Kaiza Izakaya brings a modern twist to Newtown's dining scene, fusing Japanese knife skills and ultra-marbled steaks with the five core elements of Vietnamese cooking: salt, sweet, bitter, spice and sour. Chef Jason Nguyen, formerly of Chuuka in Pyrmont, draws on a childhood watching his Vietnamese father cook alongside his own Tokyo culinary training, resulting in dishes like Coffin Bay oysters tartened with a spicy nuoc cham and Wagyu beef nigiri built on crisped rice. A moody black-and-red interior, adorned with cranes, fans and lanterns, sets the scene for smoking-hot charcoal grill and wok cooking, with an enclosed courtyard offering a quieter alternative on balmy Sydney evenings. Located opposite the Enmore Theatre, Kaiza is a fitting stop before or after a show, as well as a destination in its own right for those seeking a genuinely different take on izakaya dining. It's a considered fusion of two culinary traditions in the heart of Newtown.
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