Chef’s Kiss

Kokoroya

Restaurant · JapaneseMaroubra4.6 (1,020 Google reviews)

5 dishes are gluten free as served, out of 113 dishes on Kokoroya’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 111 nut free, 79 dairy free, 4 vegan. Source: kokoroya.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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  • OchazukeAvailable daily for lunchLunchsource
  • Dine InLunch, Dinnersource
  • PlattersParty platters, booking required: Mon–Thu minimum 30 mins advance, Fri–Sun minimum 60 mins advanceAll daysource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
OchazukeMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · kokoroya.com.au
Saba ChazukeFlame-seared cured mackerel over a bed of crispy rice, topped with a pickled plum, finished with a Sencha Shiro dashi broth. Served with ses $26
Salmon ChazukeA comforting bowl of crispy rice, topped with sashimi-grade Tasmanian salmon, finished with a Sencha Shiro dashi broth. Served with sesame s $28
Unagi ChazukeGrilled eel over a bed of crispy rice, finished with a Sencha Shiro dashi broth. Served with sesame spinach and pickles. $36
Unagi Tempura ChazukeTempura white eel over crispy rice, finished with a Sencha Shiro dashi broth. Served with fresh lime, seasoned with sansho pepper and a touc $38
Dine InMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · kokoroya.com.au
Pork Miso BiteCos lettuce, pork mince, eggplant, home-made BBQ sauce $16
Goma QFresh cucumber with house made sesame paste (sweet) $8.50
Kingfish SalsaKingfish salsa with basil mayo $19
EdamameBoiled and salted soy beans
Pork GyozaPan fried pork dumplings served with homemade sauce $6
Tuna Tartare Finger RollMinced tuna marinated in soy and sesame oil base sauce, on a bed of sushi rice. Enjoy your bite with salted seaweed flake. $19
Eggplant SticksCrispy and flavourful eggplant sticks served with miso dare $14
Sautéed BroccoliniSautéed with butter, garlic, soy & sake. Chilli powder & lightly torched dried bonito flake. $16
Fisherman's ScallopLightly torched scallop on melted cheese with ponzu, soy vinegar $16
Aburi MackerelTorched cured mackerel, served with seaweed flake $25
Squid TempuraSquid tempura served with salt and seaweed flake $25
Spicy EdamameStir fried edamame caramelised in chilli garlic and sesame oil $8
Salmon Miso Yaki6pcs grilled salmon, glazed in miso paste and delicately marinated $18
TakoyakiBaby octopus-filled pastry balls. A popular food found in Japanese festivals. $13
Octopus KaraageCrispy deep fried octopus, served with mayonnaise and citrus vinegar $21
KaraageGolden marinated chicken served with mayonnaise $15
Snapper Stick6pcs of bread crumbed snapper fillet $21
Fried Sticky YamFried yam served with miso mayonnaise $14
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly in thick soy-based soup $19
Green Beans TempuraGreen beans tempura with green tea salt $14
Agedashi TofuBattered tofu in soy sauce-based broth $16
Tofu SteakPan fried tofu served with homemade teriyaki sauce $16
Vegetable TempuraMixed vegetables tempura, served with tempura sauce. 5pcs $14 or 9pcs $20. $14
Prawn TempuraPrawn tempura served with tempura sauce. 3pcs $14 or 5pcs $23. $14
Stir Fried MushroomsMix mushroom stir-fried in homemade yuzu pepper sauce (shiitake, shimeji, king mushroom) $14
Soft Shell Crab BunSteamed bun filled with soft shell crab and mild spicy sauce $18
Miso EggplantGrilled eggplant topped with sweet miso paste $18
Chicken KatsuChicken fillet schnitzel served with mix sashimi salad $32
Chicken TeriyakiGrilled chicken thigh caramelised in teriyaki sauce $38
Fisherman Hot PotUdon noodle with exotic seafood and egg $30
Wagyu Yakiniku Beef with EggThinly sliced wagyu cooked in Japanese style BBQ sauce and served with half boiled egg $38
Salmon TeriyakiGrilled salmon in caramelised teriyaki sauce. We use sashimi grade salmon. $39
Salmon Yuzu OroshiPan-fried salmon topped with homemade grated radish and a hint of yuzu $39
Wagyu Beef TeriyakiGrilled beef caramelised in teriyaki sauce (rib slice) $38
Wagyu Beef BBQWagyu beef in Japanese style BBQ sauce $42
Chicken NanbanSautéed chicken served with sweet and sour sauce $38
Spicy Volcanic Hot PotSpicy version of sukiyaki hot pot $28
Sukiyaki Hot PotSukiyaki is a popular Japanese hot pot dish, cooked in a sweet and salty soy sauce base $26
Spicy Pork Mince UdonSesame base creamy soup with spicy pork mince $25
Beef and Kakiage Hot PotUdon noodle with teriyaki beef and vegetable tempura $25
Katsu Curry UdonUdon with curry sauce topped with crispy chicken katsu and melted cheese $28
Katsu TojiBread crumbed chicken simmered in home-made sauce with fluffy egg $32
Una TojiUnagi simmered in home-made sauce with fluffy egg $35
Mini Udon $6.50
Plain Udon $12
Miso Soup $4
Rice $4
Miso Soup and Rice SetMiso soup and rice $7
ChipsGluten not stated: fried: ask whether the fryer is shared $9
Hash Brown $3.50
Salmon Avocado PureeSalmon slices with avocado puree in Japanese-French dressing sauce $19
California RollFlying fish roe, prawn, crab stick, avocado, lettuce, cucumber. 4pcs $12 or 8pcs $23. $12
Chicken Avocado RollChicken schnitzel, avocado, tempura batter. 4pcs $12 or 8pcs $23. $12
Salmon Avocado RollSalmon, avocado and flying fish roe. 4pcs $12 or 8pcs $23. $12
Aburi Salmon Lover RollLightly torched salmon sushi roll sprinkled with salmon caviar $19
Prawn Tempura RollPrawn tempura, lettuce, tempura batter. 4pcs $12 or 8pcs $23. $12
Kingfish CarpaccioThinly sliced kingfish served with jelly sauce $21
Tuna TatakiLightly-torched tuna slices with Japanese herb flavoured soy-base sauce (shiso) $22
Sashimi Mix 9pcs9pcs sashimi mix $26
Large Sashimi MixLarge sashimi mix $58
Deluxe Sashimi MixDeluxe sashimi mix $76
Salmon SashimiSalmon sashimi. 5pcs $17 or 9pcs $25. $17
Tuna Sashimi5pcs tuna sashimi $19
Scallop SashimiScallop sashimi $19
Scampi SashimiScampi sashimi $28
Sushi Mix SmallSushi mix small $24
Sushi Mix LargeSushi mix large $46
Salmon Sushi and Sashimi Mix5pcs sushi and 9pcs sashimi $42
Sushi and Sashimi Mix5pcs sushi and 9pcs sashimi $46
Nigiri Sushi 2pcsSalmon, tuna, kingfish, scallop, scampi, salmon caviar, aburi salmon, aburi scallop, prawn, egg omelette, eel and more $6
Palm RollSalmon, avocado, cooked tuna, cucumber, flying fish roe. 4pcs $13 or 8pcs $25. $13
Dragon RollEel, avocado, cucumber, egg omelette. 4pcs $13 or 8pcs $25. $13
Dynamite Scallop RollCooked tuna and cucumber roll topped with homemade spicy dynamite sauce and diced scallop, blow-torched to add texture and create a smoky fl $18
Wagyu NigiriRich and buttery flavour of Wagyu on top of sushi rice $19
Spicy Tuna RollSushi roll filled with spicy marinated tuna and cucumber. 6pcs. $19
Salmon Sushi5pcs salmon sushi $18
Aburi Salmon Sushi5pcs aburi salmon sushi $19
Uni IkuraCreamy sea urchin, delicate salmon caviar and tobiko on top of sushi rice. Seasonal availability. $30
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese RollLightly torched salmon sushi roll sprinkled with salmon caviar $17
Spicy Chicken Cucumber RollChicken katsu rolled with cucumber, topped with tempura batter, chili powder and sesame $16
Crunchy Soft-Shell Crab RollSoft shell crab, lettuce, flying fish roe. 4pcs $13 or 8pcs $25. $13
Rainbow RollDaily fish, prawn, avocado, egg omelette, cucumber. 4pcs $13 or 8pcs $25. $13
Mini Roll6pcs mini roll $5
Hand RollHand roll $6.50
Sashimi Teishoku5pcs sashimi mix, miso soup, mix tempura, Japanese pickles and broccoli with sesame paste. Lunch $35, dinner $39. $35
Sushi Teishoku4pcs sushi assortment, miso soup, mix tempura, Japanese pickles and broccoli with sesame paste. Lunch $35, dinner $39. $35
Salmon Lover Teishoku3pcs salmon sashimi, 2 salmon nigiri, 2 aburi salmon nigiri, miso soup, mixed tempura, Japanese pickles and broccoli with sesame paste. Lunc $35
Beef Teriyaki Bento BoxBeef teriyaki, sashimi, salad, agedashi tofu, rice and miso soup. Lunch $34, dinner $38. $34
Karaage Bento BoxFried chicken karaage, sashimi, salad, agedashi tofu, rice and miso soup. Lunch $34, dinner $38. $34
Wagyu Bento BoxWagyu beef BBQ, sashimi, miso soup, salad, agedashi tofu and rice. Lunch $38, dinner $40. $38
Chicken Nanban Bento BoxChicken nanban (sweet and sour sauce) with rice, sashimi, miso soup, salad and agedashi tofu. Lunch $34, dinner $38. $34
Chirashi Don SetAssorted diced fresh fish on sushi rice plus choice of A, B or C set. Lunch $28, dinner $32. $28
Wagyu Yakiniku Don SetThinly sliced Wagyu cooked in Japanese style BBQ sauce, half boiled egg on top, plus choice of A, B or C set. Lunch $26, dinner $29. $26
Egg on Salmon Don SetDiced raw salmon on sushi rice, served with soft boiled egg, plus choice of A, B or C set. Lunch $26, dinner $29. $26
Kaisen Don SetAssorted fish and omelette on sushi rice, plus choice of A, B or C set. Lunch $28, dinner $32. $28
Katsu Don Set (Double Egg)Chicken schnitzel served with savoury sauce and egg over rice, plus choice of A, B or C set. Lunch $25, dinner $28. $25
Karate KidAssortment of Japanese finger food: a mini roll of your choice (avocado or cooked tuna), edamame and jelly $14
Nugget KidAssortment of finger food: chicken nuggets, chips, edamame and jelly $14
Kids Ice CreamIce cream $5
Ice CreamIce cream $10
SouffléSoufflé $15
Chocolate FondueChocolate fondue $30
Oreo ParfaitOreo parfait $13
Matcha MontblancMatcha montblanc $13
PlattersMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · kokoroya.com.au
Mini Roll PlatterSalmon, avocado, cucumber, egg, cooked tuna, raw tuna, salmon avocado, cooked tuna avocado $45
Fry PlatterGyoza, takoyaki, karaage, edamame, nugget, fried potato $55
Crunchy Lovers PlatterSoft shell crab, prawn, chicken avocado, California roll $65
Salmon Lovers PlatterSalmon sashimi, salmon nigiri, salmon avocado, cooked tuna avocado $65
Deluxe PlatterPalm, dragon, rainbow, salmon avocado, cooked tuna avocado $68

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

The menu’s own key: (A) Australian Seafood · (I) Imported Seafood · (M) Mixed Australian & Imported Seafood

Facts

AddressUnit 665/667 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
AreaEastern Suburbs
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+61 2 8347 2226
Websitekokoroya.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Google rating4.6 from 1,020 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from kokoroya.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Thursday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Friday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Saturday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Sunday11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Kokoroya

Does Kokoroya have gluten-free options?

Yes: 5 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Kokoroya coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Kokoroya open?

Monday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Friday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Kokoroya online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/booking/restref/availability?correlationId=1d179535-9059-47a4-b032-6c27b117f1b6&restRef=59393

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