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   OpenTable Diner

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   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 17, 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 February 25, 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 February 17, 2023

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

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

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   5.0

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   Dined on February 14, 2023

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

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 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 February 11, 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 February 1, 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 January 31, 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 January 20, 2023

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

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 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 January 18, 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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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 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

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 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 December 20, 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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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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 December 3, 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 December 1, 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 November 29, 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 November 23, 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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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 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 November 3, 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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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 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 October 20, 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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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

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    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 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 September 14, 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 September 7, 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 August 12, 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 August 3, 2022

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    Absolutely amazing. I went with my family and the course was thoroughly enjoyable for all of us. We loved listening to Chef Jacob sharing the episodes behind his meals and Mr Sommelier explaining the reason behind the pairing. We are Korean so was half-expecting the flavours but Chef Jacob's little tweaks were ingenious that each meal left us surprised and nodding with huge approval. My dad said Kobo is the best restaurant he's been to in Australia (he normally doesn't like eating out, so it is a huge Tick!) Not only was each dish beautiful and well thought out and executed, we loved the ambience and the interaction we could have throughout the dining experience. We were very lucky to have had a very sweet couple dine with us, who elevated the interaction. Overall, I don't regret taking my whole family and I look forward to going back for the new season - if I can get a booking that is :)

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    Katherine

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 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 July 22, 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 July 20, 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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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 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 July 1, 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 June 30, 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 June 18, 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 June 9, 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 June 8, 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 June 3, 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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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

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    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 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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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    107 reviews

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    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

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    Absolutely a delight to see Chef Jacob managing this new restaurant so wonderfully! Food was delicious and creative. It is the 1st Korean omakase in an intimate setting as if a private catering party. Highly recommended. Looking forward to next episode!

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