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Japanese Restaurants

Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
New Winter MenuClassic and Luxury Menu
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 ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Craving a culinary adventure?Book Now! Let Oribu be your guide. Our menu is a passport to flavor destinations you won't want to miss! Make your reservation today.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tantalise tastebuds with modern Japanese fare at Raku Dining on Bunda Street in Canberra. Combining the precision of Oriental cuisine with the vibrant energy of Mod Oz dining, Raku is all sleek lin...
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
With a name meaning ‘theatre’ in Japanese, expect culinary masterpieces on the plate at Haco on Alberta Street in Sydney. In the hands of Executive Chef Keita Abe and Head Chef Kensuke Yaka, this e...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
$50 8 Courses Ume BanquetsEveryday before 6 pmThe 8 Courses banquet is designed for a shared dining experience. Booking requires at least two people. We recommend reservations to guarantee their spot in this exclusive celebration.
Aoi Tsuki

Aoi Tsuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 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 i...
Kaiza Izakaya

Kaiza Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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....
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...
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 ...
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...
Pop Up dinner @ Oster in August4/8, 18/8 and 25/8For the month of August, our Pop-Up event will be held on the 5th, 18th and 25th at Oster. The 9 course Classic Course will be offered for $180 per guest on 5th and 18th. The 10 course Premiu...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Hyde Park

Restaurant & Catering Association
Samurai Teppanyaki's Private DiningEnquire Today!Dive into the opulence of private dining with Samurai Teppanyaki House. Our service offers an unparalleled blend of intimacy and sophistication. Each room, a haven of comfort and elegance, sets the...
Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Canungra

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...
Hanasuki

Hanasuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chatswood

Sharing is caring especially when it comes to food at Hanasuki restaurant on Anderson Street in Chatswood. This Sydney shabu shabu dining destination is a unique space devoted to this seriously del...
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...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Clovelly

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...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Coles Bay

Exciting news! Open now!Bookings are now OPEN for the Mount Paul Lounge at Freycinet Resort! We will be serving our seasonal set menu in the recently refurbished Mount Paul Lounge. Secure your spot to savour Tasmania’s fr...
Chop Chop

Chop Chop

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Canberra CBD

Chop Chop is calling – dinner vibes and Asian fusion delights! Book NowGrab your people and dive into a feast with loads of dishes. Feeling carefree? The 'Feed Me' set menu is just $55pp. Want a taste of luxury? Go Zeitaku set menu for $89pp. Book now through the link...