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Sokyo

Level G, The Darling, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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Level G, The Darling, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

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+61 1800 700 700
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sokyo

Inside The Darling at Pyrmont, Sokyo delivers electric Japanese plates pairing traditional craft with top-tier Australian seafood. Expect dim lighting, a humming room, and plates turning out at a clip. Regulars order the tuna crispy rice alongside a housemade yuzushu cocktail before diving into Queensland tiger prawn tempura and blistered meats hot off the robata grill. The kitchen balances high-roller indulgence with sharp precision, whether you are dropping in for a swift pre-theatre bite or settling in for miso-glazed toothfish and the inventive Taste of Tokyo dessert.

  • Intimate Omakase: A six-seat counter operating Monday through Thursday with roughly twenty seasonal courses featuring luxury seafood and shaved truffle.
  • Contemporary Fusion: Traditional Japanese technique meets local catch, from robata-grilled dishes to Queensland tiger prawn tempura and toothfish.
  • Pre-Theatre Pace: Swift, poised service inside The Darling makes it an easy pre-show stop for nearby Star theatregoers.
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Why Dine at Sokyo

Why diners choose Sokyo for omakase mastery, theatre evenings, and milestone celebrations

  • Exclusive Six-Seat Counter Omakase

    Sokyo offers an exclusive counter dining experience limited to just six seats from Monday to Thursday, serving approximately twenty courses highlighting ingredients like sea urchin, caviar, and toothfish.

    The course has about twenty dishes using premium ingredients such as truffle, caviar, sea urchin, abalone, fatty tuna, wagyu, snow crab and king crab.

    Barry

  • Artful Japanese and Australian Fusion

    Chefs craft modern Japanese fusion by pairing classical Japanese culinary methods with high-grade Australian ingredients and robata grill cooking.

    Their dishes are vivid demonstrations of how tactically the chefs blend traditional Japanese techniques with premium Australian produce.

    Jason Kwong JK

  • Pre-Theatre Calibre and Timing

    Conveniently positioned inside The Star Sydney complex, Sokyo provides swift and composed service tailored for diners on tight theatre show schedules.

    Within ten minutes, the atmosphere of the restaurant had significantly reduced our cortisol levels and then they delivered us food that was so fresh, filling and a delight to the eye and tongue.

    Paul McLeod

  • Effortless Entertainment Precinct Access

    Located directly within The Star Pyrmont entertainment complex, the restaurant provides ample parking and seamless access before or after precinct performances.

    Being located within The Star complex means there's lots of parking and atmosphere.

    Matthew Shanahan (Matt)

  • Celebratory Milestone Hospitality

    Warm and engaging hospitality ensures guests celebrating milestones feel genuinely cherished through personalized celebrations and attention to detail.

    Our server was professional yet so warm and personal — it honestly felt like she was celebrating with us.

    Tiffany Tran

  • Family-Friendly Fine Dining Setting

    Families find welcoming accommodations with tailored seating arrangements and thoughtful touches that make younger diners feel special without compromising upscale atmosphere.

    I wasn’t expecting a restaurant of this calibre to be so family-friendly, but they even had suitable seating arrangements for kids, which made the experience much more comfortable.

    Willie Tan

Signature dishes and guest favourites crafted with modern Japanese technique

  • Wagyu

    The wagyu was tender and melted in your mouth with each piece.

    S

  • Tuna crispy rice

    the standout dishes were the sweet corn and the tuna crispy rice

    Frances Ryall

  • Oysters

    The oysters were absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavourful, and one of the highlights of the meal.

    Willie Tan

  • Queensland Tiger Prawn tempura

    Everything I had was absolutely delicious though.

    Leah Kid Bucket List

Beyond the menu

Distinctive touches and thoughtful hospitality that elevate your dining experience

  • Interactive Chef-Led Omakase

    At the 6-seat counter omakase, the chef personally guides diners through the multi-course progression with engaging storytelling and explanations for each dish.

  • Custom Birthday Dessert Presentation

    Guests celebrating milestones receive complimentary personalized dessert presentations, complete with intricate chocolate calligraphy and staff singing to mark the occasion.

  • Gracious Pre-Theatre Pacing

    For patrons heading to performances within The Star, staff coordinate pace with grace and efficiency to decompress pre-curtain rush and ensure on-time seating.

  • Family-Accommodating Seating

    Despite its high-calibre fine dining atmosphere, staff accommodate family dining with tailored seating arrangements suitable for children.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing, counter reservations, and family visits

  • Plan Ahead for Pre-Theatre Dining

    If dining before a show at The Star, alert staff right away or opt for the dedicated pre-theater menu; tight turnaround times of an hour or less can feel rushed if ordering a la carte.

  • Book the Omakase Counter in Advance

    The exclusive omakase experience runs Monday through Thursday and is strictly capped at six counter seats, so reserve well ahead if you want the multi-course tasting.

  • Navigating Options for Young Children

    While the venue accommodates families with suitable seating, the dedicated children's menu options are quite limited, so consider planning simpler dishes from the main menu for younger diners.

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