KOI Bar & Restaurant
Best Known For
Teppanyaki dishes such as seasoned Wagyu rump with special yakiniku sauce, pickles and chilli salt.
About KOI Bar & Restaurant
Discover Cairns’ premier destination for bold Japanese and Asian-fusion cuisine at KOI Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Blending the best of traditional Japanese dishes with innovative Asian flavours, this restaurant oozes industrial-chic charm with polished concrete, wood panelling and intimate tables for a romantic rendezvous. From expertly prepared Wagyu to creative fusion plates and fresh sashimi, the menu promises an unforgettable dining experience; think starters like sautéed scallops, miso emulsion, chives and tobiko, or twice-cooked orange char siu-glazed duck pancakes, salad and pickles. For the main, delve into chicken yakitori skewers, sesame seeds and chives, or miso-glazed salmon, slaw, edamame, micro greens and sweet soy. Those who can’t choose can take the omakase option.
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A Night with the House of Suntory at KOI Bar & Restaurant
KOI Bar & Restaurant invites guests to an extraordinary evening where Japanese tradition, flavour, and craftsmanship unite - A Night with the House of Suntory. This exclusive dining experience will be guided by a House of Suntory representative, offering a rare opportunity to explore the artistry behind Japan's most celebrated whiskies.
The evening features a curated journey through six exceptional expressions: Suntory Toki served as a refreshing Whisky Highball, The Chita showcased in an Old Fashioned, followed by Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve, Hakushu Distiller's Reserve, Hibiki Harmony, and the distinguished Yamazaki 12-Year 100th Anniversary Edition. Each whisky reflects the House of Suntory's legacy of harmony, balance, and mastery in distilling.
To complement the tasting, guests will enjoy an exquisite five-course menu crafted by KOI's culinary team, highlighting dishes such as scallop ceviche with citrus marinade and sudachi ponzu pearls, duck onigiri arancini with spicy tonkatsu, Bloody Mary mussels in red miso marinara, pork tsukune with red wine soy jus, and nigiri and aburi wagyu sirloin, perfectly seared and elegantly garnished.
Taking place on Thursday, 27th November at 6 PM, this one-of-a-kind event promises an immersive journey into Japanese whisky culture, a celebration of taste, tradition, and craftsmanship. Priced at $185 per person, including the five-course dinner and all six whiskies, seats are limited for what will be an unforgettable evening at KOI.
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RECIPES
Shiso Sour Cocktail - Recipe by KOI Bar & Restaurant
A bold fusion of flavours, our Shiso Sour blends Plantation Original Dark Rum with the herbaceous lift of Dover Shiso Liqueur (a unique Japanese leaf with notes of mint, basil and anise). Strawberry purée adds bright fruitiness, while raw sugar syrup and yuzu bitters balance sweet, citrus, and spice. Topped with velvety wonderfoam, it’s a cocktail that’s smooth, aromatic and refreshingly complex.
Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash
Seats: 63
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
- Up to 35 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Degustation
- Finger Food
- Set Menu