Automata is the brainchild of ex-Momofuku Seiobo sous chef Clayton Wells, a man who has popped up in various guises over the past few months, briefly showing off his skills in restaurants across the city from ACME in Rushcutters Bay to LuMi in Pyrmont.

Clayton created Automata with the intention of showcasing local produce in a way that pays tribute to all the cultural experiences he has cultivated  whilst working and travelling abroad. He also wanted to create a more relaxed atmosphere where people could dictate the dining experience for themselves