Yoshii’s Omakase
An iconic 10-seat omakase counter in Sydney led by master chef Yoshii Ryuichi, offering a harmonious and artistic Japanese dining experience.
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Yoshii’s Omakase
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An iconic 10-seat omakase counter in Sydney led by master chef Yoshii Ryuichi, offering a harmonious and artistic Japanese dining experience.
"This was the best omakase experience I’ve ever had, even better than Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan!"
Book Well in Advance
Limited seating means reservations are essential and can be difficult to secure. Bookings are released monthly.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Opt for a weekday visit for a potentially quieter and more intimate atmosphere.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
$$$
Address
Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
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Masterful Sushi Craftsmanship
Experience the pinnacle of food craftsmanship where each dish is a masterpiece, showcasing finest ingredients and meticulous preparation.
Intimate 10-Seat Dining Experience
An exclusive 10-seater omakase counter offering a harmonious dining experience with warm, friendly, and perfectly timed service.
Signature Dishes and Creative Flavors
Indulge in creative dishes filled with sincerity, from standout tamagoyaki to unique squid and pearl meat preparations.
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Book Well in Advance
Limited seating means reservations are essential and can be difficult to secure. Bookings are released monthly.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Opt for a weekday visit for a potentially quieter and more intimate atmosphere.
Explore Standout Dishes
Don't miss the signature tamagoyaki, and try other notable items like the 'big mac', squid, and pearl meat.
Prepare for an Intimate Setting
The 10-seat omakase counter ensures everyone experiences the same dishes simultaneously, fostering a unique communal feel.
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Book Well in Advance
Limited seating means reservations are essential and can be difficult to secure. Bookings are released monthly.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Opt for a weekday visit for a potentially quieter and more intimate atmosphere.
Explore Standout Dishes
Don't miss the signature tamagoyaki, and try other notable items like the 'big mac', squid, and pearl meat.
Prepare for an Intimate Setting
The 10-seat omakase counter ensures everyone experiences the same dishes simultaneously, fostering a unique communal feel.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Yoshii's Omakase is widely celebrated for its exceptional food craftsmanship and pristine seafood, with many hailing it as a top omakase experience in Sydney, even rivaling Michelin-starred establishments in Japan. Diners praise the chef's skill, the quality of ingredients, and the warm hospitality. However, some find the experience pricey for the perceived value, and minor inconsistencies in service or ambiance have been noted.
"Yoshii Omakase
Experience the pinnacle of food craftsmanship.
Every dish is a masterpiece, showcasing not only the finest ingredients but also an unwavering commitment to quality in service.
After several visits, I am continually blown away by the expertise of the two master chefs, who transform each meal into a delightful culinary journey.
Their exceptional creations consistently leave a lasting impression, making every dining experience truly remarkable.."
Le Food “Eatery Traveller” Le Drink
"Yoshii’s attention to detail and the care he put into each course truly made the evening unforgettable.
However the server ruined the whole fine dining experience when we saw her way in clearing the table - Putting the chopsticks paper band into the bowl in front of me & my mom while clearing may seem like an innocent time-saver, but it’s frowned upon in fine dining. Instead, remove the trash individually and put it on a tray out of direct sight."
Vivian L
"Made a reservation for the omakase which is located in a private room at the entrance to Nobu. The course included about ten pieces of sushi, a beautifully arranged plate of sashimi representing the current seasonality, and several other dishes. All the seafood used in the omakase were very fresh and was especially noticeable when tasting the sashimi. The Kagoshima wagyu was perfectly cooked, very tender and marbled with no gristle at all. Each piece of nigiri sushi was delicious and satisfying; some of the highlights includes the squid which was texturally unique to the bite due to how it was cut, the fatty kamatoro tuna which comes in only a small quantity from the collar, the fresh and smooth Hokkaido sea urchin, the soft and sweet pearl meat which is said to be superior to scallop, and the fluffy sea eel drizzled with chef Yoshii's 32 years old concentrated sweet soy sauce. The egg omelette was also very unique and tasty; the top and bottom layer has a sponge cake texture and the centre was like a creamy scramble egg which is barely holding it's shape. Overall it was a great dining experience, food wise as well as the friendly and attentive service from the staff as well as the chef's interactions with every customer."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are highly sought after due to the limited 10 seats. Bookings are released on the first day of each month at 12 PM for the following month. It's advised to try online or call promptly.
The omakase menu is typically priced around $350-$450 per person, with an additional cost for drinks.
Expect a Kaiseki-style multi-course meal featuring pristine seafood, meticulously prepared sushi and sashimi, and creative dishes highlighting seasonal ingredients.
While not strictly enforced, most diners opt for smart casual attire to match the upscale dining environment.
The omakase experience is highly customized. It's best to inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions or preferences when booking.
The intimate 10-seat counter, the chef's renowned skill, the use of top-tier local and imported ingredients, and the harmonious service create a truly memorable dining journey.
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For over 30 years, Sydney’s sushi aficionados defer to Yoshii as an unmatched icon in Sydney’s Japanese dining scene. The restaurant’s original concept, hatched by Nagasaki-born master chef Yoshii Ryuichi, was to offer contemporary Japanese cuisine that would entice the whole diverse population of multicultural Sydney. To this end, Yoshii’s dinner menu is served in Japanese ‘Kaiseki’ style (a kaiseki being a small stone that is heated up to warm the stomach in cold Japanese winters), which involves serving several dishes in small portions like tapas.
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Yoshii’s Omakase is an exquisite 10-seat Sydney Japanese restaurant helmed by chef Ryuichi Yoshii, who is a second-generation sushi master with almost 40 years of experience. A stand-alone venue within Nobu at Crown Sydney, the omakase menu is $380pp and offers a world-class meal, sharing the true reverence of the intimate Japanese dining style, served as guests look on from the counter seating. As well as an extensive selection of sake, a wine list covering exemplary expressions from Australia and France is available by the glass and bottle.
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Sydney has embraced omakase with a wave of openings in recent years, but for a two-hat experience in plush surrounds head to Crown Sydney for Yoshii’s Omakase. With a minimum spend of $350 per person, this 10-seater isn’t cheap, but its price is entirely justified by sushi master Ryuichi Yoshii’s pristine seafood. His sushi procession (think kingfish belly, ume-licked bonito and squid scored to bloom like a flower) is as good as it gets.
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Chef and owner Yoshii is one of Sydney’s most inventive chefs. He is renowned for his creativity and adventurous cuisine which is a truly sensational and satisfying experience. He experiments with new ingredients in his cuisine, which may seem bizarre or avant-garde, surprising the palate of adventurous food lovers and bringing them to a newer level of stimulation and a wider perspective of contemporary Japanese cuisine.
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Moments of awe aren’t uncommon at the 10 chairs along chef Ryuichi Yoshii’s opulent counter set-up, in a hushed corner of Crown Sydney. Booking ain’t easy, and neither is footing the bill, but can you put a value on such mastery?. GT tip: Bookings are released on the first day of each month at 12pm for the following month.
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