The Best Omakase in Sydney for a Memorable Dining Experience

Omakase, loosely translated to "I'll leave it up to you", is a Japanese fine dining experience that takes full advantage of the skill, passion and craftsmanship of the chef and restaurant. With a set price, many small courses, and limited availability, this is the type of meal where the chef has full creative freedom and diners get to observe these culinary artists at work. If you love fine dining and Japanese cuisine, this is an experience not to be missed. 

Omakase is growing in popularity and with dedicated restaurants popping up all over the city there's never been a better time to get involved. You'll even find Korean omakase and Cantonese omakase making it's way onto the scene. Read on for the best omakase experiences in Sydney.

Besuto

Brace yourself for perhaps the most magical dining experience in Sydney. This intimate 8-seater omakase restaurant from head chef Hirofumi Fujita is simply out of this world. Serving a single omakase menus for $250 per person, you simply arrive, let the worries of the world fade away and allow the talented and generous chefs to hand you plate after plate of deliciousness! Besuto's menu is decided each day based on the freshest produce that the team can source at their early morning fish market run so there will be no pre-dinner menu stalking and you’ll never know what you’re getting until you show up but trust us – you won’t be disappointed! Bookings open on the first of each month, so you'll need to get organised if you fancy dining here. 

Sitchu TIp: Opt for the sake pairing - you won't regret it! 

3 Underwood Street, Sydney 

Green Shiso 

You're going to have to get in early if you want a seat at one of Green Shiso's renowned Omakase sessions. They only seat eight per evening (Wednesday to Saturday) so you can expect one of the most intimate dining experiences of your life. $200 per person will score you around 10 seasonal courses. The menu shifts and changes with availability but you can expect the likes of Spanner Crab, Caviar and Yuzu, truffle salt edamame, Wagyu beef and sashimi, all artfully presented, of course. 

87 Cronulla Street, Cronulla 

Nobu

Nobu needs absolutely no introduction. Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has become synonymous with high-end Japanese cuisine. Opening up at the new Crown Sydney, people have been flocking to get a taste of the iconic menu. To try it all, order the signature seven-course omakase, you won't regret it.

Crown Sydney, Level 2, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Restaurant Ka 

Every now and then you stumble across a restaurant that has you feeling like a regular from your first visit. Restaurant Ka is just that! Ka means family and that's how you're treated from the moment you walk in the door and seat yourself at the 10-seater bar. The casual yet elegant dining experience is not one you're going to forget anytime soon. Chef Zac regularly rotating menu blends modern Australian, Cantonese and Japanese cuisine seamlessly and crafts dishes that are as unsuspecting as they are delicious. Even the palate cleanser and cheese course will catch you by surprise in the very best way. 

13B Burton Street, Darlinghurst 

KOBO

Calling all omakase-obsessed Sydneysiders, allow us to introduce our brand-new crush, Kobo, the daring Korean fusion restaurant in Quay Quarter. This unique chef's table experience seats merely eight diners at a time and offers up themed inventive menus from Chef Jacob Lee. With just two sittings a day this is one of the most exciting and exclusive tickets in town.

4 Loftus Street, Sydney

Bay Nine Omakase

A truly unique experience with just 10-counter seats available, Bay Nine Omakase is incredibly exclusive. Priding itself on three main tenants ‘quality produce, organisation and rapport with guests’ the 11-course omakase menu evolves daily so you’ll only discover what you’ll be eating when you arrive at the restaurant. If you miss out on the omakase experience there are a few tables available where you can pick up a six-course set menu lunch or an eight-course dinner.

Campbell’s Stores, Bay 9, 7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

sushi e

Part of Establishment, the first thing you’ll notice about Sushi e is its long, marble bar. At this high-end sushi restaurant, the chefs work their magic in full view of the diners, so you can see the attention to detail for yourself. At 6.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights, for $230 per person you can reserve a spot for up to six people to enjoy their delicious fare. Every plate is artfully presented, and best enjoyed with a tipple from the sake list

4/252 George Street, Sydney

Sokyo

Known for its innovative take on traditional Japanese flavours, Sokyo is located within The Star and has won many accolades with acclaimed Executive Chef Chase Kojima at the helm. Take your time dining on delectable Japanese-inspired dishes, as you listen to the chilled-out beats from their resident DJ. The Sokyo Omakase experience is so exclusive that they only release bookings a month at a time. For $300, you will indulge in a culinary journey consisting of up to 23 dishes, all expertly crafted by Chef Kojima's team.

Level G, The Darling, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont 

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