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Kobo

4.8
4.8
102 Reviews
$A101 and over
Korean
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Kobo

4.8
$A101 and over
Korean
Circular Quay

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $A101 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sydney

    Best Overall

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney City

    Best Overall

  • Sydney City

    Best Food

  • Sydney City

    Best Service

  • Sydney City

    Best Ambience

  • Sydney City

    Best Value

  • Sydney City

    Innovative

  • Sydney City

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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

  1. Gary

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 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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  2. Yun

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  3. Summer

    Hong Kong

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 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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  4. Emily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 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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  5. Jennifer

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 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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  6. Ben

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, a really great experience, strongly recommended.

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  7. LizaG

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 July 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 July 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 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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  10. AdrianneW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 July 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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FAQs

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.

A photo of Kobo restaurant

Kobo

4.8
$A101 and over
Korean
Circular Quay

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Kobo

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Loftus Street & Lotus Lane
  • Area
    Circular Quay
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 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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