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Cho Cho San

73 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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73 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 2 9331 6601
HoursMonday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cho Cho San

Potts Point diners treat Cho Cho San as their benchmark for modern Japanese cooking paired with lively izakaya energy. Heavy ceramic plates arrive stacked with thick-cut raw tuna, charred skewers, and freshly shucked oysters spiked with wasabi oil. Tables consistently order the eggplant sticks for their crisp shell and custardy miso center, followed by sliced wagyu sirloin and mushroom claypot rice. The room hums loud and fast—yet the floor staff navigates the commotion with easy grace, even handing anniversary diners a keepsake Polaroid. The meal wraps up on chewy black sesame mochi and scoops of miso caramel soft serve.

  • Sashimi & Skewers: Skewers carry serious grill char, while raw cuts of kingfish, salmon, and tuna land thick and ice-chilled on rustic ceramics.
  • Playful Izakaya Staples: Crowds pack the communal tables for crisp miso eggplant sticks, wagyu sirloin, and fragrant mushroom claypot rice.
  • Buzzy Energy, Attentive Crew: The room turns high-volume and kinetic, balanced by organized staff who keep banquets moving and celebrate milestones with personalized touches.
  • Cult Desserts: Meals reliably wrap up on sweets like chewy black sesame mochi and house miso caramel soft serve.
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What's On at Cho Cho San

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Why Diners Choose Cho Cho San

Whether celebrating a milestone, soaking in the high-energy izakaya buzz, or settling in solo, book ahead to secure your spot.

  • Dedicated Milestone Pampering

    Milestone occasions receive devoted front-of-house attention that makes diners feel treasured and exceptionally well looked after.

    He went above and beyond for us and I felt extra spoilt!!

    Amanda Lee

  • Tangible Celebration Keepsakes

    Anniversaries and birthdays are commemorated with thoughtful physical tokens like handwritten cards and instant photos.

    received an anniversary card and even a polaroid to take home to commemorate the event.

    Caleb Wu

  • High-Octane Izakaya Energy

    The sleek dining room delivers a high-decibel izakaya pulse filled with upbeat music and effortless social buzz.

    Cho Cho San is a vibe, the joint is lively and loud and just oozes fun times and laughs.

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Calibrated Modern Plates

    Contemporary Japanese dishes achieve a masterful balance of technique, texture, and refined seasoning.

    The oysters come with a wasabi oil that has the taste of wasabi without the crazy spice, it’s perfect.

    Anna Faulise

  • Solo Tasting Menu Access

    Unlike venues enforcing strict minimum party sizes, individuals can comfortably savor the full multi-course izakaya set banquet.

    One of the few restaurant that would serve set menu for 1 (thank you!).

    Melissa Lim

  • Communal Solo Experience

    A vibrant communal table and swift hospitality ensure solo travelers and independent diners feel completely at ease.

    I sat at the communal table as a solo traveler and had an amazing time meeting others.

    Rebekah Dailey

The standout izakaya dishes consistently celebrated across group dinners and milestone feasts.

  • Pork Katsu Buns

    the katsu pork bun was mouth watering good

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Miso Eggplant

    The balance between the crunchiness and softness of the eggplant was amazing

    leen dumaoal

  • Mushroom Claypot Rice

    My fave was probably the mushroom claypot rice but it's honestly hard to pick a fave out when every dish was amazing.

    Yun

  • Black Sesame Mochi

    The black sesame mochi was the standout for me - it had the perfect chewy texture on the outside, with not-too-sweet nutty filling.

    Aimee Kilpa

Other favorites

Creative drinks, balanced sides, and sweet finishes that complement the izakaya experience.

  • Miso Caramel Ice Cream

    Had the edamame,karrage, chicken meatballs, wagyu udon and lip smacking miso caramel ice cream.. everything was spot on .

    Caroline Suhasini

  • Apple Miso Drink

    I got their wagyu steak and oysters, and the Apple miso drink.

    Anna Faulise

  • Potato & Egg Salad

    Standout dish was the potato & egg salad which was fluffy but had a slightly rice like texture mixed with soft egg and seasoned perfectly.

    Christal Ho

  • Yuzu Margarita

    the yuzu margarita was outstanding and the ginger with watermelon soda was a very solid non alcoholic beverage.

    Niki Vasiliadis

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Yes, booking in advance is strongly recommended. Tables fill up quickly, even on weeknights like Wednesdays, and the intimate space operates at full capacity.

What is the atmosphere and noise level like?

Expect a high-energy, vibrant, and loud dining room with constant background buzz and music. It is lively and social rather than quiet or intimate.

Can I order a set menu or dine as a solo guest?

Cho Cho San accommodates solo diners comfortably, offering set menu options for parties of one and communal seating.

What are the most popular dishes to order?

Popular signature choices include the pork katsu buns, mushroom claypot rice, eggplant miso sticks, fresh sashimi, and the black sesame mochi or miso caramel soft serve for dessert.

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