Cho Cho San

Ask any discerning diner in Potts Point where to find Sydney’s sharpest modern Japanese plates, and they’ll point you straight to Cho Cho San. A high-octane izakaya energy. Sleek, minimalist ceramics loaded with thick, premium sashimi. Smoky grilled skewers boasting serious char. This Macleay Street staple pulses with an upbeat—and admittedly loud—vibe, serving up a masterful fusion of traditional technique and contemporary flair. Culinary heavyweights consistently talk up the legendary miso eggplant—a brilliant balance of crunch and silken softness—alongside rich wagyu steak and freshly shucked oysters draped in a perfectly calibrated wasabi oil. Wash it down with an inventive apple miso cocktail. Service is razor-sharp, effortlessly steering the bustling dining room with total grace. From the earthy mushroom claypot rice to that iconic black sesame mochi, every dish lands with precision. A serious culinary flex. Book ahead.