In a city in love with Japanese food,Sokyo stands out from the pack for its luxe surroundings,chic bar,sultry dining room,and innovative,fine-flavoured food. Lone diners and action fans sit up at the sushi bar,entranced by the chefs’ wizardry. Traditional nigiri and sashimi sit alongside more innovative dishes,designed kaiseki-style to build your own menu. Kingfish ceviche with miso bursts with umami,the crunch of potato shreds and a hit of green chilli and lime zest. Follow it with red snapper tempura,crisp and lightly coated,zinged up with black pepper chilli vinegar. Anything from the robata grill is a must;such as smoky-sweet beef short rib. A spicy sashimi salad was less impressive and sweet flavours can dominate,but it’s all designed to keep an eclectic bunch of diners happy. There’s humour in a yamazaki caramel macchiato dessert,finished with whisky foam.

And ... There’s a three-course set lunch menu on Fridays for $45.

THE LOW-DOWN
VibeSydney meets Tokyo,in every way.
Best bitSpacious,with varied seating and menu options.
Worst bitWine service could be more informed.