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The Best Omakase in Sydney
From the inventive Wai's Omakase to traditional and refined plates at Tsuzumi, these are the best omakase in Sydney right now.
Sydney’s best omakase spans tempura and grill specialists at Haco to global phenomena Nobu’s special occasion indulgence. For the adventurous, Wai’s Omakase fuses Japanese tradition with native Australian ingredients, whilst those looking for something intimate will adore Tsuzumi’s 10-seat counter. Find plenty more vetted options below from our editors’ pick of the best omakase in Sydney.
Best Omakase in Sydney for a Special Occasion
Yoshii’s Omakase at Nobu
Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa has become synonymous with high-end Japanese cuisine. People flock to The Crown to get a taste of the iconic menu brought to life by Chef Ryuichi Yoshii, a second-generation sushi master. You can expect exceptional knife skills and intriguing ingredients, alongside the best seasonal market picks. To try it all, order the multi-course sushi omakase. Featured on the World’s 50 Best Sydney Discovery page, you can rest assured it’s up there with the best.
Suburb: Barangaroo
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Solo dining
Need To Know: Booking is essential and released on the first day of each month.
Besuto
This intimate 8-seater omakase restaurant from head chef Hirofumi Fujita is simply out of this world. Serving a single 15-course omakase menu for $280 per person, you arrive, let the worries of the world fade away and allow the talented and generous chefs to hand you plate after plate.
Besuto’s menu is decided each day based on the freshest produce that the team can source at their early morning fish market run. So there will be no pre-dinner menu stalking, and you’ll never know what you’re getting until you show up.
Sitchu Tip: We highly recommend opting for the sake pairing for the most immersive experience (an extra $185).
Suburb: Circular Quay
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Solo dining, Special occasion, Date night
Need To Know: Bookings open on the first of each month, so you’ll need to get organised if you fancy dining here.
Sydney’s Most Intimate Omakase Counters
Ora
Chef Nobuyuki Ura is on the tools at Ora, transporting diners to the finest sushi houses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Ora’s Kaieski-style Omakase is 9 courses and takes place at an intimate 10-seat counter. As Chef prepares each dish by hand, expect to be regaled by stories, techniques and explanations — a few learnings to take home with you.
Suburb: Waterloo
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Date night, Solo dining, Special occasion
Need To Know: Omakase is available Wednesday to Saturday for a 6.30pm start.
Green Shiso
Green Shiso only seat eight per evening (Wednesday to Saturday), in what we guarantee will be one of the most intimate dining experiences of your life. $298 per person will score you around 10 seasonal courses.
The menu shifts and changes with availability, but you can expect the likes of spanner crab, caviar, truffle salt edamame, wagyu beef and sashimi, all artfully presented, of course.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Date night, Solo dining, Special occasion
Need To Know: Green Shiso is unable to accommodate dietary requirements, and no substitutions can be made for their omakase menu.
Most Affordable Omakase in Sydney
Tsuzumi
For a refined and immersive journey through traditional Japanese cuisine, Tsuzumi in Barangaroo is a must. The omakase experience unfolds at an intimate 10-seat counter, where guests are treated to a meticulously curated multi-course menu crafted by expert chefs. They offer two experiences — lunch for $160 per person and dinner for $250 per person.
Suburb: Barangaroo
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Solo dining, Date night, Special occasion
Gold Class Daruma
Located within the Grace Hotel, lies what many are dubbing ‘the most affordable omakase in Sydney’. Whilst any omakase is generally a splurge, Gold Class Daruma offer more affordable options than most with their omakase-style chef’s sushi course sitting at $160 per person. Beyond that, they’ve got a great sake menu to pair with your handcrafted sushi.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Date night, Special occasion, Solo dining
Best Modern Omakase in Sydney
Wai’s Omakase
Wai’s Omakase offers a refined omakase experience that beautifully marries traditional Japanese techniques with the flavours of native Australian ingredients.
Led by chef Ha Chuen Wai, this omakase features a dynamic, seasonal menu that highlights the best of fresh seafood, complemented by artisan cocktails, sake, and Japanese whiskies. This VIP experience is limited to six guests per seating, ensuring a personalised culinary journey in an intimate setting.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Solo dining
Haco
If you’re looking to broaden your omakase horizons, head on into hatted Japanese restaurant Haco for Executive Chef Kensuke Yada’s charcoal and tempura omakase. With an emphasis on grilled and delicately fried morsels, it’s a great option for anyone looking for something that goes beyond the raw. The menu shifts daily, but you can expect to feast on the likes of charcoal-grilled wagyu and abalone tempura served seconds from the fryer.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Solo dining, Special occasion, Date night
Need To Know: Reservations for Haco are released three months in advance.
FAQs About the Best Omakase in Sydney
Omakase, loosely translated to “I’ll leave it up to you,” is a Japanese fine-dining experience that fully utilises the chef’s skill, passion, and craftsmanship. With a set price, many small courses, and limited availability, this is the type of meal where the chef has full creative freedom, and diners get to observe these culinary artists at work. Menus typically change daily depending on the morning’s market catch, so no two experiences are quite the same. It’s an intimate, chef-led journey best enjoyed at the counter.
Omakase in Sydney generally sits at the higher end of dining, with most experiences priced between $160 and $300 per person. Tsuzumi offers one of the more accessible entry points at $160 for lunch, rising to $250 for dinner, while Gold Class Daruma’s chef’s sushi course also starts around $160. At the premium end, Besuto charges $280 for its 15-course menu and Green Shiso $298 for roughly 10 seasonal courses. Sake and beverage pairings usually cost extra — Besuto’s, for example, adds $185. Booking well ahead is recommended for most venues.
The best omakase in Sydney depends on what you’re after. For a celebrated special-occasion splurge, Nobu’s sushi omakase, led by second-generation master Ryuichi Yoshii, is hard to beat. Wai’s Omakase stands out for its inventive fusion of Japanese technique and native Australian ingredients, while Tsuzumi and Green Shiso deliver deeply intimate counter experiences seating just eight to ten guests. If you’d prefer something beyond raw sushi, hatted restaurant Haco specialises in charcoal-grilled and tempura dishes. Each offers a distinct take, so the right choice comes down to occasion, budget and taste.
Yes, booking ahead is essential for most Sydney omakase venues, as counters are small and seats fill quickly. Several restaurants release reservations on a set schedule — Nobu’s Yoshii’s Omakase and Besuto both open bookings on the first day of each month, so it pays to be organised. Haco releases reservations three months in advance. With many venues seating only six to ten guests per session, and some operating just a few nights a week, spontaneous walk-ins are rarely an option. Plan ahead and set a reminder for release dates to secure your spot.
Gold Class Daruma, tucked inside the Grace Hotel, is widely regarded as the most affordable omakase in Sydney. Its omakase-style chef’s sushi course is priced at $160 per person — modest by omakase standards, where experiences often climb well past $250. You’ll still enjoy handcrafted sushi and a thoughtfully curated sake list to pair alongside. Tsuzumi’s $160 lunch sitting is another comparatively accessible option. While omakase is generally a splurge, these venues prove you can experience the chef-led format without stretching to the very top of the price range.
Eaten your way through this edit of Sydney’s best omakase experiences and looking for more? Take a peek at our guide to the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney and our ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Sydney.
