Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

Tetsuya's

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Fine Dining

"Our experience was nothing more than magical from the time we arrived at the gates, arriving 30 minutes early, to when valet staff opened the gates..."

Ciara May

"The food was great, the people lovely and the atmosphere wonderful. I highly recommend the trout and the duck but the banquet is all the best of..."

Roxanne Stokes-Byrne

"Amazing venue and food . The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and not overbearing. A fantastic experience for anyone and definitely worth the..."

Jimmy Gowlett

"Exceptional food and fantastic staff. We celebrated my partners birthday and were looked after beyond expectation. As soon as they knew it was his..."

Emma Thomas

"I took my son to Tetsuya’s for his 21st birthday & wow what a wonderful & memorable experience it was. The food was divine & the service..."

Melinda Hoy

"One of the best restaurants i've ever tried .. amazing combination of food and wine And beautiful service .. we're coming back..."

Francisca Villegas

"Food and atmosphere is outstanding. They even gave us a free birthday 🍰 as we were there for a birthday celebration. Everything was delicate and..."

Minh A Lam

"First time going to Tetsuya! One of the best experience! Gladly to go again next time! The food is..."

Alex Biggie Luangmany

"Sensational and a reputation well deserved, there’s a reason why the wait list of 3-5 months long, and that’s due to a master class in gastronomy..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"To the meal point suddenly think of this shop, when eating a little bit tired, but later aftertaste, ha ha, I recommend you come..."

黄思

"Staff were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of each dish and wine. Very clean and lovely plating of each dish. The atmosphere was nice. ..."

Foodie Life

"Nice place. Very nice and welcoming staff. Great fresh food. Presented beautifully. View of a traditional garden outside the window was nice. The..."

The Hungry Hippo

"Each dish in the course is quite delicious, especially the ocean trout and duck breast. The taste of ingredients is fresh and rich, however, I..."

Sunny

"Went here for Valentine’s Day/birthday dinner and I can honestly say that this is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. Although it..."

She Ba

"The photos and reviews of this restaurant have caught my interest and attention, so I booked a seat for myself for dinner.I have ordered a..."

Leila Nocturne🦊

"I've been wanting to come try this place for a while, so have been saving up this place for a special occasion with a special person. So for my 25th..."

Elisa Li

".Food was so exquisite, tasty and so fresh. Service was exceptional and attentive. The ambience is very unique, hidden away from the..."

Zoe Bui

"Came for a birthday celebration. Great food as always. The degustation is excellent value considering the quality of the food and service. The..."

AJ Marston

"Lovely fine dining experience. I wish I had known about private rooms to book for a more intimate experience. The bread selection was amazing - go..."

Kelly

"I first dined at Tetsuya’s about 16 years ago, this was my fifth trip. It was pretty dreadful. Each previous experience was outstanding on every..."

Bani Mehta

"The famous and multi awarded chef Tetsuya Wakuda holds two Michelin Stars in Singapore 🇸🇬; here in Sydney, his restaurant belongs to the ..."

Dona S

"Amazing food and service. Have been wanting to come here for a long time and whilst it seems to have lost some of its popularity, the food was still..."

Soft Cheese Hard Core

"Absolutely superb food and service. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. Every dish was a hit especially the oysters and scampi. Probably the best fine..."

D36R4

"Tetsuya’s is an institution and every international or interstate visitor I know has been there. It’s reputation and the reputation of Tetsuya..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I came to Tetsuya’s to finally cross it off my food bucket list and I came away a little underwhelmed. On arrival I was seated right next to the..."

Nicolepamute

"An institution and one of the priciest eats in Sydney, Tetsuya's is on many people's list of special occasion/bucket list. Prestige location with a..."

Manz

"Tetsuya's serves a Degustation menu of Eight courses. The menu is unique and is based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours..."

Robin

"Such an iconic venue, I hope this place stays here forever. The venue itself is peaceful in such a chaotic area of the CBD. The confit ocean trout..."

Hungry Diner

"Great location in the middle of CBD. Easy access via public transport. Good is divine, small bite size tastes but plenty of individual servings. The..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"The food was amazing 5*. My favourites were the oysters (ordered separately), duck and wagyu beef. We had the local matching wines, but they were a..."

Fatty Natty

"Celebrated my birthday in her last year. I am still thinking about the Ocean Trout which was fresh and just melted in your mouth and I like the..."

Teri Lin

"Tetsuya’s Restaurant is simply amazing. It has a reputation for being the best restaurant in Sydney and deserved so. There is only one option: a..."

Anil Thomas

"I celebrated a birthday here and the food was impeccable. The truffle butter was so good and paired perfectly with the bread (I would come back just..."

Susan

"Food - 4Ambience - 5Service - 5Value for Money - 4Really good dining experience, love the different type of bread. The..."

C

"My dining experience with Tetsuya’s was amazing !! From the setting, service & quality. I loved everything bit of it. it was a short walk from..."

Dee

"This place is famous for its Japanese cuisines but it is also famous for its chinese items and mocktails.we had some different type of snacks and..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Came here with my hubs for celebrating our first wedding anniversary and it turned out to be a perfect choice. Both of us just simply love the dining..."

Novia Heroanto

"Not the best one we have had in Sydney. But the service from the gentlemen staff makes it different from the others! Thanks for making it a memorable..."

Sydney

"Absolutely amazing dining experience. The food was sensational in a lovely quaint setting in Sydney’s CBD. Staff were attentive and lovely...."

Mykim

"Have finally gotten around to trying the one and only Tetsuya's. We asked for the vegan menu and it truly felt like the chefs had put a lot of..."

Anna

"I finally got to eat at Tetsuyas after a near miss 9 years ago, and it didn't disappoint. The surroundings are relaxed with a background Japanese..."

Gus

"A group of friends and I decided to splurge on a lunch here. It was such a great foodie experience and it didn't dissapoint. The signature confit..."

LittleM

"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The place has a nice ambiance, hidden away from the streets. The service was very attentive - definitely..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Best meal I ever had. Great service, excellent atmosphere! The oysters were to die for, the signature fish was amazing. The price is pretty high but..."

Jo

"Came in for my birthday with girlfriend. Fresh seafood, with every bite makes me want to have more of what they had served us. Even though the dishes..."

Joseph Tran

"Spend our night with family dine in one of OZ best fine dining restaurant. Foods were cooked perfectly and presented very well. Although I..."

Deb

"Great experience with matching wines with ten course meal great service and great food the ambiance was so unique and in Sydney CBD felt very..."

Kevin Reid

"Finally headed to Tetsuya for their degustation. I loved it but hubby thought it was so so (disclaimer - he's not really into fine dining). My..."

The Engineer Eats

"Tetsuya Wakuda refurbished a heritage-listed site, with influences of traditional Japanese-inspired style, to create a serene dining enclave in the..."

Wine Dine And Play

"Celebrated my 21st here and would highly recommend. The food lives up the the hype and the experience is worth every cent. The staff are wonderful...."

Bella Pytka

"Had a 10 course degustation menu here. Scallop like Oysters appetizer was memorable as it was creative and original. Had a very nice salmon with..."

Ferry Gondo

"With an 8 course degustation menu, you have to go here with a good companion and a fair amount of time.The restaurant is in a purpose built..."

Ananya Singhal

"Service was exceptional, there's an international wine choice or Australian wine choice to accompany the degustation, I opted for the Australian and..."

Natalie Dëë

"Was here a few weeks ago with my wife and oldest son.I thought the service was immaculate and attentive. Worthy of their reputation of..."

Cuban-Pete

"Finally trying Tetsuya, been wanting to try this restaurant for ages. Location is very convenient, few minutes from townhall but due to strong wind..."

Jeffrey Adam

"Hiding in the middle of all these concrete blocks, Tetsuya's is just one of Sydney's hidden but well-known gem. Very private dining environment, love..."

Mocca

"Fresh and quality produceHands down one of the best degustation menus out there.Absolutely worth the wait..."

SJay

"Having traveled to the ends of the earth – ok, that is a little unfair on Australia, New Zealand is a little further away from London – it seemed..."

Quiet Eating

"If there's Dinner with Heston Blumenthal in Melbourne, there's Tetsuya's in Sydney. Both Food and Service are on point. The Degustation menu is..."

Harmony

"Tetsuya's is one of the those OG fine dining and even though it's lost a hat it still is very much a top recommend in my books.Have been..."

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

"Situated on a quiet street is the famous restaurant Tetsuya which i have been dying to try. The service was great and welcoming with all staff being..."

Jennifer. H

"Look, it's good but is it worth the price ? No.Bitesized morsels are okay and some were Grey (some were so so) but ambience and the time it..."

Carla

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_ausWe came here for my Dad's 50th birthday and were blown away by the food, the service and the ambience..."

Love At First Bite

"I read through the reviews for tetsuya's before my visit and I have to say most of them are true! In combination, atmosphere, foods,..."

Theviettraveller

"I dined at Tetsuya last night for our wedding anniversary I had been looking forward to enjoying the same experiences I had found at the Waterside at..."

Paul Rowan

"Tetsuya's - What an experience! We called a few weeks ago and were advised that they were fully booked, to no surprise, but when they..."

The Doctor Dines

"I went to this diner to celebrate my bf's bday. The main course taste very nice like match the standard but the desserts are pretty average... feel..."

Sienna

"AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! From the greeting at valet, to welcoming us to our seats, to the fantastic food and of course the absolutely flawless service..."

Pop

"This was one of the best, if not the best, meal of my life.From start to finish it was a perfectly imagined, perfectly executed dinner that..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"Underwhelming on both occasions. My impression is that Tetsuya's was at the head of the pack when it opened nearly 20 years ago. But now the others..."

Onara

"Tetsuyas is a lovely restaurant hidden away in the CBD. So many courses of divine Japanese food. Lots of seafood. You have the choice of ordering..."

Little Miss Hungry

"Lives up to expectations! A truly magnificant experience, from the moment you walk through the double doors to the exquisite food & wine. Ask for a..."

Coogee7

"Strongly recommend this restaurant. All 10 courses were delicious! I personally love their seafood dishes more than the meat ones. Seafood dishes..."

AliceMM

"World-class and well awarded Tetsuya’s is a benchmark of the Australia fine dining culture. Once reaching number 4 on Restaurant magazine’s list..."

Aussie Meets World

"Astounding!!! We went for our anniversary and the ambience was serene!!! Staff that were human made us feel welcome and special, and the menu..."

Bruce

"My first and most memorable degustation! Flavours were unique, and each dish is still ingrained in my memory. Service was professional without being..."

Lips

"Been there few times now and it's always on point each and every time. It's definitely costly but worth every cent when I think about the quality of..."

Innky

"Tetsuya's is perhaps one of the best fine dining restaurants in Australia. We managed to score a lunch reservation on a Saturday at the last minute,..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Way back in June, we made a brief stint trip to good ol’ Sydney for a breather and a gastronomic adventure, expanding our waistlines and moving our..."

D

"My partner took me here for a surprise birthday dinner and it was amazing. We were so full by the end of the 10 courses. Service was excellent and..."

Jhille43

"I have been going to Tets since his old days at Rozelle and his food has always been astounding.He has tried various additions to the garnishing of..."

Kevin Kelleher

"Probably the greatest fine dining experience you can find in Sydney. They offer a set menu and indulge you with 10-course in 2-3 hours. The food is..."

Allen He

"My friend and I walked out so full after a spectacular lunch degustation. The truffle butter and warm bread was amazing and I had wanted to eat all..."

Traceynn

"Tetsuya has impeccable service and the food is of great quality. The confit of ocean trout was a huge hit for my boyfriend and I. Despite not being a..."

Nury Kim

"Everything was great, food was amazing, Very portioned out well and great service! The signature dish was sooo goodddd, all the seafood was cut..."

Julie Mei

"my dining experiences at high class restaurants are always fun because i always end up liking the weirdest things. what i really loved from the..."

Jmanchatty

"Best Service I had in Sydney, nice food, just the decor is a bit old style. Personalised menu is great! will come back again for..."

Eatloveplay

"From start to finish Tetsuya's was an exceptional experience. The menu had a definite rhythm of flavour which crescendoed at the final savory dish..."

Eatventures

"Known for its signature Japanese-French contemporary style, Tetsuya's has been one of my family's favourite fine dining restaurants since it opened..."

Intendingtoburn

"Very nice delicate food...well balanced and mix of some very good combination of favors...course portion is just right. Atmosphere is simple, clean,..."

Xun Xiao

"The degustation is a great experience. It's like dining in a museum with beautiful art pieces that you can eat. All the courses are of such high..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The dish that I’ve seen on TV so many times is finally in front of my eyes! Just like the previous octopus, the trout was so easy to cut into. The..."

Next Stop: Food

"3.5 is probably due to the difference between actual experience and my high expectation. 9 courses in total. Optional choice-- Pacific oyster was..."

Ting Xu

"We booked 4 months early for a special Saturday. No view but very nice atmosphere. Amazing food! Amazing staff! Only down sides are very expensive..."

Louise Zheng

"I highly recommend this restaurant, the environment very nice, service was awesome. 10 courses was crazy but finally I can finish all food. The..."

Flora Secreat

"When we first entered, the glowing staff greeted us and brought us to our table. The service is impeccable and I could not complain even if I wanted..."

Jevon

"Arrived at 7:15pm had the degustation with the extra oysters. Oysters were amazingly creamy. The chocolate cake was also really good. The truffle..."

Stephanie

"All the dishes served in the degustation menu were tasty enough, though the quantity is literally small. The overall service and environment were..."

Nuanyun Feng

"Consistently amazing - all dishes are to perfection. Was looking for wow factor to give it a near perfect Mark. Quite close but not..."

Howard Phung

"I went about a month ago for a conference dinner for 50+ people. Sat upstairs in the private dining area. I'd heard from several friends that the..."

Food Dude

"We have been devotees of Tetsuya's for over 17 years. It is and remains our go to dining experience for special occasions. His menu has evolved..."

Andrew Excell

"Amazing place, real experience. If you can afford, go here. The food is amazing more art that food. The service and wine list equally incredible. ..."

Shane Lucas

"My wife and I dropped into Tesuya's last night while in Sydney. It was a beautiful meal, nicely paired with the wine list selected by the sommelier...."

Aaron

"I went to Tetsuya's with my boyfriend for his graduation present, all the dishes were really nice especially the duck, which was my favourite...."

Rydercao

"The food, the experience, the service...everything was on point!Pricey however it is definitely a place to splurge on special occasions and..."

JCT

"Tetsuya is more than just a dinner. It is an experience. With the current trend of a more casual approach to dining out, with a "hipster" flair, and..."

ChocChip

"Having now experienced Tetsuya’s for myself though, I can understand why you could justify returning repeatedly. It’s a very different style of..."

Gourmanda.me

"Great food and great service. We were so full by the end of the night. Booked a month in advance and got a table by the window which was nice and..."

Elaine Tsang

"Summer menuTetsuya showcase the fresh seafood australia has to offer, its fusion with japanese & french flavours which brings out a new trend in..."

Asian Food Ninja

"I believe this is the best restaurant in Sydney. About $650 for two people including two glasses of wine in 2014. The signature dish was so..."

Christine

"This was one of the first high end degustation places I have been to. I took my girlfriend at the time to celebrate an anniversary and was blown away..."

FoodsterAu

"I've been to Tetsuya's many times... and it was my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Perfect elegant friendly but unobtrusive service, a gorgeous..."

Andy Quan

"Season your taste buds with the fresh and delicate Japanese flavours of Tetsuya’s degustation, one of Sydney’s finest and worthwhile fine dining..."

Ningjaeats

"Entering the grounds of Tetsuya, it’s like stepping into a haven from the hustle and bustle of Sydney city. The Japanese zen garden surroundings..."

MsBrulee

"5 star food and 5 star service. My husband and I went here to celebrate our birthdays! There was valet parking on arrival which was nice! We had 10..."

Mary-Anne Phan

"Splurge yourself!. I make sure I come here at least twice a year! I wish I can make their ocean trout at..."

Timgratton

"Tetsuya’s signature dish looked magnificent on the plate. What a perfect cut and that colour! (which has not been modified by me). The crust is..."

Foodpornjournal

"As soon as we entered Tetsuya’s we felt looked after, from the moment we pulled up at valet till the moment we were helped with our coats and..."

Postcards From Peta

"This is undeniably, the best chocolate cake i’ve had so far. The meal was definitely a memorable experience complete with attentive service, and..."

Eileen Cai

"Oh my.... the number of times I have walked past Tetsuya's trying to make up an occasion of sorts to dine there. I mean, how does one justify blowing..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

"My sister and I had the delight of spending a rainy afternoon at Tetsuya’s last Saturday. We chose to have the degustation menu, which consisted..."

Nutmeg Clouds

" In terms of presentation I believe Salad of the Sea wins. This was a very beautiful and refreshing salad with some extremely good sashimi. I loved..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Critics can say whatever they want, but for first time visitors (and even return visitor like me), Tetsuya’s still presents the best dining..."

All About Food Blog

"I wonder what Tetsuya’s was like back in its three hatted days. Much different? Or has the hype machine ground down on it too?I enjoyed..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Oh Tetsya's. Sigh. You were amazing in every way possible. Your food was impeccable as was your service and this night will go down in history as..."

Cee Dee

"It’s all about the food and excellent service at Tetsuya’s. As it should be. At prices that make it one of the most expensive restaurants in..."

Travelletto

"Tetsuya Wakuda, the dude makes his own knives…need I say more? Tetsuya has been at the peak of gastronomy in the restaurant world ranking within..."

Kenneth Cheong

"Tetsuya’s is French ... With Japanese influence - Not what..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"With my birthday coming up, it made me reminisce about how spoilt I was last year when I was taken to Tetsuya’s. We had to book 5 months in advance..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"A fanboy's wish come..."

Adrian Tay

"When you are paying $210 per person for the set menu I think you deserve..."

Richard Elliot

"Please give Mr Waduka back his missing hat, because there aren't many restaurants around that meet this standard of high quality food, presentation..."

Jenny L

"The third dish was my FAVOURITE of all! Yes that includes their world famous signature and the most photographed dish - Ocean Trout, sue me. Again..."

Just One More Spoon

"I saw this yesterday and decided that my posts on our recent Sydney trip are long overdue. Heading to Tetsuya’s was an amazing experience, which..."

Natalie Tierney

"Wrapping up after almost four hours, we walked out of there buzzing in a bliss induced by good food, good wine and good company. Now I have to..."

Sophie

"Our 13 course dinner was absolutely incredible, and I am at a complete loss as to where to start. Chilled Cucumber soup with sheep’s curd ice cream..."

No Expert

"The bottom line: steep in price, but a great dinner for a special occasion (that you're planning way in..."

Esther

"It's widely thought to be one of Australia's top restaurants and it certainly lived up to its..."

Yahnyinlondon

"Tetsuya's: one of Australia's top restaurants, and one that I have wanted to go to for a really long time. A combined 30th birthday for me and..."

Bri

" The second dish to arrive was the ‘Chawanmushi’ – a savoury egg custard. Silky smooth, the egg custard was warming and comforting. The avruga..."

A Food Story

"I felt extremely blessed and very eager to find out the taste of the highly honored "best restaurant" in..."

Dollymic

"There are no words which can do justice to the experience, the gastronomic adventure that is Tetsuya's. So instead I've posted below photos which I..."

Olivia Mackay

"Just a little over a month ago I celebrated my birthday...and I'm still getting used to the number 24. We celebrated my birthday (for yes a second..."

Oh-ayana

"Chilled corn soup with Basil Ice Cream. Absolutely Mind Blowing!! This was an add-on special they had on the day. Fresh Tasmanian Oysters with Ponzu..."

Msihua

"Tetsuya’s . One of the restaurants that has long been on my wish list ever since I first heard of it from a workmate whilst working and living in..."

D

"It is difficult to find a review of Tetsuya's that does not wax lyrically about its splendour. The recent release of the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best..."

PiCi And BC

"I’ve been wanting to visit Tetsuya’s for the longest time and finally I was able to experience it for myself. Since they don’t open on Mondays..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"At $175 a head, Tetsuya's is perhaps seens as the gastronomic Mecca for Australian foodies. " One day I'll go", is the repeated mantra. "It's just so..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Enough said, this dish was just superb. I am not sure how the egg played a great role in this dish but it did along with the walnut oil which coated..."

WenY

"Tetsuya’s has been high on my to-eats list for years. I remember when Ms London left for her overseas sojourn, which has now become a permanent..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"I still remember the very first time I went to Tetsuyas. It was back when I was a young food science student and I remember being just so excited and..."

Jules_breadshoes

"It's a very lucky girl who manages to find herself a partner who goes to extraordinary lengths to celebrate her birthday. Thanks to FCN I was whisked..."

SerendipitousK

"The name Tetsuya's is still spoken with reverence in Sydney and probably always will be. There's not really any other restaurant experience like..."

Food Booze Shoes

"About three weeks ago I received an invitation that knocked me off my feet: A masterclass and dinner at Tetsuya’s in Sydney. I was with friends..."

ReemA

"Tetsuya's reputation as one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Sydney (if not The Best Restaurant) precedes itself to even the non-foodie me..."

Squishies Eats

"The service at Tetsuya's really impressed me. From the moment we drove in via the sensored gates, it seems like everyone was notified of our arrival...."

I Ate My Way Through

"Despite that I made the phone call to the restaurant trying to reserve a table few months ahead, my name on the waiting list is all they could offer..."

Billy Law

"Best service ever received from any restaurant!!. My husband and I came to Sydney to celebrate new years and excitedly booked tetsuya's, eager to try..."

10152616776084366

"Good Fresh Food. Been to Tet's a couple of times now and each time the food is fresh and..."

Tstevenson

"Lovely Visit. My fiancee and I wanted to go for a while, and when we finally did, the food was divine and came out rather quickly, we were expecting..."

GreenteaMintz

"My partner and I dined at Tetsuya's on Friday night for our anniversary. Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. Absolutely flawless...."

Loveoffood

"The 10 course degustation was incredible- I was unable to fault any of the dishes, which is rare for me to say! The wait staff were genuine,..."

Theekshna De Silva

"Completely worth the wait & the cost!! Amazing staff & food & very generous wine if you choose the matching wine..."

Ted McLuu

"An amazing experience on the whole.Each dish celebrates the fresh produce and a twist on the modern Japanese and Australian cuisine really..."

Foodie1501

"Confused...but still brilliant!. I have been fortunate enough to go a few times now and I think the more you go back the more it loses its appeal on..."

Damania83

"Perfection. Expensive but worth every penny and also the wait :) we waited 3..."

Hungryfool

"Amazing. The food is to die for. The service brilliant. It will become a regular when in Sydney. Thank you for an amazing..."

Gardentheatre

"Great degustation!. After 6 years, I made another visit to a Tetsuyas to celebrate a friends bday but this time we went during lunch time. As the..."

Miffy7

"Hmmm.... chocolate cake..... My wife and I had a Saturday night dinner here in November for our 10 year wedding annivesrary. Two words - chocolate..."

Goinghome04

"Pretty alright. Had the 10 course degustation and recommended to share the wine list. Too much sake for my liking. Otherwise interesting jap and..."

Coffeesnob

"I've come to decide that eating is a experience and I have to say Tetsuya's did not disappoint. Engaging and friendly staff made it a great..."

Sue And Wil

"Incredibly special and deserving of their reputation - from the location, to the food, to the service. Anything with seafood is a real standout and..."

Kate Parker

"Simply the best. From impeccable service, to impeccable food, this place does nothing less that impress even the harshest of critics. A must if you..."

Anton Ego

"Still fabulous !!!. Visited Sydney and had to try the legendary Tetsuya's.Could only get booking for Sat lunch - which turned out great as with..."

Hungry Pencil

"A lovely experience. Had to go, expensive of course, but worth it, a special place, and a wonderful dining experience. Loved every second, our waiter..."

Foodguides

"Latter part of the menu. I must say the wow factor for me was the latter part of the menu. The cleanser between the main and dessert (the pear..."

J_p_wee

"Just lovely... The food was outstanding, particularly the signature dish. I have several food allergies which were catered for without question...."

Leyley

"Delicious. Overall great experience. The famous confit ocean trout was mouthwatering! Definitely worth a..."

Shitake

"Definitely worth trying. We went for lunch and the degustation took about 4 hours. The food was really good and I enjoyed the serene atmosphere (it..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic experience - the ambience is very special. Food, wine and service all..."

Lauren

"Fantastic!. "An international chef god". "The most photographed dish in the world"Does he live up to his reputation.. I say absolutely. Food was..."

Boo

"Outstanding. If i could afford it i would eat here every week, its exceptional. food was outstanding, all but one course was ten out of ten, and..."

Zebedee

"Great experience. Very over priced... But worth the try.. Great service.. Amazing..."

DrZen

"Unique in Australia. My wife and I used to live in the city (King St) and have no kids and hate cooking. One year we decided to eat at every 3 hat/2..."

Rick

"Divine!. Service was exceptional (the English chap in particular).Ordinarily I do not enjoy seafood, however, every dish was a sensational..."

Cinntonic

"Lost for words!. This place is absolutely divine! Very attentive about food allergies. The entire experience was a delight! Expensive... but my Dad..."

MaskedWright85

"Just Fantastic. Been to dinner twice and both times had the most succulent..."

Mickey

"Just..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Absolutely beautiful food and fabulous service. Tetsuya's turned a special evening into a magnificent one to..."

K Dub

"One Of The Best - 10/10. My family and I truly had a very delightful dining..."

Taga Tikim Of OZ

"Wow - can't believe we got a table! With a last minute trip to Sydney booked we knew it was impossible to get a table at Tetsuya's on a Friday or..."

Ange

"Hands down the best and most memorable dining experience of my life! I ate here a year or so ago, and I still dream of going back. From the moment..."

Foodie

"Wonderful Japanese Food. Love this place. Great food and service and we come here all the..."

Blackburnfoodie

"WOW!. An absolutely amazing experience. The food was simply flawless. Impeccable service. Can't fault a thing. Definitely a bit on the pricey side,..."

Ziggy

"Timeless. Its now been almost 5 years and we can still remember almost every course. Enough said - in a word,..."

Jono C

"Out of this World. What a fantastic place. Worth Every penny!!! Food was delicate and delicious. Service was like Nothing I have seen before. This is..."

Yordal

"Very impressive in every way. 10 delicious courses with wonderful service. It costs a fair few clams but well worth a visit for the awesome..."

John Carver

"Annualize this place. Ok well you hear about celebrity chiefs and their food experience etc.. And they guys can be easy targets due to their profile..."

Damo Ran

"Divine. I absolutely enjoyed my Tetsuya's "experience" - because let's face it, that's what it is right? I'm not going back every week because of the..."

Jen

"Simply the Best. I could not have said it better myself :" Tetsuya's is a restaurant for people who love to eat, fuelled by chefs who really..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"By chance we got a booking. Well worth the cost. The food was out of this world and nothing else compares. The service was remarkable and friendly...."

Kwolektr

"Four Hours +. Tetsuya's... hmm where to start....The good:- The presentation of the food was AMAZING, the service was out of this world the..."

Lashez

"Like this place. Quick meal and simply..."

PP

"Beats the heck out of Waku Ghin. I last dined at Tetsuya's in 2006 and have good memory of the enjoyable evening with paired wines, even whilst under..."

DeOriginalOne

"An experience. Wow, I was blown away by the professional, clockwork like service of Tetsuya's. Within seconds of walking through the doorway we were..."

Matt The Cat

"AMAZING (induldge). My wife and I have wanted to go for years.Finally the weekend in Sydney happened.What a beautiful experience..."

Trippentheplanet

"Its an experience. Love it - So nice to get all dressed up and be treated so lovely by staff!Youve got to love Valet Parking in the cityAll..."

Kerrie Lee-linke

"Thank you Japan. Too much to say....everything was spot on,innovative,delicious,melt in your mouth....if you haven't been yet THEN GO!!!stop..."

Fat_kid

"Delicious experience!. What an absolutely fantastic experience. 12 courses spread across over 4 hours and a great selection of wines to match...."

The Hungry Badger

"Wow. Just ate here, first time ever... Great service, fantastic food, all round dining experince.. Thx work..."

Cm

"It starts with that to die for truffle butter and just gets better and better. Truly special and so happy I got to experience..."

Evelyn Hughes

"A zen moment. We had a blissful night out at Tetsuya's. Lovely food, great..."

Maarie

"What a fantastic experience. Tetsuya's degustation menu blends the best of two amazing cuisines and offers an experience full of flavor. The service..."

Bruno Fiorentini Junior

"An amazing degustation menu that was faultless in presentation and divine in taste. Highly recommended..."

Peter Nikoletatos

"An enchanted evening. We had a fabulous night at Tetsuya's! The service was fantastic (but perhaps slightly over-rehearsed and consequently coming..."

Stephen Sander

"A master degustation worth the wait!. We dined here with friends last year and the whole experience is choreographed from the moment before they open..."

Scott Wilson

"I was taken to tetsuyas on Tuesday night the 6th of April for my 40th bday and I knew I was in for something special from the moment we walked in,..."

Adrian Cook

"Outstanding!. Loved the food and recommend the wine pairing to match. Tantalizingly fresh and clean flavours with and entourage of waiters to match..."

Gessabell25

"Amazing!!!. This is one of Australia's top restaurants for very good reason...it's BRILLIANT. Every dish is unique, intelligently crafted and..."

Angelo_W73

"Unbelievable. There is a reason they are consistently ranked in the top restaurants in the world. You will need to book a long way in advance..."

SWC

"Petaluma croser sparkling white I liked it! Chilled corn with saffron and vanilla ice cream Good! Not the best but well executed South aus oysters..."

Christopher Lee

"An Absolute Perfect experience. I love this restaurant. Any celebration I have, this is the restaurant I want to have it in. My now 12 year old..."

Foodie

"A dining experience worth every cent. An evening to savour and..."

Gerry Taniane

"To die for. Tetsuya's is simply the best restaurant I've ever eaten at as I could not fault a thing. Each course (all nine) provided spectacularly..."

Good Food Lover

"This is one of the best meals you will eat in your life. If you are planning on being in Sydney and don't mind spending a small fortune on a meal..."

Viktor

"Perfection. This is one of the best restaurants in the world. Whereas The Fat Duck seems like a (quite fantastically good) one trick pony, I would..."

FelixOnTour

"There are so many elements that make up every single one of these dishes. The oysters were amazing and so was the bread. The trout and pork were also..."

Annabelle

"Fantastic food, definitely lived up to the reputation. The confit trout and scrolls (with truffle butter) were a highlight for me. Service was very..."

Em

"Had a lovely dining experience today, had the 8 course and each dish was interesting, beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. The..."

Kim

"Fantastic service. Third time here and still as enjoyable as the first time. Great ambience as usual and the seasonal menu is better than I..."

Zee Wang

"The experience at Tetsuya's was absolutely amazing and worthy of the two chef's hats. Presentation, quality of food, decor, service and waiting times..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"One of Sydney's oldest food institutions, certainly lives up to the hype. Food was amazing, drinks and cocktails were on point. Service was friendly..."

Mark Lobo

"Wow wow wow Tetsuyas has always been on my list of places to go to but the waiting list has always been so long so my friend surprised me for my bday..."

Samantha Dion

"Great classic Japanese and western fine dining restaurant. Been meaning to go for years and finally secured a booking. The confit trout is amazing..."

Jeremy

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"Nothing beats good quality ramen. Great for those cold days. Gogyo offers a limited ramen menu however each dish seems refined. Can get quite busy on..."

H2FOODIE

"I definitely had my ramen fix after visiting Gogyo for lunch! The weather was cold and raining, we were seated quite quickly even though they were..."

Lisa Lachowski

"Real rating: 8.7/10 We ordered the burnt miso ramen and the tonkotsu ramen. Personally, I liked the tonkotsu ramen more, as the soup base..."

Yvette Fong

"Ramen is flavourful, not too salty like a lot of othe ramen joints. Staff are very friendly. Ambience is very sleek. They have other finger foods..."

Jason Choi

"Really enjoyed the signature burnt ramen although maybe a bit on the salty side. The king prawn guacamole was surprisingly the highlight as it tasted..."

Johnny Pan

"One of the best ramen restaurant, love the burnt miso base. It's very complex but it was really good. It is hard to describe, there was too much..."

Samuel Widjaja

"Really good ramen place near Central station - restaurant is know for its burnt miso ramen - flavour was rich with noodles and egg cooked perfectly,..."

Meowktail

"- ramen is pretty good: lots of flavour - love the gyoza so much- karaage chicken was soooo delicious - umeshu and yuzushu options in..."

Jo

"Customer service: Amazing, staff are always friendly and very welcoming.Been here twice without a booking, first time was when I was..."

CP

"I had an amazing night of fun and food at Kyoto Gogyo (in Japan), where I had first tasted the divine flavours that was the Burnt Miso Ramen. This..."

Avolette

"One of my favourite place to eat once in a while.Alway cozy and friendly service.The only thing i tried here is ramen and karage.So..."

Edy Lee

"The best Ramen in Sydney hands down. When it’s Winter, I live for the veggie SOBA. The spring rolls and sushi are always a good time too. I..."

Giulia Goolia

"Ippudo’s fancier sister, gogyo! I enjoy the ramen here especially now during winter time. Their signature is delicious, but their non-ramen dishes..."

Charlene K

"Slightly set back from the footpath on Albion Street, you could easily miss this restaurant if you didn't know it was there. Just a simple banner..."

Fork 'n' Spoon

"Gorgeous modern Japanese aesthetic. We popped in randomly on a chilly winters night in search of ramen. Almost got distracted by the amazing menu,..."

Sassenach

"This place is pretty popular but I wasn’t blown away. I’m giving it 4 stars as nothing was wrong, but I remember not being super impressed but..."

Tiges

"Amazing place for a comfort food at lunch or dinner. I tried already three different ramen and both were really good. Nice staff and fast..."

Diana Vieira

"The best ramen in Sydney. Plum sake is must try! The personnel is very friendly. I don’t know how I could live without knowing that this place is..."

Matrosovaanna.unsw

"This place made me like ramen. I thought I hated it until I ate it at Gogyo and now I am obsessed with it. Love this spot not just for the ramen...."

Marianna Tuccia

"The tonkatsu broth tastes nice but too light for my liking! You’d go back for the charred black ramen and the ramen noodle texture is the best..."

I'll Never Be Skinny

"Delicious tonkatsu broth leaving lips feelings sticky and satisfied, this wonderful bowl of goodness does take me back to slurping up ramen in..."

Mshelenlaw

"We celebrated our 500-day anniversary (yes, we celebrated such a thing) at Gogyo, and were so happy with our choice of dinner for the night! We..."

Boyfriends Who Cook

"Intrigued by their kogashi-style (burnt) ramen, I came here twice to try both of their kogashi ramens. The Kogashi Shoyu ramen had a very..."

ChippityChirp

"Amazing ambience and taiyaki w ice cream 🍦❤️Must order: king prawn guacamole, gyoza, red bean taiyaki.Tbh, i dont really..."

Mitha Komala | @mithakomala

"Gogyo originates from the same creators of the well known ramen chain Ippudo, that graces the streets of Surry Hills with its own unique menu of side..."

YARM

"I really enjoyed gogyo, the service was prompt and the food came quickly. The wagyu spring roll and the crackling piggy roll were amazing 4.5/5!..."

On The Food Hunt

"Amazing ramen! One of my favourite spots in Sydney perhaps only rivalled by Ippudo. The tonkatsu broth was full of flavour and really enjoyed the..."

YUXIPANDA

"Gogyo has been on my 'To dine list' for some time and with bookings for table of 4 unavailable 3 weeks in advance it was difficult to get a chance to..."

Paige MacKander

"Eating here was an absolute pleasure. Would very much recommend you book in advance as is often very full. The decor is stunning and feels very..."

Caitlin Wallace

"Without a doubt my favourite ramen restaurant in Sydney. After eating ramen in Japan, I struggled to find places in Sydney that even came close...."

HANGRYSAB

"Gogyo's specialty is kogashi-style ramen, a buttery charred broth that requires lard to be heated in a wok to an eyebrow-singing 300 degrees Celsius...."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"It’s good, but not the best ramen in Sydney as many people appear to be shouting from the rooftops. We shared the burnt miso and burnt shoyu ramen...."

Jess

"Hands down one of my favourite new restaurants this year, Gogyo has reconfirmed my admiration for Shigemi Kawahara, i.e. the same guy that brought us..."

Eats With Marie

"I still dream about the ramen here. Hands down best ramen I’ve had in Sydney! Get the charred tonkotsu - you won’t be disappointed!! The gyoza is..."

Nelly

"Went here last sunday to celebrate my mum’s birthday..nice place and ambiance..I ordered tonkotsu modern..the food was exceptional..the kids..."

Arnold Trisno

"The Kogashi miso ramen is really yummy and totally exceeded my expectations. I’m usually not a fan of hakata ramen but this is awesome!!! Fancy..."

Lilmsmangosteen

"Amazing place, it's a fusion between a ramen bar and a modern bar, has a very warm and inviting ambiance and very friendly staff. We tried a..."

Marcela Purnomo

"It was a busy little place when we visited after work on a Monday night. The ambience is casual with a nice bar layout. The staff were polite and..."

Makan

"Gogyo is a relatively new opening in Surry Hills by the founder and mastermind of Ippudo Shigemi Kawahara, with a menu that really does surprise. I..."

The Miniature Life

"We wanted to try this place because we had such good memories of Gogyo in Kyoto with the 'burnt' ramen. This place in Surry Hills has a modern,..."

HungryForMore

"My second time visiting Gogyo. Absolutely love the flavours and the setting. Service is great. Unfortunately this time there was only one slice of..."

Moe Thet Htaa

"You have to try the charred miso ramen at least once! It has a very unique .... barbecue? taste. The restaurant is quite fancy, it feels like a good..."

Food Is Really Great

"We tried Gogyo in Kyoto and I can say that the one in sydney is better. Much bigger space and feels a bit “cleaner”. Can’t go wrong with the..."

Why__dee

"Word can’t describe how good the dishes are! The ladyboss cocktail! Not to sweet not to bitter (lemon mix) but nice and light go well with..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"If you’re a fan of Japanese side dishes, I would recommend the king fish sashimi, salmon sashimi and wagyu flank. Seafood was so fresh and..."

Mary Tran

"Came here since I was in the area and boy was I skeptical. As someone who’s not really a fan of ramen and has had a bad run with ramen places (that..."

Tanya

"We went here with reservations which was a good op depending on how busy it got. The eccentric menu was definitely an adventure and it was a..."

Josie

"Overall, the place is better than most I’ve been but not quite astonishing. I had read reviews before going and luckily ordered two ramen which..."

Emily

"Everything here is made and presented with great attention to detail. The pork belly buns and tempura eggplant is delicious, as is the beautiful..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"What is better than a hot bowl of ramen on a cold winters night. Was told we had to wait 40mins as we did not make a booking but lucky for us we only..."

KAYEATS

"I had a friend constantly bringing up this place called gotta. I was sceptical of whether it was worth trying or not, a little research and I found..."

Benkyousuru

"Price: 3.5/5Taste: 4/5Service: 5/5Decor and presentation: 4.5/5Visits: 1Gogyo is owned by the same people who..."

Cindy 🍣🍜

"There’s been quite a bit of fanfare surrounding the arrival of the famous Japanese ramen joint Gogyo in Australia, which is the sister restaurant..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"I'll keep this short and sweet - great ramen, great vibes. It's rare I finish my meals and here I ate every gram. Love it. Will be back..."

Vera Chimera

"What a lucky day!! We have seats without booking 😊 This our first time and we tried Tori Shoyu, Chilli Shoyu and Tonkotsu Modern with Chicken..."

Virelya.com

"Such a cozy place, yummy foods and friendly staffs. Highly recommend if your looking for a ramen place in Sydney :) Better call for a reservation if..."

Thuỳ Chi

"Love the burnt ramen especially on a chilly night, nice atmosphere and friendly waiters. It’s pretty convenient - a short walk from central too!..."

Jeanette Eueueu

"What a lovely secluded place. Hidden gem in the city. Fully packed on weekday and had to wait for approx 10 mins to get seated. Taste and meal..."

Tridev Dupuguntla

"After hearing great things about Gogyo, we thought we had to come try after work. We went on a Tuesday night without a reservation and was lucky..."

Famishedduo

"Myself and partner headed here on a Saturday night and got there about 6:45 - they said and hour wait so we headed to Kegs N Brews and waited, headed..."

Marin Hartfield

"Went to gogyo with a couple of friends. Was greeted with friendly customer service which was quite prompt. Ordered the 2nd ramen on the list and..."

Sharon Hung

"Amazing experience. Best ramen ever. Piping hot soup - just the way I like it and had pork fat floating on the top just like the Onomichi style ramen..."

Dreamer Down Under

"Been meaning to try this place for so long and finally scored a booking, this is more of a high end ramen joint so I do recommend booking or else..."

DINEWCD

"GOGYO is a master in the ramen world, does Gogyo have the best ramen in Sydney??? That's a resounding yes for me, although to be fair I haven’t..."

Spooning Australia

"Top 3 ramen of my life - the charred broth is like no other ramen I've ever tasted (but I do recommend a healthy dollop of their gyoza chilli paste..."

Katharina Vassar

"Gogyo is a really convenient walk from central station. There is a warm ambience surrounding the restaurant and I definitely recommend booking before..."

Evelyn Zhang

"Time to check out the newly opened Gogyo (same owners at Ippudo) with their heavily advertised charred Miso base Ramen. We didn't make any booking..."

The Engineer Eats

"Best ramen! Their signature dish is the burnt miso ramen and wow. The broth is so tasty, it is chicken based whereas most of the others are pork..."

Phfat

"Much yum! Very ramen! Visiting Gogyo not long after it opened in January, I was well pleased with my decision to book a table in advance. As we were..."

AmberJoy

"The broth is beautiful. Furnishings lovely and staff polite. Nice open space where the focus is on the food. Loved the fried eggplant. The crackling..."

Nicole Hu

"The place was packed on a Saturday but they have heaps of seating so turnover seemed pretty quick. Service was quick, hassle free and the waitress..."

Nem

"Stand out dish was the beef tataki. Also really enjoyed the pork buns. The fried chicken was a little on the dry side and the burnt miso ramen was..."

Xlittlecupcake

"I first came when they were newly opened and again recently. They have improved a lot! The ramen is delicious, of adequate temperature (was too hot..."

Hayley Lam

"Recommend booking it as it was quite busy even for an early dinner. The ambiance is great, moody and chic. Nice entrées and ramens. My husband loves..."

Patricia U

"A branch by Ippudo. Nice vibes, excellent ramen. Their spicy ramen is not for the faint-hearted, spice-lovers will love it! Their appetisers and sake..."

Val Wai

"Great food, friendly staff!! I visited my uncle’s birthday. Who had enjoyable night with amazing food. Yakko kale salad is soft and crunchy..."

Ery T

"Lovely restaurant with great ambience, our waiter was very patient with our table when we were deciding on what to order. We really appreciate that!..."

Rebecca Nguyen

"Loved the vibe of the restaurant! Played really nice jazz covers that blended nicely into the background. Food was also amazing. Probably one of the..."

Teresa Saludo

"Really enjoyed our evening here - of course the ramen is a star but I thought the Wagyu spring rolls were unique and loved the simplicity of the..."

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