Overview
As the sun sets over Bondi Beach on a Sunday evening, the jazz is just getting started at Mamasan. This Japanese eatery — which has a sibling in Surry Hills — hosts free Sundown Sessions from 5pm. Take a seat at the bar or in a cosy booth, and make the weekend last as long as possible.
Behind the music programme is double bassist Jonathan Zwartz, who won the 2018 ARIA for Best Jazz Album with Animarum. Every week, he invites a bunch of Sydney's top-notch musicians to join him for a couple of sets of jazz, blues and groove.
Designed for sharing, the menu offers tapas, sashimi, maki and mains. Start with steamed dumplings, followed by tuna maki with tenkatsu, coriander and onion or duck pancakes with red miso sauce.
There's also a handpicked selection of sake, wine and craft beer, as well as signature cocktails. On a warm evening, try a Lychee Sau Wau (a refreshing concoction of Ketal 1 Vodka, sake, lychees, fresh mint and yuzu) or a Jade Margarita (tequila, Grande Marnier, fresh mint and pineapple).