What a find this place was! You'd drive past it a million times and never stop by, but this…read moreunpretentious little eatery serves traditional Japanese food that is matched by the fanciest restaurants. First time I stumbled in, the places was filled with Japanese families and couples. The first rule of Asian restaurants applies here... if it is full of Asians, the food will be good. I don't live near Palm Beach, but when I want an excellent Japanese feed, I make the trek out there. You won't regret it either.

Why oh why are there no reviews for this fabulous place?!! I'm not even a local and I'm jealous…read morethat I don't get to come here all the time. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The menu is diverse ranging from sushi to salads to curries and there is an extensive range of sake and other Japanese alcohol. I first time I enjoyed miso soup, gyoza, and japanese pancake for around $20 which is very reasonable, as the rest of their menu. The second time I had the chicken katsu curry with salad for $16 which was huge and very filling. Yum. I'm going to miss this place. I hope more locals appreciate it now :)

Location is fantastic. Easy to get to. Parking everywhere but might have to search for a bit…read morebecause this place is so popular for tourist destination. The restarting itself is hip and service is fast. Now to the sushi part... Oh My GOD! The fish is high quality. You can TASTE the difference comparing to many other business around the area. It has a train that delivers the sushi and you could also order from the chefs. There is also a menu that you can order from. I got their salmon sashimi and it just salivated in my mouth. I also ordered a salmon and tuna hand roll and it was spot on. If you are looking for a quick sit down with GREAT quality sushi. This is the place to go.

I was practically ready to reroute that sushi train directly into my mouth the moment we walked…read moreinto Kinoko, but I restrained myself. Being back in civilisation after a weekend of gumbooting my way around Splendour In The Mud had nearly broken me. Nearly. Enter Kinoko. Five of us were able to sit down, pick up some immediate necessities from the train (wakame salad - check. Salmon sashimi - check.) as well as order a few specialities from the made-to-order menu like agedashi eggplant, udon and gourmet rolls. Definitely a spot I'd visit again if in the area - hopefully next time in a much less savage mood. Any restaurant that can gracefully feed five feral festival-goers and somehow manage to please each and every one of us is definitely worth repeating.

Great food. Extremely busy because of it. No complaints about the food at all. But the service. Is…read moreTERRIBLE. They really dont care. From the young guy at front of house, competely ditzy, to the manager, who has a very arrogant attitude. Every time we have gone there, they get our order wrong, dont bring stuff to the table; one time they told us no room, so had to wait outside with the kids for takeaway, but there were in fact tables. So, you will get great food, but dont expect the service to match. I would give 4 stars for the food, and zero stars for the service.

Simply the best Japanese cuisine in Gold Coast, we love the Tonkotsu Curry, unadon and obentôs!read more

Love this place, food, atmosphere, service, location. Everything. Try the set menus starting at…read more$49. Food is fresh, traditionally presented and tasty. The staff are professional. Sho the manager is fun. The chefs are all Japanese and know what they are doing.

I went to this place twice. The first time I went was with a friend and we both ordered "Ramen" but…read moreit was not like any Ramen we had ever had. They used instant noodles and there was no protein on top at all, just instant noodles, soup broth, a bit of grated carrot and spring onions. (the spring onions and carrot seemed to just be there as a distraction from how lacking the dish was). As the first time I had gone was just after the place opened I decided to give it another try a few weeks after - After this second visit it became clear to me and my friends that the people making the food have little knowledge about food and how to prepare it. This Restraunt sells some mediocre sushi to go and some hot dishes they keep in a food warmer on display. They don't seem to use fresh ingredients and know little to no English- you can't ask a single question without all round confusion. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I've had sushi here a few times and rolls always seem fresh and are a good size. The staff are…read morehappy to serve on plates rather than the dreaded plastic takeaway container. The udon is standard - it's fine. The sushi is the pick. Nice little spot and good for kids.

This delightful relaxed cafe is located in the quaint village of Federal. Kind of the middle of…read morenowhere this place is a fun drive deep into the Byron Bay region hinterland. Serving are generous and so fresh. the teriyaki chicken was mouth watering and so too, the prawn tempura salad. The sushi was stunning. The food experience was great and we had a good coffee. It is very basic accomodation however that is also the charm of this place. Delightful people doing a great remote foodie service very well. Good value, great fun and worth every minute of the drive to find this place. (A little hint - if you relaying on GPS to get there download before you leave as connectivity is limited)

Great! Lovely…read morefriendly service We had coffee and cakes then went back later for lunch. Pros Eclectic take on Japanese food. Lovely rustic outdoor setting. Food excellent. Cons Could be a problem When wet as does get very busy and not many tables undercover!

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.

Unassuming but legit as hell. The salmon aburi is gorgeous. They have gluten free teriyaki sauce…read moreetc if you ask. The sushi chef was wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Great attention to detail. Can't wait to revisit.

This is a great little Japanese restaurant. The food was fresh, simple and tasty, the service was…read moregreat. Staff are more than happy to explain what things are on the menu. Not too crowded either, so you should book in first.

We visited Banzai for the first time today. The food was expertly and deliciously prepared, service…read moreprompt and gracious, and meal priced fairly. We enjoyed the Kenzai Don (sashimi rice bowl), mixed tempura and miso soup. We will definitely be return customers.

This is the best sushi i have ever had in my life, no exaggeration. Good service, the workers are…read morenice and welcoming and make food fast!! The interior is nice and the train is filled with sushi!