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Japanese Restaurants

Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Father’s Day at Oribu, Parramatta – A Culinary Experience Like No OtherFather’s Day Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Oribu, Parramatta’s award-winning fine dining Japanese restaurant. From delicate sashimi to premium Wagyu, our chefs have ...
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...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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 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...
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

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 11:30 AM

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 ...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
$10 BEERSFathers Day SpecialWhen Fathers dine in with us on 7 Sept
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 12:00 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:
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
Arakawa

Arakawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Benowa

Father's Weekend OmakaseCelebrate in Style!Treat Dad to an unforgettable culinary journey with Arakawa’s exclusive Father’s Day Omakase menu — a bold fusion of tradition and innovation. Begin with the refreshing depth of our signature Araka...
Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

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...
Yakiniku Hon

Yakiniku Hon

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Petersham

All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Charcoal BBQFrom $46.90Craving all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ at a great price? Head to Petersham for AYCE Japanese Charcoal BBQ starting from just $46.90! Enjoy premium cuts including full-blood Wagyu grilled over traditi...
Taku Japanese

Taku Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Camberwell

A Taste of Japan Awaits at TakuBook Now!Experience authentic Japanese cuisine at Taku Japanese—where every dish is crafted with precision and flair. From fresh sashimi and signature sushi rolls to flavour-packed small plates like grilled...
Thursday Feels Like Friday at KichoBook Now!Start your weekend early at Kicho, where Thursday nights are all about relaxed vibes and good times. Gather your favourite people and settle in for a night of cosy ambience, mouth-watering bites an...