AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Japanese Restaurants

Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

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

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hyde Park

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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
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   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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,...
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...
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 5:30 PM

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.
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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 $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Kizuna Sake Bar & Kitchen

Kizuna Sake Bar & Kitchen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Albion

The Lost Horizon - An East Meet East Odyssey9 Course Wine DinnerBeyond the horizon lies something worth discovering, and a glass worth raising. An East meet East odyssey unveiling the finest treasures of Shangri-La, presented to you by Fancy Fine WineWednesday ...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Warmth of Winter at Oribu ParramattaNew Winter Japanese MenuThis winter, Oribu presents Fuyu no Nukumori - Warmth of Winter, a seasonal expression shaped by depth, stillness, and quite refinement. The menu unfolds as a composition of contrasts - delicate, r...
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...
Sushi Sei

Sushi Sei

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Oyama

Oyama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Fortitude Valley

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...
Kid Kyoto

Kid Kyoto

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Another financial year done and dusted? Time to celebrate the wins.EOFY at Kid KyotoGather the team for an unforgettable EOFY lunch or dinner at Kid Kyoto — where bold Japanese flavours, premium steaks, fresh sushi, and flowing cocktails set the scene for the perfect celebration.