The Rocks Japanese Menu
Experience an Exquisite Japanese Omakase Journey in Sydney
Immerse yourself in an award-winning culinary experience at our Japanese restaurant in Sydney CBD, infusing an innovative twist into centuries-old recipes. The best Japanese food in Sydney, our menu evolves with seasonal delights, ensuring an unforgettable fine dining experience.
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Discover the finest sushi Sydney has to offer, featuring exquisite nigiri, the freshest sashimi, and imaginative sushi rolls. Indulge in our high-end Japanese wagyu selection, meticulously sourced to deliver an unforgettable experience.
For a unique lunch menu in The Rocks or a night of indulgence, our offerings cater to every occasion. Unveil a world of flavours with our à la carte options, or discover our meticulously crafted Japanese set menu. Complement your experience with our selection of Japanese beverages, including award-winning sake varieties and handcrafted cocktails for happy hour specials.
Steps away from Circular Quay, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry and vibrant atmosphere of Saké The Rocks. Please note, our menus are subject to change.
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Saké Hour
- Beverage
- Desserts
Cold Starters
- OystersMandarin vinaigrette, citurus pearl, shiso emulsion | GF DF9 (each)
- Nori CrispsTuna, kingfish, togarashi, sesame dressing | DF30
- TacoSalmon taco or wagyu tartare taco (1 piece) | DF13
- Hiramasa KingfishLime & jalapeño kosho, coriander infused ponzu | GF DF37
- Albrolhos Scallop SashimiWakame dressing, finger lime, ikura, sesame seeds, dill38
- Tuna CarpaccioMiso ceviche dressing, nashi pear37
- Wagyu Beef TartareFinger lime, wasabi stem, mentaiko rice crisps, sesame ginger, soy dressing42
- New Style SashimiSalmon, snapper, scallops, hot sesame oil, ponzu | GF DF43
Hot Starters
- EdamameSoybeans, nori salt | GF DF V13
- Miso SoupAburage, spring onion, wakame, sansho pepper | GF DF9
- Nasu DengakuGrilled eggplant, den miso, sesame, chilli threads | GF DF V25
- Roasted Abrolhos ScallopsShiitake rice, mentaiko mayonnaise, nori crisp (2 pieces) | GF28
- ShumaiSteamed banana prawn dumplings, spicy ponzu | DF30
- Popcorn ShrimpRoyal red prawn, yuzu, chilli mayonnaise | DF34
- Chicken KaraageNori mayonnaise | GF DF29
- Roasted Wollemi Duck MarylandGinger soy, cucumber, shallots | GF DF27
Mains
- Vegetable Tempura Tentsuyu dipping sauce | V DF30
- Miso Glazed 'Glacier 51' ToothfishHoba leaf, nanban shiitake | GF DF74
- Ben Collison Coral Trout Shio YakiUmami broth, woodear mushroom, cherry tomatoes, mizuna | GF DF56
- Brolos Rock LobsterCrustacean butter, garlic shoots72
- Teriyaki Gippsland Lamb ChopBasil miso | GF DF45
- Binchoyaki Dry-Aged Wollemi Duck BreastNanban shimeji, edamame puree, citrus tare | GF DF56
- 200g Kidman Premium Beef Tenderloin MB 5+Wasabi mustard jus, buckwheat purée, chargrilled shallots90
- 200g Westholme Wagyu Striploin MB5+Yakiniku sauce, shio or tare seasoning | GF DF90
- 250g Blackmore Wagyu Scotch Fillet MB 9+Yakiniku sauce, oroshi ponzu | GF DF195
Sides
- Crispy PotatoesWasabi peas, snow peas, tendril18
- House SaladRadicchio, gem, endive, ginger, soy vinaigrette | GF DF | GF DF V18
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts Kimchi vinaigrette | GF DF V23
- Chargrilled Sugarloaf CabbageMiso Butter, Spicy Sesame Seeds | GF DF V22
- Steamed RiceGF DF V8
Japanese Sushi Bar
Japanese Nigiri 2 Piece
- Tuna Akami16
- Blue Fin Tuna Toro50
- Ora King Salmon Shake15
- Salmon Belly (Shake Toro)15
- Kingfish (Hamachi) 14
- Kingfish Belly16
- Eel (Anago)16
- Cuttlefish (Ika)14
- Snapper (Tai)14
- Scallop (Hotate)14
- Scampi46
Japanese Sashimi 4 Piece
- Tuna Akami30
- Blue Fin Tuna Toro100
- Saikou Salmon Shake28
- Salmon Belly (Shake Toro)29
- Kingfish (Hamachi) 27
- Kingfish Belly28
- Cuttlefish (Ika)21
- Snapper (Tai) 23
- Scallop (Hotate)27
- Scampi90
- Sushi SetChef's Selection of nigiri (10 pieces) GF DF62
- Sashimi ComboChef's selection of sashimi (22 pieces) | GF DF98
- Sashimi AppetiserChef's selection of sashimi (8 pieces) | GF DF39
Japanese Sushi Rolls
- Kingfish Double CrunchJalapeño mayonnaise, coriander, cucumber, tempura crunch, sweet soy, spicy masago | GF DF29
- Spicy TunaTogarashi, tempura crunch, chilli & sesami oil | GF DF29
- Chirashi RollSalmon, tuna, kingfish, omelette, sesame leaves, burdock, cucumber, ikura | GF DF29
- Spider MakiFried softshell crab, cucumber, tobiko, chives | GF DF29
- S ExpressTempura scallops, jalapeño mayonnaise, cucumber, seared salmon, unagi sauce | GF DF30
- Vegetable RollInari, nanban burdock, pickled radish, avocado, shiitake furikake | V DF GF 25
Saké Classics
Food $135, matching alcoholic beverage additional $71, matching non-alcoholic beverage $45, upgrade to dragon egg for $19
- Nori CrispsTuna, kingfish, spring onion, togarashi, sesame dressing
- Hiramasa KingfishCoriander infused ponzu, lime & jalapeño kosho
- Popcorn ShrimpRoyal red prawn, yuzu, chilli bean mayonnaise
- Prawn ShumaiSteamed banana prawn dumplings, spicy ponzu
- Salmon YakiNanban shiitake, hoba leaf
- Riverine Beef Short Rib MB2+Yakiniku Tare
- PavlovaYuzu cream, chantilly, fresh strawberries
Tasting Menu
Food $185, matching alcoholic beverage additional $153, matching non-alcoholic beverage $45, upgrade to dragon egg for $19
- Wagyu Beef SashimiMentaiko rice crips, sesame soy
- Tea Smoked Quail Egg TartIkura, karasumi, crème fraiche, apple, amazu, radish
- Seared Paradise Prawn SashimiTomato onion salsa, micro shiso
- Miso Glazed ‘Glacier 51’ ToothfishHoba leaf, nanban shiitake
- Chef’s Selection Nigiri
- Westholme Wagyu Striploin MB5+Yakiniku tare
- Crispy Brussels SproutKimchi vinaigrette
- Saké BananaChoux pastry, miso banana cream, caramel popcorn, almond crunch
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Saké Hour is our own spin on the happiest hour of the day.
Available exclusively in the bar.
Manly: Monday-Friday, 3pm-5pm
The Rocks | Double Bay: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm
Melbourne: Tuesday-Sunday, 4pm-5pm
Signature Dishes
- Edamame5
- Shumai (4 pieces)10
- Popcorn Shrimp10
- Chicken Karaage10
- Nori Crisps (1 piece)5
- Tacos (1 piece)5
- Hiramasa Kingfish10
- Oysters (1 piece)5
- Nigiri (1 piece)5
Signature Drinks
- Miss Wednesday Cocktail10
- Classic Cocktails (Negroni, Old Fashioned, Haku Martini)12
- Asahi7
- Glass of Prosecco10
- Glass of Wine10
- Sake of the Week (250ml)20
- Toki Japanese Whisky Highball7
- Roku Japanese Gin & Tonic7
Beverage List
Here you will find a concise range of specialty beverages picked with care to enhance your dining experience. We encourage you to explore our selection of premium Japanese beverages, being sake, wine, craft beers, whiskey, shochu or umeshu.
Our wines are focused on Australian produce but we also have a wide range from producers we love from all over the world.
The wines might present the following marks:
(b) = biodynamic
(o) = organic
(v) = vegan
(pf) = no added preservatives
In our cocktails we strive to source fresh local produce to mix with an array of Japanese ingredients.
Kampai!
Saké Classics
- GingariServed tall over ice. Nikka Days Blended whisky Fevertree Dry Ginger Ale, pickled ginger with fresh lemon, Refreshing starter with a spicy kick.30
- Miss WednesdayServed over ice. Shochu, rose & lychees liquor shaken with vanilla & fresh lime. Our twist on a lychee caipiroska. 27
- Pink BlossomServed over ice, Choya umeshu, fresh strawberries & cranberry juice shaken with passionfruit & lime. A sweet and tangy fruit cup.27
- HummingbirdServed straight up. Kaffir infused Kettle One Vodka, Green Tea Umeshu, passionfruit puree and ginger. Smooth and sweet with a herbal finish. 29
- Hattori HanzoServed over ice. Muddled cucumber & jalapeño, tanqueray gin & yuzu sake, shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice & elderflower. Refreshing and spicy with a clean finish.27
- Blush HourPatron Repasado, Nakano BC Yuzu Umeshu, Aperol, Montelobos Mezcal, Agave & Yukari salt30
Signature Cocktails
- Japanese Slipper 2.0Served straight up. Grey Goose vodka, Triple-sec, Midori, yuzu, lemon and fresh honeydew.28
- Shiso SpritzServed over ice in a Riesling glass. Houraisen Ao Shiso umeshu, pineapple shrub, prosecco and homemade red shiso soda.26
- Plum Wine NegroniServed with rock ice. Choya Single Year umeshu, KI NO BI dry gin and Aperol.30
- Sesame Old FashionedServed with rock ice. Sesame fat washed Matsui Kurayoshi 8YO whiskey, demerara and all spice.45
Mocktails
- Ticket to NowhereServed tall over ice. Lyre's White Cane Spirit, pineapple & lychee juice, Falemum, mandarin concentrate, lime juice and tiki bitters. 25
- The Japan JobServed in a Riesling glass. Lyre's Italian Spritz & Orange Sec, housemade yuzu/tonic syrup, olive brine and topped with Ginger Beer.23
- Summer BreezeServed tall. Aloe vera, fresh strawberries & lime juice18
- WakanaiServed straight up. Pineapple, passionfruit, caramel, cinnamon and whites18
Beer & Cider
- Asahi 'Super-Dry' Lager425 ml - 5% ABV. Draught19
- 4 Pines Pale Ale330ml 5.1% ABV. Bottle17
- Balter XPA375ml 5.0% ABV. Bottle17
- Balter Hazy IPA375ml 6.2% ABV. Bottle18
- Asahi 'Soukai' Light330ml 3.5% ABV. Bottle14
- Heaps Normal 'Quiet XPA' 355ml less than 0.5% ABV. Can14
- The Hill's Cider Co. Apple Cider330ml 5.0% ABV. Bottle15
- The Hill's Cider Co. Pear Cider330ml 5.0% ABV. Bottle15
Japanese Craft Beers
- Hitachino Nest White Ale330 ml - 5.5% ABV. Ibaraki Belgian style Wit-bier is soft and refreshing with complex flavours of coriander, orange peel and spices. 23
- Hitachino Nest Yuzu Lager350 ml - 5.5% ABV. Ibaraki. The Japanese yuzu gives this beer a delicate yet deep citrus flavor Refreshing acidity from the yuzu combined with the crispness of a lager. 23
- Hitachino Nest 'Dai Dai' IPA330 ml - 6.2% ABV. Ibaraki. Rich and hoppy, with notes of caramel, mandarin 23
- Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale330 ml - 7.0% ABV. Ibaraki. The Red Rice Ale is brewed using an ancient type of red rice. Fruit driven, red berries, earthy notes and dry finish. 23
Sake By The Glass & Carafe
Junmai Daiginjo & Daiginjo
(Aromatic Styles due to high milling)
- Tōji Junmai DaiginjoNiigata - Abr 15% & 50%. Green apples, kiwifruit, and white flowers. Light and delicate19/74/142
- Dassai '23' Junmai DaiginjoYamaguchi - Abr 16% & 23%. Very refined with notes melon, honeysuckle, nougat and cucumber.34/136/268
- Houraisen Bi Junmai DaiginjoAichi - Abv 15.5% & 45% White stone fruits and nashi pear, with gentle acidity29/116/215
- Dassai '45' Junmai DaiginjoYamaguchi - Abr 16% & 45%. Fruit driven and powerful with white stone fruits and steamed rice notes.18/72/139
- Nyukon Itteki Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu (o)Osaka - Abv 17% & 50% Organic Yamada Nishiki rice. Balanced, layered with intense white fruits and complex savoury notes33/135/262
Desserts
- Dragon EggCoconut mousse, rhubarb compote, crunchy hazelnut, miso caramel33
- Ice Cream & Sorbet SelectionWhite sesame, green tea, vanilla, yuzu18
- Saké BananaChoux pastry, miso banana cream, caramel popcorn, almond crunch18
- Nihon CheesecakeBlueberry compote, macadamia nut brittle18
- Valrhona Chocolate FondantChocolate soil, vanilla ice cream, suntory whiskey20
