Wawawa Izakaya

Best Known For

Spicy Wagyu Beef: wok-tossed Wagyu and vegetables in chilli garlic oyster sauce with shallots and fried onion.

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 signage, this restaurant sets a trendy vibe for delving into sushi, sashimi and bento delights, while chilling out with a Sapporo beer in hand. Kickstart your culinary adventure with beef gyoza with cabbage, garlic and bulgogi sauce, or takoyaki octopus balls with mayo and bonito flakes; before devouring pork belly in soy, garlic and ginger broth, with leek, thread chilli and sansho. Those with heartier tastes may opt for a salmon poké bowl, with avocado, kimchi, wakame, daikon pickle, nori, edamame, shiitake mushroom, sesame and flying fish roe, enjoyed with a glass of sake or plum wine.