Kobo

4.8

102 Reviews

$101 and over

Korean

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

11:30 PM

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Kobo is the workshop for Hatted Chef, Jacob Lee, a space for him to demonstrate his love for his homeland of Korea, re-engineering regional dishes onto a contemporary platform, incorporating Japanese and Australian influences for a dining experience like no other.

A solid marble chef’s table is front and centre, seating 8 guests at a time for an intimate chef's table (meaning “I leave it up to you.”), Chef Jacob breaks the menu down into “Episodes” with each episode featuring a core focus on a culinary moment of his life.

Kobo is located in Sydney's new Quay Quarter Lanes, a short walk from Circular Quay station, nestled just behind the historic Hinchcliffe House.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
0458 332 352
Website
https://kobo.sydney/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jacob Lee
Private party facilities
Kobo is a limited 8 seat Omakase experience, for those seeking a unique private event you may book the entire venue out for the evening. To do this please contact the venue manager well ahead of time.

Location
4 Loftus Ln, Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Neighborhood
Circular Quay
Cross street
Loftus Street & Lotus Lane
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Circular Quay Station, Circular Quay Light Rail, Stand B Circular Quay Bus Stop.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Sydney
Innovative
Sydney City
Best Overall
Sydney City
Best Service
Sydney City
Best Ambiance
Sydney City
Innovative
Sydney City
Romantic
Sydney City
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Kobo offers an intimate dining experience with "really creative interpretations" of Korean cuisine, delighting guests with themed menus that showcase the chef's "stunning" craftsmanship. The setting is sleek and inviting, complemented by a diverse Korean drinks menu. Ideal for special occasions, diners praise the "excellent food and experience."

102 Reviews

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Gary
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food paired with exceptional soju and wines presented in a refined style and supported by interesting stories of the chef’s childhood that inspired his creations!
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Yun
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant, unique Korean culinary experience. Highly recommended
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Summer
Hong Kong
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is lovely, but is not value for money. I have never been to a fine dining restaurant that serves humble food (cucumber, bun, etc). Overall food too salty.
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Emily
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we’ve had anywhere in the world!
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Jennifer
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jacob Lee and his two sous chefs delivered an exquisite 11 course degustation menu which was cooked, curated and presented in front of diners. Locale - on Loftys Lane, in a simple sleek intimate setting even though guests are seated with backs to large glass panels, high bar seating where diners can view all the work to be presented and consumed at after being provided with local Korean background. Food - in a word, stunning. Simply cannot explain how beautiful each dish was presented and how the flavour combinations all work together to give guests a mouthful of Korea. Chefs - knowledgeable, friendly, delicate handwork, the care taken to ensure each dish was perfect. Value - yes, this is an expensive night but after seeing the care and attention taken by each chef, the willingness to share background stories of their Korea, I’m happy to pay. It was 2.5 hrs that ended with the most stunning burnt rice ice cream I suspect I will never taste again. A night meant for special occasions that you will not regret. Just go.
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Ben
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, a really great experience, strongly recommended.
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LizaG
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and experience. Will definitely return to try new menu
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A well thought out journey through Korean BBQ. (This menu only available for another 9 weeks) Staff were inviting. One dish in particular brought tears to my eyes. A very special birthday night for my sister. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is really good. The setting is intimate. They explained the dish before serving it.
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AdrianneW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful and the food was really delicious
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Kobo is rated 4.8 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

11:30 PM

4 Loftus Ln, Circular Quay, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Loftus Street & Lotus Lane
Neighborhood
Circular Quay
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Circular Quay Station, Circular Quay Light Rail, Stand B Circular Quay Bus Stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacob Lee
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://kobo.sydney/
Phone number
0458 332 352
Private party facilities
Kobo is a limited 8 seat Omakase experience, for those seeking a unique private event you may book the entire venue out for the evening. To do this please contact the venue manager well ahead of time.

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