Etsu Izakaya

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Robata-grilled Wagyu striploin, lime and fresh Tasmanian wasabi, with sides of steamed rice and seaweed salad.

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 photographs and a long, low-lit dining space make this izakaya-style restaurant an ideal place for a romantic encounter, or chilling out with friends for after-work drinks. The menu embraces all aspects of Japanese fare from sushi and sashimi to tempura, salads and teriyaki; think plates like lightly seared truffle-infused Wagyu sirloin, garlic chips, chives and ponzu sauce. Salivate over robata grilled marinated tooth fish, pickled fennel and yuzu skin, or beef tenderloin, Asian greens and jus; finish sweetly with a dessert of almond sponge, yuzu cremeux, matcha leaves, coconut and yuzu pearls.