Rising Sun Workshop

Name: Rising Sun Workshop
Address: 1c Whateley Street, Newtown, AU-NSW, Australia, 2042
Telephone: (02) 9550 3891
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

446 Reviews

$40 and under

Asian

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Innovative

Our restaurant & workshop share space, but more important are the views we share - that if we can make it ourselves, we will. That traditions guide but do not rule. Rising Sun Workshop does not support factory farming, what we buy in we buy local, from roasters, smokers, brewers, growers, winemakers & distillers who share our philosophies - our mates.

We’re here for your crazy & not so crazy dietaries, not all things are possible but with a little notice they might be.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Ramen, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(02) 9550 3891
Website
http://www.risingsunworkshop.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Smith
Private party facilities
For any enquiries regarding hosting an event at Rising Sun Workshop, please email us at events@risingsunworkshop.com

Location
1c Whateley Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
Area
Newtown
Cross Street
King Street, Newtown
Parking details
There is a paid parking lot located at the end of Whateley Street, directly outside Rising Sun Workshop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rising Sun Breakfast PlateA$28.00
kingfish guacachile, dashi omelette, miso pumpkin, pickles, purple rice & miso soup
Banana LoafA$9.50
toasted with brown sugar crème fraiche & toasted coconut
CakeA$15.00
see display or ask our staff for details
CookieA$6.00
brown butter, dark chocolate & sea salt
Big Green SaladA$22.00
Avo, mizuma, crysanthemum, cress, broccoli, lotus chips, pickled shroom, wasabi goddess dressing & beni shoga

Ramen

Breakfast RamenA$26.00
Buttered toast bone broth w bacon, egg & tomato
The LightA$26.00
Broth: Tasmanian ethical free range chicken, three fish dashi. Shio: Smoked salt, ginger, apple, garlic, onion. Toppings: Roasted free range pork belly, greens, shiitake, bamboo, marinated egg, green onion, nori
The DarknessA$26.00
Broth: Tasmanian ethical free range chicken, roasted pork bones, shiitake, smoked hocks. Shoyu: Soy sauce, mirin and sake. Toppings: Roasted free range pork belly, black fungus, shiitake, bamboo, onsen egg, blackened onion, green onion, nori
The MonkA$26.00
Broth: shiitake and sea kelp. Miso: Chillies, peppers, ginger, roast garlic & onions. Toppings: greens, black fungus shiitake, bamboo, miso pumpkin, marinated egg, green onion, nori
Kids OnlyA$12.00
Choice of broth: Breakfast, Dark, Light or Monk. Choice of 2 Toppings: Pork belly, egg, nori, greens, shroom, sprouts, miso pumpkin, bamboo, black fungus, green onion

Ramen - Extras

Nori | Green OnionA$0.50
Blackened Onion | Sprouts | Miso PumpkinA$1.00
Shiitake | Greens | Bamboo | Black FungusA$1.50
Onsen Egg | Soy EggA$2.00
Pork BellyA$4.00
Extra NoodlesA$3.50

Buns

MushroomA$18.00
mushroom, egg, cheese, kimslaw, Azuki bun
BaconA$18.00
bacon, egg, cheese, kimslaw, Azuki bun
Cheese BurgerA$18.00
Pork belly, pickle, cheese, nori, kimslaw, Azuki bun

Snacks

GyozaA$15.00
pork and ginger with shiso vinegar and chilli (6pc); yasai vegetable with seaweed and shiitake XO (6pc)
Fried Tofu and Bam! Sauce'A$15.00
crispy momen tofu in life affirming gochujang sauce
Karaage ChickenA$15.00
deep fried, free range cutlets with native lime mayo

Dinner

Available 5pm - 9pm, Wed - Sun

Main

Tsukomono PicklesA$9.00
house made pickles and ferments
ChipsA$8.00
Salt and Vinegar lotus root chips
Karaage ChickenA$14.00
with native lime mayo
Fried TofuA$10.00
With RSW Bam! Sauce

Gyoza 6pc

Pork and GingerA$15.00
with shiso vinegar and chilli crisp
Yasai VegetableA$15.00
with seaweed and shiitake XO sauce

Small Plates

ChawanmushiA$15.00
steamed egg with wood ear fungus
Crudo of KingfishA$22.00
with guachile and pickled wakame
Caramalised Brussel SproutsA$22.00
and lap cheong sausage

Ramen

The DarknessA$26.00
Roast pork bone and chicken broth shoyu style. Topped with free range belly, pickled shiitake, black fungus, menma, onsen egg, onions and nori
The LightA$26.00
Chicken and dashi broth shio style. Topped with free range belly, pickled shiitake, menma, braised cavalo nero, marinated egg, green onion and nori
The MonkA$26.00
Spicy vegetable broth miso style. Braised cavalo nero, pickled shiitake, miso pumpkin, menma, black fungus, green onion, marinated egg and nori
The Special
Ask our staff for details

Afters

CakeA$15.00
see display or speak to our staff for details
Ciccone & Sons sorbetA$10.00
ask our staff for flavours

Cocktails

The House G&TA$14.00
Grapefruit & cinchona tonic water, Poor Toms Sydney dry gin
Bloody MaryA$20.00
Bryon Bay vodka, tomato juice, worcestershire, cilli, lemon, furikake
Inner West Iced TeaA$25.00
RSW high octane blend of local spirits, cascara cola
AppletiniA$22.00
Vodka, Old Kempton apple liqueur, orange curacao, maraschino
Native NegroniA$25.00
Bryon Bay gin, Okar island bitter, Maidenii sweet vermouth
Fig Old FashionedA$25.00
Gospel Solera rye, Pot & Still fig apertif, bitters

Beer & Cider

On Tap, Young Henrys 'Newtowner' Pale Ale, Newtown NSW (4.8%)A$10.00
On Tap RSW X YH 'Bōsōzoku' Pressure Lager, Newtown NSW (4.5%)A$12.00
Tinnie, Young Henrys 'Stayer' Mid Strength, Newtown NSW (3.5%)A$10.00
Tinnie, Grifter 'Big Sur' West Coast IPA, Marrickville NSW (6.7%)A$15.00
Tinnie, Philter XPA, Marrickville NSW (4.2%)A$12.00
Tinnie, Staves 'Vitamin Sea' Mandarin Gose, Ultimo NSW (5.2%)A$12.00
Tinnie, Young Henrys 'Motorcycle Oil' Hoppy Porter, Newtown NSW (5.5%)A$12.00
Tinnie, Young Henrys Cloudy Cider, Newtown NSW (4.6%)A$10.00

Non Alcoholic

Housemade SodaA$7.00
Gingerbeer or Old Timey Lemonade
Heaps NormalA$10.00
Non-alcoholic 'Lager', Leichhardt NSW (Less Than 0.5%)
Heaps NormalA$10.00
Non-alcoholic 'Quiet XPA', Leichhardt NSW (Less Than 0.5%)
KatanaA$12.00
Lychee, shiso, yuzu & hojicha topped with sparkling water
ScramblerA$12.00
A beetroot, ceylon & ginger highball

Wine by the Glass or Carafe

2013 Lunar Riesling, Pemberton WAA$14.00
2022 Brave New Wine 'Magical Animal' Chardonnay, Porongurup WAA$17.00
2021 Koerner 'Pigato' Vermentino, Clare Valley SA (Skin Contact)A$17.00
2021 La Petit Mort Tempranillo Rose, Granite Belt QLDA$17.00
2022 Amo Vino Sangiovese, Adelaide Hills SA (Chilled)A$15.00
2022 White Gate 'OTTO' Cabernet blend, Barossa ValleyA$16.00
2021 Konpira Maru Pinot Noir, Whitlands VICA$17.00

Fizz

Sassafrass 2022 'White Ancestral' Pet Nat, Canberra ACTA$82.00
Les Fruits 2022 'Chou Chou' Pet Nat, Adelaide Hills SAA$78.00
Eminence 2013 'Assembly' Single Vineyard Sparkling, Whitlands VICA$98.00

White

2020 Sigurd Chenin Blanc, Barossa Valley SAA$88.00
2021 Kerri Greens 'Ohne' Gewürztraminer, Mornington Peninsula VICA$74.00
2013 Lunar 'Eclipse' Riesling, Clare Valley SAA$64.00
2022 Les Fruits 'Lolo' Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills SAA$74.00
2021 Fleet 'Glen Forbes' Chardonnay, South Gippsland VICA$92.00
2021 Brave New Wine 'Magical Animal' Chardonnay, Porongorup WAA$80.00

Rose

2022 Chateau Comme Ci Comme Ca Shiraz belnd, Adelaide Hills SAA$76.00
2022 Poppelvej 'Dead Ohio Sky' Mouverde, McLaren Vale SAA$78.00
2021 Parley 'Mood in Scarlet' Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale SAA$75.00
2021 La Petit Mort Tempranillo Rose, Granite Belt QLDA$84.00

Orange

2022 Koerner 'Pigato' Vermentino, Clare Valley SAA$88.00
2021 ARC 'Pink Maceration', Mornington Peninsula SAA$92.00
2021 La Violetta 'Epice' Aromatic blend, Great Southern WAA$80.00
2022 A.K.A. 'White-ish' Fiano, Southern Highlands NSWA$80.00

Red

2022 Amo Vino Sangiovese (chilled), Adelaide Hills SAA$69.00
2021 Ephemera Lagrein, Heathcote VICA$72.00
2021 Bobar Gamay, Yarra Valley VICA$86.00
2021 Konpira Maru 'Whitlands' Pinot Noir, King Valley VICA$80.00
2022 RSW 'Good Libations' Grenache, Blewitt Springs SAA$75.00
2022 White Gate 'OTTO' Cabernet blend, Barossa SAA$78.00

Coffee

Soy +$1 | Oat +$1 | Strong +$1

EspressoA$4.50
Long BlackA$5.00
Milk Coffee by Single O Killer Bee BlendA$5.00
capp, flat, latte etc
Hot ChocolateA$5.00
FilterA$7.00
hot or iced
Fizzy BubblerA$7.00
Espresso, sparkling & lime
Iced LatteA$5.00
AffogatoA$9.00

Tea

Soy +$1 | Oat +$1

RSW Honey ChaiA$7.00
Assam, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, cardamom, fennel seeds, ginger & honey
RSW Caffeine Free ChaiA$7.00
Star anise, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, cardamom, fennel seeds, ginger

T Totaler, Marrickville

$7. Soy +$1 | Oat +$1

Rising Sun Blend
China keemun, Ceylon, roasted green, ginger & safflower
Daintree Black
Black tea grown in Northern Australia
Coconut Lemon Splice
Australian grown sencha, lemon myrtle & coconut
Australian Roasted Green
Single origin green tea grown in the Victorian mountains
After Dinner Mint
Australian grown peppermint, liquorice root & aniseed myrtle
Unwind
Australian lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, lemon myrtle, passionflower

Cold Drinks

Sparkling Tap Water
- ppA$4.00
Cold Brew Iced TeaA$7.00
Australian grown roasted green tea
SodasA$7.00
Gingerbeer | Old timey lemonade
Fresh Squeezed JuiceA$8.00
Orange
ShakesA$9.00
Chocolate | Vanilla malt | Coffee

What 446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Innovative
Sydney
Vegetarian-friendly
Inner West
Great for brunch
Inner West
Innovative
Inner West
Good for groups
Inner West
Great for creative cocktails
Inner West
Healthy
Inner West
Neighbourhood gem
Inner West
Great for fine wines
Inner West
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rising Sun Workshop in Newtown is a vibrant gem offering a unique blend of Japanese cuisine and an urban industrial vibe. Known for its "great food" and "excellent service," it provides gluten-free options and inventive dishes. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance make it perfect for casual dining with friends.

446 Reviews

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Siobhan
Sydney
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Welcoming, casual & cool without trying hard. Always good food & cocktails, decent wine list & good service from lovely staff. Can be a bit noisy due to the architecture & fit out - high ceilings, hard surfaces, echoey space. Reasonable prices =$110 p/h for cocktail each, bottle of wine + a few glasses and 6 or 7 share plates between 3.
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Lori
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent lunch with friends in the spacious loft space. Nice variety of choices, and seven happy diners! The staff were helpful and attentive, as always.
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Liana
Sydney
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Monk ramen broth had good flavour, but was a bit too salty, so I poured water in it to adjust it to my palate. My friend who was having the Light ramen agreed that her’s was salty as well. The smell of motorbike fumes lingering in the air wasn’t the best while eating, but it was tolerable. I loved the decor, vibe and customer service, however.
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Paul
New York City
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Warm welcome and excellent service from the friendly team. Nice building and cool fit out. Unfortunately the adjoining motorcycle workshop, which is open to the restaurant, were working on a ‘bike and we walked into an overwhelming smell of gasoline or motor oil fumes. We were going to leave but the fumes eventually dissipated before we ordered. The cheeseburger was very greasy. Mushroom burger less so. Everyone else seemed to be there for the ramen, so maybe we should have run with that.
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Ursula
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rising Sun Workshop is a hidden local gem. All the urban industrial vibe you can handle with an ever consistent Japanese menu. Go for the ramen, stay for a cookie and come back often.
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DebB
Montreal
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was so wonderful to see that Rising Sun has reintroduced its longer a la carte menu to complement the ramen soups. The food was, as always, delicious and inventive.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibes of the rising sun workshop were immaculate and the food was great. I had the light ramen with adjustments to be gluten free and the other person I was dining with had the dark ramen. Both were great but the dark seemed to have a greater depth of flavour so I’ll be getting that next time! Drinks and food were great and reasonably priced. The staff were really friendly and accomodating. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner or some casual drinks with friends.
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Mark
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to Rising Sun and I had such a great meal and the staff and ambience was great! I will definitely be back.
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David
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A fantastic spot in Newtown for very good ramen and Japanese entrees - we will be back.
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ROGER
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place. Great value for money and fantastic concept. The group paid me out for booking a place outside the CBD but grudgingly admitted I'd 'done good' (I need better mates 😁) Such a great unique little place with lovely food and fantastic service. Well worth a visit
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FAQs

Rising Sun Workshop offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9550 3891.

Rising Sun Workshop is rated 4.4 stars by 446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1c Whateley Street, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
King Street, Newtown
Area
Newtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Ramen, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a paid parking lot located at the end of Whateley Street, directly outside Rising Sun Workshop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.risingsunworkshop.com/
Phone number
(02) 9550 3891
Private party facilities
For any enquiries regarding hosting an event at Rising Sun Workshop, please email us at events@risingsunworkshop.com

Rising Sun Workshop

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Day Menu

Rising Sun Breakfast PlateA$28.00

Banana LoafA$9.50

CakeA$15.00

CookieA$6.00

Big Green SaladA$22.00

Ramen

Breakfast RamenA$26.00

The LightA$26.00

The DarknessA$26.00

The MonkA$26.00

Kids OnlyA$12.00

Ramen - Extras

Nori | Green OnionA$0.50

Blackened Onion | Sprouts | Miso PumpkinA$1.00

Shiitake | Greens | Bamboo | Black FungusA$1.50

Onsen Egg | Soy EggA$2.00

Pork BellyA$4.00

Extra NoodlesA$3.50

Buns

MushroomA$18.00

BaconA$18.00

Cheese BurgerA$18.00

Snacks

GyozaA$15.00

Fried Tofu and Bam! Sauce'A$15.00

Karaage ChickenA$15.00

Dinner

Main

Tsukomono PicklesA$9.00

ChipsA$8.00

Karaage ChickenA$14.00

Fried TofuA$10.00

Gyoza 6pc

Pork and GingerA$15.00

Yasai VegetableA$15.00

Small Plates

ChawanmushiA$15.00

Crudo of KingfishA$22.00

Caramalised Brussel SproutsA$22.00

Ramen

The DarknessA$26.00

The LightA$26.00

The MonkA$26.00

The Special

Afters

CakeA$15.00

Ciccone & Sons sorbetA$10.00

Cocktails

The House G&TA$14.00

Bloody MaryA$20.00

Inner West Iced TeaA$25.00

AppletiniA$22.00

Native NegroniA$25.00

Fig Old FashionedA$25.00

Beer & Cider

On Tap, Young Henrys 'Newtowner' Pale Ale, Newtown NSW (4.8%)A$10.00

On Tap RSW X YH 'Bōsōzoku' Pressure Lager, Newtown NSW (4.5%)A$12.00

Tinnie, Young Henrys 'Stayer' Mid Strength, Newtown NSW (3.5%)A$10.00

Tinnie, Grifter 'Big Sur' West Coast IPA, Marrickville NSW (6.7%)A$15.00

Tinnie, Philter XPA, Marrickville NSW (4.2%)A$12.00

Tinnie, Staves 'Vitamin Sea' Mandarin Gose, Ultimo NSW (5.2%)A$12.00

Tinnie, Young Henrys 'Motorcycle Oil' Hoppy Porter, Newtown NSW (5.5%)A$12.00

Tinnie, Young Henrys Cloudy Cider, Newtown NSW (4.6%)A$10.00

Non Alcoholic

Housemade SodaA$7.00

Heaps NormalA$10.00

Heaps NormalA$10.00

KatanaA$12.00

ScramblerA$12.00

Wine by the Glass or Carafe

2013 Lunar Riesling, Pemberton WAA$14.00

2022 Brave New Wine 'Magical Animal' Chardonnay, Porongurup WAA$17.00

2021 Koerner 'Pigato' Vermentino, Clare Valley SA (Skin Contact)A$17.00

2021 La Petit Mort Tempranillo Rose, Granite Belt QLDA$17.00