Cho Cho San

Jonathan Barthelmess and Sam Christie's Potts Point mainstay is a playful take on the izakaya trope, brought to life as much by George Livissianis's cream-on-white pared-back interiors as it is by exciting plates like crab fried rice with XO sauce and kastuobushi. The drinks list impresses as much as the food (sake flights FTW) and, of course, so does the epic green tea soft serve that inevitably marks the end to every repeat visit. Time Out tip: At $65 per person, Cho's set menu is great value – and delicious.

Standout dishes include the eggplant miso sticks, pork katsu steam buns, and prawn toast to start, and the king crab omelet and charcoal chicken with sesame yogurt for mains. Leave space for matcha tiramisu or the Instagram-famous green tea soft serve. The cocktail list, meanwhile, teams classic spirits with quirky Asian ingredients—order the Yuzu Spritz, Fukushima Fizz, or Kimono Vol.2.

Trying a series of dishes, instead of limiting yourself to only a couple, is not an issue for solo diners at Potts Point favourite Cho Cho San – here menu items can be reduced in size. This minimally decorated Tokyo-style izakaya (a Japanese-style pub or bar offering typically inexpensive dishes, snacks and drinks) serves its signature dishes such as the black sesame mochi and fried soy rice with shiitake and egg in smaller portions for those dining on their own. The izakaya set menu is also available to solo diners, and sitting up at the bar and interacting with staff is a great perk of dining there alone.

Jonathan Barthelmess’s fun Japanese diner is a long, modern lightbox of a place with polished concrete, whitewashed bricks and a large communal bar where a covetable manual ice shaver has us thirsty for the cocktail menu. Like the interior, the menu is refined yet cheeky with a Japanese tilt – think tempura okra, prawns in kombu butter and katsu steamed buns. The green tea soft serve has become an iconic dessert and you’ll find the grassy, herbal whip to be even more refreshing than an after-dinner matcha.

Cho Cho's Scandi-style room is dominated by a buffed-concrete bar/communal table where you can enjoy smart cooking offset by a sense of surprise and humour. The king crab omelette is, in fact, an arrangement of fluffy wisps of crab amid just-set egg with loads of umami and texture, and the sticky date 'pudding' appears as a spongy, thick pancake garnished in artful lines of cream, like a dessert version of okonomiyaki. 73 Macleay Street, Potts Point, 02 9331 6601, chochosan.com.au

If you like wine, there aren’t many wines by the glass (but the sake list is extensive.). Ambience, decor, and purpose of the restaurant: Another Potts Point restaurant dipping its toes into the Asian fusion dining scene, Cho Cho San is a vibey, cosy spot infused with Japanese influence in the design and the menu. The space is pared-back, with a long communal table and more intimate seating options offering the right moment for every mood.

In Potts Point, Cho Cho San is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Syndey and offers a big flavour and the pleasing touch of Tokyo to its customers. Don't be deceived by the sparse decor; it serves as a contemporary setting for imaginative Izakaya-inspired cuisine that provides maximum delight to everyone who has a meal here.Must try: Their sashimi bar is one of the best in the city.

One of Sydney’s darling eateries, Cho Cho San is a contemporary restaurant in Potts Point that’s all about reimagining Tokyo-style izakayas. The seasonal menu here is up the same alley as normal izakaya food – think sashimi, snacks like chicken karaage, tonkatsu curry, donburi and more. Yet the food all has a refined edge and the dining space is definitely not izakaya inspired.

Cho Cho San is inspired by the tradition of Izkaya, meaning ‘stay-drink-place,’ a spot to get comfortable and enjoy a drink alongside small plates of food. Here, the modern, minimalist setting compliments the menu of sharing plates featuring noodles, meats and sweets. For a heartier meal, guests can choose a banquet menu, which features all the best offerings from the kitchen.

Equal parts playful and chic, Cho Cho San is where the cool kids go for Japanese. One of the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney, the Cho Cho San menu is designed for sharing. To sample the best dishes and save some coin, order the Izakaya set menu with eight dishes for $65 per person or up the ante with the Cho Cho San feast with eleven dishes for $95 per person.

Cho Cho San stands out as one of Sydney’s best Asian fusion restaurants, celebrated for its creative blend of Asian cuisine. Located in the heart of Sydney, it offers a dining experience with traditional Japanese dishes with interesting modern Japanese dishes and innovative culinary ideas, creating a memorable visit for both locals and visitors alike.

Cho Cho San is a modern izakaya restaurant in Sydney, Australia. The modern twist on traditional Japanese dishes is the main feature of this restaurant. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite before heading out for the night, or a leisurely meal with friends, So if you’re in the mood for something unique, be sure to give Cho Cho San a try.

Before you've even requested water, take a seat inside Cho Cho San's beautiful, minimalist decor and order the delicate steamed buns. Then continue the Izakaya parade by ordering several items and sharing with your companions. In the basement, find a seat at the bar while you enjoy small plates of tasty food and a flight or tap takeover.

Recently, business partners Sam Christie and Jonathan Barthelmess visited Japan, where they were influenced by the country's unique drinking culture. In the Cho Cho San restaurant, they aimed to replicate the lively izakaya atmosphere. There's a lengthy bar for eating, an extensive beverage menu, and food that's perfect for socialising.

Cho Cho San brings modern Japanese cuisine to life at this Sydney favourite. They pride themselves on putting a creative spin on the traditional Japanese izakaya and innovating with mouthwatering dishes such as pork katsu steam buns and king crab omelettes. Even better are the cocktails such as the peach tea sour and yuzu sprits.

Celebrate a birthday, hens party or catch up with some friends at Cho Cho San’s Buns + Bubbles. Sip on sparkling, house wines and beer while you taste a banquet menu of shared plates featuring crispy chicken katsu, Izakaya, fluffy bao buns, and black sesame mochi to finish. Upgrade to cocktails for an additional $35pp.

Cho Cho San is what a restaurant would look like if it were run by Marie Kondo. Decorated with white walls, this minimalist Potts Point restaurant creates a perfect backdrop for its fresh and clean Japanese food. Though whether you can even call it Japanese food is up for debate.

Cho Cho San: A bright and playful space in the heart of Potts Point, Cho Cho San offers contemporary Japanese izakaya food and a spirited drinks list. Come for the crisp pork katsu served in steamed buns with spicy mayo, stay for the black sesame and matcha mochi ice-cream.

A stylish riff on a classic izakaya where the menu is anything but traditional. Pork-katsu buns and yuzu brulee are perfect drinking fare – good thing there’s a lengthy list of Japanese spirits, sake and shochu behind the bar.

For a modern take on Japanese eats, look no further than Cho Cho San. This Potts Point favourite offers everything from a raw bar to izakaya-style snacks, as well as a decadent Cho Cho San Feast set menu ($95 per person).

Best known for: Apt vegan dishes, infused cocktails, and Modern Japanese in an airy space. Cho Cho San with a soy-milk pudding that is Nigella-approved.