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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   $$$$$   Open Now

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
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...
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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Samurai Teppanyaki House
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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 Mon 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...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 10:30 AM

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...
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...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Izakaya Mitto

Izakaya Mitto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Situated on George Street in The Rocks, Izakaya Mitto channels the lively charm of Tokyo into a sleek, intimate dining space. The menu celebrates Japanese craft through delicate sashimi, refined sh...
Jotto Restaurant

Jotto Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Caloundra

Comfort Bowls at JottoTry us today!Warm up your day at Jotto with comforting Japanese favourites made fresh to order. Choose from hearty rice bowls topped with BBQ pork belly, teriyaki chicken, katsu, salmon or tofu, or dive into ri...
Toriciya Signature Degustation$162ppExperience Toriciya’s Signature Degustation, an exquisite Japanese journey crafted for the whole table. This premium multi-course menu features kingfish and jalapeño carpaccio, slow-cooked Hokkaido...
The Rocks Teppanyaki

The Rocks Teppanyaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

The Rocks

Summer Lunch Menu only $98Monday to FridayFour course Summer 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 - Te...