Chef’s Kiss

Ainoya Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant · JapaneseMilsons Point4.5 (249 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free9 can be made gluten free on request

40 dishesmenu read 1 Novainoya.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysItems marked * are gluten free option available (menu legend). No dedicated gluten free kitchen statement printed.
  • Items marked * are gluten free option available (menu legend). No dedicated gluten free kitchen statement printed.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Table Menu

  • Sesame Spinach$13

    Spinach with sesame sauce

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely sesame (our guess). Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Edamame$9.50

    Boiled soy beans, very good with beer

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Chili Edamame$9.50

    Boiled soy beans, flavoured with fresh chili & pepper

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Seaweed Salad$15

    Selected seaweed and green leaves with Ainoya dressing

  • Daikon Salad$15

    White radish with spicy-mayo dressing

    Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Gyoza$18

    Pan fried hand-made dumplings

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, gyoza, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Prawn Wonton$19

    Steamed prawn wonton with ponzu sauce

    Likely gluten, soy, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wonton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ponzu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Takoyaki$14.50

    Osaka style octopus pastry balls

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Japanese Pickles$6
  • Sashimi Tacos$18

    Dressed sashimi in tacos style

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sashimi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Nasu Dengaku

    Roasted eggplant with dengaku miso

    Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Agedashi Tofu

    Lightly deep fried tofu served with dashi sauce

    Likely soy, fish (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dashi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Chicken Karaage

    Japanese style deep fried chicken with chili-mayo sauce

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Gyu Tataki$22

    Thin sliced rare beef with a special sauce

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Grill Scallops (4pc)$28

    Grilled scallops with soy-butter

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scallop, scallops): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Soft Shell Karaage$28

    Deep fried soft shell crabs served with ponzu sauce

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy, shellfish (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ponzu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Teriyaki Chicken$28

    Pan fried chicken with teriyaki sauce

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Pirikara Grilled Salmon

    Grilled salmon with shallot, daikon oroshi, ponzu sauce

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy, fish (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ponzu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Teriyaki Salmon

    Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)Likely soy, fish (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Wagyu Steak$48

    Wagyu steak with seasonal vegetable

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free option available). Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Grilled Duck

    Grilled duck fillet with hacchou miso sauce

    Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Pork Belly

    Slow cooked pork belly with soy broth

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot

    Sliced Wagyu beef, tofu, vegetables

    Likely soy (our guess). Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Steam Vegetables

    Steamed seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oyster sauce): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Small Tempura$20

    1 prawn, 1 whiting & 4 vegetables

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists whiting): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Vegetable Tempura$24

    10 pc of vegetables

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Mixed Tempura Platter$34

    2 prawn, 2 whiting & 7 vegetables

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists whiting): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Tempura Udon Noodle$28

    1 tempura prawn & vegetable with soup udon noodles

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura, udon, noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Whiting Tempura$24

    5 pcs

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists whiting): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Spicy Maki$18

    Tuna/salmon with chilli-mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Rainbow Maki$18

    Salmon, tuna, king, prawn, avocado, cucumber & mayo

    Likely egg, shellfish, fish (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Vege Roll$8

    Cucumber & avocado

  • Salmon Avocado Hand Roll$10

    Salmon, avocado & cucumber

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Tuna Avocado Hand Roll$10

    Tuna, avocado & cucumber

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Tempura Prawn Roll$10

    Tempura prawn, avocado & cucumber with mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Spider Roll$10

    Soft shell crabs, cucumber with mayo

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • California Roll$10

    Prawn, avocado, cucumber & flying fish roe with mayo

    Likely egg, shellfish, fish (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, roe): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Cooked Tuna Roll$10

    Cooked tuna, avocado, cucumber

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (ainoya.com.au)

  • Cucumber Roll$8

Side Dish & Entree Mains (takeaway)

  • Green Salad$10

    Green leaves with Ainoya dressing

Drinks Menu

  • House Premium Sake$18
  • Umeshu (Plum Wine)
  • Kiki Sake Set

    Our best selection of 3 premium sakes (3 cups)

  • Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco$16

    Veneto, Italy; 200ml

  • Yealands Sauvignon Blanc$16

    Marlborough, NZ

  • Paracombe Pinot Gris$16

    Adelaide Hill, SA

  • Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc Semillon$16

    Margaret River

  • D'Arenberg Witches Berry Chardonnay$16

    SA

  • Marchand & Burch Rose$16

    Margaret River

  • Creamery Chardonnay$70

    Central Valley, California USA

  • Jack Estate Cabernet Sauvignon$16

    Coonawarra, SA

  • Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir$17

    Central Otago

  • Geoff Merrill Jacko Shiraz$17

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • No.1 Hakkaisan Ginjyo$49

    Niigata

  • No.2 Otokoyama$35

    Hokkaido

  • No.3 Tsukasabotan Junmai$40

    Kouchi

  • No.4 Kubota$35

    Niigata

  • No.5 Ginban Daiginjyo$35

    Toyama

  • No.6 Maboroshinotaki Junmai$35

    Toyama

  • Orion

    Imported Japanese tap beer

  • Asahi$16

    Imported Japanese tap beer

  • Hitachino Nest White Ale$16

    Craft beer from Japan

  • Apple Cider$12

    4%

  • Light Asahi Beer$9
  • Non-Alcoholic Beer$9
  • Belvedere Vodka$16
  • Hendrick's Gin$16
  • Japanese Whisky$17
  • Ramune$5

    Japanese old fashion lemonade

  • Coke/Coke Zero/Lemonade$4
  • Lemon Lime and Bitters$5
  • Japanese Yuzu Soda$10
  • Sparkling$3

    Per person, unlimited refills

  • Apple Juice$5.50
  • Orange Juice$5.50
  • Japanese Green Tea$4

    Per cup

The menu’s own key: Items marked * are gluten free option available. Prices may change subject to market price.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=no
  • Vegetarian dishes (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 5 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Vegan dishes (3)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 3 vegan dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings
  • No BYOvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Fully Licensed, Conditional BYO We prefer NO BYO. But if you would like to bring your JAPANESE HOUSE SAKE fa… · source for No BYO
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Catering for groups large and small · source for Takes group bookings
  • Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Additionally, the entire restaurant can be hired outside of our normal business hours by prior arrangement. · source for Exclusive hire

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
AddressMilsons Point, NSW
AreaLower North Shore
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+61 2 9922 1512
Websiteainoya.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 249 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from ainoya.com.au
Drinks list36 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Friday5:30pm–10pm
  • Saturday5:30pm–10pm
  • Sunday5:30pm–9:30pm
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What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 Ainoya Japanese Restaurant

Does Ainoya Japanese Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 9 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Ainoya Japanese Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Items marked * are gluten free option available (menu legend).”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Ainoya Japanese Restaurant?

Edamame (Gluten free option available); Chili Edamame (Gluten free option available); Gyu Tataki (Gluten free option available); Grill Scallops (4pc) (Gluten free option available); Soft Shell Karaage (Gluten free option available); Teriyaki Chicken (Gluten free option available).

When is Ainoya Japanese Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Friday: 5:30pm–10pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–10pm. Sunday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Ainoya Japanese Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.ainoya.com.au/

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