The Signature Path
$450 per person
This is the full expression of Prefecture 48, designed for those seeking depth, variety, and a true sense of occasion.
Stops include: Garaku, Ibushi, Five, Whisky Thief, Dear Florence

Duration:
Approximately 3 hours.

Please note: Reservations open on the 12th of each month for the following month. As the menu and experience evolve with the seasons, both dishes and pricing may be updated accordingly.

A trip to Japan at the heart of Sydney.

Inspired by the richness of Japan’s 47 prefectures, Prefecture 48 brings together a unique blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture, art, fashion, and gastronomy. Discover all six remarkable venues, each offering its own expression of Japanese cuisine, culture, and craftsmanship in a truly progressive journey.

Venues Introduction:

FIVE

Modern European Cuisine with Japanese Finesse – Chef Hiroshi Manaka

At FIVE, the menu is guided by the five elements of—taste, colour, technique, balance, and the senses. Surrounded by ikebana installations imported from Japan, guests experience a bold harmony between visual serenity and deeply seasonal flavours, shaped by Michelin-honed precision of Chef Hiroshi.

Garaku

Contemporary Kaiseki – Chef Derek Kim 

Led by former Tetsuya’s Head Chef Derek Kim, Garaku offers a theatrical take on modern kaiseki. Praised by Broadsheet as “exquisite and theatrical”,  this is a poetic celebration of seasonality, where each dish reflects nature’s shifting moods in an immersive, pixel-framed dining room.

Ibushi

Robata Grill – Chef Chris Kim

Ibushi channels the spirited soul of Tokyo’s fire-driven dining. As noted byGood Food, the charcoal-led robata menu of wagyu, seafood, and seasonal produce offers a smoky, soulful experience—elevated by Chef Chris Kim’s bold and elemental execution. 

Whisky Thief

Rare Japanese Whisky & Comfort Pairings

End your night at our dedicated whisky bar, where rare Japanese drams and curated whisky flights take centre stage. A tightly edited cocktail list complements the selection—each serve crafted to honour the spirit’s depth with precision and intention.

Dear Florence

French-Japanese Patisserie 

Your journey concludes with take-home desserts from Dear Florence – where French artistry meets Japanese finesse. Each pastry is a visual and textural keepsake, presented like jewellery and designed to delight beyond the night. These edible keepsakes are the final flourish to your journey through Prefecture 48.

One precinct. Multiple venues to discover.

Reserve your experience today.