The Star's Modern Japanese Flagship
Sokyo at The Star Sydney is Chase Kojima's Japanese flagship — robata grill, sushi counter, and the kind of polished modern Japanese cooking that has earned the room a permanent SMH Good Food Guide hat.
The cooking is contemporary Japanese with restaurant-grade discipline: yakitori from the open robata grill, sushi at the counter, considered seasonal small plates, and the wider Japanese small-plate canon handled at proper standards.
What to Order
Robata flights from the open grill — the strongest part of the menu. Sushi from the counter, made with rice handled correctly and fresh fish from East Coast and Tokyo wholesalers. Tasting menu for diners who want the full experience.
The Counter
The sushi counter is the seat to take. The chefs work directly across; the conversation is intimate without being forced. The dining room handles slightly larger parties.
Best Occasion: First Date
Sokyo is a quiet Sydney first-date win. The format provides built-in conversation; the cuisine provides natural pacing; the room is intimate without being intimidating. The Star address handles the post-dinner walk.