Came here for dinner after doing a bridge climb and found this place to be absolutely fantastic. We had no reservation and just turned up and they were able to seat us pretty quickly. The restaurant was busy and you could obviously see from everyone that was dining there that they were very happy. We ordered a number of different items which were all excellent as well as some cocktails . The location is beautiful and the interior decor is lovely. Highly recommended. read more

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UNREAL fusion Japanese restaurant with amazing vibes, from the perfect lighting for pictures to expertly timed service of one dish to the next. We did the tasting menu and it was a full survey of Japanese cuisine and protein types, from fish to beef. My favorite dish by far was the miso cod. It was melt-in-your-mouth goodness and came with delicious simmered mushrooms. I also loved the Brussels sprouts (much more on the fusion side) and the fondant (basically a chocolate lava cake). It only it wasn't so far from home l'd be here all the time read more

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Amazing sashimi, miso cod and shrimp dumplings, pavlova and dragon egg. Love the ambience and location too! read more

Saké - Oysters - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came in as a walk in for one person right when they open at 5pm. Hostess said I can grab a table and get a drink because the kitchen doesn't open until 5:25. So I ordered a drink ($33), looked at the menu and waited to be seated. Four to five parties came in and all had tables and got seated. Two parties for two people came in without reservation and got seated right away. So I waited for the hostess or server to come get me like everyone else. Take in mind I was seated right behind the hostess, so I was in eye view. I finally decided to leave and pay for my drink at 5:50. Then the person told me they could seat me. Totally different experience compare to Mr. Wong. Everyone from the hostess, GM, and server made sure my needs were met. Plus did more by creating a set meal that wasn't on the menu. read more

Saké - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I've been coming to this delightful sushi restaurant for years. I love the dark ambiance. The lighting designer was a genius. My favorite items are the appetizers, which focus on a variety of modern sashimi preparations. Nice cocktail list and wines by the bottle or glass. Friendly service. read more

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The staff here lovely, but I have to admit this is just overpriced pretty bad Japanese food

This is a fun place to start a night out. It is not traditional Japanese food but it's a fun twist. Our server was very sweet. The restaurant was packed so she took a bit to get to our table. When she arrived she was attentive and helpful. We started with delicious miso soup. Then we enjoyed the popcorn shrimp- prawns deep fried and covered in a yuzu chili Mayo. The bluefin tuna warayaki was to die for! Fresh pieces of tuna coated in rice crips on a Tasmanian wasabi leaf. You eat the whole thing and it's amazing! We had the chirashi roll, which had a little bit of everything in it. The s express roll was seared salmon with a tempura scallop inside. Both were good but not wowing. Overall a very fun place to go with great service!! read more

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Very good sushi in the city!!! Fun atmosphere!!! We got the edamame of course, a bottle of sake which was so good, a few rolls and some rice and popcorn shrimp Loved it! read more

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9 of us came in and were okay to be split up. They sat us in a "private dining" room. This wasn't by request. They didn't tell us there was a minimum until after everyone ate. They told us the minimum was one number..... then they told us it was another number. Service was unprofessional. Forgot about a couple of our orders. Playlist was fire tho. Food was great, service and business practice was awful. read more

On a weekend dinner time, they were playing some loud, awful, weird techno music that seemed to be 80% of their idea of atmosphere. I had to talk very loudly to have anyone hear me and I had to ask others to repeat what they were saying. I have no clue why anyone thinks loud, fast-paced techno matches the Japanese impression (fusion/contemporary or not) they're trying to give off. Are they trying to drown out the nightclub next door? This place is definitely on the more expensive side, so I hope people are going for the atmosphere and style rather than the food, because a lot of the food you can get better for cheaper elsewhere... Based on price for taste alone, I wouldn't recommend a lot of the dishes here, so the below will just be based on flavor: -- Would recommend/standouts: Chicken karaage ($19) - huge pieces of fried bar food without the greasy feel Scampi tempura ($38) - so good; tasted like sweet shrimp but fried in heavenly golden batter; texture was so soft Lamb chop ($38) - fantastic; can't go wrong if you don't dislike lamb Duck breast ($39) - delicious; not too dry and the sauce pairs well Kit kat ($18) - perfect for green tea lovers; texture is nice without being too sweet Monaka ($16) - comes with one each of hazelnut and green tea; simple dessert done nicely -- Would not recommend: Vegetables ($16) - wasabi sauce doesn't seem to pair well with much; vegetables themselves were good and cooked well, but the sauce was super salty; I kept draping my vegetables everywhere trying to shake the sauce off Dragon egg ($23) - extremely sweet; worth it for your social media or whatever, but not to eat unless you like caramel and tooth-achingly sweet desserts -- Fine, but maybe not particularly worth ordering: Beef tataki ($29) - This price might actually be on the lower end for tataki, since I've had tataki elsewhere (in the US, at least) and you have to have good quality meat to make it a dish worth eating. I think it's worth paying for tataki if it's great, but this just wasn't bad. Lobster tacos ($18 for 2) - Maybe this was actually good, but I thought it was tasteless...so texture-wise it was good, but there wasn't any flavor to taste. Spicy tuna roll ($19) - Not bad, but I'd rather have cheaper sushi. Gyoza ($25) - Perfectly fine, but I'd rather go to Harajuku Gyoza or something. read more

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If you are looking for an upscale sushi restaurant then Saké is the place. When we were greeted at the entrance, they asked if we had reservations. I believe they get very busy in the evenings. They found us a table but let us know we would need to be done before 7pm. This gave us an hour and a half to eat. They walked us down to the table. The ambiance was nice, a little dark but gave it a great Japanese feel. When you first sit down they will ask you a few questions right away. "Would you like still or sparkling water? And would you like edamame and miso soup?" What they don't tell you is that they all cost money. The water alone was A$12 each. I ordered hot Sake with my meal. I also ordered the soft shell crab roll, a chef's special, and two pieces of sea eel. The food was outstanding. (See pictures). When we were all done they did split the check into four for us which was convenient and not found at other restaurants in the area. I would recommend this place if you are willing to spend some money. read more

Upscale sushi spot in downtown the rocks neighborhood harbor Sydney, Australia! I love the view of the chef's counter because you get to see the actions of the chefs cooking up the entrees or prepping the sashimi slices and sushi rolls! Fresh fish one can taste! Service was wonderfully fancy. They came by often to check in. One must order the Dragon's Egg for dessert! The presentation is amazing to see and how they melt it! When they melt it, the inside chocolate egg, has interesting fruity bites to eat with the colorful chocolate. Indulging in my sweets! Sake was warmly smooth. Great dining to splurge on here! read more

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This is a nice restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. The service however, seemed a little sloppy. We had reservations and still had to wait 15min to be seated. Once seated, waitress #1 asked for our water preference but never gave us water until after food was served. Next waitress #2 came to get the order but walked away in the middle of our conversation with her. Finally, waitress #3 came and got our order in. After all this, the food came pretty quickly though and thankfully everything tasted good. Price is on the higher end but food was presented well and tasty. read more

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Our first time to Australia. The reviews looked good so we decided to try this place. It doesn't disappoint. Food was a excellent and the service has been wonderful. We made reservations through our concierge at the Park Hyatt and we received a complimentary order of edamame and a glass of sake. Very nice touch! Highly recommend eating here for authentic Japanese food. read more

Wonderful experience for a quick lunch! The nigiri was to die for. Highly recommend the cauliflower as well as an appetizer. read more

Saké - Salmon belly and tuna nigiri - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Visited for the first time and it was a lovely experience! The sashimi platter and presentation of the dragon egg were definitely the highlight. The staff were also accommodating but the service was a bit slow. The soft shell crab and sushi were also delicious! Overall it was such a fun dinner and I would highly recommend, especially for celebrations. read more

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Great sushi and presentation with a full menu of complimentary dishes. Service and ambiance are warm and comforting. One of the best places for dinner around The Rocks. read more

Food : 4 (if you really want Japanese food, it's an ok place) Atmosphere : 3.5 (some would say lively, the music was too loud for me) Service : 2 (very slow and curt, service charge was included in bill for 2 pp and then asked for more when paying) Value : 2 read more

The food was amazing! The sushi was very fresh and the flavors that each dish brought were delicious. Service was very good too! Definitely a place to go when in Sydney! read more

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One of the best sushi I've had in a long time! Prepare to empty your wallet or plan to come on someone else's dime Service was quick and friendly. Food would come out within 5-10 minute of ordering. The number of items on menu is limited but it's about quality not quantity! Instead of ordering a main dish and appetizer, my friend and I got about 6-7 appetizers. Tried all 4 of their rolls and their wagyu tartar taco, delicious! read more

Welcome to Sake! Probably THE best Japanese restaurant in the world (coming from a New Yorker)... Service, Decor, Food, Cocktails are all 5-Star worthy. Chef Richard is a gastronomic creative genius and leads an incredibly talented team - he's super personable and brings pride to all things Aussie. The most spectacular dish was the delicate, yet incredibly flavorful snapper white soy with truffle infused in the sauce. This is not to say all the other dishes we tried weren't equally mouth watering - quite the contrary. The hiramasa kingfish was brilliantly fresh and was beautifully balanced with a coriander infused sweet ponzu with lime and jalapeño kosho. The Wagyu loin was superbly tender, perfectly cooked, and the accompanying sauces were spot on. The spider maki sets a new bar for any soft shell crab roll. We ordered probably 7 dishes in total. We'd advise ordering 5-6 staters and a main - definitely sit at the bar next to the kitchen if possible. Kudos on such a special spot - great for anniversaries and any other special occasions. read more

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Why is this place so well rated? Food: The food was average. Decent quality fish but nothing to write home about. And definitely not prepared in any exceptional away. Service: Our waiter was the absolute worst. She paid absolutely no attention to us except to intermittently refill our water which we didn't realize was at an extra charge. read more

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A restaurant we can not flaw and sushi to die for Would be surprised to find any better Brisbane Saké is as good also read more

Thoroughly underwhelming. Staff were inattentive and a tad rude. It wasn't malice, just inattention. I came here with a group of seven. A few select dishes performed well: the nori crisps, the toro, the salmon roll. Most of the other dishes were overpriced and underwhelming: the duck, the remaining specialty rolls. Make sure to ask for tap water and not still water. We found out the difference $50 later. The cuts of sashimi were good for the Tuna and squid but mediocre for every other fish. The gyoza were ok too. In the end the inattentiveness of the staff kind of ruined it. Honestly, I'd rather eat somewhere else. read more

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Solid dining experience here. We had the modern tasting menu and there were zero complaints about anything that came out. It was weird, though, how they didn't serve individual dishes to each person. First time I've been to a place that offers tasting menus with each dish placed in the centre for everyone to share instead of individual plates. Am I making sense? Anyway, the drinks are delicciouuusss....! Definitely recommend the yuzu sour (really, anything with yuzu) and the rose & lychee caprioska (I forgot the real name on the menu) read more

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We had the shrimp popcorn, the sashimi with salmon and scallops, the xpress sushi, and some oysters (loved the spicy ponzu dressing). Overall a very nice place. Some staff are very attentive know details about the dishes, but others are not that helpful. Nice atmosphere, perfect for an occasion or a good night out. It is a little expensive. read more

Excellent meal. I sat at the sushi bar after walking in with no reservation around 730 pm on a Tuesday night. I began with the wagyu beef dumplings, the agedashi tofu, and tuna ceviche. All were excellently prepared and the flavors well balanced and delicious. I followed up with the salmon, salmon belly, and hamachi nigiri sushi and they were also very good. Each was prepared a bit differently to accent its flavor - the salmon was wrapped in a shaved vegetable with 2 roe on top, the salmon belly seared, and the hamachi served with some herbs on top. The ambience is funky - electronic music, well designed, attractive staff. But I was greeted and served warmly and unpretentiously. Total bill for food with 2 sparkling waters and a latte was $100 Australian even. Pricy but I'm full and happy and it seemed reasonable for quality of food and experience I would go back read more

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This place is all the hype and half the delivery. Service: rude, delayed and confused Ambiance: this is what you're paying for. It's dimly lit, the tables aren't too close together so you can have an intimate conversation with your table and everything served is pretty, food and drinks included. Sushi: True omakase is not as well known in Sydney as other parts of the world like NYC, SF or LDN. While the quality of fish was good, it's good as a starter as they serve it rather than a full meal. MEATS: get all the meats here. The lamb, the steak, he skewers- all really well done. We ignored the toro on the table and went straight for an extra order of lamb! All in all good but not worth going out of your way. read more

For a $175 dinner (2 people), I was hoping for a more memorable dinner but it was not the case. But to be fair, SAKE is a good restaurant for dates, special celebrations or place to hang out with your buddies. It was not memorable for me because of the food. Dont get me wrong, food was delicious but nothing special (not for that kind of price tag) New Style Sashimi - Interesting! The ponzu went really well with the sashmi. Each piece of sashimi literally melted in my mouth - best part of the dish was probably the egg roe - explosion of the sea when I bite into them! Agedashi Tofu - OK. I dont think the batter was the right kind for agedashi tofu (it should have been much light, almost without any coating), but this was just regular deep fried tofu in dashi broth. (The broth was not warm either, boo) Teriyaki Burger Balls - Interesting! Never had anything like this. They tasted like meatballs with teriyaki sauce. Worth a try! S Express - Highlight of the meal ! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this roll. Would highly recommend it. Steamed black cod - Would not recommend it. The fish was steamed perfectly but I did not like the sauce at all. Too oily Assorted tempura - the prawn tempura was really yum ! PS: Great selection of sake / japanese spirits & alcohol ! Im not sure if i will come back again. I think there are heaps of better japanese restaurants in Sydney ! read more

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I came here on a saturday night with my sister and we both generally loved it. However, that isn't saying that there were no pitfalls during the meal. We ordered the scampi tempura, rock shrimp, spider roll, prawn tempura roll, sashimi tacos, chocolate fondant and green tea trifle. The scampi tempura was on point, the rock shrimp was good but portion wise is laughable (compared to nobu), the spider roll and prawn roll was okay (tasted decent but not a standout), the sashimi tacos was pleasant even though the alcohol shots are totally unnecessary. The chocolate fondant was surprisingly really good; It looked like the average molten lava cake from dominoes but tasted very very different and overall great. The green tea trifle on the other hand is a confusion of flavors that was, in my opinion, a huge let down to the meal. However, with that said the high points of the meal out way the pitfalls and I will definitely be back. read more

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Elaborate decoration and lighting. Glad we were not seated in the wooden cage/ rooms. Luckily the two of us were seated in a large booth at the back. Attentive service, great drinks, edamame brought right away, wonderful sushi. The music was on an annoying EDM loop that repeated every 10 minutes. read more

Saké - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Tried out Sake on a Sunday night before walking around VIVID with 5 friends (and a toddler). While this may not be the place to bring your young child, we did thoroughly enjoy our meal. The food was all around excellent - the dumplings, wagyu beef, white fish main and the chocolate caramel fondant were amazing whereas the fish tacos were a bit underwhelming for the price (and other common dishes to run of the mill places such as edamame). Nice selection of beverages, decent service round out the experience. Similar to other spots in the Rocks, it's trendy with an open kitchen. If you're in a group, try to snag one of the semi-private rooms. While this is a trendy and upscale restaurant, I will note that if you sit close to the open kitchen, you will be greeted (frequently) by the maitre d' and kitchen staff who welcome each group of diners to the restaurant with a japanese greeting. While the first 5 times it can seem fun, by the end of the meal it was getting annoying and loud (and kind of kitschy for such a place). read more

Sake is a trendy hip spot and it felt like a restaurant where people go to be seen. We enjoyed the buzzing atmosphere but most importantly, the food was a big hit with us. We tried a variety of dishes and liked every single thing we tried as it was innovative and flavorful. The dishes came out in at a good pace as well. The description of the pork belly alone made me salivate but the dish itself was amazing. Black cod is always a must order for me and I was pleased with this dish as well. wagyu dumplings ginger, chive, spicy sour dipping sauce tonkatsu cups panko-fried pork belly, spring-onion, lettuce cups mustard miso,japanese barbeque sauce crispy chicken karaage buta no kakuni onsen tamago, 12 hour braised pork belly, daikon, radish, 64C hens egg, truffle oil scallions steamed "Glacier 51" black cod ginger, spring onion, seasame, chilli ponzu read more

First of all, yes it is a little over priced - however the service in most cases is exceptional and the food is very well presented and very tasty. This kind of high profile restaurant seems to be popping up in the same format as some I've seen in the US where you have hostesses at the front who greet and take you to the table and then the waiters who actually take orders and do the service. I imagine having people purely dedicated to taking people to a table boosts costs a little, but it's not along - same at Sokyo and Cafe Sydney. I really enjoyed the selection of sake they offer and the fact that the waiter was so knowledgeable about the menu - this to me means great service. The bar area is a good entry area and if you turn up a little early for your booking its a great place to start your night - saves looking for a pub. They have little private areas for dining, booths or the larger open area. We had a booth for the night which was great as you can see the whole floor. Highly recommend getting the waiter to choose a menu for you - just let him know your budget and he/she can craft the menu selection for you. While we won't be going back anytime soon - we prefer Sokyo - it was a great venue in the Argyle space and would recommend it for someone looking for a nice night out. read more

Saké - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Saké was a great choice for a quick business trip to Sydney. I went there for lunch while walking around trying to get over jetlag. I conducted a little research prior to my trip so I knew I wanted to visit Saké. During my lunch time visit, the restaurant had a definite club-hot spot ambiance. This made the experience inviting. It was great to see people in business attire enjoying sushi for lunch. The tako and salmon nigiri was very fresh and flavorful. I was glad I made these choices. I would recommend Saké to anyone visiting Sydney. I wish I had more time for another visit. read more

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We only came here for drinks. I am a huge fan of Japanese whiskey and their selection left something to be desired. Seemed as though there was better selection other places in town. The ambiance and service is very good and it is a great pale red to come enjoy some food and drinks. read more

Saké - Yamasaki distillers reserve Tommy's haiku - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Love, love, LOVE this place! Im counting down the days until we come back to visit Sydney so we can go to this place again. If visiting this place, be sure to make reservations well ahead of time to get a decent time for dinner, as dinner spots fill up pretty quick!! The service was awesome and we had multiple servers tending to us and making great recommendations. I had the green martini cocktail, very fresh and full of flavor, and it wasn't too sweet, either! For food, we had the salmon & yellowtail sashimi, and scallops, along with the bang bang shrimp and the spicy tuna roll. We also ordered a plate that had a variety of sushi, which they made right in front of us because we were sitting right at the sushi bar! Everything was super fresh and the chefs did such a good job with the food presentations. We also ordered some grilled asparagus and corn for sides, as well. The restaurant is very clean and very spacious, so it doesn't feel like you're eating directly on top of a stranger as far as the table spacing goes. The restaurant is also located centrally in the Rocks District, which is super close to a variety of bars if you feel like going out after. Great job, Sake, we will definiert be back when we are in town again! read more

Saké - Salmon, yellowtail, and scallops combination plate, alone with the green martini and edamame...SO good! - Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This Japanese inspired restaurant provides diners with an exquisite experience with a modern twist on Japanese cuisine. Maintaining your essential Japanese dishes like sushi and sashimi, Sake uses a variety of spices and cooking styles to introduce new flavour combination to their dishes. Bangalow pork cutlet ginger | Koji | Okinawa glaze. This dish is a must try! The pork cutlet was thick and cooked to perfection, and not too tough. The Okinawa glaze complements the pork fat and gives a tinge of sweetness to the meat. read more

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We are avid sushi lovers and were excited to have sushi on our trip. I looked at the reviews and then made sure they were open on a Monday at 7:40pm. I looked online prior to arrival and I could get reservations no problem, so we showed up without them. The host told us we could have bar seating, but there was a wait for a table. We had no problem with the bar seating, but then in a pompous way, he also stated "it's ok there is a $75.00 per person minimum." We likely would have spent a lot more due to our love of sake, but his attitude made us feel our money would be better spent somewhere else. Don't like Americans? Not sure, but the only person in Australia so far that was a jerk! I would not recommend based on his attitude alone. I looked on yelp and google, did not see a per person minimum. read more

I was recommended this place as the sushi place to go by a majority of the people I met during my time in Sydney, so what the heck I had to drop by. After wandering around The Rocks for quite some time I decided it was time to drop in for a meal. It's not a hard place to find but I understand if you miss it. I walked in and was quickly greeted by the staff. I think the requirements for hiring at this place is that you just need to be really hot and friendly :) It's got a really dark atmosphere in it, reminiscent of steak house but much more hip. The servers were really friendly. I wasn't super hungry and was recommended the sashimi appetizer and the pork belly robata. The food arrived fast, the servers always ensured my drinks were topped up and the pork belly I had was awesome. The sashimi was pretty good as well. I'd come back with a date, it's got some seriously nice mood in there. read more