Yappari Steak Regent Place, Sydney

Located in the heart of the CBD in the Regent Place Shopping Centre on the main roadside, Yappari Steak brings a lively, modern Japanese-steakhouse vibe.  The bright orange signage so stands out among the more muted city dining options.  Always see this restaurant with a long queue, but that day we came early and was a few empty seats available.  No doubt!!!  We need to give it a try.

Inside, it's a casual and clean with wooden-tones, booths along the walls, an open kitchen where you can glimpse the hot-stone cooking in action.  The concept was imported from Okinawa, Japan and they emphasise on 'thick yet tender' good quality meat served on hot stone plate to retain flavour.  What makes Yappari a bit different is the lava-stone cooking method.  Your steak arrives sizzling on a very hot stone and you finish cooking it at your table to your preferred doneness.  

One of the things that elevates Yappari Steak from 'just another steak joint' is the condiment and sauce station.  Diners can select their own flavours pairings.  My suggestion is trying the steak with just salt and pepper first to indulge the beef's natural flavour, then if you like move to a sauce combo of your preference like raw garlic, onion steak sauce and a hint of wasabi.

If you want a fun, reasonably priced steak experience in the CBD, especially for lunch or casual dinner.  The lava-stone concept adds flair, the location is handy and the food is solid.  It hits a sweet 'value-steak' zone in Sydney that is why the place is busy most of the time.

Yappari Steak Regent Place

Regent Place Shopping Centre

101 Bathurst Street, Sydney

Ph: 0450 593 100

Open: Daily 11am -10pm