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Matsusaka Backstreet

Restaurant

⌾ Level1/90 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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Level1/90 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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Open⌕  +61 420 628 977
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Matsusaka Backstreet

Sydney’s yakiniku crowd whispers about this Haymarket heavyweight. Matsusaka Backstreet delivers that frantic, high-energy Tokyo alleyway vibe—straight to Level 1. Pure, unadulterated tabehoudai action. Think thick cuts of well-marbled beef hitting a roaring tabletop grill. Carnivorous brilliance. Hit the tablet—summon another round of agedashi tofu, golden takoyaki, and endless wagyu. Savvy meat-lovers pack this compact dining room on weekends, chasing the perfect sear and undeniable value. It’s rapid-fire dining. Ninety minutes to conquer the menu. Sure, the room gets a little smoky, a little chaotic—that’s just the authentic grill haze at work. Cool off with sweet matcha ice cream. Secure a booking—the weekend rush is absolutely relentless.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku: A fast-paced 90-minute tabehoudai (buffet) experience streamlined by convenient tablet ordering.
  • Premium Meat Selection: Guests frequently praise the rich marbling of the beef, though some note inconsistencies with frozen cuts on premium tiers.
  • Diverse Side Dishes: The menu extends well beyond BBQ, offering popular sides like agedashi tofu, takoyaki, udon, and sweet matcha ice cream.
  • Lively Atmosphere: A compact, high-energy dining room that captures an authentic, if sometimes smoky, Japanese BBQ vibe.
  • Value & Affordability: Many diners find the buffet pricing offers excellent value for the wide variety and overall quality of the food provided.
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