For a while, my favourite thingy I do on the Gold Coast was to transit onto a Jetstar flight to…read moreJapan. Food on the Coast was always pretty dicey - overcooked steaks and overpriced sushi. This restaurant had been recommended by friends, but I my expectations weren't high. It turned out to be the best Japanese restaurant we've been to outside of Japan. It wasn't overly themed as Japanese, and had a great atmosphere (despite the less salubrious surroundings). Friendly, talented chef. :-)

Zipang is the best restaurant on the south end of the Gold Coast. Delicious fresh food prepared in…read morethe tiny kitchen with a menu that changes regularly. The miso eggplant is fantastic as is anything with a scallop or prawn involved. Make reservations as it is small and busy.

With recent menu upgrades, Cafoo has introduced two new assorted sashimi platters at $28 for 12…read morepieces and $49 for 24 pieces. My dining partner and I recently had the 24 piece set and it was a bountiful blend of raw salmon, ahi tuna, mackerel, scallops, all beautifully sliced and presented, and plenty of wasabi and soy to blend and dip it into. It's a wonderfully fresh addition to their menu and we also tried their homemade Sakegria (750mL carafe was $30) which is super fun to drink and also to pick the fruity bits out of your glass with your chop sticks...it's a manual test of drunken dexterity. Enjoy!

Waka Japanese Dining (previously known as Sora) is a fantastic little Japanese restaurant located…read morejust a few minutes drive away from the hustle and bustle of the very busy Broadbeach area. The menu is full of very authentic and tasty items (we have tried a number of them over the years), but by far our favorite which we have without fail every time we dine here is their Bakudan Tofu. This is basically sashimi slices (salmon, tuna and one other I don't remember) and tofu in a spicy sesame broth - totally yummy! The owners are always very friendly, and even remember us even though we aren't here overly often! Waka are currently undergoing a big renovation to it's outdoor dining area, they are hoping to be back 100% by January 2016. For now, it's only dining inside.

Love this japanese restaurant thats five minutes from my house! They are truly a hidden gem located…read morein a small complex with a gas station. There is ample parking available. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner however they are closed in between. Upon entering you are presented with menus and are able to choose a table to sit at. Their menu is very broad ranging from meat to ramen to fish and sushi. Ive been about five times already and always stick with the sushi while my partner orders a meal. The white dragon roll, pink dragon roll, and california roll are my favorites. Its very hard to find a sushi spot in Australia that makes actual rolls instead of nigiri so the moment I discovered this place I was hooked. The quality is outstanding and sauces they add are so delicious! My partner is in love with their garlic chicken and orders it each time. Prices are very reasonable and service is usually very fast. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Absolutely fabulous food - everything we had was cooked to perfection. Out of every dish we had we…read morecouldn't pick a favorite. Highly recommend - good food for a great price.

Beautiful restaurant, crazy space inside. We were seated at the long table but at least they left a…read morespace between us and the other two parties. It's a bit dark inside but that might be a vibe choice. Parking is rough, streets available in the neighborhood. The salmon maki was probably the best dish hands down. The wagyu wasn't awe inspiring and was a bit more on the flaky fry side. The staff were nice and definitely tried to hurry up some patrons as there were so many people waiting. They have alot of choices and items to share. Would recommend for those in the area that want a high quality Japanese meal!

Hands down the best Japanese restaurant Ive discovered in the Gold Coast so far! Reservations are…read moreeasily made online and I definitely suggest them as they get quite busy. The entrance is through a secret barn-like door, which confused me the first time I went. Inside they have several types of seating options. The first time I came was Valentines Day and was sat at a communal table. Yesterday when I was able to get a private table. They also have tables for large parties where you sit on pillows (standard japanese style) and bar seating as well. For the food they have a huge selection on the menu. Lots of different dishes ranging from seafood to sushi to meats and everything in between. Both times I opted to do the Omakase menu as that seemed like the best deal. The first half of the items came out pretty fast but the second half took awhile. The salted edamame is delicious and still comes with the stems, which allows you to see its very fresh and not the frozen kind you buy in stores. Next I was presented with delicious sashimi. They had salmon, tuna, kingfish, and barramundi. Normally this dish comes with oysters but due to my food preference they just gave more sashimi. Following this dish the wagyu carpaccio was presented. This normally comes with jalapeño salsa however I requested it not to be spicy. Next was the shrimp tempura - huge pieces of shrimp lightly battered. My favorite dish was after that which was the black miso cod. AMAZING! The was its cooked and accompanied with the sauce is mouth-watering. Next came the hot stone beef. This was an interesting concept as the beef is actually cooked on the stone while they pour some fire liquid on top. Lastly I was presented with some nigiri and miso soup to end the Omakase menu. All of the food is outstanding and the service is remarkable. I'm from the States and this restaurant very closely resembles Nobu and Katsuya. Would highly recommend to everyone!

If you head here I definitely recommend the king fish fin this dining experience was memorable for…read moresure. Who doesn't love Japanese food, sake & whiskey

Ramen! We dropped in on a busy Sunday lunchtime and were…read moredelighted to find that they had not run out of ramen. We ordered a tonkotsu miso ramen and a spicy chicken curry. The ramen was delicious - the broth was rich and flavoursome with lots of vegetable toppings and the noodles were nice and chewy. The chicken curry was pretty good too. This is a great value option and the staff are very friendly!

I visited this restaurant with some friends. It is busy and a little tight between tables, but this…read moreis because it is so good and so cheap!! I had a pork curry (Japanses style) and it was only $14! I've also had takeaway sushi for lunch and it tasted great and was average price. It is BYO ($2 corkage) and I suggest booking if it is Friday night (and possibly other nights too but I've only been on a Friday).