With reservations for Sokyo’s omakase notoriously booking out within an hour of release, the acclaimed Japanese dining venue at The Star Sydney, is unveiling a ballot system for diners to score exclusive seats to its most sought after 20 course chef’s table experience.
As one of the most popular and long-standing omakase offerings in Sydney, from Saturday 1st April, guests who miss out on a reservation – which open on the first of each month for seatings the following month – will immediately be able to put their names down on a ballot for two covetable seats on dates selected by the restaurant. From there, three lucky guests and their plus ones will be selected to enjoy the exclusive degustation menu personally-prepared in front of them.
“At Sokyo, we’re dedicated to honoring traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern spin and creating unforgettable experiences that leave customers wanting to return for more. Sokyo’s omakase is just that and offers diners an exclusive front row seat to a theatrical performance. We’re excited to be able to open up that experience to more guests,” comments Sokyo’s Executive Chef Daniel Kwak, who personally prepares and serves the omakase menu to diners each week alongside the restaurant’s acclaimed founder, Chase Kojima and his team of expert sushi masters.
Served at the intimate Sokyo counter and available to only six guests per night, Monday to Thursday each week, Sokyo’s innovative take on the traditional chef’s table experience treads a beautiful line between art and ritual. A fun and entertaining rendition of the iconic dining method, Sokyo’s omakase pushes the boundaries of Japanese flavours, with fresh, locally-sourced seafood the star of the show.
The menu, kept a surprise each night, invites diners to journey through a range of seemingly-simple yet deeply-layered modern dishes, each executed with Kojima’s signature creative flair. Think King George Whiting Sando, a unique umami-filled grilled King George Whiting fillet on slightly toasted ciabatta bread coated with garlic aioli,the Abalone Sashimi, steamed carefully for 12 hours in its own juices, and of course, Sokyo’s famed nigiri featuring the highest quality fish one can find.
Widely regarded as one of Sydney’s most beloved Japanese restaurants, Sokyo’s omakase experience reflects the venue’s dedication to making every meal a ceremonial moment. The result is an experience that offers a delicate balance of art and ritual, an ode to Japanese tradition and ceremony through a modern Australian lens.
To launch the new ballot offering, Sokyo will also be offering two lucky omakase fans a chance to win two complimentary seats to its chef’s table in early April. To enter, entrants will need comment on Sokyo’s social post, with the last person to comment without a reply as at 6:00pm AEDT on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 will be invited to experience Sokyo’s Omakase on Monday, 24 April 2023.
For more information on Sokyo’s omakase ballot, including terms and conditions, please visit: www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/omakase-ballot
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