, is situated within a gorgeous heritage building in the city’s bustling downtown area. The food here is made with distinctly South Australian produce: Think beef tenderloin, Coffin Bay oysters, Spencer Gulf king prawns and regionally harvested bluefin tuna.
Take your pick from assorted sashimi, sushi and Japanese-inspired bar snacks, plus mains such as the kimchi crab udon and the yuan-yaki duck breast . Wash everything down with Japanese whiskies, sakes and umeshu cocktails, and don’t forget to order the black sesame ice cream with Frangelico liqueur, dried plum and kinako for a sweet end to your meal.With only a single seating on Friday and Saturday evenings, reservations are a must at Omotenashi Hobart.
While you won’t be able to peruse the specific items on offer before making a reservation, expect to be treated to about 16 dishes that honour Japanese and Australian cooking techniques while spotlighting top-notchThe team of formally trained chefs alternates roles between cooking, serving and storytelling to create an enjoyable and immersive affair for guests.