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Omakase by Prefecture 48

JapaneseEdomae SushiOmakaseCounter DiningGinza KyubeyHeritage Precinct

Omakase by Prefecture 48 brings the lineage of Tokyo's legendary Ginza Kyubey sushi counter to Sydney's heritage Sussex Street precinct. Chef Akira Horikawa spent 15 years perfecting Edo-mae sushi at Kyubey — Japan's most celebrated postwar sushi institution — before bringing his mastery to this intimate Sydney counter.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Sydney CBD (Sussex Street)
Since
2022
Chef
Akira Horikawa
Owner
Prefecture 48 Group
Omakase by Prefecture 48 — authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney, Sydney CBD (Sussex Street)
Plate № 10
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About
Ginza Kyubey, founded in 1936, shaped the modern vocabulary of Tokyo sushi culture and trained generations of Japan's finest sushi chefs. Chef Akira Horikawa spent 15 years at this storied house before making Sydney his base, and the Edomae style he presents — aged fish, precisely seasoned rice, minimalist presentation — carries the full weight of that pedigree. The omakase counter at Prefecture 48's Sussex Street precinct runs two sittings on Tuesday through Saturday evenings, with a AUD 100 per person deposit required at booking. Prefecture 48 itself is a six-venue Japanese cultural dining precinct housed in a heritage building, making Horikawa's counter one piece of an ambitious Japanese dining ecosystem. The booking structure and depth of chef credentials place this among Sydney's most important sushi destinations.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Akira Horikawa trained for 15 years at Ginza Kyubey in Tokyo — one of Japan's most historically important sushi institutions — delivering a lineage unmatched in Sydney.
  • The two-seating structure and rigorous booking deposit (AUD 100 per person) reflect the counter's commitment to a focused, elevated omakase format.
  • Prefecture 48's heritage Sussex Street precinct creates a uniquely immersive Japanese cultural environment around the omakase experience.

Reservations: reservations@p48.com.au or (02) 8552 2888. $100pp booking deposit. 10% gratuity for groups of 6+.

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Frequently asked

About Omakase by Prefecture 48

Is Omakase by Prefecture 48 an authentic japanese restaurant in Sydney?
Yes — Omakase by 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 sushi format.
Where is Omakase by Prefecture 48 located?
Omakase by Prefecture 48 is located at 230 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (Prefecture 48 precinct, upper levels), Sydney, Australia in the Sydney CBD (Sussex Street) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Omakase by Prefecture 48?
Omakase by Prefecture 48 accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Omakase by Prefecture 48?
Omakase by Prefecture 48 sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Sydney.
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