Discovered Mizu Teneriffe by chance while walking Pippa, our Westie, along Brisbane's beautiful…read moreriverside. After noticing someone with takeout Asian food, and being around lunchtime, appetites were lit so we hit Google to see what was in the area. And up popped Mizu Japanese Restaurant, only a few minutes walk from where we were...so we went. And we're so glad we did. We both ordered the Salmon Sashimi Bento Boxes ($22 each) which came with Miso Soup. The boxes were filled with a beautiful array of unique items and the salmon fresh and delicious. We loved it, and now Mizu is on our lunch list of driving to dining destinations. We are hungry to explore more of their mouth-watering menu!

MIZU is a Japanese restaurant roughly at the intersection of Teneriffe and New Farm, which for the…read moreuninitiated appears to be the bougiest part of the city. It's the sort of place where the new parents going out to lunch are feeding the baby some quinoa-based baby food on the side. My interest in it is that where Japanese is generally vegetarian-unfriendly, MIZU offers a nice menu with a variety of well-marked options. Their signature vegetarian dish, agedashi tofu, was pleasant enough but didn't quite live up to my expectations. It was a distinctive combination of sweet and salty, but basically a tapas-size portion, not nearly substantial enough for the price. My tea confirmed that toasted rice in tea does indeed taste good, but I might have been better off ordering more food instead. Don't get me wrong, I could imagine going back and being full if I was willing to spend a lot, and they have some appealing things I'd like to try, but setting aside the novelty (for me) of Japanese, there are plenty of places where I know I could do better.

Such a great Japanese restaurant that is a total hidden gem in Brisbane. I've dined in a few times…read moreand each visit has impressed me very much. They are often swamped with delivery orders so it's not too hard to get a table for dine in. The foos is always made fresh with a high quality of ingredients. The best part is all the sauces and seasonings that come on each dish. I usually order a bunch of different smaller portions instead of one big item. I love to have a variety to choose from and that way I get to enjoy it all. Plus the chefs are very accommodating to dietary restrictions. Highly recommend!

From the owner: contemporary japanese with fresh sashimi,sushi,burgers,ramen,donburiread more

Our favorite place in Brisbane Come for the banquet menu you…read morecan't go wrong with either of them. Best item on the menu is the salmon taco. But all dishes have been stand outs. Wagyu brisket is a top contender as well. Great service it is a high end restaurant. Classy ambiance. It is designed like an elegant speak easy. Great for date nights or just feel like indulging in some good food.

Honto was special. A friend tipped me off to an amazing Japanese restaurant tucked away in a back…read morealley. I was skeptical but gave it a shot. It was fantastic. Inside was dimly lit and wonderfully decorated. We sat at the bar and watched expert chefs prep sushi all night. The food was delicious, portions were plentiful and we left satisfied. Reasonable prices and great service topped it all off. Americans, don't hesitate to try this place. You will love it!

Outstanding ramen, and associated snacks and small plats! Unfortunately the establishment needs a…read morebit of work. Food is amazing! They have a "stamp" system, which I feel needs to be reviewed. Getting 7 x 4 (28) at @ $ 20 per go seem's a bit much to get 1 x t-shirt or a spoon :/ Fun fact 28 x 20 is $560 LOL! They alo sell the spoon ialso-house for $39.00 :p LOL. Apart from this it's AMAZING!! But that i mean fix you place, and recuse your wacky stamps :) (Staff art amazing!!) I just want 1 x spoon or shirt :p

Let me start by saying I haven't even been in Brisbane for nearly a year but after trying out…read morevarious ramen venues in Houston I can state with ease that Taro's is the best ramen place I've been to in both cities. I usually order the fire tonkotsu ramen and it is so tasty. We almost always order the lotus chips too which are great as well. I miss living right across the road from Taro's.

Nonbei Sake Bar & BBQ is far more than appearances suggest. Located on Ann Street, just around the…read morecorner from Chinatown, you'd be forgiven that it was a cheap themed japanese restaurant that was more flash than substance with its built in BBQ tables and vinal bench seating. Let me be the first to apologise and recommend that you dig beneath the surface and try this place out. For our first visit we ordered from the menu as we didn't have time to linger over our meal. The quality, texture and flavour of the food was sensational. My poached eggplant with homemade miso was divine with hints of green tea and something equally creamy and almost buttery without being overly salty. A mouth winner for sure. Our other choices included karage, aburi salmon, pork gyoza and edamame beans. The pork gyoza were perhaps the dissappointment of the night, but only because they were so plain when compared with the amazing flavours and textures of the other dishes. Even the condiments of homemade sesame chilli sambal and a beautiful soy blend were something we were prepared to beg the chef for the recipe to attempt to recreate at home. The amazing thing is that with a bottle of sake and 5 dishes we walked away with a bill of $50 for two. An absolute winner and we'll definately be back and perhaps next time to try out the BBQ option.

An impromptu decision to go to Nonbei for dinner didnt disappoint…read more I've always walked past here thinking it would be something to try and trying to peek in the window for a better look. Service was fast and friendly and the waitstaff actually kneel or sit at your level not hovering over you which i always appreciate. We ordered off the menu to get a feel for the place, we both had hot stone bowls, which neither of us jad experienced before. Our meal came out neatly presented and then we were asked if we wanted oureals stired! Hell yeah, stir away! My server was quick enough to save a piece of pork trying to escape my bowl from hitting the table and my kimchee was stirred through thoroughly. Heads up if you've never had kimchee before, its spicy but totally worth it! Im usually not a fan of spicy food but in the spirit of trying new things i gave it a go and enjoyed it thoroughly. My partner who is a lover of all things spicy was impressed too! Drinks appear to be on the pricey side on the menu but once you see the size of them you quickly change your mind. It was a school night so we only had juice, but i want to go back and try saki! We walked out spending less than $40 for 2 people including drinks and a shared dessert. I'll be going back!

We had good options for vegans sushi, Baos, Gyoza, and Tofu. All of which the food was really good…read moreand hit the spot I highly recommend this place to any vegetarians or vegans. Friendly service!

The presentation if ramen was good. They use peculiarly angled and huge bowls. They have big…read moreserving! We ordered tonkotsu and the extremely spicy one, and it was extremely spicy. The taste was delicious. However at the end, your tongue will look for another taste. We had problems with the parking though, too expensive. So if youd come visit this dont park on the parking across it! Very expensive parking.

Great sashimi and sushi This is a small business on the…read moreLogan Road, Mount Gravatt shopping strip. We shared pork gyoza, dim sims, agedashi tofu, mixed sashimi and a few sushi rolls (salmon and avocado, soft shell crab, and tuna salad with grilled eel). We didn't enjoy the gyoza or the dim sims - they weren't the same quality as the rest of the meal. The tofu, sashimi and sushi rolls were delicious - but we thought that the fresh sashimi was the star!! The service is friendly, the prices are reasonable and BYO is a plus.

Got the samurai sauce on the side because it's like having spicy mayo but way better! And this roll…read moredoesn't actually come with it, which I ordered the Philadelphia roll. You go to the counter to order and pay but they bring it out to you. I had to ask for wasabi and ginger. But this roll was sooooo good that I was happy!! Wish they had hot tea but I'd return for this roll alone!

I found this restaurant randomly on Yelp when driving through Brisbane on my way to Costco a few…read moremonths ago. They had great reviews and I was hungry for lunch so it definitely made sense to give them a shot. From the outside it didn't seem that big, however once you get inside you notice a huge dining room with many different sections. Also there was a wait to get seated as they are quite popular so I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Once seated, we were presented with an ipad that you do all the ordering from. They have a huge selection of items ranging from meats to seafood. I was craving sushi so that's what I ended up ordering. The food took quite some time, however they were pretty busy so that's understandable. The qualify was fantastic and I enjoyed each dish that was presented. Will definitely be back.

Order through the app on the table and you can check the progress of your food. We had gyoza,…read moresushi, chicken curry, ramen, fried rice (scallop and fish). So good we came back again

Good food The sashimi, sushi and agedashi tofu at this…read moreunderstated eatery in Oxford Street is really good. The prices are very reasonable and BYO for free is a plus. It's not a place to linger though - they close at 8 pm every night.

Sushi Mura was the second Japanese Restaurant/Take-away to open in…read more Bulimba Oxford after Sushi Station. Its now one of three and probably soon to be four, as development on another site on Oxford Street seems to indicate, yet another Japanese Restaurant. Sushi Mura is not Japanese/Chinese fusion like Yum Yum Gyoza House, and has a wide selection of dishes you would typically find at a Japanese restaurant on their menu. From Sushi through to mixed sushi boxes, Salads, Japanese U-don soups, various Curries and of course Teriyaki options. There's room for dining-in and inside (which is larger than Yum Yum Gyoza House) there's an aesthetically calm feel to the space. Simple low hanging pendant lights and the natural colours of the wooden floors (& matching tables), and with the use of black chairs giving form and definition. The service is friendly and full of smiles. Always wins points with me. The food can't really be faulted either. I like Japanese food. I am a fan of their Teriyaki chicken bento box, which comes standard with rice, miso soup and salad. The spring rolls and calamari were great too. In terms of pricing, its not too bad, and yes I do think its "value-for-money". However, If I had to compare Sushi Mura to Yum Yum Gyoza House, the latter slightly wins on this criteria. All-in-all, Bulimbarians and east-siders in general should feel lucky they are spoilt for choice when it comes to Japanese cuisine.