Sekka Dining,St Leonards - SMH Good Food Guide 2024 review
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Sekka Dining

Modern izakaya offering complex ramen and tasty small plates.

Japanese$$

Expect comfort cuisine from Japan’s Akita prefecture at Sekka,where chef Hideto Suzuki balances traditional and experimental cooking,with a big focus on umami.

Start with creative small-plate offerings such as okra,steamed and served with a lip-smacking ponzu and waves of katsuobushi,before moving on to sashimi,gyoza and yakitori (the wagyu skewers are particularly rich and charred,but it’s hard to go past the sticks of juicy skin-on chicken thigh).

A signature hojicha green tea-smoked duck ramen rides an irresistible line of depth and fragrance in its aged-chicken chintan broth,while the tonkotsu is classically bold. Vegetarians are thoughtfully considered with a kombu and tomato broth,too.

Spend time exploring the sake menu at dinner,before finishing with a refreshing Earl Grey custard.

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