Kokumai Circular Quay
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Kokumai Circular Quay is a Japanese sushi restaurant in the Gateway building, with a conveyor sushi train and a five-seat omakase bar. Visitors come for the sashimi and the value, and it suits a relaxed lunch or a dinner out. Jessie Street Gardens is a one-minute walk away. Most meals fall between $20 and $40.
Cuisine at Kokumai Circular Quay
Food at Kokumai Circular Quay
The menu is Japanese sushi and sashimi. Plates come round on a conveyor belt, so diners can pick as they go. The omakase bar serves a set sequence that needs booking ahead. Visitors say the sashimi stands out, and the omakase is the main draw for a special meal. Reviewers also call the sushi average in places, so expectations for the train and the omakase differ.
What to order: Omakase, booked ahead Β· Sashimi platter Β· Sushi train plates
Drinks at Kokumai Circular Quay
The omakase bar serves sake and wine, which the restaurant describes as its finest selection, alongside the five-seat counter's sushi.
The sushi train and the omakase bar
The restaurant runs two ways. Plates travel on a conveyor belt, so diners can choose as they go. Separately, a five-seat omakase bar is run by Chef Kokumai, and it needs a booking in advance. The restaurant calls itself a premium sushi bar, different from traditional sushi bars.
What customers say about Kokumai Circular Quay
- π¬Visitors praise the sashimi and omakase for their value
- π¬Several diners call the prices reasonable for sushi
- π¬Service is described as friendly and great
- π¬The sushi train is part of the appeal for many visitors
Tips for visiting Kokumai Circular Quay
- βBook the omakase bar ahead, as it has only five seats.
- βJessie Street Gardens is a one-minute walk away if you want to eat outside before or after.
Getting to Kokumai Circular Quay
The address is Shop 107/1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, inside the Gateway building. Parking is in the Wilson Parking Gateway car park at the same address.
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FAQ about Kokumai Circular Quay
Can I book a table at Kokumai Circular Quay?
Yes, there is an online booking link, and the omakase bar must be booked in advance.
What cuisine does Kokumai Circular Quay serve?
It serves Japanese food, with sushi and sashimi from a conveyor train and an omakase bar.
Is Kokumai Circular Quay licensed?
Yes, the omakase bar serves sake and wine.