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Those craving a hit of Tokyo cool will find their appetite sated at this energetic, neon-lit restaurant that cranks out fire-licked dishes to a young crowd. Sticks of juicy yakitori – from thighs to hearts, cooked over charcoal – may be the main drawcard, but portions skew small, so order generously.

Let breezy, well-versed waitstaff guide you towards a sake or Japanese whisky for your next bite. That might be a slip of precisely sliced salmon, seared lightly and married with an assertive mustard dipping sauce. Or chargrilled baby barramundi atop a puddle of mushroom ponzu flecked with chilli and ginger that lands a piquant flavour punch.

Close to sporting grounds and theatres, Robata makes the ideal dining option before or after, though with its flame-tastic open kitchen and atmospheric surrounds, it offers entertaining theatre all its own.