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Japanese Restaurants

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 Mon 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...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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....
"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...
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...
R by Raita Noda.

R by Raita Noda.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 Mon 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...
Valentine's Day6-Course DiningIndulge in a 6-course Valentine's Day dining experience, just $80pp. Available from 1PM til late. Bookings required.
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 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...
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...
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 Tue 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 Mon 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...
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...
Eazy Peazy

Eazy Peazy

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Richmond

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Eazy PeazyValentine's DayCelebrate the special day at Eazy Peazy and enjoy a memorable evening with your special someone. Enjoy our specially crafted cocktail with selections of our finest dishes, including crowd-favourite...
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...