Rising Sun Workshop
1396 Reviews
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- Tuesday10 am–3 pm
- Wednesday10 am–3 pm
- Thursday10 am–3 pm
- Friday10 am–3 pm
- Saturday8 am–3 pm
- Sunday8 am–3 pm
- Monday10 am–3 pm
About the Business
RSW | Welcome to Rising Sun Workshop, Sydney's first and only communal DIY Workshop and restaurant. Located in Newtown, we offer a modern Australian restaurant with an Asian Fusion twist. Our family-friendly atmosphere welcomes people from all walks of life, providing an unforgettable experience with locally sourced ingredients. We also offer an event space and cater to all dietaries and group bookings.
Contacts
Call Us
+61295503891
1C Whateley St, Newtown NSW 2042
Hours
- Tuesday10 am–3 pm
- Wednesday10 am–3 pm
- Thursday10 am–3 pm
- Friday10 am–3 pm
- Saturday8 am–3 pm
- Sunday8 am–3 pm
- Monday10 am–3 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Good for kids
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Delivery
- Transgender safe space
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Cocktails
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Bar on site
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- High chairs
- Vegetarian options
- No-contact delivery
- Vegan options
- Halal food
Recommended Reviews
Angela.C
27.09.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
We were impressed how the cafe was located above an actual workshop it has a classy industrial interior, different. QR ordering system, which we liked as we were able to take our time. Ramen for breakfast was a first but it was good and the serving size was plenty, we didn’t really need the extra noodles, the ramen bowl even had a cute detail to it. The toastie with kimchi and potato noodles in it was messy but yummy, I’ll be back for that.
Bui Banh
24.09.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
Make sure you call to book on the weekend. The waiting staffs are friendly and we got our table way before the schedule 1.5 hours wait time. I have the Darkness, it is tasty but on the saltier side. My wife has the Light and the taste was right and there is a distinctive fish broth taste that is amazing.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
10.09.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
Rising Sun Workshop is located in a side street off King St, Newtown. Attached to a community funded garage that runs workshops where people can learn how to fix their motor bikes, this cafe is a cool space with its decor industrial and all things motorcycle. When you enter there is an open space with a garage totally separated from the cafe but allowing you to see all of the action. The cafe itself spans two storeys, with plenty of space upstairs. On our day of visit, around 10:30 it was pretty much full up.The cafe is operating via a QR system, where you order your food off the app and the staff deliver it to you. The staff are relaxed and friendly.The menu is predominately ramen and other Japanese influenced dish. On our visit, there were a number of dishes that got our attention.We opted for their signature dish, the breakfast ramen, which was superb. The breakfast ramen is not just a gimmick, it actually tastes like breakfast. Buttered toast broth with bacon, eggs and tomato. We added a side of corn to it. No wonder this dish is popular, can’t recommend it enough.In addition to this we had the Hirasmasa Kingfish Tataki, beautifully marinating in Japanese Mayo atop a yuzu pickled fennel and served with tapioca crisps. A light and refreshing option and a generous portion too.The coffee by single O was nice, and we had a few coffees with our brekkie, as well as a thick choc chip cookie!No wonder this place scored a one hat in the Good Food Guide!
Simon Butcher
01.09.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
Been here a few times, best ramen in Newtown but also great atmosphere in the still functional motorbike repair shop, love the little touches like the headlight suspended lights or fuel gauge inside the bowls.The Breakfast ramen is a great fusion dish, not a fan of grilled tomatoes and clearly not alone in that as no tomato" is a menu option
Lester Joseph Valencia
21.08.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
I liked the ramen I had roughly 3 years ago when I went to this shop. 1 got disappointed this time. It took an hour to serve the gyoza, which is cold. Imagine, the ramen was served a few more minutes after that. And one of the ramen we had is not warm. Mine was borderline warm to cold. Given their pricing to their ramen, the service could be better. Not coming back in the near future.
Matthew Yong-O'Gorman
11.08.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
3.5 Stars. Really cool concept with the fully operational motorbike garage attached to the store! The food took some time to come out which was disappointing.I can see what they're trying to do with the menu, but I don't feel as though the food lives up to the expectation or price tag (which was also disappointing). With that being said, the quality was solid and I would love to come back one day.The service was great!
Joseph Croguennec
11.08.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
RISING SUN WORKSHOP has been a revelation for someone with little mechanical know-how, but a lot of enthusiasm for understanding how to service and modify motorbikes. Pat the workshop manager has been absolutely outstanding at guiding and educating me with his expansive wealth of motorcycling knowledge (only topped by his patience). I feel very lucky to be part of this neat workshop tucked away in Newtown and the food and coffee is always excellent (their new motorbike-themed lager tastes great too!). I have been highly recommending this place to my friends for the past 15 months and won't be stopping any time soon.
Gustav
04.08.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
Fantastic experience- food & ambiance.Cleverly located in a quiet side street off the very busy King Street, inside it’s an oasis of calm.They have a breakfast & lunch menu including a breakfast ramen, and a dinner menu. There’s a nice selection of Australian wines, by the glass / carafe / bottle.As it was a cold winters night most of our group went for “The Darkness” ramen - it was so rich and packed with complex flavour. Amazing.We also tried the gyoza (incredible) and the caraage chicken (nice). And the caramelised brussel sprouts were a revelation!Highly recommended!
Bj Chiong
10.07.2023
Rising Sun Workshop
The order took a while and was happy to wait hoping it was worth it. However, I was underwhelmed. The Rising Sun Breakfast had a similar Kaiseki style but the portions were very tiny for the price.
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1C Whateley St, Newtown NSW 2042
Rising Sun Workshop