Kobo Omakase

Name: Kobo Omakase
Address: 4 Loftus Ln Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW, Australia, 2000
Telephone: 0421 979 130
Price range: $101 and over
Rating: 5

5.0

48 Reviews

$101 and over

Korean

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Kobo is the workshop for Hatted Chef, Jacob Lee, a space for him to demonstrate his love for his homeland of Korea, re-engineering regional dishes onto a contemporary platform, incorporating Japanese and Australian influences for a dining experience like no other.

A solid marble chef’s table is front and centre, seating 8 guests at a time for an intimate chef's table (meaning “I leave it up to you.”), Chef Jacob breaks the menu down into “Episodes” with each episode featuring a core focus on a culinary moment of his life.

Kobo is located in Sydney's new Quay Quarter Lanes, a short walk from Circular Quay station, nestled just behind the historic Hinchcliffe House.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
0421 979 130
Website
https://kobo.sydney/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jacob Lee
Private party facilities
Kobo is a limited 8 seat Omakase experience, for those seeking a unique private event you may book the entire venue out for the evening. To do this please contact the venue manager well ahead of time.

Location
4 Loftus Ln, Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Circular Quay
Cross street
Loftus Street & Lotus Lane
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Circular Quay Station, Circular Quay Light Rail, Stand B Circular Quay Bus Stop.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

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5.0

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4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every episode has been a fantastic orchestration of Korean cuisine. Always looking forward to see what the next episode brings.
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Rebecca
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic experience I would 100% recommend. See you soon in 3 months!
JK
JeffK
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience and culinary/cultural tour of Korea. Perfectly matched food and wine pairings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was lovely, chef was very friendly and overall a wonderful dining experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely and would 100% recommend to anyone!
DL
DeeL
Sydney
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very creative, modern twist, to Korean infused flavours.
PG
PremaG
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really fantastic experience. Loved the Chef Jacob took us through a wonderful flavour memory of Summer in South Korea. Intimate setting, love the interactive experience of watching our dishes prepared right there. Beverage pairings with Sojus' was great experience and worked really well with our menu. We came for our anniversary and it was just a really nice way to celebrate. Thank you Chef Jacob & team for helping us to celebrate in style. Can't wait to return for the next episode.
EP
EunbiP
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely small omakase in the heart of the sydney city. Price was $185 per head excluding drinks. Could also get a matching beverage at a cost This was my 2nd visit to Kobo and cannot recommend highly enough I am usually not a type to enjoy raw food but Jacob always makes it pleasant! Very tasty, well presented dishes. Perfect date night
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Anny
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience, would definitely go again especially as the menu changes seasonally
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience where Chef Lee’s storytelling comes to life on the menu and plate. Familiar Korean dishes with a thoughtful and considered twist. Portion sizes varied between multiple bites and one bite - which was great as you left feeling satisfied without feeling too full. Recommend the drinks pairing as you are unlikely to experience / learn about Korean drinks elsewhere. Highly recommend and will be back for the next season!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievably good Check my Instagram @jasonfonseca for pics and details on how to get a booking
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matthewybh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing experience personally not a big fan of fine dining and experimental dishes but Kobo hit the spot with presenting familiar korean dishes with a unique twist my partner and i were entertained with fun stories behind each dish definitely would revisit with family and friends price wise, i would say it is very affordable for the portion and presentation + especially considering that the price includes alcohol pairing i couldnt take a photo of all the dishes + alcohol served
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SeanC
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing experience and flavours. Jacob took us ona tour of Korean night life cuisine that was not only memorable but mind blowing new and exciting flavours for our palette. Coupled with great insights into each dish from Jacob followed with answering all our questions. Highly recommended Korean cuisine experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful Korean fine dining experience!
WB
WarneBex
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Lee provides a truly memorable experince, showcasing his love of his home country's food and culture through thoughtfully created menus (episodes). He guides you through each course, giving you insights into the inspiration and effort that has gone into crafting each dish and accompanying drink. A great evening.
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Samk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for the new k-food experience in Sydney!!! Will be back when I come back to Sydney!
P
Paul
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Season 3 was amazing! Hard to get a table but when you do it is worth the wait.
JV
JustinV
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very very cool. Food was spectacular. The chef was informative and interesting when discussing each dish served. Everything was brilliant. Will be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Chef Jacob was super hospitable. The food was great and goes well with the wine pairings. Great experience
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Elle
Exclusive
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time here and never disappointed. Very impressed to see chef Jacob and his team has done so well and keep improving. We had a great time and did enjoy the food, drink pairing as well as learning about Korean culture. Strongly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kobo never disappoints! We love what Jacob and team are doing. The food is interesting, and very generous. Always new tastes to experience.
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SouphalackP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intimate dining experience with highly crafted quality menu created by a very talented chef. Enjoyed every moment and every bite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it!!! Every single time
P
Paul
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food can’t wait for the next instalment.
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khn1
Sydney
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative and delicious menu. From the food to the drinks, everything is well thought out and presented beautifully. A unique way to experience Korean food - must go!
CK
CharbilK
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The warm welcome, humble personality of Chef Jacob, the combined professionalism and personable interaction (including the staff), and the food are next level. We had an awesome time. Not your usual dining experience - it was rare and impeccable.
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Soll
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing. I went with my family and the course was thoroughly enjoyable for all of us. We loved listening to Chef Jacob sharing the episodes behind his meals and Mr Sommelier explaining the reason behind the pairing. We are Korean so was half-expecting the flavours but Chef Jacob's little tweaks were ingenious that each meal left us surprised and nodding with huge approval. My dad said Kobo is the best restaurant he's been to in Australia (he normally doesn't like eating out, so it is a huge Tick!) Not only was each dish beautiful and well thought out and executed, we loved the ambience and the interaction we could have throughout the dining experience. We were very lucky to have had a very sweet couple dine with us, who elevated the interaction. Overall, I don't regret taking my whole family and I look forward to going back for the new season - if I can get a booking that is :)
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Katherine
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely and nourishing experience. Chef Jacob has truly translated a conceptual journey and series of memories into a tremendous eating experience.
AK
AndyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jacod and his team kept the service very initimate by conversing with each guest and explaining why he chose each dish and it brought back memories of his time in korea with his family. The food was exquisite, stand out dishes were the rice cake with gamtae butter, the dumpling and the wagyu beef soup!
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khn1
Sydney
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative and delicious menu. From the food to the drinks, everything is well thought out and presented beautifully. A unique way to experience Korean food - must go!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic, yet contemporary cuisine. This is heritage Korean identity & flavours experienced with each mouthful of each dish, whilst Jacob also recounts his inspirations for how the dishes came to be! My partner and I were lucky enough to experience Episode 2: Winter in Korea. It is about time Sydney welcomes Korean fine dining to the food scene - with only just 2 other restaurants that I could think of that could be considered in the same category. However, one clear factor sets Kobo apart, authenticity - from rice cake, pollack soup, galbi beef, roasted sweet potato, sikhye, to name a handful. There is no other restaurant like this, and would very much recommend everyone to try. The only other Korean fine dining restaurant that we tried was actually in Singapore, a restaurant that my partner and I agree to closely resemble the vision that Jacob is seeking to achieve at Kobo, Sydney. This restaurant is called Nae:um, which only recently became 1 Michelin star - I don’t see why Jacob wouldn’t be able to achieve this and congratulate him and his team on the success so far, wishing Kobo even greater success and reaching for greater highs in the years to come! Have marked in my calendar already for when to look out for Episode 3: Night Life in Korea!
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Elle
Exclusive
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Kobo is a real OMAKASE experience and really exceeded my expectations. Chef Jacob explained every dishes well and told stories about his inspiration & reinterpretation behind his creations in which making the whole experience even more worthwhile. Food was excellent and portions were great. There are some room for improvement in term of service but it’s not a big concern. Will definitely revisit again soon. Strongly recommended to experience Kobo yourself.
CC
CeeCee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Something unique and different to the Korean food scene in Sydney. Must try!
SG
SGLee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Chef Jacob Lee has prepared fine dining omakase-style dishes with a traditional Korean base and sometimes with Japanese and/or Western finishing techniques.
KL
KateL
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sydney’s first Korean omakase was a delight, even as a solo diner. Each plate was given a story and it was lovely to see how Korean food was represented. Loved and enjoyed every plate. Can’t wait to return for episode which runs for 3 months each.
K
Karen
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Definitely a unique experience to have, having Chef Jacob to explain the stories behind every dish and how he sources and makes them. Every dish was very interesting and delicate, bringing us closer to korean cuisine and the chef himself.
M
Mike
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely, intimate and unique dining experience with just 10 seats and chef Jacob sharing the story behind each of his very special dishes. Recommend the premium pairing for some exquisite combinations of sake, wine and Japanese whiskey that perfectly complement the flavours.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good… chef Jacob made it feel like we were eating with a bunch friends. There were no push to purchase alcohol as most omakase do. I enjoy that fact the establishment allows for solo diners to enjoy. This will de be one of my regular place to go. Thanks you for your honest hospitality!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a delight to see Chef Jacob managing this new restaurant so wonderfully! Food was delicious and creative. It is the 1st Korean omakase in an intimate setting as if a private catering party. Highly recommended. Looking forward to next episode!
CH
CHENLINQ
Gold Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location as well as in this restaurant. We'll be back for an updated menu in July

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Kobo Omakase is rated 5 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

4 Loftus Ln, Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Loftus Street & Lotus Lane
Neighborhood
Circular Quay
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Circular Quay Station, Circular Quay Light Rail, Stand B Circular Quay Bus Stop.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacob Lee
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://kobo.sydney/
Phone number
0421 979 130
Private party facilities
Kobo is a limited 8 seat Omakase experience, for those seeking a unique private event you may book the entire venue out for the evening. To do this please contact the venue manager well ahead of time.

Kobo Omakase

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