Sokyo

Book ahead. The omakase waitlist is fierce for a reason. Tucked inside The Darling, Sokyo delivers electric, modern Japanese plates that justify the premium price tag. Sydney’s dining obsessives point to the impeccable marriage of traditional technique and top-tier Australian catch. Think flawless sashimi moriawase, blistered meats straight off the robata grill, and an iconic miso-glazed toothfish. The dining room is sleek, buzzing, and dimly lit—pure kinetic energy wrapped in sophisticated elegance. Those who frequent the sushi bar insist on kicking things off with the tuna crispy rice and a housemade yuzushu cocktail, before diving into light-as-air Queensland tiger prawn tempura. Cap it off with the inventive Taste of Tokyo dessert. It’s loud. It’s flashy. It is an absolute knockout.