Best Restaurants in Newcastle – Top Places to Eat Across the City

Beloved spot for authentic Japanese cuisine known for quick service and exceptional food. Popular dishes include Chicken Katsu Curry, Yakisoba Noodles, and Teriyaki Chicken. Bento boxes include rice, spring rolls, dessert, and drink at affordable prices. Popular sides include gyoza, spring rolls, and takoyaki. Highly efficient and friendly staff with window seating. Open 9am-5pm daily. Expanding services to include eco-friendly food containers and upcoming "Make Your Own Bento" kits for home cooking.

Once a much-loved Japanese-inspired North East pop-up, now a fixture in Ouseburn's foodie offering. Soulful Japanese small plate restaurant and bar inspired by Japan's Izakaya bars. Menu offers limited but confident selection of ramen options and seasonal small plates, with expertise in Kushiyaki and Hibachi. Known for passionate service from Paul & Pete who expertly guide guests through the menu. Features craft cocktails like the Yubari Sour and Family Secret (mezcal & tequila based). Open Wed-Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-midnight, Sun 12pm-11pm, closed Tuesdays. Cannot cater for sesame allergies or coeliac disease.

A concept putting the fun back into fine dining with hand-crafted sushi and cocktails. The Grey Street location is their largest restaurant in the heart of Newcastle city center, offering a full cocktail menu and unique dining space. Founded by two friends who set out to bring the freshest tasting sushi to Newcastle, combining traditional techniques with modern twists and flavors from around the world.

A specialized Japanese restaurant that brings authentic Japanese cuisine and culture to Newcastle, focusing on traditional preparations and genuine flavors. Butakun offers an immersive Japanese dining experience where attention to detail and authentic ingredients create memorable meals that transport diners to Japan. The restaurant represents the growing appreciation for authentic Japanese cuisine in Newcastle, providing both familiar favorites and adventurous dishes for those seeking genuine Japanese hospitality and flavors.

Beloved spot for authentic Japanese cuisine known for quick service and exceptional food. Popular dishes include Chicken Katsu Curry, Yakisoba Noodles, and Teriyaki Chicken. Bento boxes include rice, spring rolls, dessert, and drink at affordable prices. Popular sides include gyoza, spring rolls, and takoyaki. Highly efficient and friendly staff with window seating. Open 9am-5pm daily. Expanding services to include eco-friendly food containers and upcoming "Make Your Own Bento" kits for home cooking.

Panku (Japanese for "Punk") offers authentic flavors of East and Southeast Asia with dishes prepared fresh daily in-store. Menu includes hot noodles, rice bowls, and freshly rolled sushi combining Japanese, Thai & Korean street food traditions. The brand focuses on handmade daily preparation with a punk-inspired attitude toward Asian cuisine.