REDFERN, SYDNEY
NARIKURA × JUAN
NARIKURA × JUAN BOWL & TEA · 5–6 DECEMBER 2026
Japan’s legendary White Tonkatsu comes to Sydney for two days only
A collaboration between Seizo Mitani of NARIKURA and JUAN Bowl & Tea’s owner-chef, Anna Ishiguro.
One of Japan’s most sought-after tonkatsu restaurants, NARIKURA, is coming to JUAN Bowl & Tea in Redfern for an exclusive two-day pop-up. Founder and chef Seizo Mitani will travel from Tokyo to fry his celebrated “White Tonkatsu” himself.
Acclaimed in Japan
NARIKURA has been featured in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo for nine consecutive years, previously ranked No. 1 in Japan’s tonkatsu category on Tabelog, and received multiple Tabelog Awards, including the 2026 Bronze Award.
The exclusive menu
Guests will enjoy both premium Kurobuta Pork Loin & Tenderloin, personally prepared by Chef Seizo Mitani.
NARIKURA’s signature low-temperature frying technique creates a delicate, pale crust and tender, juicy meat.
All other dishes, including appetisers, accompanying Japanese dishes and dessert, will be specially prepared by JUAN Bowl & Tea’s Owner Chef, Anna Ishiguro.
- Dates
- Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December 2026
- Venue
- JUAN Bowl & Tea, Redfern, Sydney
- Price
- A$150 per person
- Capacity
- Limited to approx. 200 guests
- Sessions
- Lunch (7 slots)
11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00
Dinner (7 slots)
17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30
About JUAN
Founded in Sydney in 2017 by owner-chef Anna Ishiguro, JUAN is known for its signature Wagyu Rice Bowl, tonkatsu and Japanese dining. Its second location opened in Omotesando, Tokyo, in 2024.
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Anna Ishiguro · Owner-Chef, JUAN Bowl & Tea