The team behind Alegre and Callao has evolved from Latin flavours to Japanese precision with AORI, a new 240-seat waterfront restaurant at King Street Wharf.

Led by Kim Chi (ex-Saké), Eric Lee (ex-Nobu, Sokyo), and Owen Glover (ex-Ivy), the venue focuses on raw preparation and ingredient-led cooking that lets quality speak for itself.

The standout feature? A roaming steak trolley that brings premium cuts directly to your table for selection. The experience extends beyond the plate with a Japanese whisky-driven bar program, tableside cocktails, and a resident DJ booth.

Design-wise, think onsen and ryokan calm and materiality translated into a waterfront space that balances Tokyo-style urban energy with harbour serenity. The expansive dining room wraps around an open kitchen, with bar, balcony, and private dining spaces completing the picture.

Quick Bites

• What to Eat: Premium cuts from the roaming steak trolley, raw preparation and ingredient-led Japanese cooking
• What to Drink: Japanese whisky-driven bar program, tableside cocktails
• Where: King Street Wharf, Sydney
• Vibe Check: Onsen and ryokan-inspired calm meets Tokyo urban energy, waterfront serenity with resident DJ, open kitchen dining