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Gold Coast Japanese Restaurants

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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

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...
One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

One Eighty Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:30 PM

Labrador

Taste the Harmony at One EightyBook Now!Crispy char. Juicy bite. Ice-cold beer. Yakitori and beer go hand in hand — like sushi and soy sauce — a match made in flavour heaven. Whether you're after a casual catch-up or a flavour-packed nig...
Arakawa

Arakawa

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Dinner For Two?Book Now!We are open from 5.30 pm- 10 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Our menu is designed to be shared with friends or a loved one. Make sure to place a booking! We hope to see you all soon.
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...
Kiyomi

Kiyomi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Broadbeach

14 Chef Hat Award
Leaf Japanese Restaurant

Leaf Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Mount Tamborine

Bookings recommened
Specialising in authentic chicken broth, hungry locals and visitors alike head to Ramen Kyo on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to appease cravings. Experience the soul-warming flavours of the L...
Discover an authentic and creative Japanese izakaya-tapas restaurant and bar at Cafoo Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach. Well-loved by Gold Coast locals, a chilled-out vibe awaits indoors...
Find bao and gyoza in the burbs at Kemuri on Pappas Way in Carrara. This Gold Coast eatery began life as a night market stall, progressing to a Modern Asian venue in the back streets of the Gold Co...
Zipang

Zipang

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 10:30 AM

Currumbin

Tucked along Currumbin Creek Road in Currumbin, Zipang brings the flavours of Japan to the laidback Gold Coast with a vibrant, welcoming vibe. This cosy eatery combines a casual, minimalist fit-out...
Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Masu Izakaya

Masu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

You Japanese Restaurant

You Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

Sushi Honba

Sushi Honba

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Burleigh Waters