Cho Cho San

4.5

214 Reviews

$41 to $100

Japanese

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Building on a successful partnership that began with celebrated Potts Point restaurant, The Apollo, Christie and Barthelmess’s Cho Cho San is an exploration of Japanese food culture.
Cho Cho San represents a cross-fertilization of ideas, we have spent time in Japan where we were inspired by their rich and multi-layered food and drink culture. With Cho Cho San, we wanted to bring some of the big-city buzz and excitement of Tokyo back to Sydney. Chef and Co-owner, Barthelmess is developing an ever-changing, seasonal menu keeping to the Japanese philosophy of simplicity where ingredients are the stars. Joined by Head Chef Max Smith, working together the focus is fresh food, healthy eating, using hibachi grilling and steaming techniques.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Hibachi, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
DINNER 7 NIGHTS FROM 5.30PM ALL DAY DINING FRI - SUN FROM 12PM
Phone number
(02) 9331 6601
Website
http://chochosan.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Max Smith
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly for any exclusive bookings or catering enquiries.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant directly for any exclusive bookings or catering enquiries.
Private party contact
Kane or Ilana: (02) 9331 6601

Location
73 Macleay Street, Potts Point, AU-NSW 2011
Neighborhood
Potts Point
Cross street
Rockwell Crescent
Parking details
We recommend travelling by taxi or public transport to visit us as in peak periods finding street parking, while not impossible, can be quite challenging. If no street parking is available, we recommend Wilson Carpark on Ward Avenue.
Public transit
Short walk from Kings Cross Station, Eastern Suburbs line. A 100 meter walk from the 311 bus stop, Rockwall Crescent.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

214 Reviews

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carlp
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding food, wine and service! LOVED the Christmas menu.
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SteacyS
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed about the service. Food is ok, but not as good as expected. Reluctant to recommend to others.
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Olli
Sydney
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic food and drink A firm favourite. Never disappoints.
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LCSydney
Sydney
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought friends who hadn’t dined at Cho Cho San before, they loved it! We had the set menu so they could try several dishes, excellent value! Service was spot on! The best place in Potts Point! Highly recommend
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NicolaM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing waiter...he was the BEST!! GREAT FOOD :) The Sesame Ice-cream is to die for :)
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HarrisC
Sydney
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very clever food combining traditional ingredients with modern techniques. Venue was pokey but well designed. Noise level can be an issue for some.
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SID79
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent cocktails and wonderful service - perfect long lunch location.
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CharlieB
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Awful. Mediocre food, highly overrated. Interesting decor but we couldn’t enjoy it because of how cramped, dark, and loud this place was inside. This is a terrible place to celebrate anything.
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GregT
Hawaii
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is not our first time to CHO CHO SAN. High quality service, expensive wine list, and an innovative menu are the stand outs here. They've changed the menu slightly to stay fresh. The seaweed is very strong, with most dishes being better than the next. The only one we didn't like was the squid stuffed with rice. There are too many good dishes to feedback. I would recommend CHO CHO SAN to anyone looking for great food, great service, and excellent wine. Just be prepared to pay for the experience. So its more suited to a special occasion unless you're on the expense account.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We asked for guidance from the waiter to make sure we didn’t over order - we definitely did end up over ordering notwithstanding. Cocktails were amazing!
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73 Macleay Street, Potts Point, AU-NSW 2011

Additional information

Cross street
Rockwell Crescent
Neighborhood
Potts Point
Hours of operation
DINNER 7 NIGHTS FROM 5.30PM ALL DAY DINING FRI - SUN FROM 12PM
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese, Hibachi, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We recommend travelling by taxi or public transport to visit us as in peak periods finding street parking, while not impossible, can be quite challenging. If no street parking is available, we recommend Wilson Carpark on Ward Avenue.
Public transit
Short walk from Kings Cross Station, Eastern Suburbs line. A 100 meter walk from the 311 bus stop, Rockwall Crescent.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Max Smith
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://chochosan.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9331 6601
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly for any exclusive bookings or catering enquiries.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant directly for any exclusive bookings or catering enquiries.
Private party contact
Kane or Ilana: (02) 9331 6601

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Izakaya Snack

Cucumber, Ponzu, SesameA$6.00

Edamame, Nori, TogarashiA$7.00

Pork Katsu Steam Bun

Eggplant Miso SticksA$12.00

Chicken KaraageA$12.00

Raw Bar

Sydney Rock Oysters, Wasabi Vinegar

Petuna Ocean Trout, Pepper, WasabiA$22.00

Kingfish, Sesame, CucumberA$24.00

Scallop, Ponzu, IkuraA$28.00

Beef Tataki, Black GarlicA$24.00

Nori Rolls - Create Your OwnA$42.00

Plates / Vegetables

Spicy Summer Noodles, Ume FurikakeA$19.00

Agedashi Tofu, Mushroom, YuzuA$16.00

Tempura OkraA$12.00

Okonomiyaki, Pumpkin, ShiitakeA$18.00

Potato Salad, Tempura EggA$16.00

Fried Brown Rice, Shiitake, EggA$14.00

Crab Fried Rice, XO, KatsuobushiA$32.00

Meat / Seafood

Stuffed Calamari, YuzukoshoA$25.00

Prawns, Kombu ButterA$28.00

Teriyaki Fish CollarsA$24.00

Charcoal Chicken, Sansho PepperA$36.00

Tonkatsu, Japanese CurryA$38.00

Wagyu Sirloin, Mustard, WasabiA$56.00

Also

Seasonal Greens, Ginger, SoyA$12.00

Broccolini, MisoA$12.00

Butter Lettuce, Kombu SaladA$11.00

Koshihikari White RiceA$5.00

Sets

Izakaya Set

Edamame, Nori, Togarashi

Eggplant Miso Stick

Scallop, Ponzu, Ikura

Stuffed Calamari, Yuzukosho

Tonkatsu, Japanese Curry

Seasonal Greens, Ginger, Soy

Koshihikari White Rice

Green Tea Soft Serve

Cho Cho San Feast

Edamame, Nori, Togarashi

Petuna Ocean Trout, Wasabi

Kingfish, Sesame, Cucumber

Pork Katsu Steam Bun

Prawns, Kombu Butter

Fried Brown Rice, Shiitake, Egg

Charcoal Chicken, Sansho Pepper

Butter Lettuce, Kombu Salad

Sticky Date Pudding, Miso Caramel

Black Sesame Icecream Mochi

Sweet

Green Tea Soft ServeA$6.00

Black Sesame Icecream MochiA$8.00

Cherry Blossom KakigoriA$16.00

Chocolate & Shiso BruleeA$14.00

Sticky Date Pudding, Miso CaramelA$14.00

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