An Asian-inspired “fire house” from restaurateur Simon Kardachi.

Habit-forming ramen in stylish surrounds.

Japan’s award-winning tempura restaurant.

Bringing the best of Osaka’s noodle scene to Adelaide.

This neighbourhood izakaya shares a lot of DNA with its city sibling, Shobosho, but its identity is all its own. There's a clear focus on tempura alongside a line-up of dumplings, wontons and noodles.

At this Japanese fusion restaurant on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza hotel, you'll find Sapporo-style ramen, rare Japanese whiskies, katsu sandwiches and skyline views.

Modern Japanese in a stylish setting.

Take a culinary ride aboard a sushi boat.

Bar or Japanese restaurant? It depends on your mood, really.

It may call itself an exhibition, but this slick spot walks and talks like a restaurant. The focus is contemporary Japanese – think soft-shell crab sandwiched in fluffy white bread, duck gyoza and hibachi-grilled mains. There’s also a strong list of sakes, which can be also be had in a flight or mixed into a cocktail.

A casual yet elegant Japanese restaurant with a vast sake collection.

Japanese-Australian fusion that will have you cheering, not cringing.

Flame-licked meat on sticks, plus ramen and dumplings cooked and served by your very own chef. It’s small yakitoriya in Shobosho.

One of Adelaide's most prolific restaurateurs is behind this compact yet sophisticated ramen and curry bar. Roll in big steaming bowls of 12-hour pork tonkotsu, soupless tantanmen and several original styles of ramen.