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Japanese Restaurants

"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!
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Oysters 50% off 7 Days Starting 13 November, indulge in the ultimate summer treat at IPPIN Japanese Dining. Enjoy our refreshing sparkling wine alongside a dozen of fresh, premium oysters for HALF PRICE! Celebrate sum...
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 ...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Tsukiyo Private Dining RoomDine Under the MoonlightImagine yourself dining under the moonlight - the Tsukiyo Visual Dining Experience is our intimate, private dining room. This interactive visual journey challenges the senses and adds a new dimensi...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Bar Yuki

Bar Yuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Milton

Four Pillars Gin Takeover 4 Pillars Gin TakeoverOur favourite gin makers are in town to take over the bar for a night. Join us for a night of special cocktails and stories from the gin masters. After dinner, dance the night away with vinyl DJ's
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Embark on a new culinary era with Parramatta’s first Japanese fine dining experience at Oribu on Church Street. Nestled on the rooftop of the Heritage Lounge, food artistry meets Japanese perfectio...
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...
Tokyo Den Japanese Restaurant

Tokyo Den Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Burwood

Exciting News from Tokyo Den!All You Can Eat!We're expanding our all-you-can-eat menu with 11 new delicious items. Indulge in a variety of fresh sushi rolls, mouthwatering chicken karaage and more - all for just $43.80 per person. Plus, we of...
AOI.TSUKI.

AOI.TSUKI.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

13 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 ...
Yakiniku Hon

Yakiniku Hon

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Petersham

Yakiniku hon plattersBook Now!Yakiniku hon platters. “Mayura” Full blood Wagyu M9 platters have great value for. Set menu only $119.90! Come and try yours today! Secure your booking via the link below!
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

South Bank

Introducing Our New 20-Course Menu $280 per personStarting this October, we will be transitioning to offer a single, exquisite 20-course menu, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients. For those looking to further elevate their experience, option...
1.2.3 Onigiri Onigiri OnigiriBook Now!The most onigiri flavours in Melbourne?? If you’re a big onigiri fan, DAIKOKUTEN is the place to go. Get in your cars and go now, don’t forget to pick up your bestie. Call 03 9882 9888 to book or h...
Brother Shota

Brother Shota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Albert Park

Kaiser DonA Must Try!A delectable combination of sashimi (white fish, salmon roe, tuna, kingfish & scallops), cooked prawn, and tamale, served atop a bed of flavourful sushi rice. A must try. Head to our website and se...
Tsuki Dining

Tsuki Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Find authentic Japanese cuisine on the plate without leaving the country at Tsuki Dining on Crown Lane in Wollongong. On balmy days sit kerbside under blue and white umbrellas and sip an ice-cold b...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Bring Your Own AlcoholBook with Us Now!Here at Mama Yama we would love to invite you to bring your own alcohol! Any time, ANY DAY! To book your table, call (03) 9754 8283.
Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newtown

Symphony of Japanese and Vietnamese SpicesCome and EnjoyKaiza Izakaya is Chef Jason’s childhood dream. From watching his dad cook traditional Vietnamese dishes and his Japanese culinary education, he has curated a way to marry the two cuisines together....
Jizakana

Jizakana

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cammeray

Sushi PerfectionIt's our standard.Sushi perfection is not just a goal—it's our standard. At Jizakana in Cammeray, we take you on a culinary journey where every dish is crafted with skill and a deep respect for tradition. Whether yo...