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Kobe Wagyu

4.0 (13 reviews)
PriceyJapanese, Seafood
Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Ernest Y.

84 AUD = 56.77 USD which is actually not that bad considering the quality and the different kind of food they have. They have a variety of appetizers, greens, seafood, and meat(wagyu). Coming here mainly for their wagyu, I was honestly pretty satisfied by what the quality of the meat. The appetizers and the greens are a hit or miss kind of situation. The sashimi salad was over wasabi but tasted pretty good. The seaweed salad was just not good. Instead of the over wasabi dressing, they have this nasty dressing that I forced myself to finish. Although the meat were good, the problem is that it starts to taste the same after awhile. The other issue doesn't come from the meat but comes from the waitress or at least my waitress. She brings the meat but she doesn't explain which part it is...so it was hard to differentiate the variety which is actually a big problem. I had one plate of the salmon sashimi and it was actually pretty good. What really shocked was their seafood. I got their Tiger Prawn and it was sooooo good. It was super big in size and this is an AYCE. I think the other problem also came from the waitress lol. I forgot what it was exactly but she possibly brought me something wrong and then it was the 3 minutes left and when I tried to flag her down, the time(One hour and 30 mins for ordering, but total of 2 hours of sitting down) ran out and yea... Regardless, I thought Kobe Wagyu was actually pretty worth it once in awhile because the quality of their stuff is good. As I did mentioned, the meat does start to all taste the same after awhile.

Andy Q.

Kobe Wagyu is up on the first floor across from World Square, at the edge of Chinatown. It was great food and a great dining experience. And it was a bit of a historical meal for us too, as it was the last place we went to before restaurants got shut down (except for takeaway service) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So, if humanity is doomed, it was great to have this as our last restaurant meal. Head up the stairs and be impressed by the fridge full of wagyu beef. In fact, I was at a Japanese restaurant in the same location maybe ... ten years ago? Anyways, here at Kobe Wagyu BBQ, It's a fun and easy concept. For $84, you get a beautiful deluxe plate of sashimi, and a wooden staircase of wagyu beef. You can also get free beer (one bottle each), free oysters (one each) and then order small side dishes to your heart's content. The focus here, of course, is the meat, and I wasn't careful enough to try to write down the different cuts and names of the beef (though I should have checked the menu, which has photos of them) but there was an amazing variation, in how much fat there was, how thin or thick the slice was, and then the different texture and mouth-feel with each bite. It was really amazing, and you can tell this is high-quality, expensive meat. And with a biteful of each type, you can really savour and appreciate them. I think there was only one out of the eight or nine varieties that I thought was average. Mostly, we looked at each other after tasting a piece and said: OHMYGOD. The setting is fun and comfortable. Perhaps a little too bright. But the booths are comfortable and they were spaced so that everyone was sitting a comfortable distance apart (all the staff were wearing masks, there was hand sanitizer at the entrance when you came in. It was clear they were doing everything they could to make it a safe and comfortable experience). And the ordering pad is fun. Easy to understand and the orders come in minutes! We ordered quite a few little plates: a cold tofu, takoyaki (octopus balls), crab claws (which tastes surprisingly of crab rather than the artificial seafood filler I expected), a seaweed salad, asparagus, and burdock fries (chewy and interesting). We even had a frozen matcha tiramisu for dessert, which was fine. Nothing special but I like the concept. All in all a wonderful evening and I would definitely go back. And I hope in these tough times for restaurant that Kobe Wagyu, and all of the other wonderful restaurants in Sydney, will also be back to normal business as soon as we can all be safe.

Sarah C.

Kobe Wagyu is in the heart of the Sydney CBD, and can be found upstairs, entering from Goulburn street.  Once upstairs you'll find plenty of tables complete with a grill in the centre. Now I might not be the best cook at home, but this is one of those places where I can sure shine as chef. Taking on thus role for the table, I ordered and cooked! We had a big group so the the buffet menu, at $79 per person was great for us, since we could get a range of items to share amongst the group. The all you can eat experience includes vegetables, salads, small bites, rice, noodles, soup, seafood and meats. Basically the concept is to select your choices from the touch screen and send through to the kitchen. Sashimi and sushi is prepared for you, as is the entree sized bites like the chicken wings and Takoyaki. Then comes the highlight of the night - the meats and seafood. Order your selections again from the touch screen. They have various cuts like skirt, brisket, short rib, chicken thigh or wing, pork belly, neck, sausage or loin amongst others. This comes to you slightly seasoned and then it's cooking time. It only needs a brief amount of time in the grill and then take it off, dip it in a little sauce and you're ready to eat. It high quality Wagyu and makes the buffet cost good value for money. The seafood options are also grand - whether it be m octopus, scallop, calamari to cook on the grill or even a few fresh prawns. Grab yourself a few sides like veggies, kim chi, edamame or tofu and you've got yourself a pretty good meal with a lot of variety. We think it's well suited to a group dining experience and a whole lot of fun. Our waiters were efficient and hardworking.

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Janice L.

For a wagyu beef all you can eat and all you can eat sashimi and snacks, this is pretty good outside of Japan. Of course the wagyu in Japan is way better. I liked ordering from the computer and sending it straight to the kitchen. I think the servers should tell us what kind of meat they were bringing out. That would be a level higher of service. There's also dessert at the end. The sesame was better than the red bean.

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For $84, you get a beautiful deluxe plate of sashimi, and a wooden staircase of wagyu beef.

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love.fish - Toasted Coconut & Mango Crumble (A$16)

love.fish

4.5(26 reviews)
1.5 kmBarangaroo

Any seafood fan must come to love.fish! Since we're from Seattle, this restaurant is right up our…read morealley, featuring raw plates and seafood entrées along with various shareables and sides. We came on a Sunday at 1:00P and only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Most tables are on the covered outdoor patio with just a few others inside the open air setting. We started off with a raw plate to share, followed by individual entrées. + SALMON CEVICHE (A$28): Thin slices of salmon in a bright zesty citrus soy dressing, with dollops of avocado cream and lime aioli. The salmon was so smooth, buttery and super fresh. I rarely eat ceviche since I usually don't care for citrus flavors, but I enjoyed this since the salmon remained the star of the plate. + DAINTREE BARRAMUNDI FILLET GRILLED (A$38): A perfectly sized fillet was delicate, moist and didn't have any bones! The skin was grilled and crisp like a chip. Normally, I'm not a fan of skin on fish, but this was impeccable. A few cauliflower florets in a flavorful chermoula added a bold punch. I also loved the salted barra croquette, a fritter of potato and barramundi, which was fried to a golden brown and light inside. All of this was on top of a fresh mint yogurt which rounded out this very cohesive dish. Others in my group enjoyed the swordfish fillet and the fish of the day, which was a mahi mahi. Our waitress enticed us with two desserts which all of us shared as a sweet ending. + DARK CHOCOLATE PARFAIT (A$18): A rich chocolate pudding layered with Queen Garnet plums and topped with large chocolate shavings. The pudding was creamy and rich while the ripe plums added sweetness with a hint of tartness. + TOASTED COCONUT & MANGO CRUMBLE (A$16): A delightful refreshing coconut sorbet came with juicy cubes of fresh mango on top. Some granola crumbles provided crunch and substance to an otherwise light dessert. I never would have guessed this is both gluten-free and dairy-free. Our server was excellent and took wonderful care of us by checking back and keeping our waters full. We appreciated her recommendations as well. On top of the great service and delicious food, every dish had a lovely presentation and the pricing was reasonable for the quality of each plate.

Absolutely delicious! Our last night in Sydney and wanted some fresh barramundi. The dish did not…read moredisappoint and one of the best meals I have had in Sydney. You sit right on the Barangaroo Harbour area and it had an epic view. The service was fabulous making for a special dinner. One not to be missed!

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Cirrus

Cirrus

3.8(11 reviews)
1.5 kmBarangaroo
$$$$

4.5/5 I would have used the half star if I could--the food was awesome but service got slow towards…read morethe end of our evening. We did the pre-selected five course menu and it gave us a bunch of great dishes that I wouldn't have picked myself. Definitely worth checking out!

Cirrus Dining, located on the waterfront at Barangaroo is one of those venues we've had on our list…read morefor a while now, and we finally made a visit. Cirrus, names after the cloud like apartment that sits above it. We recommend that you all also promptly book in, it is absolutely incredible and certainly deserves all the accolades it has received. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, you can sit inside or alfresco, enjoying views of our breathtaking harbour. A crisp and stylish place with minimal decor, yet it feels classy with its floor to ceiling glass. Chefs coming to you from the the Bentley, Monopole and Yellow restaurants and Chef Brent Savage has put together an array of seafood delights with incredible flavour combinations and the freshest selection of seafood, sustainably caught. Don't fret, if you have a non seafood eater amongst you, there's vegetarian and meat options as well. The waitress informed us that the dishes at Cirrus were designed to be shared. As a party of 6, she recommended 6 entrees, 6 mains and 4 sides. We ordered one less main than her recommendation and we were extremely full. The meats in particular were very generous servings. We also shared 3 desserts. We began with a few oysters, served with a vinaigrette and these were a beautiful start to our dining experience. We shared a number of starters including their famous Ocean trout with smoked beetroot and pepperberry and toast. The smoked beetroot lay atop the ocean trout mixture, almost like a starfish and the texture was simply divine. The small plate of raw Cobia (like a sashimi) with salted apple, turnip and sesame was quite refreshing. We shared two plates of the roasted King Prawns and Koji Butter. These prawns were were beautifully cooked, and a generous lashing of the butter sauce. We also really enjoyed the Fremantle octopus with kohlrabi and green chilli salsa. The octopus was super fresh, tender and nice crisp outer flavour, topped with ribbons of kohlrabi. Given Cirrus is primarily a seafood restaurant, we could go past having a number of fish for our mains. We enjoyed the the Hiramasa kingfish with grilled cucumber, buttermilk and mint. Nice and soft fish with a pleasant sauce. The cone bay barramundi was also lovely and was presented with some beautiful coils of charred onions and watercress. The roasted swordfish was another winner, served with fennel, buckwheat and bottarga. The Grilled black angus rib eye, 500 g was a big serving, and served with kombu butter, a very good comfort food choice. We ordered it medium and it was perfectly cooked to our request. The barbecued lamb neck may not be something you'd expect at a seafood restaurant but for the meat lovers amongst us, it is a brilliant dish. We shared all the sides; chips and aioli, radicchio salad, an absolutely beautiful plate of grilled asparagus with fresh curd and black olive, as well as a lovely serve of zucchini with hazelnut, yoghurt and turmeric. As for the drinks, Sommelier Nick Hildebrandt has also organised a wide selection of wines, 500 from around the world where you can get advice on the best to pair with your food selection. We chose a bottle of Riesling, which was a lovely pairing. All of this amongst 6 diners and including 3 bottles of wine and bread came to $130 each, which is pretty reasonable given the size of the servings and amount of food. If you'd prefer, the tasting menu is available for $110 each for the whole table, though we preferred to order so we could try a greater range of options. We absolutely loved dining at Cirrus and can't recommend it enough!

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6HEAD

4.3(49 reviews)
2.3 kmThe Rocks

My friend invited me to dinner and to try the tomahawk steak. Great location and friendly and…read moreattentive staff. It's on the expensive side but the view is not cheap! Was excited by the theatre of the steak of it being shown, cooked, cut up at the table and salted. When it arrived it did not seem to be the 1.5kg tomahawk originally shown. It was very nice and well cooked but after gave me the impression of a switcherroo! Let you decide from the pictures. Did it shrink so much at half its thickness during cooking?

Had a wonderful birthday meal here…read more First things first, they do book up so definitely make a reservation. Inside has a more formal ambiance we appreciated, but outside - assuming no cruise ship in the way - is probably the way to go for views, as we requested an inside top floor table with a view and didn't get much of one; turns out not many tables inside with a view. Service was mostly good but oddly slow in a few spots, the wine list was on iPad, and our pomme puree (mashed potatoes) came quite late. Steak was very good. MB7+ tomahawk is a terrific presentation, perfectly cooked to your specification, and described in detail. If you want the very highest quality (MB9) unfortunately thay was not on the menu when we visited, but it was surprisingly difficult find higher than MB7 on the regular menu of any of their competitors so I digress... (keyword: regular) Rest of the food was excellent. Little gem salad and chips are included with your tomahawk, the pomme puree was deliciously creamy if you like creamy mashed potatoes, broccolini hit the spot. And the scallops, while modest in appearance, won high praise. As someone who normally has a hard time going out for steak, given I can almost always make a better one at home, I do have to say that for a special occasion, 6HEAD was on the mark.

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6HEAD - Tomahawk steak being cut table side

Tomahawk steak being cut table side

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View of the opera house from our table on the patio

Kobe Wagyu - japanese - Updated July 2026

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