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Main Street Ryu Japanese Food X Liquor
83 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Find Main Street Ryu Japanese Food X Liquor
83 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Tucked along Barrack Street, Main Street Ryu pairs quick city lunches with moody, izakaya-style evening dining. Workers duck in for lunchtime donburi and crisp chicken katsu bento, while night brings hip-hop tracks, dim lighting, and shared plates. The kitchen folds fresh sashimi, soft-shell crab, and pork belly into crisp nori shell tacos—a staple that regulars consistently order alongside glasses of cold sake and plum wine. Tableside, blowtorches sear Emperor rolls before they hit the table, right next to plates of glazed miso butter toothfish and duck meatballs.
- Signature Nori Tacos: Crispy seaweed shells holding fillings like soft-shell crab, salmon, and beef offer a playful handheld twist on classic sushi.
- Tableside Torch Sizzle: Evening sushi orders like the Emperor and Dragon rolls get finished tableside with a live culinary blowtorch.
- Sake and Craft Cocktails: A dedicated bar menu features curated Japanese plum wines, warm or chilled sakes, and signature cocktails.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Main Street Ryu
Discover why Perth diners choose Main Street Ryu for everything from quick workday lunch bowls to vibrant date nights and izakaya drinks.
Satisfying Bento & Donburi Lunch Bowls
Hearty bento boxes and savory donburi rice bowls are served quickly, making it a reliable regular destination for city lunches.
all-time favourite lunch spot. it is by far the best restaurant around perth cbd that we have tried. food is a 10/10, especially their donburi range.
Jasmine Manalo Signature Handheld Nori Tacos
Main Street Ryu delivers an inventive culinary twist on Japanese classics with crispy nori seaweed tacos filled with savory meats and seafood.
Highly recommend the nori tacos 🌮 they are an amazing asian twist that are absolutely delicious!
Aiselade Dionisio Tableside Blowtorch Theatrics
Diners enjoy an interactive dining spectacle when ordering specialty sushi like Emperor and Dragon rolls, finished live with a blowtorch right at the table.
If you order the Emperor roll or the Dragon roll take your phones and watch how they sizzle it in front of you.
Tetsu Jin (SupremeKaisama) Craft Cocktails & Curated Sake Program
A creative liquor selection featuring specialty cocktails, curated sake, and plum wine pairs seamlessly with upscale Japanese dishes.
The cocktail menu is creative and pairs beautifully with the food. The trendy vibe and attentive service make it a standout spot for Japanese cuisine.
Adam Brown Lively Atmosphere for Sharing & Gatherings
With a vibrant setting and an extensive lineup of small plates, the venue offers an ideal backdrop for catching up over shared food and drinks.
A great restaurant is perfect for a casual date, catch-up with friends or solo eating.
Ruben Sanchez Shared Izakaya-Style Plates
A tapas-style layout of small plates, gyoza, and skewers lets groups sample across diverse flavors together.
Enjoyed the miso edamame beans, pork gyozas, chicken tenderloin, miso butter toothfish, two different tacos, assorted nigiri sushi and drinks
Timothy Watkins
Most popular items
Signature fusion creations, bento sets, and flame-seared rolls
Nori tacos
Highly recommend the nori tacos 🌮 they are an amazing asian twist that are absolutely delicious!
Aiselade Dionisio Emperor roll
If you order the Emperor roll or the Dragon roll take your phones and watch how they sizzle it in front of you.
Tetsu Jin (SupremeKaisama) Chicken katsu bento
I ordered the chicken katsu bento. Chicken was crispy but tender inside, tofu was also crispy on the outside and soft inside. What more can you ask for :) very satisfied 😌
E L Miso Toothfish
if I had to pick one, it’ll have to be the Miso Toothfish
Christine Sun
Other favorites
Specialty drinks, curated sakes, and izakaya sides to round out your visit
Lychee blossom cocktails
Lychee blossom cocktails
Breanna Japanese Plum Wine
Japanese Plum Wine
Keithy Andrade Sake
Sake is different and nice.
Iryna Guidara Karaage wings
also recommend their karaage wings
Jasmine Manalo
Beyond the menu
Memorable hospitality touches, custom surprises, and tableside theatrics at Main Street Ryu
Live Tableside Roll Sizzle
Specialty sushi options like the Emperor roll or Dragon roll are finished live at your table with a blowtorch for a dramatic presentation.
Pre-Arranged Date Surprises
Guests planning a dinner date can arrange advance table setup surprises, like having Japanese Plum Wine and Shroom Tacos waiting on arrival.
Dedicated Sake Warming Service
Staff readily accommodate warm sake requests by providing a warming bucket to keep drinks at the preferred temperature throughout the meal.
Anime Figurine Displays
The venue incorporates playful pop culture details into its dining space, including a curated display of anime figurines.
Before you head over
Practical tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Main Street Ryu.
Book Ahead for Dinner
Evenings and special occasions fill up quickly, with tables fully booked on peak nights, so reserve in advance to guarantee a spot.
Catch the Live Tableside Sizzle
For an interactive tableside experience, order the Emperor or Dragon sushi rolls to watch staff sear them with a blowtorch right at your table.
Note the Cosy, Dimly Lit Setting
The venue features compact, intimate seating and subdued, dim lighting suited for evening drinks, which is helpful to keep in mind if navigating tight spaces or low light.
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