Oiden Bowl Bar

Tucked right inside the Meriton Retail tower—just look for the line at the main entrance. Oiden Bowl Bar operates with that brilliant, fast-paced *shokudo* efficiency. Grab a tray. Slide down the counter. Build a killer *donburi*. The CBD lunch crowd treats this spot as an absolute essential for quick, wallet-friendly Japanese comfort food. Expect fragrant rice loaded with saucy, well-seasoned teriyaki chicken or savory beef—best crowned with a perfectly gooey *ontama*. The mini bowl sets let you aggressively mix and match, while the hot side-dish station tempts with golden takoyaki and creamy shrimp sticks. It’s casual, high-energy, and completely dependable. Sydney veterans fiercely protect this place as a beloved nostalgic mainstay—and the relentlessly hospitable staff just seal the deal.