On July 31, renowned Japanese restaurant Testuya’s will permanently close in Sydney, following the owner’s decision to close after 37 years of operation.
The move had been planned as part of the building’s redevelopment.
According to Wakuda, his plans to relocate the restaurant to a new location have not worked out, and he’s now forced to close his establishment.
Over the course of the last 18 months, Wakuda had been working on the restaurant’s move and the new location, but things just didn’t work out
. The restaurant will remain open until July 31. He first arrived in Australia in 1982.
He first worked under Tony Bilson, and in 1987 he opened Ultimo’s. He then launched Tetsuya in 1989.
After relocating to Kent Street in 2000, Tetsuya quickly established itself as one of the city’s most prominent restaurants.
One of the restaurant’s most popular dishes is the confit ocean trout, which was a dish that was widely regarded both in Australia and internationally.
Since it opened, the restaurant has gained widespread recognition for its innovative cuisine, which is influenced by the Japanese and French traditions.
It has been featured on numerous international lists, such as the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.