4 | LUXlife Magazine or nearly 15 years now, Restaurant Toshiya has been injecting traditional Japanese culture into Sydney through its choice selection of authentic and fusion-style dishes. Taking classics like sushi and sashimi and putting a unique spin on them, the result is exciting new styles of food which offer the best of both Japanese cuisine and other delicacies from around the world rolled into one. The ability to seamlessly fuse different styles is best seen in the signature dish at Restaurant Toshiya: sashimi tacos. Although many restaurants in Sydney today serve sashimi tacos, Toshiya Kai was the first to do so from this location, as he created the trademark dish right around the time Restaurant Toshiya opened its doors for the first time. Customers travel from far and wide to try not only the sashimi tacos, which is the eatery’s most popular dish, but also the tempura gyoza and the many kinds of carpaccio, to name just a few. These are just some of the original fusion dishes on offer here to have been enjoyed for customers for more than a decade. When it comes to the selection of food served at Restaurant Toshiya, it is so expansive and equally delectable that it is recommended diners share dishes between the table. This allows them to sample the host of flavours available and maximise their unique Japanese fusion dining experience. Capitalising on the range of dishes it has on offer, Restaurant Toshiya boasts an assorted entrée menu as well as a banquet option, with both of these comprising a number of the location’s most acclaimed dishes. For those with something more specific in mind, Restaurant Toshiya’s menu is conveniently split into different sections showcasing its dishes – from its special sushi and sashimi through to such Japanese staples as nigiri, noodles, rice, and rolls. Equally as impressive are the main courses, with these spanning everything from roast duck in a sour chilli sauce to wagyu beef, teriyaki chicken, vegetable tempura, soft shell crab, sweet miso salmon, and more. Alongside these dishes is a wide-ranging dessert menu, a series of lunch options – including lunch boxes, which are a particularly good value for money – and a drinks menu that sees some authentic Japanese craft beers and even sake served at reasonable prices. Diners in search of something more familiar can find a selection of soft drinks, or there is the option to bring your own wine or champagne, which is great for toasting to a special occasion. Best Japanese Fusion Restaurant 2025 – Sydney Located in the heart of the Cremorne suburb, which is approximately six kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, Restaurant Toshiya was established in July 2010 by owner/chef Toshiya Kai. Serving lunch on Friday and Saturday afternoons and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, patrons can enjoy high-quality Japanese and Japanese fusion food in a casual environment. Wine and conversations flow freely at this culinary hotspot, which hosts some of its regular customers as many as three times a week. F
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