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QLD Japanese Restaurants

Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Fried Shokupan Has LandedVisit Us Today!New dessert drop! Our fried shokupan is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle - golden, buttery and totally irresistible. This Japanese milk bread gets the ultimate glow-up, fried to...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Omakase at Yamagen$170 per person Indulge in an elevated Japanese dining experience with Yamagen’s Omakase Menu, a curated journey of flavour for $170 per person (minimum 2 guests). This exquisite set features premium dishes includ...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavor a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5 - 2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from 88pp
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Flavour-Filled Lunch Bowls at KOI Bar & RestaurantTry us today!Discover the vibrant lunch menu at KOI Bar & Restaurant, where bold Asian fusion meets fresh, local ingredients. Dive into flavour-packed bowls like Yakisoba with tender beef or tofu, Donburi toppe...
From Skewer to Bowl: Taste Japan at MergeVisit Us Today!Discover flavour on a stick with Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar’s new Yakitori Menu! From juicy chicken skewers to crispy gyoza and hearty rice bowls, it’s a delicious nod to Japanese street eats. Pe...
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,...
Mary Go Sushi on Adelaide Street in Maryborough is a vibrant little gem where the aroma of freshly prepared Japanese fare greets you before you even step inside. The space feels warm and inviting, ...
Arakawa

Arakawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Benowa

Omakase Menu at ArakawaTry Us Today!Discover Arakawa's exquisite $95pp Omakase menu, a journey through bold flavours and refined textures. Highlights include eggplant chips with mentaiko dip, kingfish in white soy dashi, and grassfed...
Dangerously good food is on the menu at Ginja Ninja Café & Bar on Christie Street in Canungra. This funky café and bar greets diners with graffiti-style wall murals, neon signage and potted greener...
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

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...
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...
Balancing classic dishes with modern twists, Gold Coast foodies head to Little Itoshin Japanese Dining Bar on Mountainview Avenue in Miami to appease Japanese cravings. This small and humble dining...
O-Sushi Coolangatta

O-Sushi Coolangatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 Wed 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...
Nonda

Nonda

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Newstead

Nonda on Skyring Terrace in Newstead draws inspiration from contemporary Japanese cuisine and culture, interpreting classic dishes with seasonal touches, prioritising local ingredients. Located in ...