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Five at Prefecture 48

JapaneseEuro-JapaneseTasting MenuFine DiningModern European

Five is the crown jewel of the Prefecture 48 dining precinct on Sussex Street, led by Chef Hiroshi Manaka — a Japanese chef whose résumé spans Michelin-starred kitchens in Italy, Spain, and France, as well as LuMi Dining in Sydney. Multi-course menus unfold with European structure and unmistakably Japanese sensibility.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
CBD (Sussex St)
Since
2024
Chef
Hiroshi Manaka
Owner
Azabu Group
Five at Prefecture 48 — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, CBD (Sussex St)
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About
Tucked inside the heritage Foley Brothers building, Five occupies a refined dining room on Level 2 of Prefecture 48, Sydney's most ambitious Japanese cultural precinct. Chef Hiroshi Manaka's philosophy, rooted in the five elements of taste, colour, cooking, moderation, and the senses, produces menus where wattle-seed tagliolini sits beside pink snapper crudo and the seasonality of Japan dictates the produce calendar. His trajectory through Villa Crespi, Da Vittorio, Mugaritz, and QuiQue Dacosta gives him a European vocabulary employed with Japanese restraint. An Ikebana-inspired sculpture by Yuki Tsuji frames the dining room, ensuring the visual and the culinary speak the same language. Lunch is an accessible entry point from $89; dinner builds to an eight-course tasting experience.
Neighborhood & visiting

Five at Prefecture 48 sits in CBD (Sussex St), one of Sydney's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Hiroshi Manaka trained at Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, Spain, and France before refining his approach through a significant Tokyo tenure.
  • The multi-course format blends Japanese seasonal discipline with European technique in a way unique to Sydney's dining landscape.
  • Prefecture 48's heritage setting and commissioning of Japanese artists (Yuki Tsuji, Hiroto Yoshizoe) elevates the experience beyond the plate.
  • Lunch menus from $89 per person make Michelin-calibre Japanese-European cuisine unusually accessible in the CBD.

Prefecture 48 also houses Ibushi Robata Grill, Garaku Kaiseki, Omakase by Prefecture 48, Whisky Thief Bar, and Dear Florence Patisserie. The input listed this restaurant as both 'Prefecture 48 (Five at P48)' and 'Ibushi (Prefecture 48)' — treated as two separate venues at the same address.

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Frequently asked

About Five at Prefecture 48

Is Five at Prefecture 48 an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Five at Prefecture 48 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Sydney: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Five at Prefecture 48 located?
Five at Prefecture 48 is located at Level 2, 230 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, Australia in the CBD (Sussex St) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Five at Prefecture 48?
Five at Prefecture 48 accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Five at Prefecture 48?
Five at Prefecture 48 sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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