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Japanese Restaurants

Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Dinner Tempura & Charcoal OmakaseAvailable Now $180 PPOur omakase is built around the harmony of charcoal-grilled dishes and refined tempura, guided by seasonality, balance, and technique. Under the direction of Chef Ken, guests are taken on a 13-cour...
Samurai Teppanyaki House
The Kobe Degustation at Samurai Teppanyaki House$330ppThe ultimate luxury dining experience awaits at Samurai Teppanyaki House. The Kobe Experience Degustation at $330pp takes you on an unforgettable culinary journey through the finest seafood, Kobe b...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Honest food, honest service and the extraordinary seasonal produce of Daylesford and surrounds — Kadota on Camp Street is a small and beautifully considered Japanese restaurant where the philosophy...
Nights at TemakiBook Now!Temaki Sushi offers a unique and intimate approach to traditional Japanese hand-rolled sushi. Enjoy a delicious meal, in a beautiful space with drinks and music into the evening. Check out our menu...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing Course at Wagyuto$65ppWagyuto's 5 course Sharing Course at $65pp is a journey worth taking. Start with sushi and miso soup, move through crispy zucchini with salmon caviar and tuna with smoked ponzu, before choosing ter...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Set within a breathtaking 1,200-acre private sanctuary on Coles Bay Road, Mount Paul Lounge is a small, boutique dining destination of rare and extraordinary distinction — an unapologetically premi...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Blending Tokyo-inspired style with contemporary Japanese dining, Yamagen on Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise delivers a refined izakaya experience defined by precision, flavour and atmosphere. The sl...
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...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Spring Hill

13 Chef Hat Award
Art takes centre stage at Komeyui Brisbane on Wharf Street, Spring Hill, where refined Japanese cuisine is elevated into a multisensory experience. Guided by chefs with exceptional global training,...
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...
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...
"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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Natsu BanquetA New Season of Tasteshowcases a curated selection of seasonal dishes designed for sharing — from delicate starters to signature mains and handcrafted desserts, each course reflects balance, harmony, and flavour.
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Father's Day at OribuSun 6 Sept | Dinner from 5pmThis Father's Day, treat Dad to Oribu, Parramatta's first Japanese fine dining restaurant, hatted three years running since opening. Enjoy bold, contemporary Japanese cuisine - artisan sashimi, pre...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $58 or 3-course $78 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
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...
Sushi Sei

Sushi Sei

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Haymarket

Discover Sushi Sei’s new winter menu in Haymarket.Sushisei YUIEN ExperienceStart with the Yui Nigiri Experience at $120 per person, featuring seasonal sashimi, chef-selected nigiri, hand roll, soup and dessert. For a more refined experience, enjoy the En Kaiseki at $15...
A Taste of Fresh Japanese SeafoodBook your table now!Fresh from the sashimi bar, Oyama’s Sushi & Sashimi menu showcases premium seafood prepared with precision and Japanese tradition. From hand rolls and nigiri to chef-selected platters, it’s a stand...
$6 Yuyake Special - Tuesday to Thursday 4PM - 5PMBook your table now!The hour before the evening unfolds is one best spent at Kizuna. Explore what Kizuna's sake library has to offer through our sommelier's weekly selection. From thoughtfully curated sakes and sea...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Experience Award-Winning Japanese Dining at TokoBook your table now!For over two decades, Toko has been redefining Japanese dining in Sydney with its contemporary izakaya experience. Expect beautifully crafted sashimi, premium robata dishes, signature sushi, Japane...