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.

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 :)

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.

This restaurant is tucked away to the point where I was looking for it and almost passed it!…read moreHowever, this just added to the atmosphere. Having only one sushi chef makes every roll special and the fish is the freshest I have ever eaten. If I lived here, I would come everyday.

I've prob ate here at least 50 times over the last 12 years, they have amazing food and it's priced…read moreeven better, there set meals are great from sashimi to there terryiyaki salmon or chicken. Every day they have a special for approx $5-7 , it's usually very basic but once in a while it's a kick arse meal you just have to check everyday. This is one of the few restaurants that should be charging more for as the meal is a very high quality meal.

Very good service and decent ambience, however for the price the food was disappointing,…read moreparticularly the nigiri and tempura. Perhaps it fares well when compared with other local sushi restaurants, but for what you'll spend here, your money would be better utilized elsewhere.

This Japanese restaurant is incredible! Everything from the service to the food is top notch. Both…read moretimes I have come I left very satisfied. Parking is available either through valet or in the parking lots for the Star. Kiyomi is located on the 2nd floor (one level above the casino). I highly recommend making a reservation because they often book up in advance. My favorite starter is the Hiramasa Kingfish which comes with Miso Ceviche and Crispy Potato. Its served very fresh and is both citrusy and sweet. For sushi rolls I enjoy the Queensland Roll as well as the Salmon Belly Roll. Then comes the highlight of the meal- the main course. I have two favorites and its impossible to choose just one our of them. The Dengakuman Toothfish with Caramelized Miso is incredible!! It is their take on the Black Miso Cod that is popular at Nobu Restaurants around the world. Another favorite is the Jack's Creek Wagyu 6+ Tenderloin with Sunchoke, Foie Gras Butter, Nashi Teriyaki and Nori. The cut of meat is incredible and the butter is such a wonderful addition to the taste. The service is always incredible with drinks refilled before they are empty and having servers always check up on you. Truly deserve the 5 star rating!

This place gets 5 stars for value! I couldn't believe my eyes when I was able to order a 6 piece…read moresalmon sushi for $3.50 AUD. Everything else always seems to be in the $20 range. Service was pleasant and fast. Presentation nice. Seems like a good place to stop by for lunch if you're already in the area.

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.

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!

Thoroughly impressed with this restaurant! Its a small place but their food is outstanding! Parking…read morea probably the only issue, but if you come in the evening it is a bit easier to find. We ordered the Wagyu Beef Bowl, Bento Box with Chicken, and Aburi Salmon Carpaccio. The most incredible item was the Carpaccio. Without a doubt, one of the best starters I have ever eaten in my life! The flavors and seasoning was perfect. I'm a huge fan of Aburi so trust me when I say - you won't regret getting this dish! The rest of the food came out pretty fast too and was very good. The server was top notch too. The waitress often came by to refill our glasses and check up on us. Glad to have discovered this hidden gem.

My friend took me here the other day for some Japanese BBQ. I've never had Japanese BBQ before so I…read morewas excited to try! The BBQ option was about $40AUD per person. Honestly, this price is ridiculous. Most Korean BBQs are about $20-30 per person. Anyways, they have indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for indoor seating because it was around 8pm at night and was super windy! They gave us order sheets and we mark what we wanted and how much we wanted. Those order sheets were pretty nifty! You just mark down what you want and give it to any of the workers. TIP: If it's your first time here, order a small amount for each type of food that you want. This is so that you can try everything out and check out the proportion sizes. if you want more, just order more. They do charge you extra if have leftovers! My friend and I ordered: beef, pork belly, shrimp, ribs, corn, mushroom, salmon sashimi, salad, salmon sashimi salad, gyoza, takoyaki, edamame, kimchi, and ox tongue. The ox tongue was yummy! It was thinly sliced and flavoured very well. The corn and mushroom were cooked with butter; yumm! The salmon sashimi just melted in my mouth! The workers there were very friendly and helpful. It seems like they lack English, so it was a little difficult to communicate with them.What I found was a little annoying was when they greeted customers. It was cool they they greeted customers every time they came and left; however, they would yell at the top of their lungs.The place isn't very big so you could definitely hear it every time. I believe their store closes at 9pm, so at around 8:30pm, they close the kitchen. Make sure to get your orders in before 8:30pm.

Unbelievably good sushi and Japanese take away, with outdoor seating, just up from the beach in…read moreCabarita. Friendly and efficient staff and fantastic food at a great price. If you are in Cabarita and they are open then go and eat the sushi, the miso, the gyoza, the tempura noodles or anything else. They are clearly people who value fresh, high quality food with love and taste. No website, only a facebook page "Izabu Japanese" https://www.facebook.com/IZABU-Japanese-Food-900546296662388/