Dine Out: Ibushi x 40Res

With its six distinct venues, Prefecture 48 channels the cultural and creative breadth of Japan’s 47 prefectures – forming an unofficial 48th right here in Sydney. Ibushi, on the ground floor, captures the spirit of Tokyo with theatre and char from the robata grill.

For Broadsheet’s Dine Out festival, Ibushi is switching gears to welcome Surry Hills wine bar 40Res for a special two-night collaborative dinner. The event brings together two chefs whose careers have been intertwined for more than a decade: Ibushi’s Chris Kim and 40Res’ Josh Raine first worked together at Brisbane's acclaimed Urbane, before reuniting at Sydney's iconic Tetsuya’s.

Now, they’re joining forces once more in the Ibushi kitchen to serve up an eight-course menu featuring signature dishes from both venues, plus a new collaborative creation. Blending Ibushi's Japanese robata approach with 40Res’ produce-led cooking, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and the shared culinary history of two old friends. It’s a rare opportunity to experience two distinct Sydney dining destinations under one heritage-listed roof.

SAMPLE MENU (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 

Tuna tartare, nori, yuzu kosho
Toothfish, caviar
Cuttlefish, stout, salt bush
Umami rice, globe artichoke, green shallot oil
Murray cod, braisage
Wagyu chuck tail MB+9, wafu jus, shiitake
Cobia, compressed melon, sushi vinaigrette
Posset, lemon verbena oil
Sticky date pudding, smoked tonka bean ice-cream, miso butterscotch

Add-ons

Oyster, rice vinegar mignonette $8
Prawn miso yuzu butter $18
Truffle $20