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Japanese Restaurants

Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Countdown to 2026 at OribuNew Year's Eve at OribuCelebrate the final night of the year at Oribu, Parramatta’s most sophisticated Japanese dining destination. Enjoy refined dishes, live music, signature cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere in...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Etsu Bottomless LunchBook Now! Saturdays OnlyBook your table below or call (07) 5526 0944. We’ll take care of the rest
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Hyde Park

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Kobe Degustation ExperienceIndulge In Pure LuxuryExperience the height of culinary excellence with Samurai Teppanyaki’s exclusive Kobe Degustation Menu. Enjoy the rare chance to compare authentic Kobe beef with two premium Australian wagyu cuts, ...
New Years Eve Celebrate NYE with KadotaNYE menu featuring the incredible MS9+ Sher Wagyu Sirloin as the main course , Sake on arrival and the amazing Vida Trio will be playing smooth jazz to see the year out. Dinner will finish around 1...
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...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Preserving the authenticity of Japanese culinary art and dishes, discerning Clovelly diners head to Wagyuto on Clovelly Road to experience contemporary cuisine. A moody vibe of subdued lighting, in...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Festive Lunch Rocks Menu only $98Monday to FridayFour course Festive Lunch including a glass of beer, wine, sparkling or soft drink - * Flaming Number One Special * Wakame Seaweed Salad * Your choice of one of the following - Beef Tenderloin - T...
Izakaya Mitto

Izakaya Mitto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Soft Opening DaySoft Opening CelebrationJoin us for our Soft Opening! Date: December 18 Experience our new space and enjoy a special preview before the grand opening.
Fumiki’s

Fumiki’s

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Robertson

Festive Celebrations at Fumiki’sBook Now!Celebrate the festive season at Fumiki’s this December with an unforgettable dining experience crafted by the chef. Gather your team, friends or family and enjoy a truly authentic Japanese evening ...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Richmond

18 Chef Hat Award
Omakase is a culinary experience led by the Chef, produce and the seasons and that is what you’ll find on the menu at Minamishima on Lord Street in Melbourne. Offering two dining areas, the counter...
Authentic Japanese Dining at DaikokutenBook Now!Experience authentic Japanese flavours at Daikokuten, where every dish is crafted with care and creativity. Start your day with breakfast favourites like the onigiri breaky set or chilli kinoko scr...
Midori Dinner DelightsBook today!Experience the flavours of Japan at Izakaya Midori for dinner from 5pm. Enjoy signature plant-based and vegetable sushi, warming ramen, Japanese curry rice, and creative small plates like edamame c...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...