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Japanese Restaurants

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in ParramattaDress, dine and sipCelebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Heritage Precinct and Oribu, Parramatta’s most glamorous race-day destination. From 12pm till late, experience the race that stops the nation in true style—compl...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Fried Shokupan Has LandedVisit Us Today!New dessert drop! Our fried shokupan is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle - golden, buttery and totally irresistible. This Japanese milk bread gets the ultimate glow-up, fried to...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Hyde Park

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discerning Adelaide foodies seeking exquisite Kobe beef and an authentic teppanyaki experience head down King William Road in Hyde Park to find Samurai Teppanyaki House. Japanese culture meets mode...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Omakase at Yamagen$170 per person Indulge in an elevated Japanese dining experience with Yamagen’s Omakase Menu, a curated journey of flavour for $170 per person (minimum 2 guests). This exquisite set features premium dishes includ...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Lovingly crafted Japanese flavours are on the plate at Kadota restaurant on Camp Street in picturesque Daylesford. This warm and inviting venue is the passion project of owners Aaron Schembri and R...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Bank

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter has arrived at TakashiyaBook Now!Step into the season with our new winter Omakase Menu, where the flavours are deeper, richer, and crafted for comfort. Featured here: Alaskan King Crab and Yuba Chawanmushi, crowned with luxurious ...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavor a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5 - 2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from 88pp
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

Omakase Evening $295 ppLimited Dates & Seats 18 individual courses, learn about Toko history and cooking techniques, matching sake pairing available $75 pp. Click on more info to book:
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Tucked beneath Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Izakaya Miyazaki offers an intimate and refined Japanese dining experience. The subterranean setting exudes a moody elegance, with dim lighting and...
Weekend Wagyu WonderlandOnly here this weekend!Melt-in-your-mouth A5 Wagyu meets hand-pressed sushi rice for our indulgent Weekend Special: A5 Wagyu Nigiri. Seared to perfection, drizzled with house sauce, and topped with our signature garnish,...
Premium Handcrafted Sushi & Sashimi at HinataTry Us TodayAt Hinata Premium Sushi and Sashimi, we bring the art of traditional Japanese cuisine to life with premium sushi and sashimi packs crafted daily from the freshest ingredients. From our popular Mixe...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Flavour-Filled Lunch Bowls at KOI Bar & RestaurantTry us today!Discover the vibrant lunch menu at KOI Bar & Restaurant, where bold Asian fusion meets fresh, local ingredients. Dive into flavour-packed bowls like Yakisoba with tender beef or tofu, Donburi toppe...
Super Sushi Kyneton

Super Sushi Kyneton

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 10:00 AM

Kyneton

Bao Sliders: A Delicious TwistOrder Now!Switch up your usual sushi routine with our fluffy bao sliders — a mouth-watering fusion that will delight your taste buds! Soft, pillowy bao buns filled with flavourful ingredients make for a perf...
Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wilston

From Skewer to Bowl: Taste Japan at MergeVisit Us Today!Discover flavour on a stick with Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar’s new Yakitori Menu! From juicy chicken skewers to crispy gyoza and hearty rice bowls, it’s a delicious nod to Japanese street eats. Pe...