Where Japanese Dining Meets Theatre At 25 Martin Place
A meal at Kazan begins with more than what arrives at the table. Set above the Theatre Royal in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the restaurant occupies a distinctive circular space at 25 Martin Place, where its theatrical surroundings play an important role in shaping the overall experience. Urban List describes Kazan as the final addition to the precinct, bringing together the setting and cuisine in what it calls the “theatre of Japanese cuisine.”
The menu takes a modern approach to traditional Japanese cooking, moving from refined staples such as yaki edamame to more contemporary creations including crispy wagyu or salmon confit tacos. Guests can also choose from a broad selection of sashimi, nigiri and maki, alongside dishes prepared over the robata grill, giving the menu a balance of familiar Japanese favourites and more contemporary creations.
Several dishes receive particular attention, from the nasu dengaku, pairing miso eggplant with green chilli and mixed nuts, to the rich Aburi salmon belly nigiri and miso toothfish.
The experience extends beyond the food, with signature cocktails, sake and a selection of Australian and international wines completing the offering. With the Theatre Royal directly below, Kazan also lends itself naturally to pre-show dining in Sydney, giving the restaurant a setting that works particularly well for an evening built around both food and entertainment.
For Urban List, that combination is central to Kazan’s identity. The restaurant brings together contemporary Japanese cuisine, robata cooking and a theatrical setting in Sydney CBD, giving it a distinctive place among Japanese restaurants in Sydney CBD and creating an experience that feels closely connected to its location rather than simply occupying it.
