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Tetsuya's Review
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Tetsuya's 
- Address: 529 Kent St., City Center, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000 | Map It
- Phone: 02/9267-2900
- Price range: $$$$
- Cuisine: Australian
- Location: City Center
Fodor's Review:
It's worth getting on the waiting list—there's always a waiting list—to sample the unique blend of Western and Japanese-French flavors crafted by Sydney's most applauded chef, Tetsuya Wakuda. The serene, expansive dining room's unobtrusive Japanese aesthetic leaves the food as the true highlight. Confit of ocean trout served with unpasteurized ocean-trout roe and double-cooked, deboned spatchcock with braised daikon and bread sauce are signature items from the pricey set menu (A$180 for nine courses) that changes often and never fails to dazzle. Views of a Japanese garden—complete with bonsai and a waterfall—make this place feel miles from the city center.
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.-Fri.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Not a great experience
Posted by lragunas from Charlotte, NC on 7/26/07
My husband is the foodie - I just go along. But as the companion, I have been to many top rated restaurants in the world, including L'Espalier in Boston, and Le Cinq in Paris. That said, I wasn't impressed with Tetsuya's. I found the restaurant cold - in temperature, decor, and service. The service was detached and inadequate for a restaurant of this level. The pacing was off - the courses were served too far apart. The service was off in that we were attended by at least six different people, none of whom seemed terribly interested in us. We had to ask to have the food described to us as the servers wanted to deliver and run with at best cursory statements like "this is the rainbow trout." The food at top rated restaurants is always presented - not dropped off. This was particularly an issue at Tetsuya's because there is no menu. Until the food arrives, you do not know what you are getting.
The food was unique and had many expensive ingredients (such as caviar). With all the courses (and wine pairings), there was plenty of food and wine. Too bad they couldn't take the time to give the food the introduction it warranted. Although I would have to say that despite the obvious food value, I have had better food elsewhere and at less expense.
I perused the other reviews before writing and was glad to see that I am not the only one who found Tetsuya's lacking. I wouldn't go back and would not recommend it.
Don't believe the hype!
Posted by aeisner007 from Menlo Park California on 5/20/07
This place is a bad joke....we have been to the finest restaurants in the world...this is not one of them....pretentious would be kind; the food is sparse and poor; the service is surly and condescending....if you need to impress yourself, go there.
Expensive? You bet
Posted by B_Cheong from Singapore on 12/1/06
The food is very good, no doubt. the dessert alone had 3 courses. Atmosphere also contributes to the price - the restaurant looks like a stately japanese abode with nice japanese greenery surrounding it. Service is good, they memorize everything and not a notepad seen. The value is weakest here, since it is AUD175+++ per person and i'm amused they try to "upsize" your 9 courses with 2 more courses, at an extra charge of course
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