Genzo
North Sydney, New South Wales
Genzo is a story of contrast and harmony, the juxtaposition of old and new. Drawing inspiration from the interplay between tradition and counterculture in Japan, Genzo explores the dynamic beauty of these two cultures coexisting.
An intimate 116 seat venue serving noodles and raw dishes from the open kitchen and kushiyaki (skewers) from the open robata grill, the entry is demarcated by a monolithic stone portal. A crafted timber door with iridescent metallic signage sitting atop acts as a cheeky two fingers up to tradition.
An electric pink sake room houses an extensive list sitting aside a metallic turquoise bar. Open kitchens are teaming with activity that create an electric atmosphere, complemented by the sculptural and diffused lighting of the backlit ceiling.
A traditional cloth noren with a graphic twist frames the bathroom entry. Glimpses of changing coloured lights beckon like a street scene in Tokyo Times Square.
Grounded by a base palette of natural stone and timber the restaurant provides a new take on Japanese dining.
