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QLD Japanese Restaurants

Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
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...
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Bank

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter has arrived at TakashiyaBook Now!Step into the season with our new winter Omakase Menu, where the flavours are deeper, richer, and crafted for comfort. Featured here: Alaskan King Crab and Yuba Chawanmushi, crowned with luxurious ...
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 4 sake hundred’s premium sake ...
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...
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...
Chicken & Tomato RamenA Must Try!Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, our Chicken & Tomato Soup Ramen is here! Made with a chicken clear + tomato broth base, topped with crispy Ebi Katsu, king oyster mushrooms, deep-fried enoki, sp...
One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Labrador

Taste the Harmony at One EightyBook Now!Crispy char. Juicy bite. Ice-cold beer. Yakitori and beer go hand in hand — like sushi and soy sauce — a match made in flavour heaven. Whether you're after a casual catch-up or a flavour-packed nig...
Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Wilston

SIZZLE INTO FLAVOR at Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori BarBook Now!Sizzle into flavour at Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar, where smoky, juicy skewers are grilled to perfection over authentic binchotan charcoal. Enjoy tender meats, fire-kissed veggies, and bold, satis...
New: Tonyu Vege Ramen – A Creamy Vegan DelightOrder Now!Experience the rich, creamy taste of our new Tonyu Vege Ramen, made with authentic unsweetened Japanese soy milk (‘tonyu’). This plant-based broth offers a clean, savoury flavour and silky texture,...
Arakawa

Arakawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Benowa

Arakawa, on Ross Street in Benowa, is a modern Japanese restaurant at RACV Royal Pines Resort. With a name meaning ‘wild river’, Arakawa blends tradition and innovation seamlessly, transforming eve...
Oyama

Oyama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Fortitude Valley

For more than 20 years Brisbane foodies seeking the hottest teppanyaki bar in the city head to Oyama restaurant on Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley. Settle in to watch the flaming action from the...
Dinner For Two?Book Now!We are open from 5.30 pm- 10 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Our menu is designed to be shared with friends or a loved one. Make sure to place a booking! We hope to see you all soon.
Nonda

Nonda

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Newstead

Paired to Perfection?Try Today!Octopus Ceviche, Kimchi Tare & Avocado Purée — Paired to Perfection?. Bright, fresh, and with just the right kick—this dish finds its ideal match in a chilled glass of Dassai 39. Smooth, clean, and...
O-Sushi Coolangatta

O-Sushi Coolangatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Coolangatta

Wander up from the golden sands of the Southern Gold Coast to refuel and recharge at O-Sushi Coolangatta on Marine Parade. Expect the best organic Japanese cuisine all made onsite from vegetarian t...
Uncle Don Woolloongabba

Uncle Don Woolloongabba

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Woolloongabba

Best Donburi in BrisbaneBook Now!A table full of beautiful, bright donburis—each one made with care, colour, and something for everyone. Whether you're keto, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, or just here for the crispy karaag...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

For the vibrant fresh flavours of Japanese cuisine, discerning Cairns diners head to Wawawa Izakaya on Lake Street. From the colourful wall murals of a Japanese woman and Mount Fuji to bright neon ...
Sushi Kuon Noosa

Sushi Kuon Noosa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Noosa Heads

Every omakase experience is a journey into the heart of Japanese culinary tradition at Sushi Kuon on Sunshine Beach Road in Noosa Heads. Chef Jiro carefully selects the freshest seasonal ingredient...
Kiyomi

Kiyomi

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

14 Chef Hat Award