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Gold Class Daruma

The Grace Hotel, Level 1/77 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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The Grace Hotel, Level 1/77 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9262 1190
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gold Class Daruma

Gold Class Daruma delivers an authentic Japanese omakase in the CBD at approachable prices, centered around an historic 500-year-old Akita cedar counter. Escalate two levels up inside the Grace Hotel to escape the street rush. Regulars pull up counter seats to chat with the chefs and watch nigiri cut to order, while families celebrate milestones over tailored gluten-free tempura. Multi-course sets glide seamlessly from delicate sashimi to crisp pufferfish and comforting chawanmushi laced with truffle.

  • 500-Year-Old Cedar Counter: Historic 500-year-old Akita cedar counter seating where chefs carve fresh nigiri and explain each cut up close.
  • Allergy-Safe Dining: Careful chef-led protocols deliver dedicated gluten-free and nut-free dishes, down to crisp gluten-free tempura.
  • Approachable CBD Omakase: Multi-course tasting menus and seasonal omakase balance dishes like pufferfish and truffle chawanmushi at approachable CBD pricing.
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Why Choose Gold Class Daruma

Discover what sets Gold Class Daruma apart, from master counter craftsmanship to worry-free dietary hospitality.

  • Exceptional Value CBD Tasting Menus

    Guests receive multi-course tasting menus and omakase at a fraction of standard Sydney prices without sacrificing culinary craft.

    the value is extraordinary, it’s so much more affordable than any other similar dining in Sydney!

    Chloe Wilson

  • Allergy-Safe Gluten-Free Execution

    The kitchen prepares extensive nut-free and gluten-free selections, including safely battered tempura executed under strict chef vigilance.

    Finding safe, high quality GF tempura alone is nearly impossible in Sydney, yet they execute it flawlessly alongside so many other dishes.

    Tikipu

  • Memorable Group Birthday Celebrations

    Intimate counter seating alongside responsive service ensures stress-free celebrations for milestone occasions and birthdays.

    We came here as three couples (6 of us in total) for a birthday celebration and had such a wonderful time!

    Bella Wang

  • Private Dining for Shared Gatherings

    Attentive hosts and private dining options make gathering effortless, with generous pours and seamless hospitality.

    People were kind to give us a cute little private room, made things extra special.

    Kabir Arora

  • Interactive Chef Counter Engagement

    Diners seated at the bar enjoy direct culinary storytelling, rice-making demonstrations, and close-up sushi preparation.

    We were sat in the bar where the chef was making sushi in front of us and explaining about the sushi we were having.

    Gela An

  • Historic Akita Cedar Counter Setting

    A 500-year-old historic Akita cedar counter creates an intimate seven-seat chef bench for personalized omakase dining.

    The 500-year-old Akita cedar counter, stretching along one side, adds a touch of history to the room, where two chef serving stations stand out.

    Panda Wookie

Signature tasting courses and expertly crafted dishes celebrating authentic technique and accessibility

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    We had the Chefs tasting menu and felt the portions and taste were great for the value.

    Antony Kim

  • Wagyu and Tuna Course

    We got the wagyu and tuna course for $100 and let me tell you that this is such great value in comparison to the others.

    Alan Huynh

  • Lobster Omakase

    The lobster was the obvious star: incredibly fresh, sweet, and treated with real respect across sashimi, tempura, grilled head, and soup.

    P Ye

  • GF Tempura

    Finding safe, high quality GF tempura alone is nearly impossible in Sydney, yet they execute it flawlessly alongside so many other dishes.

    Tikipu

Beyond the menu

Uncompromising culinary care, counter-side storytelling, and intimate omakase hospitality.

  • Medical-Vigilant Allergy & Gluten-Free Care

    Chef Kazuhito Nakatani and his team prepare a dedicated gluten-free and nut-free menu with medical-grade food safety vigilance, successfully serving safe, high-quality gluten-free tempura for coeliac diners.

  • Historic Akita Cedar Counter Craft

    Diners seated along the historic 500-year-old timber counter experience direct, unhurried hospitality, with chefs demonstrating knife skills and patiently explaining sushi rice preparation.

  • Intimate Seven-Seat Chef Service

    The counter omakase seats only seven guests per service with one chef and two dedicated waitstaff, creating a personalized VIP experience for birthday celebrations and special occasions.

  • Head-to-Tail Whole Seafood Craft

    Multi-course tasting menus utilize entire seasonal ingredients without waste, transforming lobster into sashimi, tempura, grilled head, and deeply satisfying scampi or lobster head soups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the restaurant inside The Grace Hotel?

Gold Class Daruma is located on Level 1 inside The Grace Hotel. Diners note that after entering the hotel, you take two flights of escalators up, and the entrance will be on your right above the dining area.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Yes, the restaurant accepts reservations and booking ahead is strongly advised, especially on popular nights or for omakase sessions which seat at set times and fill up quickly.

Can the kitchen accommodate severe food allergies and gluten-free diets?

Chef Kazuhito Nakatani accommodates guests with severe food allergies and Coeliac disease, offering an extensive gluten-free and nut-free menu that includes safely prepared gluten-free tempura.

What dining formats and menus are available?

Diners can choose between multi-course chef's omakase menus (including lobster or sushi focus), seasonal chef's tasting menus, and à la carte dishes. Counter seats provide an interactive experience watching the chefs prepare sushi directly.

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