REVIEW
At the beginning of your multi-course omakase meal at Kappo, a waiter will bring a tray of chopsticks, each pair a different style, and ask you to pick which you'd like to use. A similar choice of ceramic sake cup will be offered if you've chosen to match sake with some of the dishes (you should - it's a highlight). This attention to tactile dining detail is typical. The three-year-old space feels a little lived-in and love-worn, but what's put on the table - and how it's put there - is as focused as ever. Expect an exquisite balance of textures, flavours and temperatures from a list that focuses on vegetables and seafood: a cloud of eggwhite and pumpkin tofu bathing in limpid dashi; umami-sweet braised abalone on a puck of confit daikon; the fresh green lift of dill-scented rice and pickles; the crunch of brown sugar ice-cream. Expect brilliant drinks, too, chosen from a broad-ranging and well-priced list.
Phone:
(03) 9639 9500
(03) 9639 9500
Website:
https://kappo.com.au
https://kappo.com.au
Bookings:
Bookings essential
Bookings essential
Features:
- Licensed
- Bar
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Private room
- Impressive Wine List
Accepted card types:
- American Express
- Eftpos
- MasterCard
- Visa
Chef(s):
Kentaro Usami
Kentaro Usami
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide's reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.