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Wasai Japanese Kitchen

Unit 1/9-15 Field St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Recommended by 40 people

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Unit 1/9-15 Field St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 8 8221 6606
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wasai Japanese Kitchen

Tucked just off the Adelaide Central Market, this bustling kitchen delivers comforting, homestyle Japanese cooking without the westernized shortcuts. Regulars pile into the cosy dining room for torch-seared aburi salmon rolls, tender beef tataki, and communal wooden sushi boats loaded with fresh sashimi. Sizzling sukiyaki pots simmer alongside tempura vegetables and dedicated vegan selections, with QR ordering revealing picture previews and off-menu specials.

  • Showpiece Sushi Boats: Generous communal sushi and sashimi boats anchor the tables for group celebrations and casual dates.
  • Dedicated Vegan Options: A dedicated plant-based menu ensures diners with dietary preferences are covered with dishes like vegetable tempura and soba.
  • Visual Digital Ordering: Tabletop QR ordering lets diners view full photo previews of every dish alongside online-only menu specials.
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Why Diners Choose Wasai Japanese Kitchen

Why diners choose Wasai Japanese Kitchen for authentic homestyle cooking, shared celebrations, and accommodating group menus.

  • Authentic Japanese Homestyle Comforts

    Wasai prepares authentic Japanese staples with deep traditional flavours, from comforting beef and cabbage sukiyaki to torched aburi rolls.

    I had Sukiyaki that reminds me one I had at my house in Japan. 100% recommend this restaurant.

    ARKEA 0203Tomo

  • Visual Digital Ordering with Exclusive Items

    A photo-rich digital ordering system lets diners browse dish pictures and order exclusive online items seamlessly alongside paper menus.

    Please note that it's worth ordering via the QR code because you get pictures for every menu item, and there are some items online that aren't printed on the physical menu.

    Paisley Bailey

  • Showpiece Sushi Boats for Group Gatherings

    The striking sushi and sashimi boats serve as generous, celebratory centerpieces that bring shared excitement to group dinners and birthdays.

    A standout was the Sushi Boat, which not only tasted incredible but also wowed the kids with its stunning presentation.

    Ann-Marie

  • Welcoming Setting for Celebrations and Catch-Ups

    Whether catching up over dinner or celebrating a birthday, diners value the warm staff and lively atmosphere that elevate group meals.

    We had my birthday dinner here. Wow absolutely perfect, the meal and the staff 10/10. We had the sushi boat, the best karaage chicken in the world.

    Andrew Harrold

  • Dedicated Plant-Based and Vegan Accommodations

    Parties with mixed dietary preferences can dine together effortlessly with dedicated plant-based and vegetarian menus provided upon request.

    When I made my reservation, I put in the note that someone dining with us is Vegan and they provided a Vegan menu.

    Mi Ro

  • Seamless Group Dining for Dietary Needs

    Groups featuring vegetarians easily find satisfying options ranging from vegetable tempura to vegetable sushi without compromise.

    The sushis are of good quality. My vegetarian friend was also able to find her happiness!

    Audrey

Customer favorites and signature shared centerpieces

  • Sushi Boat

    A standout was the Sushi Boat, which not only tasted incredible but also wowed the kids with its stunning presentation.

    Ann-Marie

  • Sukiyaki

    I had Sukiyaki that reminds me one I had at my house in Japan. 100% recommend this restaurant.

    ARKEA 0203Tomo

  • Aburi Salmon Roll

    the aburi salmon roll was the best with its torched flavour and had the perfect amount of sauce!

    Cherry H

  • Tori Mayo

    Can never eat here without ordering the tori-mayo and aburi salmon roll!

    Anthony Nguyen

Other favorites

Complementary appetizers, noodles, and izakaya sides

  • Soba Noodle Salad

    My favourite dishes include the aburi salmon roll, soba noodle salad and tori mayo.

    Lien Nguyen

  • Tempura

    The tempura seafood OMG happy happy.

    Andrew Harrold

  • Beef Tataki

    The beef tataki was beautifully sliced thinly with a light sauce and combined with the fresh sliced red onion, it was delicious.

    Mi Ro

  • Grilled Squid

    We also had the grilled squid which was grilled to perfection - it was tender and sweet.

    Mi Ro

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and presentation touches that elevate dining at Wasai Japanese Kitchen

  • Communal Sushi Boat Presentation

    Shared sushi and sashimi selections are served on an eye-catching wooden boat platter, creating an interactive showpiece for celebrations and gatherings.

  • Dedicated Vegan Menu Accommodation

    When dietary preferences are noted during booking, the venue prepares a dedicated vegan menu featuring plant-based soba noodles and vegetable tempura.

  • Visual QR Ordering with Exclusive Items

    Diners can order via table QR codes that provide full photographic previews of dishes and exclusive digital offerings not listed on physical menus.

  • Complimentary Edamame Welcome

    Guests dining solo or catching up in the dining room are greeted with complimentary starter edamame to begin the meal.

Before you head over

Practical booking, ordering, and dining tips based on guest experiences.

  • Book well in advance

    Tables fill rapidly across weeknights and weekends with rare walk-in availability, so reserve a table ahead of time to avoid wait times or being turned away.

  • Check the QR menu for exclusive items

    Order through the table QR code rather than relying solely on the printed menu to view dish photos and access digital-only specials.

  • Request dietary menus when booking

    If anyone in your party is plant-based, mention it when booking to receive the dedicated vegan menu alongside regular sashimi and meat selections.

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