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   OpenTable Diner

   Sydney

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   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   A great experience with korea cultural fine dining dishes!

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   OpenTable Diner

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   5.0

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   Dined on 17 March 2023

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   Every episode has been a fantastic orchestration of Korean cuisine. Always looking forward to see what the next episode brings.

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   Rebecca

   Sydney

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 February 2023

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   A fantastic experience I would 100% recommend. See you soon in 3 months!

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   JeffK

   San Francisco

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2023

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   A great experience and culinary/cultural tour of Korea. Perfectly matched food and wine pairings.

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   OpenTable Diner

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2023

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   Food was lovely, chef was very friendly and overall a wonderful dining experience

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   OpenTable Diner

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2023

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   Lovely and would 100% recommend to anyone!

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   DeeL

   Sydney

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 11 February 2023

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   Very creative, modern twist, to Korean infused flavours.

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   PremaG

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 February 2023

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   Really fantastic experience. Loved the Chef Jacob took us through a wonderful flavour memory of Summer in South Korea. Intimate setting, love the interactive experience of watching our dishes prepared right there. Beverage pairings with Sojus' was great experience and worked really well with our menu. We came for our anniversary and it was just a really nice way to celebrate. Thank you Chef Jacob & team for helping us to celebrate in style. Can't wait to return for the next episode.

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   EunbiP

   Sydney

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 January 2023

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   Lovely small omakase in the heart of the sydney city. Price was $185 per head excluding drinks. Could also get a matching beverage at a cost This was my 2nd visit to Kobo and cannot recommend highly enough I am usually not a type to enjoy raw food but Jacob always makes it pleasant! Very tasty, well presented dishes. Perfect date night

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    Anny

    Sydney

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

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    Incredible experience, would definitely go again especially as the menu changes seasonally

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    OpenTable Diner

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

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    Wonderful dining experience where Chef Lee’s storytelling comes to life on the menu and plate. Familiar Korean dishes with a thoughtful and considered twist. Portion sizes varied between multiple bites and one bite - which was great as you left feeling satisfied without feeling too full. Recommend the drinks pairing as you are unlikely to experience / learn about Korean drinks elsewhere. Highly recommend and will be back for the next season!

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    HungryDuckling

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    4 reviews

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    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2023

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    In this episode, Chef Jacob tells a story about Summer in Korea. Overall the menu is well thought out, and it flows perfectly. However, I could not agree with some dishes' taste or texture. For example, I feel that the texture and taste are not fitting for the Squid Sundae. It tasted like bulgogi, I think using the ingredient pig's blood is too taboo for the Australian Palate, so the chef has to adjust it to the local taste and their cold noodle. In my opinion, it was a perfect dish, Chef Jacob was able to source noodles made from soybean accompanied with a sauce made from sunflower and chickpea however, it was covered with (synthetic?)Truffle oil which was overpowering the entire dish. However, these only two dishes were the only Achilles heel on this menu, everything else was DELICIOUS. I still love Kobo, this was my 2nd visit and I would still like to visit again when Chef Jacob brings a new degustation menu.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2023

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    Unbelievably good Check my Instagram @jasonfonseca for pics and details on how to get a booking

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    matthewybh

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2023

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    amazing experience personally not a big fan of fine dining and experimental dishes but Kobo hit the spot with presenting familiar korean dishes with a unique twist my partner and i were entertained with fun stories behind each dish definitely would revisit with family and friends price wise, i would say it is very affordable for the portion and presentation + especially considering that the price includes alcohol pairing i couldnt take a photo of all the dishes + alcohol served

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    SeanC

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2022

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    What an amazing experience and flavours. Jacob took us ona tour of Korean night life cuisine that was not only memorable but mind blowing new and exciting flavours for our palette. Coupled with great insights into each dish from Jacob followed with answering all our questions. Highly recommended Korean cuisine experience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2022

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    Absolutely beautiful Korean fine dining experience!

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    WarneBex

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2022

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    Chef Lee provides a truly memorable experince, showcasing his love of his home country's food and culture through thoughtfully created menus (episodes). He guides you through each course, giving you insights into the inspiration and effort that has gone into crafting each dish and accompanying drink. A great evening.

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    Samk

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2022

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    Thanks for the new k-food experience in Sydney!!! Will be back when I come back to Sydney!

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    Paul

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2022

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    Season 3 was amazing! Hard to get a table but when you do it is worth the wait.

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    JustinV

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2022

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    Very very cool. Food was spectacular. The chef was informative and interesting when discussing each dish served. Everything was brilliant. Will be going back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2022

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    The Chef Jacob was super hospitable. The food was great and goes well with the wine pairings. Great experience

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    Elle

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    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2022

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    Our second time here and never disappointed. Very impressed to see chef Jacob and his team has done so well and keep improving. We had a great time and did enjoy the food, drink pairing as well as learning about Korean culture. Strongly recommended.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2022

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    Kobo never disappoints! We love what Jacob and team are doing. The food is interesting, and very generous. Always new tastes to experience.

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    SouphalackP

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2022

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    Intimate dining experience with highly crafted quality menu created by a very talented chef. Enjoyed every moment and every bite.

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    OpenTable Diner

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    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2022

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    Love it!!! Every single time

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    Paul

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2022

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    Absolutely amazing food can’t wait for the next instalment.

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    khn1

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2022

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    Innovative and delicious menu. From the food to the drinks, everything is well thought out and presented beautifully. A unique way to experience Korean food - must go!

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    CharbilK

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2022

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    The warm welcome, humble personality of Chef Jacob, the combined professionalism and personable interaction (including the staff), and the food are next level. We had an awesome time. Not your usual dining experience - it was rare and impeccable.

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    Soll

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2022

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    Second time back with the whole family again :) Chef Jacob always surprises us with his unique and ingenious tweaks on traditional Korean meals. Booked for the 3rd time and can't wait to try his new season!

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    Katherine

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2022

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    A lovely and nourishing experience. Chef Jacob has truly translated a conceptual journey and series of memories into a tremendous eating experience.

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    AndyK

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

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    Jacod and his team kept the service very initimate by conversing with each guest and explaining why he chose each dish and it brought back memories of his time in korea with his family. The food was exquisite, stand out dishes were the rice cake with gamtae butter, the dumpling and the wagyu beef soup!

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    khn1

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2022

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    Innovative and delicious menu. From the food to the drinks, everything is well thought out and presented beautifully. A unique way to experience Korean food - must go!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2022

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    Authentic, yet contemporary cuisine. This is heritage Korean identity & flavours experienced with each mouthful of each dish, whilst Jacob also recounts his inspirations for how the dishes came to be! My partner and I were lucky enough to experience Episode 2: Winter in Korea. It is about time Sydney welcomes Korean fine dining to the food scene - with only just 2 other restaurants that I could think of that could be considered in the same category. However, one clear factor sets Kobo apart, authenticity - from rice cake, pollack soup, galbi beef, roasted sweet potato, sikhye, to name a handful. There is no other restaurant like this, and would very much recommend everyone to try. The only other Korean fine dining restaurant that we tried was actually in Singapore, a restaurant that my partner and I agree to closely resemble the vision that Jacob is seeking to achieve at Kobo, Sydney. This restaurant is called Nae:um, which only recently became 1 Michelin star - I don’t see why Jacob wouldn’t be able to achieve this and congratulate him and his team on the success so far, wishing Kobo even greater success and reaching for greater highs in the years to come! Have marked in my calendar already for when to look out for Episode 3: Night Life in Korea!

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    Elle

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    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2022

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    Kobo is a real OMAKASE experience and really exceeded my expectations. Chef Jacob explained every dishes well and told stories about his inspiration & reinterpretation behind his creations in which making the whole experience even more worthwhile. Food was excellent and portions were great. There are some room for improvement in term of service but it’s not a big concern. Will definitely revisit again soon. Strongly recommended to experience Kobo yourself.

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    CeeCee

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 2022

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    Something unique and different to the Korean food scene in Sydney. Must try!

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    SGLee

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

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    Chef Jacob Lee has prepared fine dining omakase-style dishes with a traditional Korean base and sometimes with Japanese and/or Western finishing techniques.

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    KateL

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

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    Sydney’s first Korean omakase was a delight, even as a solo diner. Each plate was given a story and it was lovely to see how Korean food was represented. Loved and enjoyed every plate. Can’t wait to return for episode which runs for 3 months each.

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    Karen

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 June 2022

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    Definitely a unique experience to have, having Chef Jacob to explain the stories behind every dish and how he sources and makes them. Every dish was very interesting and delicate, bringing us closer to korean cuisine and the chef himself.

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    Mike

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 June 2022

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    What a lovely, intimate and unique dining experience with just 10 seats and chef Jacob sharing the story behind each of his very special dishes. Recommend the premium pairing for some exquisite combinations of sake, wine and Japanese whiskey that perfectly complement the flavours.

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    OpenTable Diner

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    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2022

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    So good… chef Jacob made it feel like we were eating with a bunch friends. There were no push to purchase alcohol as most omakase do. I enjoy that fact the establishment allows for solo diners to enjoy. This will de be one of my regular place to go. Thanks you for your honest hospitality!!

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