Sokyo
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Meet the Chef
Born and raised in San Francisco, Chase Kojima’s passion for food started at a young age under his father, a talented chef, and his grandfather, a fisherman in Japan. His distinct palate was shaped by traditional training and American upbringing. Before opening Sokyo in 2011, Chase led kitchens all over the world for Nobu restaurant group including Las Vegas, Dubai, London, LA and the Bahamas. Chase then moved to Australia and has worked with The Star on various restaurants.Restaurant menu
Chef’s recommendations Chase Kojima
- Red snapper
- $22
Coriander salad, black pepper chilli vinegar
- Cuttlefish
- $19
Chilli de arbol, tarragon ponzu sauce
- Bay bug
- $31
Spicy mayo, green papaya, pomelo salad
Scores & Reviews
Excellent food and service
Great food and atmosphere the perfect restaurant for date night
Overall great service, very welcoming and on point. Most dishes were great, but sushi was just a tad above average, we were expecting to be taken back to Japan, but it didn’t quite get there. We had a great time, would certainly return.
Food was amazing, service not so much. There’s usually a delay with bookings which is annoying, booked for 9:30, table ready at 9:50. Ordered lots of cocktails but it was delayed, they even forgot to bring out one round. Overall, worth it for the quality of the food.
Exceptional food as always, special mention to the delicious cuttle fish tempura and yuzu soufflé. Service was friendly and very attentive.
We went there for breakfast.....good food and great service. We will definitely go again to try their lunch and dinner menus. Highly recommended
Good food and service. We will try the breakfast sometimes. Would be nice to have a noodle dish
Outstanding food and service The best in town
We enjoyed Sokyo and the service and ambience were very good. We ordered the bugs which were so delicious we ordered a second lot which were not of the same standard as the first - very disappointing!
This restaurant is within The Darling. Dinner was excellent - Great food and Great service! And our breakfast was just as divine. I highly recommend Sokyo.
Great food and atmosphere
Beautiful food but just wish that the atmosphere a little bit more intimate and the music a little bit softer.
Great as always, best Japanese in Sydney.
Good but not the best Japanese restaurant
90 minute booking time for dinner is ridiculous! While ultimately I was accommodated, I would have preferred to have avoided the hassle regarding how long I could have the table. On a previous visit I felt turning over the table was more important than my enjoyment. The food is very good, it deserves more time to be enjoyed. Maguro Tataki and Bay Bugs standouts amongst numerous good dishes. Wine service rates an honourable mention too.
Service could be improved - it took ages to get cups refilled and when we finally managed to flag down service, they only refilled some cups and left some empty
Amazing food and service!! Definitely going back.
Great food and service. The only downer was that the banquette seating by the window was quite uncomfortable. I felt like my lower back was unsupported the seat wasn't deep enough that I kept sliding off it
Adam is a sensational waiter
Superb food! Great dining experience
More information
How to get to the restaurant
Level G, The Darling,80 Pyrmont Street, 2009, Pyrmont, Australia
Directions to get there
About the restaurant
In the Land of the Rising Sun When it comes to unique Japanese in Sydney, Sokyo has bragging rights. Firstly, their super-star chef Chase Kojima is a California-raised Japanese prodigy cook, who spent the better part of his young life in a kitchen. He’s cooked all over the world and settled in Sydney where he’s developed years worth of special knowledge of the local fish supply. His menu is an ultra-modern fusion of Japanese, pan-Asian and contemporary western cuisine. Sokyo also get to rub in the fact that they’re the only place in Sydney that does Japanese-inspired breakfast. For a truly unique experience, come and enjoy their miso-flavoured eggs Benedict, or their great big "sumo breakfast" featuring a marriage of sausage, edamame and roast potatoes. Mouth watering yet? They also do a la carte sushi and sashimi for lunch and dinner, a bounty of vegetarian choices, and a pre-show menu that surveys all their greats. So take a seat in their moody chic dining room and enjoy the sounds of resident DJ while you let Sokyo treat you. Best Dish: dengakuMan
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