboo charcoal, Haku Vodka has an unparalleled soft, silky and smooth finish.

Now serve at Moku

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01/07/2025

Saigon’s Dot Bar lands in Sydney

On Tuesday 15 July, Dot Bar—the beloved Saigon cocktail bar founded by Le Ngoc Minh —will take over Moku Sydney for a special guest shift from 7PM to 10PM.

Joining him behind the bar is Vang Hieu Trung .vangg12 , World Class Vietnam 2023 Champion, known for his bold style and deep connection to Vietnamese flavor.

From a hidden speakeasy in an old Nguyen Thiep block to one of Vietnam’s most celebrated bars, Dot Bar is known for cocktails that tell stories—rooted in culture, memory, and a touch of neon-drenched nostalgia.

No bookings. Walk-ins only. Come early.

SPONSORED BY 1800 Tequila .au , Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Loy Catada

21/06/2025

New Cocktail List – Tuesday 24 June

We’re unveiling a fresh new cocktail list this Tuesday at Moku. Expect a continued journey into culinary cocktails with a sharper focus on simplicity and seasonal flavour extraction — especially through our signature HighBalls.

A celebration of clarity, restraint, and deliciousness.
See you at the bar.

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12/06/2025

Wai’s Omakase by
July bookings are now open.

Reserve your seat for this season’s showcase featuring Hokkaido sea urchin, winter tuna, and locally foraged truffles.

Secure your spot via our website.

10/06/2025

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Cauliflower, chilli miso, macadamia snow, aosa nori

80% of Moku food menu items are designed for GF and vegetarian, check our menu via website.

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Address

163 Crown Street
Darlinghurst, NSW
2010

To reach the restaurant located on Crown Street in Sydney, you can use public transport or drive and park your car. For those using public transport, the closest train station is Central Station. From there, you can take a bus that goes along Crown Street and get off at the stop closest to the restaurant. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or rideshare service from Central Station.

If you are driving, you can access Crown Street from either Oxford Street or William Street. There is on-street parking available on some sections of Crown Street or in nearby parking lots/garages for an hourly fee. However, it's important to note that parking spots may be limited during peak hours and weekends.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5:30pm - 11pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm
	5:30pm - 11pm

Telephone

+61282466138

Website

http://www.mokusydney.com/

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine, attention to detail, and unique dining experiences. Moku Sydney on Crown Street is no exception. This boutique fusion Japanese bar and restaurant offers a timeless Japanese menu that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

One of the standout features of Moku Sydney is their Sponmoni cocktail. This tangy and refreshing mix of Aperol, pink peppercorn, passionfruit, grapefruit, and tonic is a must-try for anyone looking for a unique drink experience. The sea urchin and caviar on "crystal bread" is another dish that adds a theatrical touch to an explosion of seafood freshness.

Moku Sydney also places the spotlight on Japanese Whisky with sophisticated flavors masterfully shaken behind the bar by their mixologist Charles Chang. For those looking for an Omakase-style dining experience, renowned sushi Chef Ha Chuen Wai will serve you an exquisite menu showcasing seasonal and exciting ingredients from the sea.

The sensory experience through Japanese cuisine and culture at Moku Sydney is unparalleled. They recently celebrated their anniversary with an Asian Bartender Takeover night featuring three renowned Taiwanese bartenders from Par Melbourne. With its ultimate drinking and dining experience tucked away in Darlinghurst, Moku Sydney is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to indulge in Japanese cuisine at its finest.

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