The Team Behind INDU Are Opening a '90s Rock-Themed Japanese Restaurant

Having treated Sydneysiders to a taste of village-style Sri Lankan and Southern Indian food at INDU, not to mention modern Mexican at two Mèjico locations, the Sam Prince Hospitality Group (SPHG) has announced the game plan for its next venture – a contemporary Japanese restaurant inspired by the rebellious music of the '80s and '90s.

Named Kid Kyoto, this CBD offering is one that'll march to its own beat, drawing on the alternative spirit captured by the likes of Nirvana, Beck and Radiohead back in the day.

To that end, expect a fitout that's bold and fare that's fearlessly original, with Head Chef Seb Gee (China Doll, China Diner) and SPHG group manager Richard Prout developing a menu that nods to a pretty experimental attitude.

"The whole restaurant – what you see, hear, taste, smell and touch – will be influenced by the soundtrack we listened to whilst visiting Japan. In particular the music of the izakayas in Tokyo and Kyoto," Prout explained. "Guests will come for the food and stay because they hear that song that reminds them of a particular time in their life."

Kid Kyoto is set to open on Bridge Lane, Sydney in late spring.