Cho Cho San

Cho Cho San, an interpretation of Tokyo’s izakaya opened in June 2014.
Building on a successful partnership that began with celebrated Potts Point restaurant, The Apollo, Christie and Barthelmess’s Cho Cho San is an exploration of Japanese food culture.
Chef and Co-owner, Barthelmess is developing an ever-changing, seasonal menu keeping to the Japanese philosophy of simplicity where ingredients are the stars. Joined by Head Chef Nicholas Wong, working together the focus will be fresh food and healthy eating, using hibachi grilling and steaming techniques.
Cho Cho San has created an inventive drinks offering that draws on Japanese drinking traditions reflective of Christie’s pioneering experience matching wine with Asian food. “We love the amazing drinking culture in Japan: the tiny bars, the buzzing izakayas and the huge variety of drinks with their deep traditions,” he says. “So we’ve sourced the best sake, shochu, whisky, beer, and a wine list perfectly tailored to suit the food.”
The interior has been opened up with an exposed kitchen and a large concrete bar. Outside, the façade remains untouched, creating a dynamic contrast with the re-invented interior.
“Potts Point is the most high-density suburb in Australia. It’s got a fantastic atmosphere and people are curious and interested in exciting new food. We’ve had great success here with The Apollo, and it’s important to us to engage the locals first and foremost.”

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Monday	Open	5.30pm	10pm
Tuesday	Open	5.30pm	10pm
Wednesday	Open	5.30pm	10.30pm
Thursday	Open	5.30pm	10.30pm
Friday	Open	12noon	11pm
Saturday	Open	12pm	11pm
Sunday	Open	12pm	10pm