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Cafe Kentaro

Café · Café & brunchSurry Hills4.5 (831 Google reviews)

3 dishes marked gluten free+ 2 can be made gluten free on request

32 dishesmenu read 1 Novcafekentaro.com.au

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

All Day Breakfast

Mon–Fri 7am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3:30pm (as printed on website)
  • Organic Toast & Spread$10

    Soy & linseed sourdough, rye, thick white or gluten free bread ($1). Spreads: butter, Vegemite, peanut butter.

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Toastie Sandwich or Croissant$15

    Choice of two fillings: bacon, free range egg (+$1), cheese, tomato, avocado (extra choice +$2).

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Poached or Sunny Eggs on Organic Toast$18

    2 free range eggs on organic soy & linseed, rye, thick white or gluten free bread ($1).

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Brekkie Burger$21

    2 fried eggs, aonori hash brown, iceberg lettuce, wasabi mayo, Japanese BBQ sauce, flat bun. Add bacon or salmon (printed as +$5 on PDF, +$4

    VegetarianLikely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Winter Seafood Chowder$26

    Creamy soup loaded with chunky seafood, served with toasted soy & linseed sourdough.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Matcha Brûlée French Toast$24

    Matcha-infused French toast served with wild mixed berry sauce.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Buta-Kimuchi Breakfast Risotto$28

    Risotto with pork belly, tofu, shallot, kimuchi, shimeji mushrooms, served with poached egg, grana padano and rocket.

    Likely dairy, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Miso Shakshouka$26

    Mixed beans, eggplant, kale, spiced napoli sauce, goat cheese, egg, rocket, sourdough.

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Crab Omelette (Chef Kenny's Signature Dish)$32

    Soft shell crab, avocado, chilli jam, soy, mirin, rocket, shallot, grilled rye bread.

    Likely gluten, egg, soy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Umami Mushrooms on Soy & Linseed$29

    Sautéed wild mixed mushrooms, soy, goat cheese, miso, butter, chilli flakes, sourdough. Poached egg +$3.

    VegetarianLikely gluten, dairy, soy (our guess)

  • Aonori Hash Brown$6
  • House-Made Kimuchi$8

    House-made kimuchi (contains *fish sauce as printed).

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Hot Smoked Salmon$12

    Hot smoked salmon.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Smashed Avocado$6

    Smashed avocado.

  • Roasted or Fresh Tomato$6

    Roasted or fresh tomato.

  • Miso Mushroom$9.50

    Miso mushroom.

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Speck Bacon$12

    Speck bacon.

  • Garlic Butter Rice$8

    Garlic butter rice.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Toastie for the Little One$12

    Choice of two: bacon, tasty cheese, fresh tomato, smashed avocado (thick white or multigrain bread).

    Can be made free of dairyLikely gluten (our guess)

All Day Lunch

Mon–Fri 7am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3:30pm (as printed on website)
  • Signature Katsu$26

    200g pork loin katsu, cabbage, Japanese BBQ sauce, mustard, white bread.

    Free of dairyLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Shiso & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Katsu Sando$26

    Chicken breast, shredded cabbage, tasty cheese, shiso, ume mayonnaise, multigrain bread.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Namban Chicken Karaage Sando$26

    Chicken thigh, lettuce, wasabi egg tartare, multigrain bread.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Miso-Cured Wagyu Sando$32

    Wagyu steak, wild rocket, mayo mustard, caramelised teriyaki onion, toasted sourdough, served with side (golden aonori) chips.

    Likely gluten, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Fluffy Mentaiko Omurice$33

    Dine-in only. Tomato fried rice, peas, bacon, cheese, onion, egg omelette, creamy cod roe sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Kentaro Style Omurice$30

    Tomato fried rice, peas, bacon, cheese, creamy egg omelette, onion, rocket, shallot, dark miso mushroom gravy.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Wagyu Hayashi Rice$32

    Wagyu beef, mushrooms, onion, cheese, rich demi-glace sauce, garlic butter rice. Poached egg +$3.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Crab Linguine$36

    Hokkaido snow crab, cream and tomato rosé sauce, wild rocket, grilled lemon, panko.

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Mentaiko Carbonara Udon$33

    Spicy cod roe, bacon, bonito flake, rocket, nori, egg yolk, butter, grana padano cheese.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, fish (our guess)

  • Oyster Doria$35

    Baked rice gratin, Hiroshima oyster, miso béchamel, spinach, cheese, grilled lemon, panko.

    Likely gluten, dairy, soy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Wagyu Garlic Steak Rice$34

    Steak strips, soy, mirin, wild rocket, fried garlic, egg yolk, garlic butter rice.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, soy (our guess)

  • Aonori Chips$8

    Potato chips, seaweed flakes.

  • Lotus Chips$8

    Crispy lotus root chips.

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Café

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address616 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 458 540 486
Websitecafekentaro.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 831 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from cafekentaro.com.au
Hours
  • Monday7am–3:30pm
  • Tuesday7am–3:30pm
  • Wednesday7am–3:30pm
  • Thursday7am–3:30pm
  • Friday7am–3:30pm
  • Saturday8am–3:30pm
  • Sunday8am–3:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Cafe Kentaro

Does Cafe Kentaro have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are gluten free as served, and 2 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 Cafe Kentaro coeliac friendly?

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 Cafe Kentaro?

Organic Toast & Spread (GF bread +$1; dairy-free: Vegemite or peanut butter instead of butter); Poached or Sunny Eggs on Organic Toast (GF bread +$1).

When is Cafe Kentaro open?

Monday: 7am–3:30pm. Tuesday: 7am–3:30pm. Wednesday: 7am–3:30pm. Thursday: 7am–3:30pm. Friday: 7am–3:30pm. Saturday: 8am–3:30pm. Sunday: 8am–3:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Kentaro online?

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

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