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Japanese Restaurants

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hyde Park

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kobe Beef DegustationThe King of BeefAt Samurai Teppanyaki House, we pride ourselves on presenting only the finest dishes to our guests, bringing authentic Japanese cuisine straight to Adelaide. In our quest to offer the best, we coul...
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...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Yamagen’s Iconic Sashimi TacosMust Try!Meet Yamagen’s iconic sashimi tacos- Atlantic salmon with wasabi salsa or Bluefin tuna, mustard soy warm sushi rice, yuzu avocado, radish & house spicy mayo. It is Must try! Make sure to place a bo...
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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW BOTTLE / JULY EVENTSake Hundred X Tuna ShowSake Hundred X Cellar Mates X Tuna Show Day 1 Join us 23 July dine-in tuna show experience and 5 sake hundred’s premium sake ...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Raku Dining Express LunchMonday-FridayWork days are tough enough. Take a load off with our express lunch. Quick, easy and delicious! $60 per person (min 2 people). Available Monday to Friday. Book your table via the link below!
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...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
New at SOKA A Must Try!New at SOKA – Lamb Spare Ribs, Hibachi-Grilled to Perfection? ? Introducing our latest dish: Lamb Spare Ribs, glazed with rich hacho miso, and served with fresh wombok, mint, and watercress for t...
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Bank

13 Chef Hat Award
Expect an exclusive Japanese omakase fine dining experience at Takashiya on Grey Street in South Bank. Nestled in the Emporium Hotel, this Brisbane restaurant exudes elegant charm with flowers casc...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Etsu IzakayaBook a Table Today!Etsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or co...
AOI.TSUKI.

AOI.TSUKI.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

14 Chef Hat Award
Individual, season and produce-driven degustation dining experiences await at AOI.TSUKI. on Punt Road in South Yarra. Delivering an omakase menu and with a name meaning ‘blue moon’, leave yourself ...
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...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newtown

Newtown’s Hottest Asian Fusion Spot Book Now!From chef Jason’s childhood dream to your table, we’re blending the soul of Vietnamese tradition with Japanese finesse. With a kitchen inspired by a South East Asian family home, smoky binchota gri...
Nestled on vibrant High Street in Kew, Kiraku Japanese All You Can Eat is a destination for those seeking to savour premium Japanese cuisine in a warm and stylish setting. Featuring timber floors, ...
Mee So

Mee So

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Miso Happy Hour 3 pm-7 pm Daily!Mee So thirsty? Join us at Mee So for our signature Happy Hour daily from 3 pm-7 pm, where the drinks are flowing, the beats are mellow and the vibe is just right. Whether you’re unwinding after wo...
One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Labrador

Set along Marine Parade in Labrador, One Eighty Japanese Restaurant offers stunning Broadwater views paired with authentic Japanese flavours. The minimalist, modern interior features timber accents...
Donburi House

Donburi House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

Sake Pairing Night8 kings of sake & foodExperience 8 premium sake expertly paired with 8 seasonal Japanese small dishes - from Sparkling Gangi to rich umeshu with roasted tea, every sip tells a story. It's a night for sake lover not to m...
Marble Yakiniku

Marble Yakiniku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Glen Waverley

Wagyu CourseMonday to ThursdayNow available: Chef’s Special Wagyu Course — an exclusive experience crafted for true Wagyu lovers. Indulge in premium cuts, expertly prepared for maximum flavour. Available Monday to Thursday. $99...