Every suburb needs a good Japanese rock’n’roll bar, and now Manly has a fresh venue to call its own:Daniel San.

It’s an outright homage to The Karate Kid, located on the stunning beachfront, and executive chef Benjamin Orpwood (ex Toko) has crafted the ideal menu for chowing down over the warmer months. Expect tunes pumping out of the stereo from INXS, Queen, Steve Aoki or Flume, and Japanese foody bits like crunchy tuna and salmon tar-tacos, sashimi, steamed buns with soft shell crab and kimchi mayo, and much more. There’s also a sake bar serving premium Japanese drops alongside beers, cocktails, wine and spirits.

Daniel San is located under the Novotel, looking out to the beach. For more info head to their website.

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