Besuto - Omakase
Last updatedβ 4.8 Β· 415 Google reviews Β· $$$$
Besuto - Omakase is a Japanese omakase restaurant in the Sydney CBD, with a long counter where the chef serves a set run of courses. Visitors say it feels intimate, and they praise the staff's knowledge and the fresh seafood. Dinner is a planned, multi-course evening rather than a quick stop. Jessie Street Gardens is about a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Besuto - Omakase
Food at Besuto - Omakase
The menu is a set omakase of Japanese courses built around fresh Australian seafood. Visitors count 12 or 13 courses over an evening, running from raw fish and sashimi to seafood chawanmushi, miso-grilled toothfish and A5 wagyu. Plates arrive as small, composed arrangements, with sashimi set in lacquered boxes and dishes garnished with edible flowers and pickles.
What to order: Seafood chawanmushi Β· Miso-grilled Patagonian toothfish Β· A5 wagyu with foie gras
Drinks at Besuto - Omakase
Drinks centre on sake and wine, with pairings that visitors say are explained in detail by the sommelier. Regulars mention having a drink at the bar before the meal, and one visitor praised the whiskies poured there.
Seated at the counter
Most guests sit at a long timber counter where the chef and staff work in front of them and hand each course across. Visitors describe a small room, with around a dozen guests in a sitting. One visitor says the chef talks through his techniques, and staff explain the history of each sake brand. Dinner runs with two sittings, and the lunch service is on Friday and Saturday only.
What customers say about Besuto - Omakase
- π¬Service and staff knowledge, especially around sake and wine pairings
- π¬Fresh seafood and skilled raw dishes
- π¬A small counter with an intimate feel
- π¬Long, filling courses that make for a full evening
Tips for visiting Besuto - Omakase
- βBookings open on the 1st of each month at 9am for the following month, so plan ahead.
- βFor group and corporate bookings, email bookings@besutosydney.com.
- βThe set menu is $280 per person, rising to $320 per person from 1 November.
Getting to Besuto - Omakase
The restaurant is at 3 Underwood St, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. The nearest transport stop listed is Circular Quay, at Salesforce Tower.
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FAQ about Besuto - Omakase
What cuisine does Besuto - Omakase serve?
It serves Japanese omakase, a set menu of courses built around fresh seafood and wagyu. Dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday, and lunch is served on Friday and Saturday.
Can I book a table at Besuto - Omakase?
Yes. Bookings are released on the 1st of each month for the following month, at 9am.
Is Besuto - Omakase licensed?
Yes, the restaurant serves sake and wine, with pairings offered alongside the omakase courses.
Can I book Besuto - Omakase for a group?
Yes. Group and corporate bookings are made by email to bookings@besutosydney.com.