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RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant

906 reviews
Enjoy Japanese, Vegetarian options, Gluten Free options, Restaurant, Late night, Diner, Cocktail bar, Free wifi, Table service, Street parking, Wheelchair accessible, $$$$, Date night, Families, Hidden gems, Business meetings, Kids and Special occasion cuisine at RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant in Redfern, Sydney
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant
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Address:

648 Bourke street
Redfern, NSW 2016

Phone:

+61 2 8960 3131

Open hours:

Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm Fri: 11am - 10pm Sat: 11am - 10:30pm Sun: 11am - 9:30pm

Tucked into the Surry Hills pocket of Sydney’s inner city, RK San Contemporary Japanese Restaurant delivers modern Japanese dining with neighbourhood warmth. Since opening in 2016, Chef RK Tamang has embraced a simple philosophy: honest technique, premium ingredients, and clean, balanced flavours. The result is a refined yet approachable dining experience that has become a favourite among locals between Redfern and Surry Hills.

The menu showcases contemporary Japanese cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality seafood, premium meats, and beautifully crafted sushi. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to let the quality of the ingredients shine, making RK San equally suited to a casual midweek dinner or a special evening out.

The drinks list celebrates Japan and beyond, featuring signature cocktails, premium sake, Japanese whisky, and a carefully selected wine list designed to complement the menu's delicate flavours.

Welcoming, polished, and quietly confident, RK San captures the essence of contemporary Japanese dining without the fuss. Settle in, explore the menu, and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Surry Hills.

  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Dietary: Vegetarian options, Gluten Free options
  • Features: Free wifi, Table service, Street parking, Wheelchair accessible
  • Good for: Date night, Families, Hidden gems, Business meetings, Kids, Special occasion
  • Price: $$$$
  • Venue type: Restaurant, Late night, Diner, Cocktail bar

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