A pour-your-own sake wall, wagyu donburi and Shinjuku-style lighting, Miji Bar & Grill in North Sydney is where tech and Tokyo vibes meet the lunch crowd.
Tokyo Atmosphere With a Local Feel
Inside, Miji features glowing lanterns, timber finishes and backlit bottles for a moody, Shinjuku-inspired feel. A replica of Tokyo’s Kabukicho arch marks the entry, with seating that suits both work lunches and group dinners.
The restaurant sits at the base of 100 Miller Street and was built to bring Tokyo’s backstreet izakaya culture into a relaxed, community-friendly setting. Its stylish design feels welcoming rather than formal.
A Self-Serve Sake and Cocktail Bar Like No Other
Miji’s standout feature is its self-serve drinks wall, where guests use a prepaid card to pour from 24 rotating taps of sake, wine, cocktails and alcohol-free options. Each tap includes flavour notes, helping diners explore with ease.
The pour-your-own concept adds a social and playful edge to the night, whether guests are sampling a cloudy nigori sake, a dry white wine, or a refreshing yuzu cocktail. It also helps speed up service, especially during the after-work rush.
According to the team behind Miji, the drink wall is just one way they’re inviting diners to be part of the experience, not just spectators. It’s about freedom, interaction and shared moments.
A Menu Designed for Sharing
Miji Bar & Grill serves comforting Japanese dishes with a modern Australian touch, led by Head Chef Jacob Lee, who brings experience from Michelin-starred kitchens. The share-friendly menu focuses on clean flavours and quality ingredients, encouraging a social dining experience.
Diners can enjoy wagyu steak donburi with soft egg, yuzu-glazed rainbow trout, and crab-filled okonomiyaki, alongside seasonal crudo and noodle dishes. The menu stays true to izakaya roots while bringing a fresh, local feel that suits North Sydney’s pace.
Built for North Sydney Locals
Miji Bar & Grill is fast becoming a favourite for North Sydney workers, offering a relaxed space for everything from midweek dinners to solo sake tastings and group celebrations.
What sets Miji apart is how naturally it fits into the local rhythm—less like Tokyo transplanted, and more like Tokyo adapted. It blends Japanese culture with the relaxed style North Sydney locals enjoy.
Published 8-May-2025
