Chef Derek Kim's 16-seat kaiseki counter at Prefecture 48 in Sydney, with lunch Teishoku and dinner set menus, booked via SevenRooms.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Seats
- 16
- Chef
- Derek Kim
- Sake pairing
- No
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Cuisine
- Kaiseki
- Price
- Luxury
Garaku sits within the Prefecture 48 dining complex at Level 1/230 Sussex St in Sydney, serving kaiseki under chef Derek Kim, previously Executive Head Chef at Tetsuya's and a cook at Public Dining Room and Restaurant Copenhague in France. The menu is in English throughout.
Lunch is a Teishoku set served Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 2pm, while dinner runs as a full kaiseki menu Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm to 9pm. A separate six-course late-night menu called YOI is offered seasonally from 8:30pm. The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free requests but the kitchen is not halal certified.
Seating is limited to 16 across counter seats and a private room, within a venue that holds up to 42 guests overall. Bookings top out at 10 guests, and each seating runs for 150 minutes. The space includes disability access with a lift.
Reservations go through SevenRooms, and a deposit of $100 per person is required to hold a table. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the booking forfeit that deposit. There is no separate minimum spend, since dining is built around the set menu, and the restaurant sits at the top end of the price scale.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Garaku?
- Reservations are made through SevenRooms, or by phone at (02) 8552 2888 or email at reservations@p48.com.au.
- Is a deposit required?
- Yes, a deposit of $100 per person is required to secure a booking, and it is forfeited for cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation time.
- How many seats does Garaku have, and is it counter-only?
- Garaku seats 16 guests across counter seating and a private room; the overall venue capacity is 42.
- What are the lunch and dinner hours?
- Lunch is served Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 2pm, and dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm to 9pm, with each seating lasting 150 minutes.
- Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
- The set menu can be adjusted for gluten-free diets, but the kitchen is not halal certified; other dietary needs should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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