Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya Bold Flavours•Vibrant Textures•South East Asian Soul
Vietnamese roots x Japanese techniques
Dinner | Wed-Sun
Newtown, Syd
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Kaiza Izakaya makes its mark on the bustling eating precinct of Enmore Rd. The restaurant is opened by Chef Jason Nguyen of Sokyo and Chukka fame. From watching his Dad cook traditional Vietnamese dishes and his Japanese culinary education, he has envisioned a way to marry the two cuisines together. His skills and cultural understanding of the South East are unparalleled, with this, Kaiza Izakaya was born. The kitchen is a replica of a traditional South East Asian family home, lined with the smoking hot binchotan charcoal grill and piping hot woks. Kaiza is your home away from home, enjoy with friends and family, solo or for your next special occasion.

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.

Sunday lunch plans, sorted. 🥢For one Sunday only, we’re opening Kaiza for lunch from 12:00-2:30pm this October 4th. Sett...
29/09/2026

Sunday lunch plans, sorted. 🥢

For one Sunday only, we’re opening Kaiza for lunch from 12:00-2:30pm this October 4th. Settle in for an afternoon of Japanese–Vietnamese flavours, shared plates, and a little extra time around the table.

Book your table and join us for Sunday lunch at Kaiza.

📍95 Enmore Rd, Newtown

Behind every service is a kitchen built on working together.Kaiza’s head chef Jason brings his Vietnamese roots and expe...
28/09/2026

Behind every service is a kitchen built on working together.

Kaiza’s head chef Jason brings his Vietnamese roots and experience in Japanese kitchens into a team where preparation, communication, and respect for ingredients matter at every stage. While we’re closed on Mondays, this work behind the scenes is part of what shapes every plate once service begins.

Join us when the kitchen returns on Wednesday.

⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch & Dinner
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch

📣 LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND PUBLIC HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS 📣•⁠ ⁠Saturday 3rd October - 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm•⁠ ⁠Sunday 4t...
27/09/2026

📣 LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND PUBLIC HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS 📣

•⁠ ⁠Saturday 3rd October - 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm
•⁠ ⁠Sunday 4th October - 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm
•⁠ ⁠Monday 5th October - CLOSED

📍95 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042

Your first chapter of Kaiza starts with seven dishes.At $55pp, Kaiza Discovery moves from Edamame and Mix Sashimi throug...
26/09/2026

Your first chapter of Kaiza starts with seven dishes.

At $55pp, Kaiza Discovery moves from Edamame and Mix Sashimi through Pork Gyoza, Crispy Eggplant, Sautéed Garden Veg, Shio Koji Chicken, and Koshihikari Steamed Rice. Designed as The Beginning of Exploration, it offers an introduction to the Vietnamese flavours and Japanese techniques behind our kitchen.

Start your exploration with Kaiza Discovery.

Save a little room for this one.Kaiza's Harumaki wraps Callebaut chocolate, shiso, and banana into a crisp finish, serve...
25/09/2026

Save a little room for this one.

Kaiza's Harumaki wraps Callebaut chocolate, shiso, and banana into a crisp finish, served with dulce de leche and kurogoma for a mix of sweetness, nuttiness, and a subtle herbal note. A playful Kaiza take on the familiar harumaki, made for ending dinner on something a little unexpected.

Finish your next Kaiza experience with the Kaiza Harumaki.

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515

24/09/2026

Japanese technique. Vietnamese roots. One Kaiza experience.

Chef Jason brings the flavours he grew up with together with the precision and ingredient-first philosophy he developed in Japanese kitchens, creating food that respects both influences without asking one to overpower the other.

Experience where the two meet at Kaiza.

MORE TO DISCOVER. MORE REASONS TO GATHER. Good food, good drinks and plenty of reasons to make a night of it. Whether it...
24/09/2026

MORE TO DISCOVER. MORE REASONS TO GATHER.

Good food, good drinks and plenty of reasons to make a night of it. Whether it’s date night, a long lunch with friends or a big table with the whole crew, there’s always something going on at Kaiza.

Here’s what’s on:
◆ New Set Menus: Kaiza Discovery $55pp, Kaiza Journey $75pp or Kaiza Odyssey $95pp.
◆ Bottomless Lunch: Saturdays, 12–2:30pm. Seven courses + 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks for $95pp.
◆ BYO Nights: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Bring your favourite bottle for $15 corkage.
◆ Happy Hour: Friday to Sunday, 4–6pm. Drinks and bites at Happy Hour prices.
◆ Groups & Events: Dining for 8+ or take over the whole space for up to 55.

Swipe through for more details and start planning your next catch-up.

📍 95 Enmore Road, Newtown
⏰ Wed - Thu: 5pm - 9pm
⏰ Fri: 4pm - 9:30pm
⏰ Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm | 4pm - 9:30pm
⏰ Sun: 4pm - 9pm
🚫 Mon - Tues: Closed

Pick your people. Pick your occasion. We’ll see you at Kaiza.

Some cuts are made for the centre of the table.Our Bone-In Sirloin turns dinner into a shared occasion, bringing a gener...
23/09/2026

Some cuts are made for the centre of the table.

Our Bone-In Sirloin turns dinner into a shared occasion, bringing a generous premium cut to the table for everyone to dig into. It’s an expression of Kaiza’s ingredient-first approach, where quality beef is given the attention it deserves.

Bring the table together over Bone-In Sirloin at Kaiza.

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515

22/09/2026

From Chef Jason’s childhood dream to your table, Kaiza brings together the soul of Vietnamese cooking with the precision of Japanese technique — all wrapped up in the energy of a buzzing South East Asian family kitchen.

Think smoky binchotan grills, sizzling woks, fresh sashimi, and dishes made to be shared over good drinks and even better company.

Start with Kaiza’s signature set menus — curated experiences designed to take the guesswork out of ordering.

Kaiza Discovery — $55pp

Seven dishes designed as your introduction to Kaiza, moving through fresh sashimi, comforting favourites, vegetables, and Shio Koji Chicken. Approachable, varied, and made for discovering the Kaiza experience together.

Kaiza Journey — $75pp

A deeper exploration of Kaiza through seven dishes, with Sashimi Tartare, Hokkaido Scallop, Agedashi Tofu, Chicken Karaage, Soba Noodle, and more. A broader taste of the Vietnamese flavours and Japanese techniques that shape the menu.

Kaiza Odyssey — $95pp

The fullest Kaiza experience, bringing together nine dishes including TAS Salmon, Burrata, Wagyu Intercostal, U10 King Prawn, and Kaiza’s Harumaki. An extensive journey through premium proteins, seafood, vegetables, and dessert, made for settling in and experiencing the table from beginning to end.

🔥 NEW must-try dishes:
* Swordfish belly
* Shark Bay Claypot
* Lamb Rib
* Prawn Tempura Udon
* Harumaki

Whether you’re pulling up for a casual dinner, date night, or a full celebration with the crew, Kaiza is the spot you’ll want to settle into all night.

Trading Hours - Starting from now
Wed – Thu: 5pm – 9pm
Fri: 4pm – 9:30pm
Sat: 12pm – 2:30pm | 4pm – 9:30pm
Sun: 4pm – 9pm

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
🔥 Book your table via the link in bio

22/09/2026

Communication skills: questionable.

Why use actual words when one aggressive grrr gets the message across?

Another perfectly normal service at Kaiza.

From Chef Jason’s childhood dream to your table, Kaiza brings together the soul of Vietnamese cooking with the precision...
21/09/2026

From Chef Jason’s childhood dream to your table, Kaiza brings together the soul of Vietnamese cooking with the precision of Japanese technique — all wrapped up in the energy of a buzzing South East Asian family kitchen.

Think smoky binchotan grills, sizzling woks, fresh sashimi, and dishes made to be shared over good drinks and even better company.

Start with Kaiza’s signature set menus — curated experiences designed to take the guesswork out of ordering.

Kaiza Discovery — $55pp
Seven dishes designed as your introduction to Kaiza, moving through fresh sashimi, comforting favourites, vegetables, and Shio Koji Chicken. Approachable, varied, and made for discovering the Kaiza experience together.

Kaiza Journey — $75pp
A deeper exploration of Kaiza through seven dishes, with Sashimi Tartare, Hokkaido Scallop, Agedashi Tofu, Chicken Karaage, Soba Noodle, and more. A broader taste of the Vietnamese flavours and Japanese techniques that shape the menu.

Kaiza Odyssey — $95pp
The fullest Kaiza experience, bringing together nine dishes including TAS Salmon, Burrata, Wagyu Intercostal, U10 King Prawn, and Kaiza’s Harumaki. An extensive journey through premium proteins, seafood, vegetables, and dessert, made for settling in and experiencing the table from beginning to end.

🔥 NEW must-try dishes:
* Swordfish belly
* Shark Bay Claypot
* Lamb Rib
* Prawn Tempura Udon
* Harumaki

Whether you’re pulling up for a casual dinner, date night, or a full celebration with the crew, Kaiza is the spot you’ll want to settle into all night.

Trading Hours:
Wed – Thu: 5pm – 9pm
Fri: 4pm – 9:30pm
Sat: 12pm – 2:30pm | 4pm – 9:30pm
Sun: 4pm – 9pm

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515
🔥 Book your table via the link in bio

There’s more to Kaiza than what arrives on the plate.From the lanterns overhead to tables set for sharing, our Newtown d...
21/09/2026

There’s more to Kaiza than what arrives on the plate.

From the lanterns overhead to tables set for sharing, our Newtown dining room was created as a warm setting for the Vietnamese and Japanese influences that shape Kaiza. We’re closed today, but the tables will be ready again when service returns on Wednesday.

Plan your next evening at Kaiza.

⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner

For the table that wants to experience Kaiza without holding back.At $95pp, Kaiza Odyssey is our most extensive set, mov...
19/09/2026

For the table that wants to experience Kaiza without holding back.

At $95pp, Kaiza Odyssey is our most extensive set, moving through nine dishes including TAS Salmon, Burrata, Chicken Karaage, Wagyu Intercostal, U10 King Prawn, Grilled Fioretto, and Kaiza’s Harumaki. It’s a fuller look at how Vietnamese flavours, Japanese technique, premium proteins, seafood, and produce come together across the Kaiza menu.

Take the full journey with Kaiza Odyssey.

A little colour for your Friday night. 💜Kasumi brings a playful side to the Kaiza bar, made for evenings that start with...
18/09/2026

A little colour for your Friday night. 💜

Kasumi brings a playful side to the Kaiza bar, made for evenings that start with dinner and turn into another round around the table.

Make Kasumi part of your Friday at Kaiza.

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515

17/09/2026

This is Kaiza, beyond what you see on the plate.

Chef Jason’s Vietnamese roots meet Japanese technique through carefully sourced ingredients, a kitchen built around respect for produce, and a dining experience made for sharing.

Find your place at the table in Newtown.

The kind of plate that belongs in the middle of the table.Kaiza’s Crispy Eggplant pairs two pieces with shiro miso, spic...
16/09/2026

The kind of plate that belongs in the middle of the table.

Kaiza’s Crispy Eggplant pairs two pieces with shiro miso, spicy furikake, rice puff, and chive, making it an easy addition whether you’re catching up over dinner, celebrating something special, or simply ordering a few dishes to share.

Make it part of your next table at Kaiza.

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515

The work behind each plate begins well before it reaches the table.While Kaiza is closed on Mondays, the kitchen is wher...
14/09/2026

The work behind each plate begins well before it reaches the table.

While Kaiza is closed on Mondays, the kitchen is where careful preparation, controlled heat, and attention to ingredients come together. It reflects the Japanese philosophy behind Kaiza’s cooking: start with quality produce, treat it with respect, and let technique bring out its best.

See the kitchen come back to life when Kaiza reopens on Wednesday.

⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner

Sometimes the best way to read the menu is with a drink already in hand.For a deeper dive into the Kaiza kitchen, Kaiza ...
12/09/2026

Sometimes the best way to read the menu is with a drink already in hand.

For a deeper dive into the Kaiza kitchen, Kaiza Journey at $75pp brings together seven dishes including Sashimi Tartare, Agedashi Tofu, Hokkaido Scallop, Crispy Eggplant, Chicken Karaage, and Soba Noodle, offering a broader taste of the Vietnamese flavours and Japanese technique that shape the restaurant.

Settle in and experience Kaiza Journey this weekend

The story of good Wagyu is written in the marbling.Kaiza’s Wagyu Picanha is carefully selected for the quality and distr...
11/09/2026

The story of good Wagyu is written in the marbling.

Kaiza’s Wagyu Picanha is carefully selected for the quality and distribution of its fat, giving the beef the richness, tenderness, and depth that become apparent once cooked. It reflects the Japanese philosophy behind the kitchen: start with premium produce, treat it properly, and let the ingredient serve you well.

Taste Kaiza’s ingredient-first approach this weekend.

⏰ Open till 9:30pm

Western Australian lobster takes centre stage in this Kaiza favourite.Kaiza’s W.A. Lobster Udon brings premium Western A...
09/09/2026

Western Australian lobster takes centre stage in this Kaiza favourite.

Kaiza’s W.A. Lobster Udon brings premium Western Australian lobster together with comforting udon, letting the quality of the seafood take centre stage. Choose between half or whole lobster, depending on how generous you want the table to be.

A new way to experience premium seafood at Kaiza.

📍 95 Enmore Rd, Newtown
☎️ 0401 466 515

WE’RE IN THE RUNNING. 🏆A proud moment for the Kaiza team — we’ve been named a finalist in the Japanese Restaurant catego...
08/09/2026

WE’RE IN THE RUNNING. 🏆

A proud moment for the Kaiza team — we’ve been named a finalist in the Japanese Restaurant category at the 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.

For a restaurant built around Vietnamese roots, Japanese technique, and a constant focus on quality, this recognition means a lot. It’s a nod to the work behind every dish, every service, and every detail that goes into creating the Kaiza experience.

From the kitchen to the floor, this one belongs to the whole team. And to everyone who has booked a table, shared a dish, brought their friends, and made Kaiza part of their celebrations — thank you for being part of the journey.

We’re honoured to be recognised alongside some of Australia’s best restaurants, and we’re only getting started.


Spring brings a fresh start to the table at Kaiza.While Kaiza is closed on Mondays, the new season is a chance to look f...
07/09/2026

Spring brings a fresh start to the table at Kaiza.

While Kaiza is closed on Mondays, the new season is a chance to look forward to more shared meals, celebrations, and evenings spent exploring the restaurant’s Vietnamese–Japanese approach to food.

Plan your visit to Kaiza when doors reopen on Wednesday.

⏰ Mon & Tue: Closed
🍜 Wed–Fri: Open for Dinner
🥢 Sat: Serving Lunch
🍣 Sun: Serving Lunch & Dinner

Father’s Day at Kaiza is about giving Dad an experience the whole table can share.Today, families are gathering over our...
05/09/2026

Father’s Day at Kaiza is about giving Dad an experience the whole table can share.

Today, families are gathering over our $79pp Father’s Day Set Menu, moving from Pacific Oysters, Hokkaido Scallops, and Sashimi Tartare through to Jack’s Creek Angus MB4+ Bone-in Rib Eye, shared sides, and Chocolate Harumaki to finish. It’s a celebration shaped around what Kaiza does best: quality ingredients, generous shared dining, and bringing people together around food.

Dining today is by booking, so to everyone joining us, we look forward to welcoming you and Dad to the table. See you soon at Kaiza! 🤍

📍 95 Enmore Rd
📞 0401 466 515
⏰ Fri: 5pm - 9:30pm
⏰ Sat: 12pm - 2:00pm
⏰ Sun: 12pm - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm

Father’s Day is better when everyone gets a little bit of everything.For those wanting to make an occasion of the weeken...
05/09/2026

Father’s Day is better when everyone gets a little bit of everything.

For those wanting to make an occasion of the weekend, Kaiza Odyssey at $95pp is the ultimate Kaiza adventure, bringing together nine dishes including TAS Salmon, Burrata, Wagyu Intercostal, U10 King Prawn, Grilled Fioretto, and Kaiza’s Harumaki. It’s a generous exploration of the Vietnamese warmth, Japanese precision, and premium ingredients that shape the Kaiza experience.

Bring the family together and celebrate Father’s Day weekend with Kaiza Odyssey.

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95 Enmore Road
Newtown, NSW
2042

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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