Following on from the barnstorming success of his lauded Ginza-inspired cocktail spot Aizome Bar, Hisatake Kamori is continuing his mission to introduce Brisbane to the art of omotenashi (the Japanese concept of selfless hospitality) with his latest and, perhaps, most ambitious project to date – kappo-style omakase restaurant +81 Sushi Kappo.

Opening off Montague Road on Thursday February 5, the ultra-chic 12-seater will offer an intimate dining experience curated by Tokyo-trained chef Ikuo Kobayashi, who joins +81 Sushi Kappo after a storied career working at some of Japan’s most esteemed sushi restaurants, including Michelin-starred Kyubey, Sushi Kanesaka, Sushi Saito and Sushi Iwa.

At +81 Sushi Kappo, chef Kobayashi will be applying his skills (honed over a decades-long career) to a culinary offering shaped by both regional inspirations (including the chef’s own edomae, or Tokyo-style, influences) and rigorous technical precision.

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Diners can expect a multi-course, seafood-focused omakase offering, with chef Kobayashi preparing each course kappo style – which means ‘to cut and cook’ – at the counter. The menu will be ever-changing, responding to micro-seasons and utilising the best local produce alongside select specialty ingredients sourced from Japan.

Anchoring the menu will be chef Kobayashi’s signature shari, a seasoned, vinegared short-grain rice that is a foundational building block of sushi. The chef strips away sugar, mirin and salt before rebuilding the sushi rice into two rare expressions – a charcoal shari and a vivid blue shari infused with spirulina sourced exclusively from VAXA in Iceland.

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Grounded in precision, restraint, beauty and subtle intention, a +81 Sushi Kappo feast will celebrate balance and purity of flavour, while showcasing a cutting-edge interplay between texture and form, with the end goal of fostering a deeply personal and unforgettable experience for guests.

Venue manager and head sommelier Sean Lam (previously of Atria, Ryne and Flower Drum) will oversee +81 Sushi Kappo’s beverage program, boasting a 120-reference list of artisanal sake, premium and rare Japanese whiskies, champagne, and a curated selection of Australian and international wines. If desired, guests can select one of three rotating beverage pairings to complement their culinary experience and mirror the nuance of the kappo menu.

As for the space, +81 Sushi Kappo’s interior can be best described as modern, minimal and refined. A monochrome palette evokes a sense of quiet restraint, with the soft, textured metals of the dining counter and restaurant detailing illuminated by gentle light fixtures, conjuring an intimate atmosphere. After their feast, patrons can adjourn to an adjoining lounge space to enjoy Japanese whisky and liqueurs.

+81 Sushi Kappo will officially open to the public on Thursday February 5. Bookings are now available – head to the restaurant’s website to make a booking.