Ōshan Contemporary Sushi 60 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria 3141

"I leave prejudice at the door and curiosity tags along. But a shadow of preconception lurks; a preconception of what Omakase ‘should be like’. I am only human after all. I ought to know better of course. Ōshan is Brazilian-Japanese, and can’t be held to the same purist standards of authentic Omakase. So I throw the usual parade from light to heavy palates out the door, embrace strawberry on fried sushi, and dip my chopsticks in tropical fruit sauces. And slow down — because that is what Chef Peterson wants us to do. No 10-second rule here; nigiri is served on a platter, and however long we want to work through them is up to us and our camera. There is fun and a riot of colour. Simplicity is not a word in the dictionary. We get oysters crowned with roe and uni on top of otoro. Kingfish barely dressed in shavings of lime and truffle. Some combinations are brilliant, others less so. Like the wagyu and foie gras, not quite attaining the holy grail of melt-in-your-mouthness because of its rigid form in a maki roll. But food is just one part of the equation. Putting aside taste preferences and biases, who serves you, who you eat it with, is another. Somewhere along the night the boundary blurs between chef, guests and friends. As conversation flows, we make our home in our plush green chairs for three hours, and there is no hurry to say goodbyes."

"That was just the best experience I’ve ever had with sushi. The contemporary sushi restaurant offers a unique and surprising experience. Chef Peterson is skillful and brings a blend of flavors from various parts of the world in their sauces, resulting in delightful combinations. The dishes are true works of art, with impeccable presentation. The service is attentive and helpful, providing a pleasant atmosphere. The diverse menu allows for exploring new flavors and sensations. Undoubtedly, it was the best sushi experience I've ever had, I would easily give a Michelin Star if I could. I highly recommend it to all Japanese cuisine lovers. I can't wait to come back and try more of these exceptional delicacies."

"Chef Peterson made an incredible Omakase menu for us, with a perfect blend of traditional Japanese sushi and Brazilian personality. Which is not a combo I was expecting, but was absolutely one of my favourite experiences in Melbourne. Vanessa’s sake pairings was the perfect complement. Sharing travel and culinary experiences with Chef and Vanessa will be a memory I will cherish for a long time. I highly recommend everybody visit Oshan"

"This is an absolutely unique dining experience in Melbourne! A true fusion of simple, beautiful, elegant Japanese food meeting Brazilian tropics. What a culinary experience! Vanessa & Chef Peterson provided the perfect ambience and experience to celebrate a big milestone in our lives. Chef Peterson’s culinary experience from Brazil combined with his extensive exposure to Japanese food, with his combined experience working in Portugal, Spain and Italy… this is a must visit for anyone who values elegant, beautiful food that transports them across the world. We felt like we were sitting in Europe, Japan and Brazil all at once. A magnificent experience, highly recommend!"

"Went to celebrate friends’ birthday. We started with cocktails and had the 6 course dinner, with matched sake. The food was excellent- fresh and delicious, the matched sakes were great and the service was excellent. A fantastic evening, thank you!"