Overview

Sokyo

Sokyo. Where the buzz of Tokyo meets a Sydney beat. Allow yourself to be lost in the world of Chef Chase Kojima and his impeccable union of traditional craftsmanship with an innovative take on contemporary flavour. Be seated to the chilled out sounds of the resident DJ while you enjoy delectable Japanese inspired dishes.

Location and opening/business hours

Location

Level G, The Darling
The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009

Hours

  • Breakfast
    Daily 7:00am - 10:30am
  • Lunch
    Friday and Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Dinner
    Sunday to Wednesday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
    Thursday to Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm

AWARDS

ONE CHEF'S HAT, Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
AUSTRALIA'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS, Australian Financial Review 2015 & 2016
TWO GOBLETS, Gourmet Traveller Wine List Of The Year 2015 & 2016
CHEF OF THE YEAR NSW AND AUSTRALIA, Tourism Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence 2015 
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Wine Spectator 2015
ONE STAR, Gourmet Traveller 2015
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE, TripAdvisor 2015

Menu

Sokyo Menu

Menu

À la carte and more

Sokyo Menu

Sokyo Menu

Sokyo À La Carte Menu

SOKYO

SOKYO NIGIRI (4 Pieces)

Ocean Trout Umami Sansho 20
Nikiri soy, sweet sansho pepper, lime

Tai Nori 20
Shio konbu lime salsa, crispy Koasa ”Diamond” nori

Tuna Crispy Rice 20
Spicy tuna, spicy mayo, crispy Hokkaido “Yumepirica” rice

Kingfish Furikake 18
Sokyo furikake, citrus paste, tosazu

Salmon Belly Aburi 20
Spicy daikon oroshi

“大間まぐろ” Ooma Premium Toro M.P.
Blended wasabi, nikiri soy

 

SOKYO SUSHI ROLLS

Queensland 22
Spanner crab, spicy aioli, avocado, soy paper

Prawn Tempura 20
Asparagus, spicy aioli

Japanese Barbeque 24
Karubi short rib, umami shiitake sauce, cucmber 

Spicy Tuna  21
Tenkasu, spicy truffle mayo

Yasai 10 
Baby cos, takuwan, pickled daikon

 

TRADITIONAL NIGIRI OR SASHIMI (minimum 2 Pieces)

Tuna (South Australia) 5.5

Chu-Toro (South Australia) M.P.

Toro (Japan) M.P.

Ocean Trout Ikijime (Tasmania) 4.5

Salmon (Tasmania)   4

Salmon Belly (Tasmania)   6

Saikou Salmon (New Zealand)  6

Kingfish (South Australia) 4.5

Kingfish Belly (South Australia) 6

Red Snapper Ikijime (New Zealand) 4.5

Alfonsino Kinmedai (New Zealand) 5.5

BBQ Freshwater Eel (Taiwan) 6

Prawn (New Caledonia) 4.5

Scallop (Japan) 4.5

Abalone (South Australia) 9.5

Scampi (New Zealand) 8.5

Salmon Roe (Japan) 5

Sea Urchin (Tasmania) 13

Cuttlefish (South Australia) 4

Sokyo Omelette  (Tamago) 4

 

TRADITIONAL ROLLS

Tuna Roll 12

Negi Toro Roll  22

Salmon Avocado Roll 14

Umeboshi Cucumber Shiso Roll 8

 

SASHIMI

Binnaga Maguro  20
Bincho smoked albacore, ume kosho, pickled asparagus, ginger gel

Salmon Tataki   21
Cucumber, feta cheese, lemon shiso soy, caramelized peanuts

Kingfish Miso Ceviche  22
Green chilli, crispy potato, miso ceviche

Maguro Tataki 29
Seared tuna, carbonized leek aioli, pickled mushrooms, asparagus, smoked ponzu

Hokkaido Scallop Yuzu Honey 18        
Onion, capers, crunchy miso, yuzu honey

Wagyu  Short Rib Tataki 29
Pickled grapes, chestnut puree, tarragon, chilli oil, tosazu 

Tai Goma Nori 22
Red snapper, miso cream cheese, roasted goma nori , white shiso dressing

Usuzukuri 28
Ikijime snapper thinly sliced, shio konbu, micro herbs, lime soy vinaigrette

Pacific Oyster 5 (minimum 3 pieces)
Plum Wine & lime granita, spicy ponzu

Sashimi Platter 60
Chefs choice 24 pieces of mixed traditional sashimi

 

TEMPURA

Red Snapper 20
Coriander salad, black pepper chilli vinegar 

Cuttlefish 17
Chilli de arbol, tarragon ponzu sauce

Prawn 28
Grated daikon, Sokyo tempura sauce

Baby Capsicum Poppers 24
Spanner Crab, Persian feta, spicy tuna tartar, yuzu soy

Asparagus 12
Truffle poke sauce, edamame dip

Japanese Sweet Potato 11
Chipotle & buttermilk

Mushroom 15
Enoki & oyster mushroom, garlic ponzu

 

ROBATA

Beef 12 (minimum 2 skewers)
Wagyu tri-tip, caramelized eshallots, BBQ teriyaki

Corn-fed Chicken 7 (minimum 2 skewers)
Shallots, yakitori jus        

Pork Belly 11 (minimum 2 skewers)
Apple & wasabi, black salt

Lamb Chop 11 (minimum 2 chops)        
Charred eggplant purée, aka miso, basil

Octopus Salad 15
Confit potato, scorched cucumber, almond gel, smoked bbq sauce

King Brown Mushroom 15        
Lime, asparagus, truffle soy, red mizuna

Spicy Edamame 9
Shichimi nikiri soy, shaved katsuobushi


ESSENTIAL DISHES

Cone Bay Barramundi 34
Roasted cauliflower & edamame, yuzu miso

Riverina Lamb Rump  39
Pickled white fungi, pencil leeks, kurogoma, ponzu jus

Dengakuman 52
Miso glazed glacier 51, Japanese salsa pickled cucumber

Wagyu Tenderloin  65   
Shio kombu jus, smoked eel and blue ghost kale

Sea Scallop & King Prawn 33
Sugar snap peas, sansho peppercorn, sudachi prawn butter

Rangers Valley +9 Wagyu Scotch Fillet 600grams 150
Sokyo dipping sauces

 

SALAD 

Edamame Soybean 8
Truffle Salt

Mixed Leaves 8
Spicy garlic vinaigrette

Sashimi Salad 22
Heirloom tomato, cucumber & smoked poke sauce

 

SOUP

Kyoto Clear Soup 7
Enoki mushroom, citrus drop

Misoshiru 7
Blended miso, dashi, tofu, daikon

Sokyo Spicy Nabe 28
Tofu, white miso, mixed seafood

Vegetarian Menu

VEGETARIAN

SASHIMI

Leeks Yuzu Honey $11
Dry miso, micro mache

Tofu $9
Silken tofu, spicy garlic, cucumber

Tomato Smoke Poke $12
Tomato, cucumber, smoke poke sauce

Sweet Corn $12
Crispy rice, guacamole & spicy mayo

TEMPURA

Asparagus Tempura $12
Truffle poke sauce, edamame dip

Japanese Sweet Potato $11
Chipotle & buttermilk

Mushroom $15
Enoki & oyster mushroom, garlic ponzu

Witlof Tempura $9
Pickled asparagus, su-miso, daikon

HOT DISHES

Roasted Cauliflower $12
Cauliflower, edamame and almond salsa, aonori, yuzu miso

Grilled Cos and Asparagus Salad $12
Pickled shallot, pumpkin furikake, shiso dressing

King Brown Mushroom $15
Lime, asparagus, truffle soy 

Mixed Greens $8
Sesame seeds, spicy garlic vinaigrette

Edamame Soybean $8
Boiled, edamame salt

ROLL

Yasai $10
Baby cos, takuwan, pickled daikon

Dessert and Beverage Menu

Drinks

Coffee 5
Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Long Black, Mocha, Piccolo Latte, Flat White, Macchiato

Tea 5

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Chamomile, Ginger and lemongrass, Peppermint 

Genmai Cha – Japanese green tea 7

 

After Meal Fun – alcoholic options

Johnny Drama 18
Jim Beam Rye, Aperol and  Fernet Branca

Aztec Old Fashioned 22
Sotol Plata, chocolate liqueur, coriander chilli syrup and Angostura

Espresso Martini  20

Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Japanese Whiskey / Glass 23

Ume Shu Classic / Glass 15

Yuzu Shu (Yuzu Sake) / Carafe 48 / Bottle  115

Sayuri “Little Lilly” / 30 (300ML)               
Slightly cloudy sake, nigori/unfiltered                                                                                         
Takara Seishu “Mio” / 38 (300ML)                                                              
Medium sweet sparkling sake

 

Dessert

Goma Street 15
Caramelised White Chocolate, Sesame Ice Cream

Yamazaki Caramel Macchiato 14
Coffee Ice Cream, Coco Nibs, Whisky Foam

Donatsu 15
Pineapple Mascarpone Filling, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream

Sokyo Banana  15 
Chocolate sponge  cake filled with banana custard, rum icecream

Yuzu Soufflé 17
Passionfruit Jelly, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream

Green Tea & White Chocolate Fondant 15
Apple Brandy “Calvados” Ice Cream, Coffee Crumble.

Strawberry Calpis 18
Lime mousse, strawberry, green tea meringue and calpis frozen yoghurt

Sokyo “Mochi Ice Cream” 9
Yatsuhashi Kyoto Mochi, Frozen Strawberry Milk Shake

Chef’s Dessert Sampler 26
Chef’s Selection of 4 Desserts

Fruit Sake 14   
Junmai Sake Infused with Seasonal Fruits

Menu subject to availability.

 

Please be advised any private group reservations for between 8 and 11 persons (inclusive) will incur a surcharge of $10.00 per person when dining at Sokyo. Corporate group reservations, or private group reservations exceeding 11 persons, will also incur a surcharge, which will be confirmed at the time the reservation is made.

 

Please note, a 1% credit card surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions and a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. 

 

Member of The Star Club? Simply present your card to enjoy generous discounts (Silver 10%, Gold 20% and Platinum 30%). Plus, use your card to accrue Tier Points and earn and redeem Casino Dollars. Not a Member? Visit The Star Club Desk to join today. Terms and conditions apply, see thestarclub.com.au

Breakfast

Sokyo Breakfast

Sokyo Breakfast

Wake up to Sydney's Japanese influenced breakfast. 

Chase Kojima and his team are excited to bring you a fusion menu that features your breakfast favourites with a Sokyo twist.​ Breakfast at Sokyo is available on every day 7.00am – 10.30am.

Breakfast Menu

CONTINENTAL BUFFET OR À LA CARTE

An “a la carte” dish, a tea or a coffee $22.5

Full continental buffet and a tea or a coffee $28

Full continental buffet, an “a la carte” dish and a tea or a coffee $38

TO EAT

Eggs Benedict
Streaky bacon, poached egg, edamame, brioche, miso hollandaise, ponzu pearls

Matcha Green Tea Lamington
Toasted Coconut, Adzuki Red Bean Paste, Yuzu Curd, Compressed Watermelon.

Wild Mushroom Omurice
Char-grilled king Brown Mushrooms, pickled radish, truffled porcini emulsion, konbu dust

Spicy Salmon Udon
White Miso roasted salmon, onsen tomago, crab, wakame, enoki, udon noodles, spicy miso dashi

Healthy Breakfast
Poached egg, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, edamame, tomato, feta, avocado, toasted ciabatta

Sumo Breakfast
Choice of eggs, grilled bacon, Japanese sausage, sautéed mushroom, edamame, tempura hash brown, tomato, avocado, toasted ciabatta

Traditional “Choushoku” Breakfast
Fish of the Day, miso soup, chawanmushi, Hokkaido yumepirika rice, nori, Japanese pickles

Sokyo Seafood Bowl
Glacier 51 toothfish, salmon, octopus, flying fish roe, cucumber, beni shoga, Hokkaido yumepirika rice, onsen tamago.

Pork Katsu Curry
Panko crumbed pork loin, udon noodles, curry sauce, soft boiled egg, chives, beni shōga. shredded nori, sesame.

TO DRINK

Coffee/Tea $5

Mineral water 1 l $9
Still/Sparkling 

Sokyo Lattes 200 mls $6

Chai latte
Chai, milk, cinnamon 

Matcha latte
Matcha, milk.

Goma latte
Black sesame, milk.

Golden latte
Turmeric, vanilla, ginger, milk, cinnamon.

Fresh juices 400 mls $6

Choice of:
Orange/ Apple / Pineapple/Watermelon

The Fresh
Watermelon, mint, lime

Smoothies 200 mls $4 / 400 mls $8

Choice of:
Pineapple/ Banana/Blueberry/ Strawberry

Ichigo Banana
Banana, strawberry, honey, milk, Greek yogurt

 

Menu subject to availability.

 

Please be advised any private group reservations for between 8 and 11 persons (inclusive) will incur a surcharge of $10.00 per person when dining at Sokyo. Corporate group reservations, or private group reservations exceeding 11 persons, will also incur a surcharge, which will be confirmed at the time the reservation is made.

 

Please note, a 1% credit card surcharge will apply to all credit card transactions and a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. 

 

Member of The Star Club? Simply present your card to enjoy generous discounts (Silver 10%, Gold 20% and Platinum 30%). Plus, use your card to accrue Tier Points and earn and redeem Casino Dollars. Not a Member? Visit The Star Club Desk to join today. Terms and conditions apply, see thestarclub.com.au

Wine List

Sokyo Wine, Sake and Cocktail List

Sokyo Wine, Sake and Cocktail List

Wine, Sake & Cocktails

FULL SOKYO WINE, SAKE AND COCKTAIL LIST

View our comprehensive Sokyo wine, sake and cocktail lists including signature cocktails, mocktails, beer, cider, sake, umeshu, sparkling wine, white wine, red wine and dessert wine.

View Sokyo wine, sake and cocktail list in PDF.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS HIGHLIGHT

Chasing Kojima $18
Yuzu sake, pink grapefruit, lemongrass and elderflower

The Hipster $20
FAIR Quinoa Vodka, FAIR Goji, aloe vera and cranberry

Sano San #3 $18
Choya 'Black Rum' Umeshu, Hennessy Cognac, crème de peche and lemon meringue foam

 

View more signature cocktails in Sokyo wine, sake and cocktail list.

SAKE HIGHLIGHT

Takara Seishu "Mio" $38
Ripe Pear lift with delicate sweetness
Sparkling wine, Kyoto, Medium Sweet

Sayuri "Little Lily" $30
Slightly cloudy, lychee and coconuts, sweet
Nigori/Unfiltered, Hyogo, Sweet

Houraisen "Beshi" - warm on request - $52
Earthy spicy nose, creamy texture, rich and long
Tokubetsu Junmai, Aichi, Medium Dry

 

View more signature cocktails in Sokyo wine, sake and cocktail list.

Functions

Sokyo Functions Menu

Sokyo Functions Menu

Canapé Menu and Packages

SASHIMI

Tai, yuzu honey, dry miso $4

Salmon, pickled wasabi salsa $4

Seared salmon, baby peach, ssamjang $4

Kingfish furikake, yuzu kosho $4

Tuna, Japanese salsa, ponzu $5

Pacific Oyster, caviar, yuzu $10

Toro, wasabi salsa $15

TEMPURA

Asparagus, truffle poke $4

Snapper, black pepper vinegar $5

Cuttlefish, tarragon ponzu $5

HOT DISHES

Corn-fed chicken, shallot, yakitori sauce $4

Beef kushiyaki, BBQ teriyaki $5

Prawn, garlic, chili umekosho 6 Scallop, wasabi butter $5

Scallop, Shio Koji sauce $5

SUSHI

Tuna sushi, shio konbu $5

Ocean trout sushi $5

Bonito sushi, chili layu $5

Spicy tuna roll, truffle salt $5

Kingfish sushi, yuzu koshu $5

Vegetable roll, yuzu kosho $4

CANAPÉ PACKAGES

PACKAGE 1 ‐$20 PER PERSON
1 piece of each item per person

Tuna, Japanese salsa, ponzu
Corn-fed chicken, shallots, yakitori jus
Beef kushiyaki, BBQ teriyaki
Asparagus, truffle poke
Vegetable roll, yuzu kosho

 

PACKAGE 2 ‐ $30 PER PERSON
1 piece of each item per person

Tuna, Japanese salsa, ponzu
Salmon, wasabi salsa
Corn-fed chicken, shallots, yakitori jus
Beef kushiyaki, BBQ teriyaki
Asparagus, truffle poke
Vegetable roll, yuzu kosho
Spicytuna roll, truffle salt

 

PACKAGE 3 ‐ $40 PER PERSON
2 pieces of each item per person

Tuna, Japanese salsa, ponzu
Corn-fed chicken, shallots, yakitori jus
Beef kushiyaki, BBQ teriyaki
Asparagus, truffle poke
Vegetable roll, yuzu kosho

 

PACKAGE 4 ‐ $50 PER PERSON
2 pieces of each item per person

Tuna, Japanese salsa, ponzu
Salmon, pickled wasabi salsa
Corn-fed chicken, shallots, yakitori jus
Beef kushiyaki, BBQ teriyaki
Asparagus, truffle poke
Vegetable roll, yuzu kosho

Set Menu

$100 SET MENU 1

(Combination of Raw / Non-raw items)

 

Tuna Umami
Plum wine jelly, garlic soy umami

Tai Yuzu Honey
Onoin slithers, capers, yuzu honey, crunchy miso

Miso Kingfish
Green chilli, crispy potato

Cuttlefish Tempura
Chilli de arbol, tarragon ponzu sauce

DengakuMan
Caramelised miso cod, japanese salsa, cucumber salad

Lamb Chops
Charred eggplant purée, aka miso, basil

Green salad, spicy garlic vinaigrette

Chef's Assorted Mixed Sushi

Dessert
 

$100 SET MENU 2

(Non-raw items)

Short Rib Tosazu
Picked grapes, tosazu, chestnut puree, tarragon

Seared Salmon
Seard salmon sashimi, ssamjang dressing

Seared Miso Kingfish
Green chilli, crispy potato

Cuttlefish Tempura
Chilli de arbol, tarragon ponzu sauce

DengakuMan
Caramelised miso cod, japanese salsa, cucumber salad

Lamb Chops
Charred eggplant purée, aka miso, basil

Green salad, spicy garlic vinaigrette

Chef's Assorted Mixed Sushi

Dessert

PREMIUM SET MENU $150

Ocean Trout Wasabi Salsa
Chilli threads, yuzu, pickled wasabi salsa

Tuna Umami
Plum wine jelly, garlic soy umami

Tai Yuzu Honey
Onoin slithers, capers, yuzu honey, crunchy miso

Miso Kingfish
Green chilli, crispy potato

Cuttlefish Tempura
Chilli de arbol, tarragon ponzu sauce

DengakuMan
Caramelised miso cod, japanese salsa, cucumber salad

Lamb Chops
Charred eggplant purée, aka miso, basil

Green salad, spicy garlic vinaigrette

Chef's Assorted Mixed Sushi

Dessert



 

Lunch Set Menu

$60 LUNCH MENU

Tai Yuzu Honey
Onion slithers, capers, yuzu honey, crunchy miso

Snapper Tempura
Black pepper chilli vinegar

Lamp Chop
Charred eggplant purée, aka miso, basil

Miso Soup and Mixed Field Greens

Chef's Assorted Mixed Sushi
 

Group menus and items are subject to change due to availability of seasonal produce.

What's On

Team

Sokyo's Chase Kojima

Chase Kojima

Chase has come a long way from his culinary career start as an 11 year old boy in his father's traditional Japanese restaurant. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Chase has a contemporary and edgy take on Japanese food, which is a reflection of his American upbringing and the cooking traditions he learned from his father.

At only 29, he's headed up kitchens all over the world for the iconic Nobu restaurant group. After four years in Vegas, he circled the Nobu globe working in Dubai, London and LA before finishing at Nobu Bahamas as Executive Chef.

Chase is primed to explore the finest of Sydney culinary delights in his menu. In fact, he spent his first four months in Sydney discovering the local fishmongers and produce suppliers. Every single creation that makes it on the menu is carefully curated.

Functions

Private Dining at Sokyo


Chef Chase Kojima draws on his Japanese training to create an impeccable union of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary flavours that are sure to delight your guests.Sokyo features slick black polished wood, dark modern tones and fish scale textures. This hyper-modern Japanese theme is carried through to oversized anime graphics placed over the main bar.

Sokyo is located within the lobby of The Darling hotel and is the ideal venue for a private dining experience for up to 100 guests in the main dining room. For exclusive use of Sokyo, pre-event canapés may be served round the stunning lounge and bar area prior to moving through to the main dining room to be seated.

The private dining room, complete with its design features, reflects a modern interpretation of Japan. The room caters for up to 50 guests at restaurant round tables or 40 guests theatre style. Sokyo also offers a Japanese influenced breakfast, perfect for a small morning meeting.

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