Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Zetland in 2026 are led by Kickin’Inn Zetland, with 5,556 Google reviews and a 4.8★ rating, followed by 789 Korean BBQ (2,992 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Zetland, NSW 2017, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. Kickin’Inn Zetland
- 2. 789 Korean BBQ
- 3. Diner’s Garden
- 4. Nam2
- 5. East Phoenix
- 6. Ryoh Japanese BBQ
- 7. Hanwoo Korean BBQ
- 8. Social Society
- 9. Uncle Wang
- 10. P’Nut Asian Kitchen
- 11. Miso Japanese Teishoku Restaurant
- 12. Rasooi 2.0
- 13. Murano Ristorante and Bar
- 14. JAPASU by Sang
- 15. Buku Eatery Cafe
Sydney’s Best Zetland Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickin’Inn Zetland | Zetland | ★ 4.8 (5,556) | bold and spicy seafood boils |
| 789 Korean BBQ | Zetland | ★ 4.8 (2,992) | premium wagyu and Korean BBQ classics |
| Diner’s Garden | Zetland | ★ 4.9 (1,574) | bold Hunan dishes and a ready-to-serve hot food section |
| Nam2 | Zetland | ★ 4.7 (1,181) | Vietnamese and Thai fusion with weekend brunch |
| East Phoenix | Zetland | ★ 3.6 (1,021) | Chinese dishes and yum cha |
| Ryoh Japanese BBQ | Zetland | ★ 4.4 (906) | Japanese yakiniku and wagyu platters |
| Hanwoo Korean BBQ | Zetland | ★ 5.0 (785) | Korean BBQ with fresh, tender meat |
| Social Society | Zetland | ★ 4.5 (660) | cafe brunch with chilli crab eggs |
| Uncle Wang | Zetland | ★ 4.7 (508) | Shanghai-style noodles and xiao long bao |
| P’Nut Asian Kitchen | Zetland | ★ 4.0 (503) | Thai and Asian noodles, rice and stir-fries |
| Miso Japanese Teishoku Restaurant | Zetland | ★ 3.9 (425) | tonkatsu, wagyu set meals and sushi |
| Rasooi 2.0 | Zetland | ★ 4.6 (400) | Indian street food and classic curries |
| Murano Ristorante and Bar | Zetland | ★ 4.8 (389) | Italian dishes with upstairs and downstairs seating |
| JAPASU by Sang | Zetland | ★ 4.5 (389) | Japanese sashimi, tempura and donabe |
| Buku Eatery Cafe | Zetland | ★ 4.4 (371) | cafe food overlooking a park |
1. Kickin’Inn Zetland — Zetland
4.8★ (5,556 Google reviews) · Known for: bold and spicy seafood boils
📍 Shop 33/4 Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Kickin’Inn in Defries Avenue is a seafood boil restaurant, rated 4.8★ from 5,556 Google reviews, the most of any venue in Zetland. Reviewers praise the fresh seafood, the sauces and the helpful staff.
2. 789 Korean BBQ — Zetland
4.8★ (2,992 Google reviews) · Known for: premium wagyu and Korean BBQ classics
📍 Tenancy 4/2-4 Ebsworth St, Zetland NSW 2017
789 Korean BBQ at Green Square serves premium wagyu, signature marinades and Korean classics, and takes bookings online. It is rated 4.8★ from 2,992 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the free side dishes and the seafood pancake.
3. Diner’s Garden — Zetland
4.9★ (1,574 Google reviews) · Known for: bold Hunan dishes and a ready-to-serve hot food section
📍 shop 33/20 Gadigal Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Diner’s Garden on Gadigal Avenue is a Hunan restaurant rated 4.9★ from 1,574 Google reviews. Reviewers mention bold, spicy flavours, a hot food section that offers good value, and frequent promotions.
4. Nam2 — Zetland
4.7★ (1,181 Google reviews) · Known for: Vietnamese and Thai fusion with weekend brunch
📍 13 Ebsworth St, Zetland NSW 2017
Nam2 on Ebsworth Street serves a fusion of Vietnamese and Thai dishes, plus a weekend brunch menu. It is rated 4.7★ from 1,181 Google reviews, and reviewers mention generous portions and friendly service.
5. East Phoenix — Zetland
3.6★ (1,021 Google reviews) · Known for: Chinese dishes and yum cha
📍 East Village, Level 3/2A Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
East Phoenix is a large, sleek restaurant in East Village serving Chinese dishes and yum cha. Reviews are mixed at 3.6★ from 1,021 Google reviews, though several reviewers praise the yum cha and the big dining room.
6. Ryoh Japanese BBQ — Zetland
4.4★ (906 Google reviews) · Known for: Japanese yakiniku and wagyu platters
📍 Next To Carpark Entrance East Village, 2c/4 Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Ryoh Japanese BBQ in East Village is a yakiniku restaurant rated 4.4★ from 906 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the marbled, tender beef, though some find it expensive for the experience.
7. Hanwoo Korean BBQ — Zetland
5.0★ (785 Google reviews) · Known for: Korean BBQ with fresh, tender meat
📍 5 Geddes Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Hanwoo Korean BBQ on Geddes Avenue is rated 5.0★ from 785 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the fresh, tender meat, the side dishes and the modern dining room a short walk from Green Square station.
8. Social Society — Zetland
4.5★ (660 Google reviews) · Known for: cafe brunch with chilli crab eggs
📍 7 Ebsworth St, Zetland NSW 2017
Social Society on Ebsworth Street is a cafe rated 4.5★ from 660 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the chilli crab eggs, the mushroom scrambled eggs and the coffee.
9. Uncle Wang — Zetland
4.7★ (508 Google reviews) · Known for: Shanghai-style noodles and xiao long bao
📍 Shop A3/22 Zetland Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Uncle Wang on Zetland Avenue offers a variety of noodle dishes and Shanghai-style xiao long bao. It is rated 4.7★ from 508 Google reviews, and reviewers mention dan dan noodles, fast service and decent serving sizes.
10. P’Nut Asian Kitchen — Zetland
4.0★ (503 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai and Asian noodles, rice and stir-fries
📍 East Village Shopping Ctr, Shop 9/2 Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
P’Nut Asian Kitchen in East Village serves Thai and Asian noodles, rice dishes, soups, stir-fries and lunch specials. Reviews are mixed at 4.0★ from 503 Google reviews, though some reviewers praise the pad Thai and generous serves.
11. Miso Japanese Teishoku Restaurant — Zetland
3.9★ (425 Google reviews) · Known for: tonkatsu, wagyu set meals and sushi
📍 14 Ebsworth St, Zetland NSW 2017
Miso on Ebsworth Street serves tonkatsu, wagyu set meals, sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes. Reviews are mixed at 3.9★ from 425 Google reviews, though reviewers who liked it mention the crispy tonkatsu and the agedashi tofu.
12. Rasooi 2.0 — Zetland
4.6★ (400 Google reviews) · Known for: Indian street food and classic curries
📍 Shop 1/30 Gadigal Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Rasooi 2.0 on Gadigal Avenue offers a mix of Indian street food and classic curries. It is rated 4.6★ from 400 Google reviews, and reviewers mention helpful recommendations from the staff and a busy dining room.
13. Murano Ristorante and Bar — Zetland
4.8★ (389 Google reviews) · Known for: Italian dishes with upstairs and downstairs seating
📍 Shop 34/4 Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Murano Ristorante and Bar in East Village is rated 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews. Reviewers mention generous portions, a menu with something for everyone and seating both upstairs and downstairs.
14. JAPASU by Sang — Zetland
4.5★ (389 Google reviews) · Known for: Japanese sashimi, tempura and donabe
📍 8 Zetland Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
JAPASU by Sang on Zetland Avenue is a Japanese restaurant rated 4.5★ from 389 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the sashimi set, the soft-shell crab roll, the unagi donabe and the tempura.
15. Buku Eatery Cafe — Zetland
4.4★ (371 Google reviews) · Known for: cafe food overlooking a park
📍 Unit 1/130 Portman St, Zetland NSW 2017
Buku Eatery Cafe on Portman Street sits in a green setting behind a heritage hospital building, near a playground and small park. It is rated 4.4★ from 371 Google reviews, and reviewers mention friendly service and decent prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Zetland?
By Google review count, Kickin’Inn Zetland is the most-reviewed restaurant in Zetland with 5,556 reviews and a 4.8★ rating. 789 Korean BBQ is next with 2,992 reviews at 4.8★.
Which Zetland restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Hanwoo Korean BBQ has the highest rating at 5.0★ from 785 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Zetland?
This guide includes Kickin’Inn Zetland (bold and spicy seafood boils), 789 Korean BBQ (premium wagyu and Korean BBQ classics), Diner’s Garden (bold Hunan dishes and a ready-to-serve hot food section) and Nam2 (Vietnamese and Thai fusion with weekend brunch), along with 11 more Zetland restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Zetland restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Zetland guide?
15 restaurants in Zetland, with 17,660 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Zetland restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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