Kobo

4.8

102 Reviews

$A101 and over

Korean

Make a booking

2 people

1 Dec 2024

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

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 extraordinary Korean dining experience with "delicious and very welcoming" service. Each themed menu, described as an "amazing experience," creatively interprets Korean dishes with authenticity. The intimate setting and "beautifully presented" dishes make it perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "varied Korean drinks menu" and eagerly anticipate future episodes.

102 Reviews

G
Gary
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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!
Is this helpful?
Y
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
Is this helpful?
S
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.
Is this helpful?
E
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!
Is this helpful?
J
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.
Is this helpful?
B
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.
Is this helpful?
LG
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
Is this helpful?
OT
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
Is this helpful?
OT
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.
Is this helpful?
AW
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
Is this helpful?

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.

Make a booking

2 people

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

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.

Kobo

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Kobo restaurant rated?

Is Kobo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information