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Shinmachi Newtown, Newtown, AU-NSW

Shinmachi Newtown

4.6
4.6
74 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9557 1063
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Healthy

  • Sydney

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Best Service

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shinmachi Newtown delights with its "fun atmosphere" and "tasty food," offering a "great selection of vegan dishes" and an "authentic feel." The efficient ordering system enhances the experience, making it perfect for groups or quick meals. Although the menu has changed, the "delicious food" and "great value" remain constant highlights.

74 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most amazing Valentine’s Day at Shinmachi! From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional, and our wonderful server Yaiza made the evening extra special. She always goes above and beyond with her warm, genuine care—she truly knows how to make us feel like family! They even surprised us with a beautiful rose, which was such a thoughtful touch. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious. We started with the edamame with furikake, tamari agadeshi tofu, kingfish tacos, and takoyaki—each dish was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. But the highlight, as always, was the ramen! My partner’s favorite is the black garlic ramen, and it never disappoints. As for me, I can’t get enough of the Hokkaido scallop tonkotsu miso butter ramen—it’s my all-time favorite. We can’t recommend Shinmachi enough. The combination of fantastic food, incredible cocktails, and Yaiza’s exceptional service keeps us coming back time and time again. We absolutely love this place and can’t wait for our next visit!

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  2. Suzanne

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, we will be back thank you!

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  3. Janine

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Yummy food and a great selection of vegan dishes. Staff were excellent!

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  4. Damien

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a long-time occasional diner here, and I have never been disappointed. The restaurant is a well oiled machine, serving high quality food, fast. Ideal place for a pre-show meal if heading to a gig or movie. Try the ramen!

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  5. Liane

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is excellent. I love the ordering system and the atmosphere has an authentic feel about it. Food is yummy.

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  6. Daniel

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have visited Shinmachi for an occasion and we weren’t disappointed. Great value food and great service ordered via a tablet. Super easy, and great for large groups or a quick meal. The specials are always amazing too - there’s always an imaginative new culinary delight on the menu!

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  7. James

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu had changed since our last visit, smaller, more vegan oriented, so fewer Japanese favourites.

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  8. Sarah

    VIP

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as always! Looks like they’ve changed their menu up a bit as there were so many new items I’d like to try in the near future. I was really disappointed with the ramen, it seems they’ve downsized, singular piece of chashu pork and not much broth anymore either. Noodles clumped together a lot more than usual, so that was a bit disappointing

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  9. Abbey

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shinmachi had a fun atmosphere, friendly service & tasty food! We booked pretty last minute but they were happy to accommodate us.

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  10. Joshua

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The broth is perfect, noodles are simple but delicious! Everything is good and so much value. Bring a large table to split and share and suddenly everything gets so much better (or go quiet one on one its definitely a vibe)

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Shinmachi Newtown is rated 4.6 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Shinmachi Newtown

239 King St 1, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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