Surry Hills has welcomed a neighbourhood sake and wine bar that also boasts a chef's table omakase dining experience at its centre. Tera Bar combines the refined restraint of traditional Japanese technique with the lively energy and creativity of Sydney's modern dining scene to deliver an elevated and carefully curated hospitality offering. Founded by husband-and-wife team Takahiro and Wanaka Teramoto, the vibrant venue showcases seasonal, contemporary dishes alongside a specially selected list of sake and wines, featuring producers from Japan, Australia, and further afield. "At Tera Bar, we want guests to enjoy a dining experience rooted in season, soil, and connection, in a way that is relaxed, personal, and exciting. The menu is built around seasonality, balance, and the experience of sharing food and drinks together," says chef Takahiro Teramoto. Chef Teramoto brings extensive experience across French and Japanese Michelin-starred restaurants to his latest venture. Known for his precision, technique and refined cooking, Teramoto helped shape Sydney's culinary scene with his previous restaurant, Kuro Bar & Dining, which opened in 2019 and earned a chef's hat in 2022. Sommelier Wanaka Teramoto also brings a wealth of experience to the new bar and understands how to create a dialogue between the drinks and the dishes. "I want the sake and wine list to feel balanced, natural, and deeply drinkable, something that talks to the food and starts conversation. It's not just about labels or prestige, but finding bottles that create ease, connection, and a sense of place at the table." The dual venue not only offers informal dining and drinking but also an elevated omakase experience, Teramoto, which affords diners a front-row show of the chef's craftsmanship and precision. Directly across from his diners, the chef will plate dishes that are intentional and sincere, which showcase Australian local and native produce, expressed through deep-rooted Japanese philosophies. "At both Tera Bar and Teramoto, we want to create dining experiences that feel deeply personal but genuinely welcoming. The idea is not about formality, it's about hospitality, connection, and creating experiences people want to return to again and again," says Takahiro. Images: Supplied. Like what you see? Subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter to get stories just like these straight to your inbox.
