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Ramen and Izakaya cuisine in Newtown - Rising Sun Workshop, Newtown, AU-NSW

Rising Sun Workshop

4.6 (482)
$40 and under
Asian
1c Whateley Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

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Rising Sun Workshop

4.6
$40 and under
Asian
Newtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
Our restaurant & workshop share space, but more important are the views we share - that if we can make it ourselves, we will. That traditions guide but do not rule. Rising Sun Workshop does not support factory farming, what we buy in we buy local, from roasters, smokers, brewers, growers, winemakers & distillers who share our philosophies - our mates.

We’re here for your crazy & not so crazy dietaries, not all things are possible but with a little notice they might be.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Ramen, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nick Smith
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquiries regarding hosting an event at Rising Sun Workshop, please email us at events@risingsunworkshop.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Cross street
    King Street, Newtown
  • Parking details
    There is a paid parking lot located at the end of Whateley Street, directly outside Rising Sun Workshop.
  • Public transit
    Newtown train station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Take a flight! Sake tasting

    A$30.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 90 ml cup of these three excellent examples with your meal. Current selection: Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo - Niigata's - signature style Ugono Tsuki Junmai - Hiroshima - 100% Hattan Nishiki from Hiroshima Asabiraki Suijin - Asabiraki’s brewmaster has won gold medals 12 years in a row at the National New Sake Competition.
    Take a flight! Sake tasting Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Rising Sun Workshop.

4.6

4.6
(482)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner West

    Good for business meals

  • Inner West

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner West

    Good for groups

  • Inner West

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner West

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner West

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rising Sun Workshop offers a "unique dining experience" with "sensational ramen" and a "chilled and relaxed vibe." Guests rave about the "friendly service" and "great ambiance" enhanced by live music. While some note occasional service hiccups, the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere make it a "highly recommended" spot.
482 Reviews
  1. Naomi

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night at Rising Sun Workshop, live jazz band, great ambiance and delicious food. We shared the sashimi, squid salad, chicken yakitori and a light ramen. Squid was so tender, everything was prepared with care and so much flavour. Staff super friendly, on a busy night.

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  2. Lori

    Sydney9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music, delicious food, and great service with a full house! Well done, team 😁

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  3. Tony

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food fantastic service. Love the place has a good chilled relaxed vibe

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  4. Helen

    Sydney5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Really like the idea & the vibe of the ramen Restaurant combined with the workshop. Service is friendly but not overly attentive , not a specially observant to what customers might be needing on their table or with their food. Whilst the ramen was flavoursome it was rather salty. We did enjoy our lunch and again loved the concept , maybe with a few tweaks to the food & service it would take the experience to the next level.

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  5. Kylie

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked this venue for pre Father's Day celebration. This is the perfect venue if someone is into motorcycle and enjoy Ramen noodles experience. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We ordered three different signature Ramen dishes and everyone enjoyed their choice from the menu.

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  6. Jean

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food in a beautiful place. Pleasant backgound music but quiet enough to have a conversation across the table

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  7. Lori

    Sydney9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal with family - wonderful food and service!

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  8. Ross

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Will go back again in a heart beat.

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  9. Lauren

    Sydney1 review

    2.0

    Dined on August 1, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately this is a restaurant we use to frequent quite often. And after today, sadly we probably won’t be going back. We ordered a food that we have had many times before thoroughly enjoy and unfortunately, when it turned up, it was so peppery it was overbearing! We also ordered the kids versions to which our two children could not even eat due to the pepperiness of the Ramen. We questioned it with our waiter. He’s response was yes could be quite peppery. I’ll tell the kitchen, but that’s all we got. We didn’t get any offer of anything else or for the children’s to be changed. Instead, we paid over $110 for something that felt like it was not enjoyable at all.

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  10. Paul

    Sydney2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meet and eat. Good food and nice people who work there. Thank you Paul

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Ramen, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nick Smith
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquiries regarding hosting an event at Rising Sun Workshop, please email us at events@risingsunworkshop.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Cross street
    King Street, Newtown
  • Parking details
    There is a paid parking lot located at the end of Whateley Street, directly outside Rising Sun Workshop.
  • Public transit
    Newtown train station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: the menu includes a dedicated kids under‑12 ramen option, and reviewers describe bringing children and enjoying the roomy upstairs seating.

Yes, Rising Sun Workshop is licensed and offers an extensive wine list (reds, whites, rosé and prosecco) alongside guest‑mentioned drinks like sake and cocktails.

Portions tend to be substantial, guests describe the ramen and karaage as filling, with generous toppings and larger‑than‑expected chicken pieces.

Yes, Rising Sun Workshop says they welcome dietary requests with a little notice, and guests praise the team for clarifying allergies and offering GF options for coeliacs.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate.

Yes, the menu includes a vegetarian ramen (The Monk) and GF options (GF noodles), and the team say they can accommodate special dietaries with a little notice.

Weekends are ideal for their breakfast offerings, Rising Sun Workshop opens Sat–Sun from 10:00 am and guests call the Breakfast Ramen a must-try.

Yes, Rising Sun Workshop is well suited to date night, with an intimate, ‘feels private even when busy’ dining room, attentive staff, and an excellent menu.

Rising Sun Workshop feels like a cool motorcycle workshop turned restaurant, industrial, relaxed and characterful, with friendly staff, live music some nights and an upstairs dining area; it can be a bit echoey.

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Rising Sun Workshop

4.6
$40 and under
Asian
Newtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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