Sei mai name
Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sei mai name is a practical Sydney CBD option for an easy evening plan rather than a heavily documented destination meal. Book if the Erskine Street location suits the night; cross-shop if you need a clearer cuisine, price tier, awards signal, or special-occasion setting.
About Sei mai name
The basics are direct: the venue is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM, closed Monday and Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code.
Use it as an evening option with limited detail
The current case for considering Sei mai name is practical rather than celebratory. Its hours make it relevant for Tuesday-to-Saturday evening plans in Sydney. Consider it if the hours and smart casual setting fit the night; look elsewhere if the plan needs a clearly defined concept or more detailed planning information.
First-timers should not read this as a substitute for a fully documented Sydney venue. For broader planning, start with the Sydney restaurants guide, then use the Sydney bars guide if the night is more drinks-led. Visitors building a fuller trip can also pair venue research with the Sydney hotels guide, the Sydney experiences guide, and the Sydney wineries guide.
Who should consider it, and who should cross-shop
Consider Sei mai name if you want a Sydney evening venue with Tuesday-to-Saturday hours from 4 PM to 12 AM and a smart casual dress code. Other venues to compare include An An Vietnamese Eatery, Next Door, O'Uchi, Shell House, and Tsuzumi.
For broader comparison browsing other venues across Australia and beyond. Use those listings to compare details such as hours, dress code, location, and the amount of available menu information before making a decision.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4 PM–12 AM
- Location
- 68a Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- seimainame.com.au
- Phone
- +61285281787
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sei mai name sits firmly within Sydney's occasion-dining register: a CBD room built on repeat ceremonies rather than a single signature trump card. Promotions are toasted and anniversaries are observed, giving the dining room a purposeful seriousness. Guests arrive with the Theatre District and financial precinct nearby, producing a dressed, expectant crowd that favors composed, sophisticated service. The overall impression is of an elegant, grown-up restaurant that balances the energy of the city with an emphasis on making milestone meals feel consequential.
Best For
This is best for evening occasions that carry intent: dinner celebrations, business dinners and pre-theatre nights. The location on lower Erskine Street places the financial district and theatre crowd within easy reach, making it a natural choice for teams marking promotions, couples marking anniversaries, and theatre-goers seeking a thoughtful pre-show meal. While groups are clearly welcome, 'promotions get toasted', the room's framing around milestone dining steers it toward special-occasion bookings rather than casual, walk-in dining.
Ordering Tips
The venue's signature dishes provide a clear starting point for a meal built around shared plates and highlights. Look for the Signature Spicy Wings, Shaking Beef, Banh Khot and Shrimp Cake as focal points when planning a celebratory or pre-theatre dinner. Because the restaurant is an occasion-driven room, consider ordering a selection of these standout items to share across the table so the group can sample the kitchen's defining flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and warm with laid-back lounge vibes, perfect for social gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Signature Spicy Wings
- Shaking Beef
- Banh Khot
- Shrimp Cake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 68a Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
68a Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
For a more atmosphere-led Sydney night, start with Shell House. For a more specific Japanese-leaning alternative, consider Tsuzumi.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Sydney
Against O'Uchi, Next Door, and An An Vietnamese Eatery, Sei mai name is the more ambiguous choice: useful if Erskine Street is convenient, less useful if the group wants a clearly defined cuisine or occasion brief before committing.
Shell House is the stronger cross-shop when the room and atmosphere need to do more of the work. Tsuzumi is the better comparison point for diners who want a more specific Japanese-leaning decision path. Choose Sei mai name when booking ease and CBD proximity matter more than a fully established reputation.
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Compare Sei mai name
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sei mai name | Sydney | No published awards |
| O'Uchi | Sydney | No published awards |
| Next Door | Sydney | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| An An Vietnamese Eatery | Sydney | No published awards |
| Shell House | Sydney | The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2027: Full List of Hats (NSW)2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #85Star Wine Lists 20262025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #51World's Best Wine Lists 2025World's Best Wine Lists 2024 |
| Tsuzumi | Sydney | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sei mai name good for solo dining?
Seating style, room layout, or service format are not specified, so solo suitability is hard to judge. Its opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 4 PM–12 AM, which may suit some evening plans in Sydney.
Is Sei mai name good for a special occasion?
The basics include: Sydney, smart casual dress, and Tuesday-to-Saturday hours from 4 PM to 12 AM. If you need a more clearly documented special-occasion venue, compare Sei mai name with other options such as Shell House or Tsuzumi before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sei mai name?
Lunch is not available. Sei mai name is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM, and is closed Monday and Sunday, so it is best considered for evening plans.
