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QLD Japanese Restaurants

$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.
"Some of Coast’s best Japanese fare"
Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

Embrace the Energy of Teppanyaki Vibrant World of MisonoInspired by the playful, youthful language of the streets of Harajuku, Misono presents a laneway of experiences, transitioning from an intimate Izakaya and live sushi table, sophisticated whisky ba...
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 ...
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...
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...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Those seeking succulent stone-grilled meat options head to Yappari Steak Mt Gravatt on Kessels Road. Take time out to refuel and recharge from retail therapy at Westfield Mt Gravatt at this stylish...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Gyoza anyone? Book a table today!These delicious dumplings will you dancing on the inside. Our gyoza are made fresh, juicy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the base, and just beautiful to eat. Check out our menu!
Masu Izakaya

Masu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

Shared contemporary izakaya-style Japanese dining is what Gold Coast foodies can expect at Masu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads. On balmy days sit alfresco and people watch with a c...
Kuro Beko

Kuro Beko

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Toowoomba

Modern Japanese cuisine awaits discerning Toowoomba diners at Kuro Beko on Margaret Street. Located in Grand Central Shopping Centre, take time out from retail therapy to refuel and recharge at thi...
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

South Bank

Expect an exclusive Japanese omakase fine dining experience at Takashiya on Grey Street in South Bank. Nestled in the Emporium Hotel, this Brisbane restaurant exudes elegant charm with flowers casc...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Shinbashi Yakiniku brings the fun interactive nature of a Japanese-style barbeque grill to Underwood. Situated on Logan Road, this cheerful eatery offers a dining experience and entertainment in on...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
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 ph...
Kiyomi

Kiyomi

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

15 Chef Hat Award
Leaf Japanese Restaurant

Leaf Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Mount Tamborine

Bookings recommened
Anekawa

Anekawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Mudgeeraba

14 Chef Hat Award
Sono Portside

Sono Portside

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Hamilton

13 Chef Hat Award
Since opening in 2009, loyal Townsville diners have headed to GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant on Gregory Street to get their authentic sushi, sashimi and tapas fix. Whether you are looking to chi...