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Sanco Japanese Cuisine

Unit 2/19 Douro Rd, South Fremantle WA 6162, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Unit 2/19 Douro Rd, South Fremantle WA 6162, Australia

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+61 8 6261 9925
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sanco Japanese Cuisine

Tucked away behind an unmarked Douro Road entrance in South Fremantle, Sanco feels like stumbling into a Kyoto neighbourhood dining room. Regulars bring a favourite bottle of chilled sake—corkage is just $3 a head—and let the kitchen steer the evening through multi-course set menus. Diners single out the delicate chawanmushi studded with chicken and enoki, crisp tempura, and clean cuts of scallop and salmon sashimi before finishing with roasted matcha ice cream.

  • Multi-Course Set Menus: Evening dining revolves around multi-course degustation sets featuring dishes like chawanmushi, fresh sashimi, and tempura.
  • Low-Cost BYO: Unlicensed dining format allows guests to bring their preferred wine or sake for a modest $3 per person corkage fee.
  • Discreet Suburban Haven: A discreet entrance off Douro Road creates a quiet, low-turnover dining room with well-spaced tables.
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Why Choose Sanco Japanese Cuisine

Discover what makes Sanco Japanese Cuisine a standout dining destination in South Fremantle.

  • Curated Multi-Course Tasting Menus

    The restaurant offers an authentic multi-course tasting experience crafted with exceptional attention to detail and high-grade ingredients at accessible pricing.

    Be sure to try the tasting set menu — it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

    Kate K

  • Unique Freshly Prepared Degustation Courses

    Evening services feature structured multi-course degustation sets where each course is freshly prepared with balanced portioning.

    The 7 courses were unique and freshly prepared. The portions were just right.

    Sandra Fraefel

  • Low-Cost BYO Dining Policy

    Guests can bring their own preferred beverages to complement dinner with an accessible flat corkage rate of $3 per person.

    Best thing is also this is a BYO restaurant with the very low corkage of $3 per person!

    Daryn Bungey

  • Personal Sake Pairing Freedom

    The unlicensed BYO format allows diners to pair their personal sake or wine selections directly with chef-curated dishes.

    Bring your favourite sake and leave the rest to the chef.

    SW L

  • Ambient Setting for Romantic Dates

    Discreetly tucked away in South Fremantle, the venue provides a quiet and ambient setting well-suited for couple dates.

    At night time it is a quaint, comfortable and ambient setting - perfect for that romantic date night.

    hamgatan

  • Homelike Atmosphere for Intimate Gatherings

    A discreet single-room layout creates an intimate, personal dining environment that comfortably hosts private group meals.

    The one room atmosphere is just lovely a bit like dining in someone's home.

    Mariyon Slany

Diner-favorite signature courses and traditional dishes

  • Set Menu

    We went on a Friday and had the set menu. The 7 courses were unique and freshly prepared.

    Sandra Fraefel

  • Sashimi

    sashimi was beautifully fresh (scallop and salmon in particular)

    Ting G

  • Sushi

    By far the best sushis we had in Perth, large and high quality.

    Romain Dappe

  • Agedashi Tofu

    We had a Wagyu and a Salmon Donburi along with the Agedashi Tofu and it was all top tier.

    hamgatan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality rituals and distinctive dining touches that elevate each visit.

  • Traditional Cast Iron Teaware

    Green tea is brewed and served in authentic, traditional heavy cast iron teapots (Nanbu tekki), honoring classical Japanese ritual.

  • Low-Corkage BYO Sake Pairing

    Guests can bring their own specialty sakes and wines to accompany tasting dinners, supported by low $3 per person corkage.

  • Acoustically Spaced Table Layout

    Tables are spaced thoughtfully apart in a quiet dining room, ensuring adjacent conversations do not intrude on celebrations or dates.

  • Attentive Table Recovery

    Service staff actively track missing or delayed course elements, promptly correcting and doubling portions to rectify oversights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYO)?

Yes. The restaurant does not have a liquor license and welcomes diners to bring their own drinks, such as wine or sake, with a modest corkage fee reported at $3 per person. A Dan Murphy’s bottle shop is located nearby.

Should you book a table in advance?

Reserving ahead is strongly recommended. The dining room has limited seating, low table turnover, and operates only on select evenings alongside Sunday lunch, meaning tables often fill up quickly.

How does the set menu format work for dinner?

Evening dining frequently features multi-course set tasting menus (such as 7-course or degustation sets), particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, alongside select à la carte choices on other occasions. Dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Is the restaurant easy to find from the street?

The restaurant is tucked away discreetly in South Fremantle with minimal or no prominent street signage from the road. Look closely at the Douro Road address when arriving.

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