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Gold Coast Japanese Restaurants

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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Etsu IzakayaBook a Table Today!Etsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or co...
One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Labrador

Taste the Harmony at One EightyBook Now!Crispy char. Juicy bite. Ice-cold beer. Yakitori and beer go hand in hand — like sushi and soy sauce — a match made in flavour heaven. Whether you're after a casual catch-up or a flavour-packed nig...
Dinner For Two?Book Now!We are open from 5.30 pm- 10 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Our menu is designed to be shared with friends or a loved one. Make sure to place a booking! We hope to see you all soon.
O-Sushi Coolangatta

O-Sushi Coolangatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Coolangatta

Wander up from the golden sands of the Southern Gold Coast to refuel and recharge at O-Sushi Coolangatta on Marine Parade. Expect the best organic Japanese cuisine all made onsite from vegetarian t...
Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Canungra

Dangerously good food is on the menu at Ginja Ninja Café & Bar on Christie Street in Canungra. This funky café and bar greets diners with graffiti-style wall murals, neon signage and potted greener...
Kiyomi

Kiyomi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Broadbeach

14 Chef Hat Award
Masu Izakaya

Masu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

Shared contemporary izakaya-style Japanese dining is what Gold Coast foodies can expect at Masu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads. On balmy days sit alfresco and people watch with a c...
Anekawa

Anekawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Mudgeeraba

14 Chef Hat Award
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Ramen Kyo

Ramen Kyo

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

Specialising in authentic chicken broth, hungry locals and visitors alike head to Ramen Kyo on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to appease cravings. Experience the soul-warming flavours of the L...
Kemuri

Kemuri

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Carrara

Find bao and gyoza in the burbs at Kemuri on Pappas Way in Carrara. This Gold Coast eatery began life as a night market stall, progressing to a Modern Asian venue in the back streets of the Gold Co...
Cafoo Izakaya

Cafoo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Palm Beach

Discover an authentic and creative Japanese izakaya-tapas restaurant and bar at Cafoo Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach. Well-loved by Gold Coast locals, a chilled-out vibe awaits indoors...
Zipang

Zipang

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Currumbin

Tucked along Currumbin Creek Road in Currumbin, Zipang brings the flavours of Japan to the laidback Gold Coast with a vibrant, welcoming vibe. This cosy eatery combines a casual, minimalist fit-out...
Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Kaza Izakaya

Kaza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Southport

You Japanese Restaurant

You Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

Saiko Teppanyaki

Saiko Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Robina

Goto Japanese

Goto Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Southport