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Japanese Restaurants

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Dining in Parramatta | OribuRomantic Dining, ParramatLooking for Valentine’s Day dining options in Parramatta? Oribu offers an intimate Japanese restaurant experience perfect for couples, featuring live entertainment serenading guests throughout the ...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 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...
A Journey Through Japanese CuisineTaste, Art, and TraditionExperience the art of Japanese dining at Komeyui Brisbane. Join us for seasonal omakase, kaiseki, sushi, and sashimi, crafted with precision and care. Enjoy curated tasting events, sake pairings, a...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Quick Gourmet Japanese Lunch Monday - FridayEnjoy our weekday-only Express Lunch for $60 per guest (min. 2 guests). Begin with our Sashimi Santen, chef’s maki roll, seasonal vegetable tempura, and Japanese miso & dashi soup. Choose between N...
Hideki

Hideki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern Japanese DiningFlavours of JapanAt Hideki on Burnett Lane in Brisbane City, we bring a contemporary lens to Japanese cuisine with a focus on charcoal-grilled yakitori, refined share plates and seasonal dishes crafted for sharing....
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
Bonny

Bonny

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Fitzroy

Intimate & Indulgent Valentine's Day Experience6-Course Dining MenuCelebrate your loved one at Bonny Bar this Valentine's Day. From 1PM until late, delight in our 6-course dining experience, with umami-rich dishes balancing flavour, curiosity, and indulgence. Perf...
R by Raita Noda.

R by Raita Noda.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 PM

Redfern

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Cleveland Street in Redfern, R by Raita Noda represents the next evolution of Chef Raita Noda’s celebrated Japanese culinary journey. Opening in 2025, this refined destination builds on...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hyde Park

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Valentine's Day14 February 2026Treat your Valentine to a night they won’t forget at Samurai Teppanyaki. Savour an elegant multi-course Valentine’s Day menu featuring premium ingredients, sizzling teppanyaki theatre and authentic...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:30 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...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Sullivans Cove Whisky Tasting and 4-Course Dinner @ Freycinet ResortVery Limited SeatingOn Saturday, 28 February 2026, Sullivans Cove Whisky will join us for a unique tasting experience, guided by a Sullivans Cove ambassador. Guests will enjoy four exceptional expressions, including a...
Crafted by InstinctSecure Your ExperienceDelve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

13 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...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Taste the Romance This Valentine’s14th of February Join us and celebrate Valentine’s Day at Kumo Izakaya with a curated banquet designed to be shared. Enjoy thoughtfully paced courses, seasonal touches, and a subtle nod to romance. Menus available ...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Discover Japanese Flavours at Yama QVBOpen lunch and dinnerDiscover Yama Japanese Café Restaurant in the iconic QVB, where fresh seasonal sushi, sashimi, crispy tempura, teppan-grilled favourites and hot udon soups await in a relaxed, heritage-lined settin...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Japanese LunchTaste TraditionVisit us at Kenzan Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne’s Collins Place! Our weekday lunch features authentic Japanese classics, from fresh sushi and sashimi to tempura and grilled favourites like teri...