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Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Tsukiyo Private Dining RoomImagine yourself dining under the moonlight. The Tsukiyo Visual Dining Experience is our intimate, private dining room. This interactive visual journey challenges the senses and adds a new dimensio...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
New to the World of Kaiseki Dining? Multi-course ExperienceThis ancient style of service is a multi-course dining experience that embraces seasonal ingredients and a serene environment for guests above all else. For examples of dishes from our set menus, h...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30:PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Etsu IzakayaBook a Table Today!Etsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or co...
Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki
Miyako Japanese Cuisine & TeppanyakiBook Today!Step into Miyako's cozy oasis and indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine. From delicate sushi rolls to sizzling teppanyaki, each dish is crafted with precision and passion. Imm...
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
With a name meaning ‘theatre’ in Japanese, expect culinary masterpieces on the plate at Haco on Alberta Street in Sydney. In the hands of Executive Chef Keita Abe and Head Chef Kensuke Yaka, this e...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tantalise tastebuds with modern Japanese fare at Raku Dining on Bunda Street in Canberra. Combining the precision of Oriental cuisine with the vibrant energy of Mod Oz dining, Raku is all sleek lin...
Oshan Contemporary Sushi

Oshan Contemporary Sushi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

South Yarra

Signature Omakase Sushi Platters! Enjoy Yours TodayMelbourne’s premier Japanese Brazilian omakase sushi - a celebration of tradition and innovation promising a culinary adventure that is both familiar and exciting! Place your order now and indulge ...
Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Cairns

New Sake Club!Wednesday 1st MayTaste flavours of the orient with Sake wine matched food pairings presented by your host and Japanophile restaurateur, tour guide and professional foodie, Adam Craven-Sands. An evening of sake wine...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Spring Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese restaurant on Wharf Street in Brisbane. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executive Chef an...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Clovelly

Any Dinner Plans?Book Today!At Wagyuto, we treat our guests as family, delivering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that's second to none. To book your table, call (02) 8068 2182.
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Culinary traditions meet modern innovation in a symphony of flavours embodying the essence of authentic Japanese cuisine at Ippin Japanese Dining at West Village in West End. This Brisbane restaura...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Cairns

For the vibrant fresh flavours of Japanese cuisine, discerning Cairns diners head to Wawawa Izakaya on Lake Street. From the colourful wall murals of a Japanese woman and Mount Fuji to bright neon ...
Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Canberra CBD

Chop Chop is calling – dinner vibes and Asian fusion delights! Grab your people and dive into a feast with loads of dishes. Feeling carefree? The 'Feed Me' set menu is just $49pp. Want a taste of luxury? Go Zeitaku set menu for $89pp. Book now through the link...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience the hustle and bustle of innovative izakaya dining at Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this vibrant restaurant blends old-school Japanese traditio...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

The Rocks

Tucked in the heart of The Rocks you'll find the shining Kobe Jones venture, The Rocks Teppanyaki. Situated in a heritage-listed building built in the 1880s, The Rocks Teppanyaki retains its origin...
Taku Japanese

Taku Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Camberwell

Tetsujin

Tetsujin

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Melbourne CBD

Sushi Train at TetsujinBook Now!Sushi train is calling your name this weekend. It’s everybody’s fave for a reason! Simply walk in on L4 of the Emporium shopping centre.
Experience new dishes alongside classic favourites at Nijumaru on Jetty Road in Glenelg. This all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant spoils diners for choice with an authentic, expertly crafted menu f...