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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À La Carte

Saké Classics

Tasting Menu

Saké Hour

Desserts

Drinks

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