Ibushi has been recognised at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence, receiving Winner – New Restaurant (Sydney) and Silver – National New Restaurant.

Presented annually by Restaurant & Catering Australia, these awards acknowledge excellence across the hospitality industry—celebrating venues that demonstrate consistency, innovation, and a strong commitment to craft.

At Ibushi, the focus has always been simple: to honour the depth of Japanese robata grilling through fire, precision, and ingredient-led cooking. Set within Prefecture 48, the venue brings together traditional charcoal techniques with a contemporary dining environment, offering a space that is both energetic and considered.

These recognitions are meaningful, not as endpoints, but as reflections of the work carried out each day. Behind every service is a team committed to refining their craft—through preparation, collaboration, and a shared respect for the process.

More than anything, this moment belongs to the people who bring Ibushi to life. The chefs who stand by the grill, the team on the floor who guide each experience, and the guests who continue to support the journey.

In the spirit of Be Maro, we remain focused on what matters most: sincerity in service, care in every detail, and the quiet discipline of improving, day by day.

These awards mark a chapter—but the work continues.