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.

Ive come to this Teppanyaki place several times and always leave very happy. They are located…read moreupstairs in the Kitchens. The best parking lot is the one off Christine Avenue. Service is always great and Id advise a reservation if coming during peak hours. Their lunch specials are fantastic. $27 for steak plus one additional item. I tent to get prawn. It all comes freshly made on the teppanyaki grill. Their main courses come with a soup, salad, and steamed rice as well. However I usually upgrade to the fried rice. You also get a choice of sauce, the garlic is my favorite! However two other sauces accompany your dish for dipping. I believe one is ginger and the other is mustard. The ginger one is amazing! There is lots of different seating options. You can get a fancy-looking communal table, regular table, booth, or sit by the teppanyaki grills and watch the chefs cook your food while performing tricks. All the food comes out relatively fast and tastes delicious. They know how to season and cook it properly. The waitresses are always full of smiles and very accommodating. There is a surcharge if you use Amex or dine on holidays however with their reasonable prices I would still come on those days. For dinner the selection is a lot wider and you can add on sushi dishes or huge combinations. Everything is made fresh and will leave you stuffed. Highly recommend this place!

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 :)

The best Beef Bulgogi around. The menu is simple and fresh. Everything here is delicious and made…read morefresh you. The owners are so friendly and accommodating for any menu substitutions.

Yes!! So glad I found a delicious Korean BBQ place close to my house. This a small restaurant (cafe…read moresize) that has quite a selection of food options. They are not like most of the other KBBQ places with grills were you cook in front of you. I chose to order the beef bulgogi. The food was presented pretty fast and was very appetizing. I was able to choose their special sauce or a spicy one. I chose the special one which is what bulgogi usually is cooked with. The rice was very warm and fresh. The one thing I disliked was the salad having thousand island dressing, however that can easily be adjusted next time. I will definitely be back to try more options from this delicious place. The service is fantastic and they are very friendly!

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!

Great Japanese meals with friendly service and value for money. Our one must go to when we are in…read morethe Gold Coast.

Great food, really tasty and at a reasonable price. The service was good, the staff were very…read morefriendly and accomodating. Will definitely come back for more whenever I'm in the GC.

I love this new version of the food court, it has many types of food, from expensive to cheap. But…read moreeverything there is quality, delicious and a much better alternative to the 'Food Atrium' featured at the shopping centre where this is located. I would 100% recommend coming here whether you love close, nearby or even a tourist. Every-time i come here i find something new. It's very clean, and unexpectedly large making it a nice open, well-lit environment. Connected to the popular Robina Town Centre shopping mall it's an awesome close by food hall i would recommend to anyone.

Unfortunately a terrible dinner experience. 2 hours of waiting to only have the staff forget to…read moremake my meal. I cant review the food because I never ate.

While on holidays at the Gold Coast and off the back of the reviews on Yelp we decided to visit…read moreMurasaki Teppanyaki. We were welcomed quickly and helped through the menus in a friendly and efficient manner. Seated at the Teppanyaki bench we enjoyed the spectacle of the chefs while enjoying an excellent quality meal. We had the Murasaki Wave, tender meat and perfectly cooked seafood. While the kids had Chicken Teriyaki (best I have eaten). We all had the fried rice which was the main engagement piece with the chefs. Will go again and won't hesitate to recommend.

Wow... The cab told us this was a cheap place to get sushi…read more Was expecting value for money and average quality, but I must say I am impressed. The Karaage Chicken Don was unbelievable. I came back the next day and had the exact same dish. I actually asked for more vegetables and less chicken the 2nd time around because there was so much chicken. I also cheated and asked for extra flying fish roe (have to pay extra but worth every single penny). Downside is they got 1 order wrong. I guess that is good news since they appear to be genuine Japanese so communication took a bit of trying on both sides. Bottom line, good food that is great value for money.

I had pork bento and fried oyster, There was small fried…read moreshrimp dimsim in bento box, i had a bite and it was raw shrimp inside, but fried oyster was lovely. Went again and had fried oyster again. Oyster seems not well cooked and also smelled really bad. I asked to server and she asked me if i would pay for it. I said no since I couldn't even finish a bite. Generally food is simple and alright for the price, but i just won't go again cause I don't want another stomachache.

Excellent place for sushis ! The food is fresh and excellent. The staff is japanese, kind and very…read morehelpful. The prices are reasonable. I just recommend this restaurant as it is one of the best in Surfers for sushis.