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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Charlestown

Kuma Bento

Kuma Bento

4.7
(70+)
• Korean • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 33 min
"I usually go into this place once or twice a week. Staff always friendly. Food is always fresh and amazing. Especially partial to the ramen and udon. HIGHLY recommend anything from. Also to add, the sizings are good for the prices"
"OMG this food is good! loved the flavours, freshness & variety. Cup chicken is a must add on (if sharing, get more than one, as it'll be quick)"
Onigiri
1pcs for 1 serve. Onigiri (おにぎり), also known as rice balls, is a traditional Japanese dish made of steamed rice, typically shaped into a triangle or oval, and often wrapped with a sheet of seaweed (nori). Onigiri is a convenient and portable food, commonly enjoyed as a snack, lunch, or picnic item. It can be filled with various ingredients or simply seasoned.
$3.4
Katsu Chicken Don
Breaded and deep-fried chicken served over a bed of rice.
$11.74
Cup Dumpling
Vegetarian. Vegan. Dumplings with options of teriyaki, spicy, or garlic butter sauce.
$6.7
Cup Chicken
Snack size of cup chicken. Korean Fried Chicken is a beloved dish that elevates fried chicken to a whole new level with its crispy texture and flavourful coatings.
$6.68
Ozeki Bowl

Ozeki Bowl

5.0
(10+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 500 ft • 22 min
Wallet-Friendly
Honey Butter Karaage Chicken Cup
Boneless chicken pieces coated in honey butter sauce.
$6.03
Corn Dog with sausage and cheese
Boneless chicken pieces glazed with teriyaki sauce.
$3.32
Teriyaki Chicken Cup
Chicken katsu topped with creamy curry sauce, served with rice, peas, and carrots.
$5.93
Crab and Prawn Spring Rolls (4pcs) (I)
Juicy teriyaki chicken and spicy chicken pieces with sesame seeds, shredded egg, peas, and diced carrots on rice, drizzled with a spicy sauce.
$3.04
Hon Wun Chinese & Thai Takeaway

Hon Wun Chinese & Thai Takeaway

4.2
(200+)
• Chinese • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 26 min
"absolutely massive serving of the Chicken Chicken with Ginger and Shallots , a much larger container than other reataurants and oh so fresh and tasty. the NASI Goreng wasnt as orange as other places and was very tasty and absolutely packed with chicken pieces"
"This dish was very disappointing, especially for the price of it. The container was mostly all veggies with very little beef. The taste was bland for Black Pepper Beef . 1st time ordering from thia store, I don't think I will be in a rush to return sorry guys."
Special Fried Rice
Elevate your dining experience with our chef's special blend of flavors in fried rice, crafted to delight your palate with every bite.
$11.41
Honey Chicken
Delight in tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet honey sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors. A delicious option that’s sure to satisfy!
$16.28
Fried Rice
Classic fried rice prepared to perfection, offering a timeless and satisfying dish that never goes out of style.
$10.6
Spring Rolls (2)
Enjoy three crispy spring rolls, filled with a medley of fresh vegetables. A light and tasty appetizer that’s perfect for sharing!
$6.83
Pakpum Thai Cuisine

Pakpum Thai Cuisine

4.6
(200+)
• Thai
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 33 min
"The absolute BEST satay I've ever had in my life!! The satay chicken skewers are to die for. Highly recommend and will be ordering from these guys again!! ❤️"
"Pineapple Fried rice too spicy and Red curry had 5 small pieces of chicken it was all sauce with a slice of capsicum for decoration, not enough to share - which most of the time Thai meals can be. The entrees were nice. Dishes had reasonable flavour but no value for money at $70"
Pad See Ew
Fresh flat rice noodle wok-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, carrot and tasty sweet soy sauce.
$12.67
Steamed Rice
Famous dish of thin rice noodles cooked with egg, shallot, carrot, bean sprout and ground peanut.
$3.49
Pad Thai
Vegetarian. Four Pieces. Thai style vegetable spring roll served with sweet chilli plum sauce.
$12.84
Spring Roll
Four Pieces. Thai style barbeque chicken skewer served with peanut sauce.
$6.3
Momo Chicken

Momo Chicken

Korean • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 32 min
"holy moly this is one of the best korean foods i have ordered the chicken was tender and juicy and the kimchi tastes like it was made fresh i 100% recommend the chicken snack pack and the kimchi if you want authentic order from here!"
Korean Snack Pack
Crunchy chips, topped with boneless chicken & your choice of sauce. Recommended with cheese. Served in takeaway box.
$21.07
Chicken Mayo Rice
Rice, boneless chicken, egg, cabbage, spring onion, mayo, Momo special teriyaki sauce
$20.73
Momo Bao Buns
3 Bao Buns w/ Boneless Chicken, Lettuce, Aioli, Bao Bun. Your choice of any 3 Sauces.
$18.26
Kimchi Chicken Fried Rice
Rice, Kimchi, Chicken Thigh, spring onion
$21.5
Asian delight restaurant Adamstown

Asian delight restaurant Adamstown

4.5
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 28 min
"Prawn Toast is one of the best.. the omelettes are very delicious, they are well made and the sauce is awesome Large Garlic Rice has just the right about of garlic..so tasty This is my family's favorite Asian restaurant"
"153. Large Special Fried Rice was amazing had a lovely char grill flavour to it. 135. Sweet & Sour Pork was amazing perfect amount of flavour. 101. Honey Chicken cooked to absolute perfection. Everything was 10/10 would 100% recommend best Chinese."
Large Special Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with shrimp, tender chicken, diced pork, and fresh green onions.
$8.65
Honey Chicken
Savory fried rice with shrimp, diced pork, and green onions.
$14.4
Large Fried Rice
15 piece Golden-brown dumplings with a crispy exterior and juicy filling, served with a tangy sweet chili dipping sauce.
$7.75
Homemade Spring Rolls (4 Pieces)
Crispy beef strips in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and bell peppers.
$6.54
Busan Gukbap

Busan Gukbap

Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 44 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Handmade King Mando (6pcs)
Jumbo-Sized dumplings handmade daily. steamed to perfection.
$13.78
Signature Pork Soup / Dwaeji Gukbap
Busan style clear pork broth, brewed solely from premium meat for a clean taste. Served with tender pork slices, chives, and green onion. Includes: rice, somyeon noodles, fresh kimchi, seokbakji / radish kimchi, fresh chilli and dipping sauces (prawn paste & dadegi).
$19.43
Busan Mixed Soup / Seokkeo Gukbap
The best of both worlds. A generous mix of tender pork slices, glass noodle sausages, and chewy pork stomach for a variety of textures. Includes: rice, somyeon noodles, fresh kimchi, seokbakji / radish kimchi, fresh chilli and dipping sauces.
$19.73
Spicy Pork BBQ Set / Jeyuk Jeongsig
Spicy. Spicy stir-fried pork marinated in gochujang sauce. Served with: small clear soup, fresh lettuce wraps / ssam, crispy roasted seaweed, somyeon noodles, rice, kimchi, and seasonal sides.
$20.32
Kam Ho Chinese Take Away

Kam Ho Chinese Take Away

4.5
(90+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 37 min
"Nice food and flavour, but not value for money! Got 3 dishes and rice for $120...."
"I always get the special fried rice and the braised chicken with sate sauce and I'm sorry but you cannot beat their sate chicken. Always fresh with nice portions and their fried rice is awesome which is great because it is very difficult to get a decent fried rice these days"
21. Special Fried Rice
Ingredients: egg, hams, peas, prawns, chicken, slice onions and bbq pork pieces
$11.11
83. Honey Chicken
Warning to those that are allergic: contain gluten in the mongolian sauce
$16.92
52. Sweet and Sour Pork
contain gluten
$16.89
14. Short Soup
Special Malaysian fried noodles with beef or chicken and peanut satay sauce on top.
$8.75
Gateshead Chinese Takeaway

Gateshead Chinese Takeaway

4.8
(30+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 28 min
"Garlic and Ginger Shallot Chicken was fresh and delicious! Lovely ginger flavour was super tasty."
Fried Rice
Savory fried rice stir-fried with fresh vegetables, eggs, and your choice of protein.
$9.05
Spring Rolls
Six pieces.
$8.46
Honey Chicken
Each.
$17.05
Prawn Toast
Four pieces.
$8.44
Noodles At The Bay

Noodles At The Bay

4.7
(20+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 36 min
Satay Noodles
Contains peanuts. Hokkien noodles, your choice of meat and vegetables tossed through satay sauce.
$16.25
Hokkien Noodles
Hokkien noodles, your choice of meat, vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce and oyster sauce with a hint of garlic.
$17.2
Fried Rice
Ham, prawns, shallots, and egg combined with rice.
$11.13
Spring Rolls
Four pieces. Pork spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce.
$9.74
Hilltop Kahibah Takeaway

Hilltop Kahibah Takeaway

4.5
(100+)
• Fish & Chips • Fish Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 24 min
"Unreal value and their hot chips are amazing, best in the region! also a proper portion not this shrinkflation nonsense."
"Hamburgers were amazing but chips were very small"
Scallop Minimum 4 Pieces
Succulent scallops, seared to perfection, served with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Minimum four pieces.
$6.94
Fish Cocktail Minimum 4 Pieces
Succulent fish cocktail served with zesty sauce, featuring a minimum of four delightful pieces.
$7.78
Works Burger
Meat pattie, bacon, egg, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and BBQ sauce.
$11.31
Hawaiian Burger
Meat pattie, bacon, cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and BBQ sauce.
$10.73
Hasthi

Hasthi

4.5
(40+)
• Casual Dining • Curry Rice
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"Absolutely delicious!!! One of my favourite stores "
"Ordered the pork belly bites that looked really good in the pic. I'm positive in the picture there was more than 6 bits of Colombo Crispy Pork Belly Bits. Taste is really good however container wasn't full. Should have been called Colombo onion and cabbage. Won't be ordering again"
Chicken
With chicken, double-cooked egg, seeni sambol, fish cutlet, fried eggplant moju (all wrapped with a banana leaf).
$14.66
Lamprais Chicken or Fish
Contains lamb and soft roti.
$18.68
Lamb Kottu
Vegan. Gluten-free. Red split lentils with turmeric, coconut milk and fried onions.
$16.55
Pork
Gluten-free. Dairy free. A tropical creme caramel with coconut milk, spices and jaggery palm sugar lend an earthy flavour to this custard.
$15.21
Yummy junction

Yummy junction

4.4
(100+)
• Turkish • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 35 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
15% off on A$20+
"great HSP but driver crushed box and was rude but food was great"
"chicken and gravy HSP boys please make it official! would literally rather this over sneaky hayrollin time 😇 killer stuff"
2. Peri Peri Chicken (Small 11”)
Peri peri chicken- chicken, mushroom, tomato, onions capsicum, cheese and peri peri sauce.
$14.65
1. Mixed Kebab
Peri peri chicken- chicken, mushroom, tomato, onions capsicum, cheese and peri peri sauce.
$15.47
3. Beef Kebab
Beef, cabanossi, pepperoni, and cheese.
$13.96
2. Peri Peri Chicken (Large 13)
Peri peri chicken- chicken, mushroom, tomato, onions capsicum, cheese and peri peri sauce.
$19.85
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.2
(200+)
• Burgers • Fries
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 47 min
30% off on A$60+
"Double Cheeseburger Combo was super hot and fresh and so wer the Crispy Onion Ring. Food is always a 10/10."
"Hand-Scooped Chocolate Shake™ was delicious but small Double Cheeseburger was good. overall not to bad would try again"
Double Cheeseburger
Two chargrilled 100% Australia beef patties, American cheese, pickles, onions, mustard and ketchup on a seeded bun (1883 kJ).
$8.86
Big Carl®
Two chargrilled 100% beef patties, two slices of American Cheese, lettuce and our Classic Sauce on a seeded bun (3807 kJ).
$14.94
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger
Two chargrilled 100% beef patties, two slices of American Cheese, bacon, onion rings, and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun (4184 kJ).
$18.3
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ - 5 piece
Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to golden brown with ketchup, ranch, BBQ or mayo dipping sauces (1757 kJ).
$12.95
Roll'd Vietnamese

Roll'd Vietnamese

4.5
(100+)
• Asian • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 35 min
30% off on A$60+
"The noodle bowl was delish. Fresh and tasty."
"Bún - Roast Pork & Crackling (2473 kJ) was soggy. Not enough pork or crackling. Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) (V) (1296 kJ) were fine - wede fine however sauce that came with it, looked like it has been frozen and wasnt its usual texture. Not happy at all. Especially for the price that was paid. "
Bánh Mì - Roast Pork & Crackling (2487kJ)
2730 kj.
$10.28
Fresh Roll - BBQ Chicken (639 kJ)
BBQ chicken, rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables, sesame seeds, wrapped in rice paper.
$3.85
Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) (V) (1120kJ)
1191 kj.
$4.59
Fresh Roll - Lemongrass Beef (725 kJ)
Lemongrass-marinated beef, rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables wrapped in rice paper.
$3.85
The Blue Shop On Ek

The Blue Shop On Ek

4.2
(10+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 26 min
Pluto Pup
Double Beef, Double Cheese , Lettuce, Tomato, Beet Root, Fried Onion, Bacon, Egg. (Default Sauce: BBQ Sauce)
$3.7
Grill'd

Grill'd

4.2
(200+)
• Burgers • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 30 min
"The burger is just right n oh these chips are divine. I'll be back"
"Nice tasting Summer Sunset burger, but very small burger for the price! Famous Grill'd Chips absolutely beautiful! Very moreish!"
Crispy Bacon & Cheese (2670 kJ)
Cos lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, relish & herbed mayo. All Panini and Traditional buns are now Hi Fibre Lo GI. 
$13.58
Simply Grill'd (2530 kJ)
Crispy bacon, charred pineapple, avocado, cos lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, relish & herbed mayo. All Panini and Traditional buns are now Hi Fibre Lo GI.
$11.74
Summer Sunset (2830 kJ)
Grilled RSPCA Certified chicken breast w/ shredded carrot, cos lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, fresh coriander, satay sauce & herbed mayo.
$14.12
'Simon Says' (2140 kJ)
Lightly seasoned with sea salt.
$13.87
Seaview Malaysian

Seaview Malaysian

4.6
(100+)
• Malaysian • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 35 min
"Always sooo yummy I have ordered from here for years and they never let me down. The red curry is especially delicious. "
"Cannot believe this place is highly rated. Vegetables are mushy like they were frozen, ingredients seem to be low quality, stir fries tasted like they were cooked in the same pan as other dishes without being washed in between. "
Special Fried Rice
Gluten free.
$9.92
Honey Chicken
Gluten free. Signature dish. Stir-fried homemade chilli jam sauce with cashew nuts, snow peas, capsicum, baby corn, broccoli, carrot, onion, mushroom and topped with roasted chilli.
$12.82
Fried Rice
Gluten free.
$5.15
Satay Chicken or Beef (GF)
Pastried filled with mash potatoes and mixed vegetables in a mild curry seasoning.
$13.9
Pacific Seafood Warners Bay

Pacific Seafood Warners Bay

Australian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 38 min
Fish Cocktails
Fresh seafood pieces served chilled.
$5.89
Fisherman Basket
Three calamari rings, three seafood sticks, two cocktails, two prawn cutlets, and chips.
$13.55
Crumbed Calamari
Crispy fried squid rings, perfect as a side dish.
$6.29
Chips
Regular Chips
$5.44
Red Rooster

Red Rooster

4.4
(200+)
• Roast Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 57 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"10/10 , always fresh hot delicious food and orders are always correct."
"We haven't had Red Rooster before. I thought what's the point I c a get a BBQ chook from Coles. Well now I know, the chicken from Red Rooster had far more tastier, and the chicken was soft and juicy! My son commented on how much nicer the chicken was too!"
Rooster Roll
Includes Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing & Creamy Mayo Sauce
$11.42
Chips
Thick-cut Chips fried to perfection covered in our iconic chicken salt.
$6.15
Quarter Chicken Combo
Packed with 43g of protein. Our Quarter Roast Chicken, Regular Chips & a 375ml Drink of your choice! (1520 kJ).
$13.29
Trop Box
Sweet, Savoury & Full of Crunch. Includes Quarter Chicken, 2 Pineapple Fritters, Regular Mash & Gravy, Small Chips & a 375ml Drink of your choice! (3750 kJ).
$18.13
Smashed Burgers

Smashed Burgers

4.5
(100+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 35 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"First time trying here & we were blown away with how amazing everything was ♡ hands down the best burgers we've ever had & the loaded fries were so yummy 😋"
"the sauce has a good flavour but the burgers were dripping... only thing acceptable to drip from a burger is egg yolk... so much sauce the burger slides right out of your hands is way too much. Just another overpriced burger joint with plain chips and recipes that rely too heavy on sauce for flavour... but edible... with toothpicks in the burger..."
French Onion Smash Burger
Two juicy smash patties topped with rich caramelized onions, melted American cheddar, and a hint of thyme butter, layered with creamy garlic aioli and fresh rocket, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun. A gourmet twist on a classic favourite!
$15.61
Viva La Vida
Two delectable smashed patties topped with creamy blue cheese spread, sharp cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, and crisp iceberg lettuce, all drizzled with our signature burger sauce and nestled in a soft brioche bun. A bold and flavourful celebration in every bite!
$15.68
Truffle Mushroom Swiss Smash
Two savory smashed patties topped with smoky cheddar, rich sautéed mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil, and sweet caramelized onions, all enhanced with garlic butter and truffle mayo, served on a toasted brioche bun with fresh rocket. A luxurious, umami-packed indulgence!
$16.55
Honey Rash Smashed
Two juicy smashed beef patties topped with a sweet and savory maple glazed beef rasher, melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, and smoky bacon, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun. A delectable blend of sweet and savory flavours in every bite!
$15.57
THE CURVE THAI RESTAURANT

THE CURVE THAI RESTAURANT

4.8
(50+)
• Thai • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"Tasty, good portions, ready quickly, and heaps of vegetarian options! Would order again!Ginger And Mushroom with tofu was delicious, Pad Se-Ew always a winner."
"laksa was to sweet, for a seafood one i ordered, 3 small prawns and 3 muscles is classed as seafood so was very expensive for what it was."
Pad Se-Ew
Gluten Free option. Stir fried thick noodle with sweet soy sauce, egg and Chinese Broccoli.
$18.02
Pad Pra- Ram
Gluten Free option. Stir Fried Thick noodle with egg, Chinese broccoli and a rich flavour peanut satay sauce.
$18.09
Pad Thai
Gluten Free. Roasted chilli jam with cashew nuts and mixed vegetables.
$18.14
Cashew Nuts And Chilli Jam
Gluten Free option. Authentic Thai fried rice with egg, soy sauce, onion, shallot and Chinese Broccoli.
$18.48
Shortland kebab

Shortland kebab

4.2
(100+)
• Kebabs
$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 51 min
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
Wallet-Friendly
"Mixed snack pack, Sauce, cheese, chip ratio was perfect. Delicious. The falafel kebab is one of the best around Newcastle. "
"I pretty much never leave negative reviews as I'm not that hard to please but the Chicken Kebab had gone cold and had almost no filling, and I could see the meat wasn't freshly prepared as there was no chicken on the skewer cooking, the server got the meat out of a warming tray. I asked for it to be remade and it was, but although the chicken was a bit hotter in temperature the remade kebab was still poor in quality. the Beef Snack Pack was also average, with giant chunks of meat that were dry and flavourless. There wasn't much cheese either but at least the chips were properly cooked. Also I wasn't provided with a fork so I had to eat my food with chopsticks I had in my glovebox probably the worst kebab and snack pack I've had. would not order from here again. sorry!"
Beef Snack Pack
Golden chips which are topped with the chicken salt, dressed with fine shredded cheese and then topped with doner meat and finished with your choice of sauce.
$12.02
Chicken Snack Pack
Golden chips which are topped with the chicken salt, dressed with fine shredded cheese and then topped with chicken meat and finished with your choice of sauce.
$12.37
Chicken Kebab
Chicken meat with onion, tabouli, tomato, lettuce and sauce of your choice wrapped in pita bread. With your choice of salad.
$12.29
Beef Kebab
Doner meat with onion, tabouli, tomato, lettuce and sauce of your choice wrapped in pita bread. With your choice of salad.
$12.69

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