Etsu Izakaya
Readers' Choice 2025 - Japanese - Metro
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Asahi battered Bay lobster bao with pickled cucumber, carrots and spicy tartar sauce.
About Etsu Izakaya
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with photographs and a long, low-lit dining space make this izakaya-style restaurant an ideal place for a romantic encounter, or chilling out with friends for after-work drinks. The menu embraces all aspects of Japanese fare from sushi and sashimi to tempura, salads and teriyaki; think yakitori skewers like pork belly with ginger glaze, Nashi pear chutney and chilli, or Wagyu kushiyaki, black garlic, aged tare and chives. Salivate over robata grilled Moreton Bay bug, kombu butter, yuzu koshu and sancho pepper, or beef tenderloin, greens and sancho pepper; finish with a dessert of matcha crème brûlée.
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Seats: 83 Chef: Leo Rachid
pretty amazing place
Atmosphere, food, best tuna sashimi.
Had my birthday dinner here last night. Awesome!! Has a cool Melbourne vibe. Thanks!! We will be back!!