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News, Press & Awards
We couldn't be prouder of our team; their hard work and dedication have resulted in awards and recognition across several industry judging panels and publications.
2024 Golden Plate State Awards: Hall Of Fame
Over the years, the Golden Plate Awards have been a big part of Kadota’s journey, and we’re incredibly grateful for the recognition we’ve...
Kadota has ranked in the La Liste Top 1000 Restaurants 2025
We are deeply honoured to be named among the La Liste Top 1000 Restaurants for 2025—a global recognition of gastronomy that celebrates the
Golden Plate Awards 2023
The Golden Plate Awards 2023 once again reflect the efforts of the Kadota team. Our staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence and going...
AGFG Chef Hat Awards 2024
This achievement is a testament to the incredible dedication of our entire team. Being acknowledged as one of the best restaurant...
AGFG Chefs Shaping the Nation's Dining Article
We are honoured to be featured in this Australian Good Food Guide Chef article. Exploring Australia's Culinary Frontier: Meet the Chefs...
AGFG Hatted Dining Destinations Guide
We are honoured to be featured in this Australian Good Food Guide dining destinations article. Take Time Out to Invigorate Your Foodie...
Countdown to Chef Hats 2024
In the countdown to AGFG Chef Hats Awards 2024 we’re thrilled to be featured in a couple of recent articles. "We Kick Off Chef Hat 2024...
2022 Golden Plate Winner
+ OUTSTANDING FRONT OF HOUSE + BEST CONTEMPORARY DINING + APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR In December 2022 Kadota was awarded the Golden Plate...
2023 Good Food Guide Awards
Precise fine dining delivered with prowess... Run by couple Aaron Schembri (chef) and Risa Kadota (manager), who are on hand to guide you...
Delicious Top 100! - No 25.
No restaurant better captures the seasons than Daylesford’s Kadota. Owners Aaron Schembri and Risa Kadota met working in Japan’s best...
Australian Good Food Guide Winner (2 hats)
After just 12 months of operation Kadota is awarded two hats in the Australian Good Food Guide.
State Winner, Golden Plate
This dining experience brought me to tears as I realised that we had just been a part of a true labour of love and passion for art,...
Readers' Choice Award Winner
We have proudly won the readers' choice award in 2022.
Our well credentialed chefs
Richard Cornish, 28 August 2021 In this region, we pride ourselves on our vineyards, forests and rugged landscapes, mineral springs, and...
Kadota is Daylesford’s new dazzling, modern Japanese restaurant
Daylesford has long been the home of relaxation, restoration and sumptuousness; whether you’re experiencing a soak at the hot springs or...
Where to eat in Melbourne and Victoria, the food and wine capital
David Whitley, 2 June 2021 The plentiful, top-quality regional produce is showcased in the many restaurants and vineyards dotted in and...
Hi, My Name Is: Aaron Schembri
Published on 19 March 2021 Born in Daylesford, Aaron Schembri has spent the past 15 years honing his craft in the culinary scene....
Japanese-trained chef Aaron Schembri opens Kadota in Daylesford
Richard Cornish, March 9, 2021 After honing his skills working with George Calombaris at The Press Club, Joe Grbac at Saxe and Hajime...
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