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Kai Japanese

4/Parry Place 4, 110 Parry Ave, Bull Creek WA 6149, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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4/Parry Place 4, 110 Parry Ave, Bull Creek WA 6149, Australia

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+61 8 9332 0388
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kai Japanese

Bull Creek regulars know this tiny Japanese joint for hefty comfort staples—from rich tonkotsu ramen to seared aburi salmon sushi—at unbeatable prices. With just a handful of tables, seating is strictly walk-in; write your name on the door clipboard and wait outside, or ring ahead for takeaway. Dine-in bento trays arrive stacked with steamed rice, two house salads, and hot miso soup. Between the crunchy chicken karaage, tender teriyaki beef, and pots of toasted-rice genmaicha poured at the table, nobody leaves hungry.

  • Walk-in waitlist dining: With roughly three to four tables, the room fills instantly—guests add their names to the in-person waitlist rather than booking ahead.
  • Complete bento sets: Generous bento meals come flanked by steamed rice, two styles of salad, and comforting bowls of miso soup.
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Why Choose Kai Japanese

Why Bull Creek diners line up for Kai Japanese's authentic home-style cooking

  • Generous, Budget-Friendly Comfort Classics

    Kai serves generous portions of comforting Japanese staples like rich tonkotsu ramen and bento sets at accessible prices.

    The tonkotsu ramen here is arguably the best we've had in Perth!

    Ming Choon Tang (Ming)

  • Complete Bento Sets with Bundled Sides

    Every dine-in bento meal is served as a complete set accompanied by rice, two side salads, and hot miso soup.

    All the dine in bento menu is served with a bowl of rice, two types of salad and miso soup.

    Laura White

  • Tokyo-Style Intimate Dining Experience

    The small dining room operates with an authentic Tokyo-style in-person waitlist rather than advance reservations.

    typical to Japanese custom, waiting customers are required to put their names down & to wait outside.

    Sean Chan

  • Authentic Home-Style Japanese Atmosphere

    Prepared and served by Japanese cooks, meals evoke the comforting ambiance and flavours of a traditional home kitchen.

    The flavors are rich and comforting, reminding me of a cozy Japanese family meal.

    打呼不求節奏感

  • Convenient Takeaway and Phone Ordering

    When tables are occupied or dining on the run, swift takeout and call-ahead orders provide a dependable alternative.

    Would definitely come by or do a phone order whenever there’s craving for Japanese food!

    Hazel Su

  • Dedicated Walk-In Waitlist System

    With only 3 to 4 tables inside, the venue functions smoothly via a clipboard waitlist system during peak dining hours.

    they have list that you can add your name to and they will call you back when a table become available.

    Lawrence

Hearty, authentic Japanese comfort favorites celebrated for generous portions and exceptional value

  • Teriyaki Beef

    Teriyaki beef: I always order my beef well-done, and it's always cooked well.

    William T.

  • Tonkotsu Ramen

    The tonkotsu ramen here is arguably the best we've had in Perth!

    Ming Choon Tang (Ming)

  • Kai Bento

    The Kai Bento is incredibly delicious.

    Larasati Sudjudi

  • Chicken Karaage

    We also ordered the Chicken Karaage, which was very juicy and crispy.

    Sandy Rusly

Other favorites

Traditional starters, specialty sushi, and beverage pairings to round out your meal

  • Green Tea

    Great green tea with roasted rice!

    TNY1831

  • Agedashi Tofu

    Agedashi tofu is great !

    TNY1831

  • Aburi Salmon Sushi

    Aburi salmon sushi: a little bit on the luxurious side in terms of price, but no restaurant does it better than Kai's, from what I've tried so far.

    William T.

  • Gyoza

    Gyoza was nice.

    J S

Before you head over

Practical tips on managing peak waitlists, dining group sizes, and dine-in bento sets.

  • Put your name on the waitlist early

    Seating is limited to roughly 3 to 4 tables, and reservations are not taken. When you see a crowd, head inside right away to write your name on the waitlist; staff will call you once a table opens up.

  • Keep parties small or order takeout

    Given the compact dining layout, visits are best suited for duos or parties of up to three. For larger groups or during peak dining hours, phone orders and takeout provide a convenient way to skip the queue.

  • Expect complete bento spreads

    All dine-in bento meal sets include a bowl of rice, two distinct salad types, and miso soup alongside generous portions, so come hungry or ask for takeaway containers if you cannot finish.

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