Prefecture 48 — Restaurant in Sydney

Nestled in the heart of the city, Prefecture 48 transports diners to a modern vision of Japan through its sleek take on the traditional smoky fireside eatery. The restaurant's design seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with rustic elements, creating an atmosphere that's both sophisticated and warmly inviting.

The open kitchen is centered around skilled chefs crafting dishes and infusing each bite with a subtle smokiness. The menu showcases a refined approach to Japanese grilling, with standout dishes like wagyu beef and prawn skewers, demonstrating a masterful balance of flavors and artful presentation.

Each plate is carefully composed to please the eye as much as the palate. The staff, knowledgeable and attentive, guide guests through the menu with genuine enthusiasm.

Prefecture 48 offers an immersive journey into modern Japanese cuisine and culture, with every detail contributing to a truly...

The drinks were amazing and the food was absolutely delicious, the main problem we had was with the service.

However, we ordered Tetsuya Wakuda’s pairing which includes a cocktail and the Choux Doux, which is a pairing of braised short rib and cream potato with caviar. We were told that the restaurant was out of truffle and needed to replace with caviar, which we were fine with. Unfortunately when the food was served later we found out that they actually meant that the food pairing we ordered was no longer available since the short ribs was out of season and they have been meaning to take it off the menu, and as a result despite only getting 2 out of 3 things we ordered we still had to pay the original price of $40. We weren’t able to replace the short ribs with anything else.

Regrettably this ruined the entire experience and it’s highly unlikely for us to return to the...

Prefecture 48 is for anyone looking to dive deep into Japanese culture.

The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, capturing the essence of a traditional Japanese precinct with a modern twist.

Food is incredibly fresh and well presented — I really enjoyed the tuna wrap and the Wagyu 🤤 ,they were next-level — a perfect mix of texture and taste.

The whole experience felt like a journey through Japan, without leaving the city. Highly recommend give this place a try.

There are a few different restaurants each with a different theme within the precinct and the one we dined at is called Ibushi specialist in charcoal cooking.

If you want to have a drink afterwards, check out the whisky bar after. :) you will be in...