Still very good, but Tetsuya's is closing at this location later this year. https://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/pioneering-sydney-finedining-restaurant-tetsuyas-set-to-close-after-22-years-20220902-h2643k read more

Remarkable experience service and food excellent Really enjoyed the service and atmosphere very highly recommended read more

Superb food and service. A wonderful experience and one never forgotten. An absolute gem! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Sydney. It's far better than the other Michelin starred places, and is beautiful and sophisticated without being stuffy. The tasting menu focuses on fish, but only one course is typically raw, so it's not to be confused with a traditional Japanese omakase. They are doing their own thing here. The signature dish, trout, is probably the best course, but everything I've had has been excellent. The wine list is extensive, although there are no bargains. read more

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Not the food experience I was expecting. I loved the furnishing, position, a secluded oasis in a busy city. The service from all all staff can only be praised. Relaxed, charming and no pretension. The wait staff were discreet, fun and witty. The view out onto a pretty garden again was perfect in busy Sydney. However there was no magic flowing from the kitchen. No explosions of taste or marvelling at flavours. I loved how the staff reassured me with each dish it was amazing. Trust me there was little amazement in what I consumed. Why Confit ocean trout and kill the magic of a perfect fish? I've no idea? Whoever is the head chef needs to rethink this dish. I can complement the Tasmanian oysters served in a delicious sauce of rice wine vinegar and the scampi dish was tasty but again critics would not rave. The duck was dull. The desert unimaginative... tasty but no new taste experiences. I'm I suspect Tetsuya departed the kitchen sometime in the last few years. Save your dollars there are now far more innovative restaurants in Sydney. read more

Tetsuya's - Confit Ocean Trout. So very dull to eat. - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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If there were Michelin Stars in Australia, Tetsuya would get three every year. Everything about the meal is both a performance and perfect. Each dish is beautifully presented and prepared perfectly. While the ocean trout is beautiful and the signature dish, I found the two meat dishes incredible. The duck was unique and I normally do not like smoked meat. The beef also melted in my mouth. I also liked the pacing, it was relatively quick but not rushed. The portions were generally on the small side but I preferred that, did not feel stuffed and could enjoy the food. A great restaurant. read more

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Wow what a spot. Amazingly we got reservations on the same day and a private room. Lovely spot that is an oasis in the city. The evening started with a pacific oyster with a ginger citrus mignonette and was fabulous. The sake pairing was terrific with a wonderful buttery mouth. The crab was wonderfully tender and flavorful with a salmon roe adding pops of salt with black radish. The accompanying Gruner Veltliner was light and refreshing. The New Zealand Riesling worked perfectly with the tuna sashimi, acorn, quail egg and mustard green. Wow. A nice white blend with Japanese seaweed and ocean trout. This is the signature dish with a crust of Kongo and ocean trout roe and apple. I can see why. What a flavor explosion with the wine, salt of the roe, richness of the ocean trout. The quail was incredible with the Pinot noir was so good with it. We loved the wagyu beef of course and the desserts were just divine (and seemed to keep coming) So you can get a reservation to this place, run don't walk there! read more

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A very innovative restaurant, I like the restaurant environment, the waiters are very friendly and give me a comfortable feeling. The signature dish trout is well worth trying. But remember to make reservations for this restaurant in advance. read more

As all the other 5 star reviews say the meal is amazing as is wine pairings, the desert to die for and impeccable service. It's a must if in Sydney. Book ahead. Simply delish read more

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Food is great and had an unforgettable experience. Hoping to visit again here next time.

A most impressive evening. This is certainly not a normal dining experience, and it will be memorable for many years. And while it was excellent, I have to award the restaurant 4 stars (really 4.5). It gets highest marks for service, presentation, creativity and quality. However, it gets dinged due to a great similarity of flavors that lacked punch. Not that the food was bland....far from it. It's just that there was too much sameness among several of the dishes. Also, the cost was a tad high. If this restaurant was in Paris it would be among the "average" cost of restaurants of this quality...but anywhere else, even NYC, this is over the top. Am I glad I went? Yes. Will I return to one of Tetsuya's restaurants? Likely no. read more

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I don't find myself qualified to review a $250/head, former-Top-50-Restaurants-in-the-World restaurant (#76 in the world in 2012). So instead, enjoy my simple orderly recounting of and minimal commentary on the "degustation" selection (fancy new word I just learned from the "Review Highlights" feature) I was lucky to get to try on my first ever--and probably last ever--visit to Tetsuya's. And of course, there's food porn to go along with each course. Would you expect anything less from me? ;) (before the food, here is the Japanese garden in the inner courtyard of the restaurant: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney#VC5FnUsKTZQ_Sk1_SGCv-w ) *** TETSUYA'S MENU, 12/29/2012 Bread: Whole wheat bread or white bread roll and truffle butter http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#I0EL6czd1HzgJcN2cte3tQ (Btw, I am now officially obsessed with truffle butter.) Course 1: Chilled pea soup with a bitter chocolate sorbet http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#9pbHyQ11S2vfRDjhWX-zHA Course 2: Hiramasa kingfish with black bean http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#3pG6aYzrfWk0s1GuTmy5AA (This was my favorite seafood dish.) Course 3: "Salad of the Sea"- seafood combination salad http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#nOmfTlO1HDJZkAW4WgwPDQ Course 4: New Zealand scampi tails http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#Uw-OMl4OueSPMydkKOnUTw Course 5: Confit of petuna ocean trout with a kombu crust http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#QEux06UejR2jl07RipDRzA (*Tetsuya's signature dish*) Course 6: Seared fillet of veal with shiitake and veal au jus http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#SY5--A0nYn_i1F4LfjSNbg Course 7: Poached baby chicken with asparagus http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#PKQsEScOVglDYC19tb4bNw Course 8: Grass-fed Cape Grimm (Tasmania) beef tenderloin with smoked marrow and mustard seed http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#fDmB7MysqiRHYW3pJeolSA (This was my overall favorite of the savory dishes!) Course 9: Fresh pear sorbet http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#p_w7QH4DlRRIA3u1_02fEw Course 10: Summer berry pudding http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#J1VfjW1MM50PTj3tIw5r4g (This was my favorite of the desserts... that pudding was to die for.) Course 11: Chocolate fondant with praline and hazelnut http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#7gfHQvv36mW2SwcxdPzVpg Course 12: Petit fours- hazelnut truffles, salted pistachio meringues, cream puffs, caramel macarons http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tetsuyas-restaurant-sydney?select=kxmI1m6yqIFMS04KzYZleg#TeMmxR0FvVr4RnfzkmWB3Q *** By the end of this approximately 4 hour-long meal, I was absolutely stuffed. I know how spoiled I am. A special thanks goes out to my partner and his family for taking me here on our recent trip to Sydney! read more

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Most definitely the best food I've ever had. Once you've come here your definition of good food is completely rewritten. I visited with my family while on vacation and had the 8 course tasting menu. Everything was amazing and the portion sizes were pretty good as well. My personal favorite was the sashimi at the start of the course which was literal perfection. read more

Tetsuya's - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Wow! What an impeccable experience to say the least! This isn't just a restaurant but rather an experience your mouth will never forget. We enjoyed an 8-course meal with wine pairings. Each meal was its own mouth-watering orgasm. The entire experience was a burst of flavors that will have you experiencing new flavors beyond your normal taste buds. It is truly experiences like this that level you up in class and taste. I feel so fortunate to have dined here and will never forget the perfectly paired flavors and great service that comes along with the Tetsuya dining experience. In addition, the restaurants view of the garden will have you forgetting you're in the middle of the city, it is completely zen and leaves you forgetting all the worries in your life. A true getaway and flavorful experience that is one of a kind! read more

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Fine Japanese dining in Australia? Sure, and it turned out to be very good. The ambiance has some Japanese themes to it, so you definitely get the full show here, including their tasting menu. My favorites include the ocean trout, mouth fish, and the chocolate mousse cake. Service was superb. Ambiance was quiet, private, and romantic. read more

I finally got to try Tetsuya's! And what a satisfying experience it was. I should start by the obvious: it's really nice to see a restaurateur that understands that dessert implies chocolate. The chocolate cake is to die for. The entire experience was perfect from A to Z. The dishes, the service, everything was amazing. My only complaint is that the wine list - while incredibly diverse and clearly nicely curated - is simply too expensive. Wines that I know cost 30$ at the liquor store are 200, sometimes 300$ at Tetsuya's. I don't mind paying for an exceptional dining experience, but this was just too much. I would've had 1, maybe 2 bottles, instead we had a few glasses. And while they were great, they were 28$/glass. It seems a little steep, even for such a high caliber restaurant. If the prices were a little less inflated, I might've wound up spending more. Instead, I had to carefully pace my alcohol intake all evening, which is not what I want when I'm having a spectacular dining experience. That being said; the trout and the chocolate cake made up for it. I loved it. It's an amazing experience, even without the wine! read more

Tetsuya's - The chocolate cake at Tetsuya's. - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

every city has it's iconic restaurant. when in sydney, look no further than tetsuya's. their easy online booking system will determine if fate smiles your way. as for me, fate finally did and lunch it was on a chilly saturday. although waku ghin has found it's way to the little red dot i call home, paying homage to tetsuya meant finding my way to the little continent he calls his. it was a nervous start for us. but as i gradually warmed up in their intimate setting, so did they. the moreish spread consisting of truffle salsa, parmesan and ricotta will have you polishing off their artisan multi-grain or malt wheat bread with unreserved gusto. yes, that in itself will have you coming back for more! and the main actors have yet to grace the stage! savoury custard with avruga, aka chawanmushi with caviar. an eggcellent take on a simple classic dish that is so hard to perfect. carpaccio of snapper with umeboshi, aka sashimi enhanced with pickled plums. a delicate flesh transformed into a sweet and savoury delight. marinated scampi with walnut oil & egg, aka raw shelled prawn. assembled into an artistic ensemble too photogenic to devour. confit of petuna ocean trout with a salad of celery, witlof, apple & unpasteurised ocean trout roe, aka the wagyu of the sea. so gentle is the cooking treatment, you probably think there was none at all. touted world's most photographed and a signature dish for over 20 years! the konbu and chives skin definitely will have your lips licking. roasted moreton bay bug with braised oxtail, aka surf and turf. this slipper lobster did not awaken my palate but luckily the oxtail did. tea smoked quail breast with parsnip & calamari, aka turf and surf. once again turf wins, the exquisite quail lightly perfumed with jasmine easily cast the shaved calamari aside. a most memorable dish for me, second only to the trout. slow braised beef short ribs with roasted salsify & truffle. i had the honour of visiting their kitchen at this stage and witnessed the plating of this substantially rich dish. there was a calmness in there quite unlike gordon's screaming and shouting. the generous shavings of manjimup truffles added an overwhelming decadence, i like! basil soup with apple granita and mint, aka palate cleanser. the sweet thin wafer, sour apple, sharp basil and mint mixed in cool yoghurt was refreshingly appropriate at this stage to revitalize your taste buds as we moved into the end game. and even if my meal had ended right there, i would have had no regrets. tetsuya's chocolate cake, aka the show must finish with aplomb. my trip to their pastry kitchen did not quite prepare me for this velvety cocoa sinful ending. just sink your teeth in and gym it tomorrow, it is so worth the extra 2kgs that will show up on your scale! petits twos, aka all good things must come to an end. a divine salted caramel truffle and a tiny, but packed a punch, lemon macaron. as i write, tetsuya is en route to brazil to source for produce. this constant strive for excellence is probably why they have won an award every year, since 1992. read more

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The the moment you arrive here there is no question you are being prepared for an experience something very special. The arrival is in and of itself a work of art, a concentrated effort, an emphasis to detail and understated elegance. Simply put the architectural design of the restaurant is perfection of sublime artistry. The exterior deliver's on the promise that this is going to be something special, in which it does not fail. The setting is set among high-rise structures, a free standing solitary building that captures the exclusivity of its urban surroundings. It is a rare experience, not to be taken lightly. A once in a life time experience awaits. The meal is as thought out as the architecture. A work of art at every turn, with service to match. read more

Tetsuya's - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Booking 8 months in advance, I was not disappointed with my recent dining experience in Tetsuya's. A gal pal and I had a scathingly brilliant idea at Christmas time to share our birthdays in style. It may have been after one or two lemonades too many, but I digress... She, coming from Brisbane and I, coming from Perth, decided Sydney was a good option as a meeting point. Next step: where to go? Tetsuya's was amongst the strong contenders and what won out for us was the "once in a lifetime" experience and, of course, the grand reputation of the place and the man behind it. As we dined on a Friday, there was no hard decision to make over which meal to choose. There is only one choice: the magnificent degustation. It's a fantastic method Tetsuya uses to showcase his brilliant selection of dishes. Just like fellow Yelper Kate V, I have the gastroporn from every course, even though the last couple may have been a little blurry. But you'll have to wait a bit. Due to the lighting (more on that later) I had to use my real camera and will be editing before publishing, once I return home. Did I mention I am from Perth? OK, so why am I not giving it 5 stars? We-el, here's the thing. Service and food: exceptional. Definitely 5 stars worth. Loss of star for what may seem like paltry things, but I noticed them, so it affected my experience. The lighting: crappy soft down lighting that not only detracts from the food presentation, but, if you are on a special date, does not flatter anybody. Luckily, my pal loves me just the way I am. Seating position: we were seated nicely at a square table, at right angles to each other. Tick. (I much prefer that to sitting opposite each other). We were right against the window facing the Japanese garden, but also right in the corner, meaning our backs were either to the wall or to the rest of the dining area. It became a little game, wondering when the waiters were going to spring up from behind us and suddenly drop a plate down. There was no warning. Also, there were slatted blinds across the window meaning we had to peer through them to see the garden. It would have been nice if they were opened up to create an unimpeded view. The airco: I don't know whether it was our particular table, of if this was the experience across the room, but the airco fluctuated to such a point that I had to keep reaching for my pashmina, then taking it off about 20 minutes apart. Finally, the art. When I did stand up and have a good look around the place, I noted there was a selection of very large canvasses adorning the walls. All were by very different artists with very different styles. I think it's what is called 'an eclectic mix'. It was odd and it was also not showcased properly in the crappy lighting conditions. I pity the artists in that regard. I would have liked to see them a little better. One last tip is the staff offer to organise you a cab, but charge a $10 fee for this. It's no issue walking out on to Kent Street and hailing one yourself, immediately. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with exceptional, competent and helpful service. read more

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Ate here a while back and I can't wait to come back again! This restaurant really deserves its title as being the benchmark for Australian Fine Dining. I loved all the dishes and the pictures will/can speak for themselves. I believe that each diner experience is unique at this establishment ( in a good way) so I won't go too much in detail. I cam here with my family after I graduated from boarding school (Yes I know its high school but it means more in the US). We splurged and fell in love with the food. My whole family is very international (we travel often and have founded beloved places in Sapporo, New York, Barcelona and I guess now Sydney). I'm attaching a pic of the food and if anyone has anymore questions feel free to contact me. read more

Tetsuya's - Tetsuya Meal! - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came here on a Saturday for lunch (reserve online or through phone reservation) with another elite Yelper as he recommended it to me few months ago but didn't have a chance to go till today. The restaurant was actually like a Japanese house with different dining areas. Walked in and the waiter asked for the last name and another waitress led me to our seating placement. In the room I was in, there were 15 tables and we sat on the corner seat overviewing the dining hall and the garden. The interior design was pretty modern but it has the welcoming effect. Upon seating, was asked whether I would prefer tap water, mineral water or sparkling water. When my buddy arrived, we were offered wine but rejected it as I was driving. We then given different breads (multi-grained or the other one which I forgot the name for) with special butter. The bread were crunchy and the butter made it more tasty. Then the courses came one by one. (Refer to picture for the sample menu). Overall, not only each dish was special on its own way, the portion was pretty good. The meat or different fishes were tender and juicy at the same time. Since it was my first time tasting the food, I took smaller bites of each dish to increase my tasting palette. Before the desserts, we were given palette cleanser that was like lime gelato (pardon me for forgetting the name again). The desserts were interesting. It was my first time tasting the Spanish melon and my friend thought it was scallops and I thought so too. It was an interesting mix as you will taste both the sweet and savory of the dish at the same time. The chocolate cake was amazing. Crunchy at the bottom, the mousse was soft and the chocolate was not too bitter or too sweet for my taste. I also love the petits fours that came with our meal - mini pandan and coconut macarons and chocolate brittles that pops in the mouth (like those popping soda lollies). This place is definitely good for couples and there is also an onsite parking. It is definitely worth a try if you are in the Sydney area :) read more

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The restaurant is a great place to enjoy a traditional Japanese meal while in Australia. This place has excellent quality, you'll enjoy it

World-class and well awarded Tetsuya's is a benchmark of the Australia fine dining culture. Once reaching number 4 on Restaurant magazine's list of The World's 50 Best Restaurant, Tetsuya's has been on my list for some time and a conveniently timed work trip to Sydney allowed me to finally visit. Known to be difficult to get a reservation at, I surprisingly managed to secure a table with less than a weeks notice. Tetsuya's is housed in an ornate, heritage-listed bungalow-style building nestled amongst the concrete jungle of the inner CBD. Set back from the street level by a small driveway, garden path and concrete fence, you could almost walk past without noticing, and I nearly did whilst actually looking for it. Once inside, you are transformed from the bustling city life to a peaceful, serene dining atmosphere. The dining spaces are separated into a series of rooms split across two levels, giving the feel of being inside someone's house. Many of the rooms have a large window view to the outside Japanese-styled garden and fish pond. The rooms are decorated with colourful contemporary Japanese artwork. The food menu consists of a single choice - the full ten-course degustation. However, in an interesting twist, and unlike many other fine dining restaurants, the courses of the degustation are not revealed beforehand and tailored from some initial questions by the waitstaff, leaving an element of surprise. Matched wines are also available. Kicking off the dinner was a choice of whole wheat bread or a whole grain roll, both served with a rich and creamy truffled butter. This was followed by an appetiser of a thickened pea soup with bitter chocolate sorbet. An intriguing but complimenting flavour combination and a great start to the courses. Next was a dish of soy poached tuna with roasted eggplant and coastal succulents. The poached tuna was served both as a fillet and a thinly sliced roll, bringing out the full range of textures of the fish. This was followed by a New Zealand scampi tail with scampi oil and chicken liver parfait. Chicken liver and seafood sounds like an interesting combination, but it works. The next dish was the famed confit petuna ocean trout with fennel salad and unpasteurised ocean trout roe. It is clear why this is Tetsuya's signature dish, the tender and bouncy trout fillet combined with a nice "zing" from the parsley, fennel, caper and salt topping and the roe adding a juicy flavour explosion. This was followed by grilled Murray cod with mushroom ragu. A great flavour combination, however it may have been better to have served this dish before the confit trout. Straying from the seafood, the next dish was the tea smoked quail breast with parsnip and calamari. The calamari was thinly sliced into a ribbon and had a texture similar to rice noodle that melted in your mouth. The smoked quail was full of flavour but the portion size was a little on the small side and left me wanting more. The final savoury dish was a seared veal tenderloin with smoked bone marrow and peas. The tenderloin was tender and juicy with some rich, smokey flavours from the marrow and the peas provided a gentle contrast. Once again, the portion size could have been a bit larger. After a palette cleanser of a refreshing ginger ice cream and lychee granita, the first of two dessert dishes came out; poached cherries with yuzu and coconut sorbet. This was presented in a cocktail glass with layers of cherries, cream, a thin wafer and topped with chocolate soil with the sorbet scoop on top. The cherries were full of rich but not too sweet flavours with the chocolate, yuzu and coconut complimenting well. The final dish was the famed Tetsuya's chocolate cake. On first glance, the shiny chocolate glaze covering the whole surface might give indication to a death by sickly rich chocolate experience but you'd be wrong. Beneath the glazed shroud are hidden layers of light, airy chocolate mousse, vanilla and macadamia. A fantastic conclusion to the dining experience. Service was impeccable throughout with waitstaff explain the components and cooking techniques of each dish and offering wine pairing suggestions to my taste. Although dropping in its rankings, Tetsuya's has proven it is still relevant as ever in today's fine dining scene, however there is a need for some more variety and creativity in the menu. Otherwise, a fantastic dining experience in a world class restaurant. read more

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Tetsuya provides a magnificent dining experience - there really is no option except for the degustation when dining as a couple. The wine "flight" was mostly very good but the matching could have been better towards the end of the evening. It really is an experience: the setting and theatre of the whole event is quite dramatic and even though the "couples area" is almost as quiet as a library we had a 3-year old girl with her parents behind us behaving like an angel. Need I say that she was Japanese, and as well behaved as all Japanese children? Tetsuya does have larger areas where group dining can be accommodated, and I suspect that they can be less formal if celebrating with family, or suited to business groups to impress those important clients. For the price that they charge, the staff will attend that your every need. The food is plentiful - small portions that fill you up slowly, and I certainly felt it when I stood up to leave at the end of the evening. At some points it is a little too technical, like Marque, but it is far less pretentious. If I want a solid, more traditional Japanese degustation/omakase then I will go to Shoya or Shira Nui in Melbourne which are excellent. If I want something that pushes the boundaries of technique, taste and style then I come here - though be prepared to pay for it. One last warning - pay attention to the signs on the toilet doors... Don't make a mistake! read more

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I have wanted to dine at Tetsuya's for ten years, ever since I was given his beautiful cookbook. At last I had the opportunity last night while visiting Sydney with a fellow chef. When I arrived I was pleased to see that the restaurant itself is housed in a Japanese-looking building that might have been not out of place in Tokyo rather than being in the Sydney CBD. But when you enter, the decor is a bit jarring, with ugly seats and the same white tablecloths that could adorn any restaurant or home dining room. There is no menu, but instead everyone enjoys a degustation course set by the kitchen, though the wait staff ascertain any allergies or antipathies before the festivities commence. But since there is no menu, it would have been preferable if the waiters could have been a bit more careful with introducing the dishes--on several occasions the combination of haste and strong accents made it difficult to comprehend what they had said. The food itself was extraordinary and beyond reproach, but I cannot say the same for the presentation. We opted to have the optional oyster course at the beginning of the meal, receiving two beautiful oysters with an exquisite ginger sauce and served on a lovely bed of jade-green seaweed and grated daikon on a beautiful dark, rough-hewn ceramic dish that we thought would have been a presage of things to come. But instead every subsequent course came out on a plain white dish of one sort or another and with no garnish to speak of. I understand the concept of less-is-more but this left me somewhat disappointed, especially since Japanese food is so often as much a feast for the eyes as the tastebuds. We also opted for the flight of wines to accompany our meal, and they were well paired and the sommelier was very knowledgable and helpful with his introductions. In the end the meal was worth the expense and I will remember it for a long time. But given my expectations of a fully rounded sensation I feel I have to award only four stars. read more

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Tetsuya's is by far one of my top fave restaurants in the world. In fact, it has been ranked as one of the top five restaurants in the world. Nestled just minutes from Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia, Testsuya's is a one of a kind dining experience. It is the only stand alone building - actually it is a house - on the street, so it's pretty hard not to miss. However, you may have a hard time getting a table because they are known to be booked 6 months in advance, especially every Friday leading up to Christmas. My friend and I managed to get reservations on 2 days notice..AND it was for a Friday night (probably due to the fact that we had travelled so far from the U.S.). Once we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by the host who led us to our table in the room looking out to the Japanese garden. The wait staff is professional and very attentive. The latter should noted because customer service is not a high priority in Australian restaurants since the wait staff do not work for tips. We enjoyed a 10 course meal that started off with a steamed savory custard. (Don't pass up their bread and butter! We had two orders! ). Then we went on to have sashimi kingfish, followed by scampi tail, then their Tasmanian trout signature dish, followed by sea fillet barramundi, then cuttlefish quail and finally some backstrap lamb. For dessert we had Apple basil soup, followed by petit fours and then some chocolate mousse. The entire experience lasted about 3 and half hours. Fixed priced per person for $220 AUS Dollars. Alcohol/wine pairings not included. They even offered us a tour of the restaurant, including a sneak peek into their kitchen and wine cellar. Tetsuya's was the highlight of our trip to Australia. Memorable and unforgettable. Thanks for treating us like royalty! read more

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A popular and coveted Japanese establishment in the city. Quality food worth paying top dollar for with a great bottle of wine to share among your business associates or your bestest of friends. My dad has been fortunate to drive celebrities and high profile people to this establishment. Coming here is like winning a trophy for all of your hard work. It would be a waste otherwise. It would be a complete waste of time (and even money) to spend your hard earned cash here if you felt deep down that you did not deserve the experience of eating dinner here on this occasion. Wear your best clothing while coming here; otherwise you will feel like an outcast and not part of the elite and prosperous squad which nature intended you to be a part of on this occasion. Also you need to be a super organised person. Bookings generally need to be made at least six weeks in advance for the Tetsuya's experience for this most coveted gift of dining out here. No last minute plans is ideal; or you will be disappointed. You would be forgiven for thinking that you are in japan eating out at any given moment as the food is real; flavoursome and authentic. read more

As a seafood lover I think I have underestimated the surprises that the 11 degustation Tetsuya menu brings. The overall experience was much better than the first time where I struggled to get past the raw scampi and egg but I still did not complete this meal as my husband helped me from the 5th dish on. Dinner was booked early on a Friday straight after work and even though we had been to Tetsuya's before we still managed to walk past the heritage 'Judges House' that Tetsuya's sits behind. Backtracking and coming to the gate a slow comedy of errors starts to roll out beginning with us announcing ourselves into the intercom for the cars. The Maitre d welcomes us as we are shuffled into our table for two looking out to the Japanese Zen garden. It's quiet in Tetsuya's, painfully quiet and as I look out to the Japanese garden to try and drum up some Zen or Coi whatever calm maybe.... I realise I'm not one of those people that can enjoy tranquillity. If I'm paying big for food then I want sensory overload with visual, smell, taste and sound and you don't get this in Tetsuya's not that I wanted a rock concert but I'm probably missing the point. The service is one of a kind very considerate, discreet and all staff attending to our table were able to understand when we needed attention without a look required from us. The first dish has arrived Potato soup with coddled quail egg and Avruga. It is really enjoyable with indescribable flavour and texture and it sounds sophisticated though if you translated it for non-sophisticated foodies like me it would read as spud soup with small egg nearly boiled and herring caviar extract. My husband struggles a little with the Sea Urchin custard from a bad experience he has previously had with sea urchins or kina's as we refer to them in New Zealand. I love sea urchin I grew up around the strong salty smell of hessian bags heaving with spiky sea urchins. One would be given to me as a 5 year old with spines still moving and I would crack the urchin on the rocks and scoop the insides right out of the shells to eat. It evokes strong memory's. The smell and the look of sea urchins is my husband refers to as 'orange tongues' slithered down his throat. Tonight he is reoccuring nightmares of these orange tongues that have come to him as custard but he loves it. The Petuna trout is to die for and for us the highlight was the Spanner crab. The desserts were way better than last time with a bread and butter pudding on the menu. By the end of the meal I am grateful we have restaurants like this in our city which you need to book ahead for, plan your access and have no expectations. read more

Tetsuya's - French Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Food: 9/10 Sensational. Unlike anything I've had before. But sadly, if I'm paying hundreds of dollars for one meal I'd like to be full Wine pairing: 8/10 The wines were very good but nothing mind-blowing Atmosphere: 7/10 Not even some nice background music. Would have been nice to have that. Staff: 10/10 Price: Now I knew the price beforehand so I won't complain too much. But in all honesty, I don't think it's worth the price. $620 for two people and one wine pairing for ONE meal is a bit of a joke. read more

Overrated. 50% of the menu was stellar, especially the standout hibachi wagyu beef, 50% just mediocre. Service was a bit cloying, with an irksome attempted oyster upsell. Did not appreciate prominently placed spaces for tip, both on paper and in credit card sequence, in a country where tipping is not expected, on a bill that wss over $500 for 2. read more

I was here in March 2019. The duck is fantastic. So melt-in-your-mouth that it's unbelievable. In fact, all of the dishes were so elegantly put together. The atmosphere is calm and comfortable, and I loved the secluded entrance. The only thing I didn't care for was the sorbet. Too sour for my tastes, but still well-crafted :) read more

Somewhat embarrassingly given the level of poverty in the world, I've actually been to Tetsuya's many, many times. Once my favourite restaurant ever, in the last few years each visit has seen it go down a notch. I feel rather bad giving it only three stars; it IS gorgeous when it's good. Keep in mind that you'll be spending a minimum of around $500 for two people to dine here and a reservation wait of about three months. MINIMUM. Here's what's knocked it down for me... 1. The interior is nice enough, but it hasn't been renovated since it opened. The bathrooms were looking dated 10 years ago. Guess what? They STILL look dated. Bathrooms aren't wine. They're not getting better with age. 2. I can't eat gluten. For a restaurant that requires you to make a reservation several months in advance, I don't think it's too much to ask that if you're going to go around and offer bread and truffle butter to everyone, a little advanced planning means you can cater for something as simple as gluten-free bread. 3. Disagreeing with guests. Again, for the price I expect the wait staff to know what gluten is and what it's in. Yes, it's in soy sauce. Yes, I can still eat other soy products that don't contain gluten. Soy itself is not gluten. It's also not in potatoes. If my local Malaysian restaurant can handle this at $10 a head, surely Tetsuya's can at $300+ a head. Anyway... again, it's a beautiful restaurant. The food is orgasmically good and it'd be a shame if you didn't try it once. I just can't shake the feeling that it's not what it once was. And as a fellow reviewer said, it was ONCE voted the fifth-best restaurant in the world. The fact it isn't anymore sort of speaks for itself, non? read more

I am fortunate enough to have been to Tetsuyas quite a few times. However I have to be honest and say this was also somewhat of a handicap. We went last night with three friends who had never been before, but all of whom are well travelled and dined, and one in particular a member of The Very Hard Table, which coming from me is saying something. We had a birthday and an anniversary to celebrate, so it seemed appropriate. I was disappointed that we were seated in the upstairs room - of all the dining rooms that lacks ambience the most, and as one of the first to be seated it all felt very empty and dry, like a hotel dining room. However it has a lovely view of the gardens, which are beautiful, and some nice artwork. Once it filled up a bit and we all got a bit pissed it was much better :-) And of course, the evening was a lovely dining experience, as it is always here. The staff are so well trained and attentive, the meal of course cooked to perfection, but I have to say that it lacked something, and I can't say what - unfair I know, but there you have it, perception is reality. The confit of ocean trout, the signature dish, really needs to move on. How long can a single dish remain as a signature? I don't mean to be harsh, as I love the place and Tetsuya is a lovely man, most unassuming and humble. And after all, it is full house every single night, so it can't be a bad thing, right? Still, I can't bring myself to give a perfect score - we all agreed it was an 8.5-9 out of 10 score, so that is a 4 for us here folks. Somehting new and exciting would have got me that extra little bit, but I didn't really get it. However, still highly recommended - be ready to drop 300+ each for the night. read more

Tetsuya and Quay were my two, 'must eat at' restaurants on this trip to Sydney. And of the two, I would definitely say I enjoyed my dining experience much more at Tetsuya's. We chose the set menu with the added on expense of the paired wines (I say chose, when there is the only option of the 10 course meal or to add on the wine!). Well chosen wines (any tokaji will always earn bonus points) certainly added to the meal, though I struggled to keep up with my friends! Portions were excellent, and every dish was well thought out. It was certainly a good dining experience. It combined lots of creative, innovative ideas to cooking. And while I'm not a seafood lover, I did enjoy many of the courses at Tetsuya's. I want to stress that it was a good experience. My issue, and why I'm not giving 5 stars? It wasn't worth the price. I've eaten at plenty of nice restaurants (Astrid Y Gaston, Number 1, Rhubarb, La Mar) but this was the first time that the final bill for my friends and I was over a thousand. It was good, but not worth that amount of money. Again, I enjoyed the experience, and I certainly felt that Tetsuya was a better value than Quay... but I'd rather use that money to fly back to another top notch restaurant and enjoy the food for a fraction of the cost. read more

There are a lot of reviews here, and I can't add much, except to say that Tets would have to be the most formal fine dining experience still going in Sydney. Like, the wait staff line up to say farewell to you kind of formal! I know that's not everyone's cup of tea, but it is a fantastic experience, and really does make you feel VIP. Yes, the food is amazing. Yes, the staff are unbelievable. Yes, if you have the chance make sure you tick it off your list! read more

2 Hats and Awesome! Our No.1 Restaurant now! This Two Hat restaurant was awesome from the welcome at the door to the final bill! Lovely ambience, quite and intermit with a lovely view of the garden. The food was theatre on a plate, each course was just the right size and every mouthful delicious. The wine pairing exceptionally good and as one of our party wanted red wine only the Sommelier arranged for that as well so we were all happy! read more

Ahh, Tetsy! What can I say that others have not already? We went there as a table of six, with the three guys celebrating birthdays. I am not even going to go into everything that was served, though oysters were a stand out, get a few, but be warned, if you are doing the degustation you will be likely to explode by the end of the meal! I don't have a clue as to what was in the gorgeous amuse bouche soup of incredible deliciousness, but whatever it was, it prompted my Scottish friend to say, in his booming thick Scottish accent "Problem!" "What problem?" I asked, somewhat startled. "Not enough of it." he replied. The staff are wonderful, the matched wines are divine, and the boys were all served a little plate of several desserts as a Birthday treat. I still prefer Sepia, if I am honest, but give it a go, you won't be sorry. read more

Fantastic food and outstanding service. The highlights for me were the spatchcock, the scampi tails and of course the confit of ocean trout. Special mention must also be made of the delicious truffle butter, which went beautifully with the top-quality breads, of which we were provided with an ample supply. For dessert, the standout dish was the pear sorbet with brown butter ice cream. The wait staff were exceptionally warm and friendly. At the beginning of the night they asked us if we were celebrating a special occasion and I told them we were celebrating my graduation. At the end of dinner they brought me a chocolate fondant cake with a candle to blow out. Our take-home menu also had 'Congratulations!' printed on the inside cover. read more

10 / 10 On a technical level, this might have been the greatest meal I've had in my life. The restaurant serves chef's tasting degustation menus, in which all diners are requested to sample the same dishes. Not to cause trouble, I asked if each person could get completely different courses. Amazingly, and to my great joy, the kitchen agreed. Chef Wakuda personally overlooked the kitchen that night. Over the course of 4 hours, you are presented with the most fabulous food imaginable, in a peaceful and serene setting. The famous confit of ocean trout of course, rare lamb, scampi, tomato consomme and seemingly endless other dishes. Ultimately finishing with several types of panna cotta. I've never been more blown away by a single dish than the truffle chestnut broth. Ever since, all other fine dining restaurants have a difficult time standing up in comparison for me. Score is based on overall experience, considering food, comfort, and lasting impression. read more

I was lucky enough to be taken here for my birthday and all I could say was OMG OMG OMG. It was an amazing experience for me with 12 courses of delectable dishes presented by knowledgable waiters to us over a 4 hour period. The food and presentation is just incredible. Deciding to pick just two dishes that I found to be the favourites, while difficult enough was the Ocean Trout which was phenomenal and the Floating Island dessert which was awesome enough for the first two spoonfuls but surprisingly got even better in the third, when it began to ooze a chocolate sauce! We were on the edge of tears (from a Hong Kong movie 'Food of God') and ready to roll on the floor in fear of not tasting this food again! Yes it was that good. All the other dishes were not bad either! I'll have to start saving for the next visit now, I'll probably have to pay for that one! :) read more