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    Sushi Kotobuki

    4.4 (20 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Liz Y.

    Please don't have the same experience I had and make sure you book a table prior to coming here for dinner, and sometimes lunch for that matter. We were in line for about 30 minutes, and starving by the time we got a table. The comfort level in this place is about 60% and because of the busy nature the staff weren't as attentive as I thought they should have been. The menu has japanese english on it, but we will forgive all of this because one bite into a sushi and the rest is gone. The sushi here is fresh, traditionally made and pretty damn impressive for the state of the place. The service pretty average, the waitstaff, not the best. I would drop a star if it weren't for the quality of the sushi here. Top grade, a must try if you want to taste authentic japanese. Tip: Try the crunch chicken fusion, pretty yummy!

    Cream Cheese Chicken Fushion sushi - Highly recommended

    Kotobuki is hand's down my favorite sushi restaurant in Brisbane. The restaurant is tucked away and not visible from the main road, but is constantly full of customers, which in my opinion is a hommage to the quality and taste of the food. The staff are extremely friendly and efficient. The food is EXCELLENT. I highly recommend trying the Cream Cheese chicken and Lion King fusion sushis. You won't be disappointed. The meals are also extremely affordable, averaging around $8. Every friend i've taken to Kotobuki or told about kotobuki has raved and returned many times. Definitely worth travelling for a visit!

    Wedged in behind a Subway on Lytton Rd you could be forgiven for missing a tiny little out of the way place like this, but I'm here to tell you that if you fancy yourself a lover of sushi, you; a) Have been here already, or; b) You need to drop that pre-made stiff and tasteless roll of sushi you have in your hand right now and get down here. If you want the full experience I suggest you grab a table and sit for a little while, food is much quicker than you'll expect especially because they make it all completely fresh. Now as the token broke student yelper I'm allowed to judge on the basis of price. You can get a plate of sushi here for $2. $2! Everyone thought they had been and gone right!? But no, here it still exists, hidden away for only those who know. And now you do too. Grab a simply titled, "Big Chicken" or a "Ruby Roll" and let your tastebuds be the judge.

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    Review Highlights - Sushi Kotobuki

    If your'e going to order your lunch here for takeaway I would suggest phoning ahead first otherwise you could be sitting there for half an hour or more...

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    Hanaichi Sushi Bar - You can watch them sear the salmon in front of you

    Hanaichi Sushi Bar

    4.0(24 reviews)
    2.1 kmCBD
    $$

    Ahhh the Hanaichi. I go back about 10 years with the Hanaichi franchise, my first casual job was…read morein the Indooroopilly Sushi Deli owned by Hanaichi. So when the ever so classy Hanaichi Sushi Bar opened up in the Wintergarden, I had very high hopes. The owners are very Japanese, very clean, very organised and very into their Japanese Cuisine. It shows. Down to the fine detail of the menu, the drink bar and the fancy set up of the train. The food is fresh, the seafood fresher and the waitresses and waiters are very attentive. The chairs on the sushi bar itself are a little narrow to my liking though, on a busy night, you are quite literally shoulder to shoulder to the person next to you. A bit non-romantic. The food, I like the classy little salad rolls they have on the train... they are fresh, sweet and very healthy. The sashimi is carved like it should be. Not too thin, not too thick, but just enough to melt in your mouth. My only complaint is that the chicken karaage has a slight curry hint to it's marinade.. not a big fan of the curry flavoured chicken. Other than that, you have a pretty positive experience at this place, it's a great place to bring a date too... they have tables for that, so avoid sitting on the sushi bar side of things if you do.

    I love this place…read more When you're looking for some non fast food sushi, this is the place to go in the cbd. Right from the get go, the host never leaves you hanging by the door. Once you sit down, a waiter immediately asks for your drink order and any special food requests you may have. The sushi train is fairly extensive with a good selection of raw and cooked choices. My favorite is a partially seared tuna nigri with some sweet ponzu sauce layered over. The prices are decent and you should be able to get very full for less than 25 bucks. Be sure to ask for fresh ginger and wasabi!

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    Hanaichi Sushi Bar - Catch of the Day $50 sashimi platter

    Catch of the Day $50 sashimi platter

    Hanaichi Sushi Bar - Salmon belly and avacado Medium size sashimi platter

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    Salmon belly and avacado Medium size sashimi platter

    Sushi & Nori - Chefs on the go

    Sushi & Nori

    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.1 kmBowen Hills

    Fresh, creatively presented sushi dishes zooming around a train in a whimsical and light space…read more I love Sushi & Nori. It's my favourite sushi haunt and it definitely helps that it's on the same street as my work building. With unique plates filled with buttery fish and a wide variety of cooked options including karaage, gyoza and dumplings there's something to please everyone. Service has been exceptional each time I eat here with water glasses being refilled regularly and helpful staff at every turn. It can be slightly more expensive than your bog-standard suburban train, but I'm willing to pay for the atmosphere and comfortable surrounds.

    Great little spot in the new King Street Precinct at Bowen Hills…read more First visit today as its in close walking distance to my workplace, and we wanted to try one of the new restaurants in the King Street Precinct. They have simplified their 'plate pricing' by only have 2 types of plates on the menu - all plates with coloured rings around the edges are $4.50, the patterned plates / premium items are $8.00. Wide selection of fresh made sushi rolls, nigri, entree items (gyoza, prawn parcels, chicken karaage bites etc), premium items, desserts and miso soup on the sushi train, but you can also order from the menu. Tried a mini tempura prawn udon bowl soup for $8.00 and it was awesome. Brown rice and black rice sushi rolls on the train and lots of vegetarian options. They have a little takeaway window at the front of the restaurant with sushi rolls for a quick takeaway lunch. The chefs work fast, and all items on the sushi train are fresh, fresh, fresh. Takeaway can be made to order. Great spot for lunch, nice ambiance and friendly staff. Just make sure you get in early to beat the lunch crowds! Takeaway and catering also available.

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    Sushi & Nori - Grilled scallop sushi roll

    Grilled scallop sushi roll

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    Place mat and additional menu

    Ginga Japanese Sushi Bar - Ginga Sushi Bar and Dining on Grey St (not near the Megaplex).

    Ginga Japanese Sushi Bar

    2.7(25 reviews)
    2.2 kmSouth Brisbane
    $$

    Great for a quick bite! Located in a convenient place near Southbank, if you are feeling sushi,…read more all you have to do is pop in and you can start grabbing plates off of the conveyor belt right away. Each plate is color coded depending on the price of the item. Depending on how much you eat, the meal could be super cheap or expensive. If you tend to eat a lot, then I suggest getting a snack before coming, otherwise expect to pay $$$. If you are feeling something besides sushi, they have options for plated entrees such as curry or noodles. They have a large variety of sushi coming around, but not a lot of nigiri though. If you want something that's not on the belt, you can order it through the waiters but you may want to check on then because I never ended up getting the rolls I ordered! I normally don't like conveyor belt sushi because I feel like the fish sits around for a while and isn't as fresh as a made to order place, but this place isn't as bad as most other places I've been to. I'd recommend for a quick bite to eat!

    What I really like about Ginga sushi bar is that their Tuna and Avocado + Teriyaki Chicken roll's…read morecontain noticeably more meat than other sushi trains. They also have BBQ pork buns and wontons, which aren't available at most sushi trains. They also have a decent selection of desserts. Some of their sushi plates are a bit different, such as a sushi roll that contains sausage and lettuce with melted cheese on top of it. It is the type of dish that you would try once for the novelty. Their pricing is reasonable, they are centrally located in Southbank, right next to the movie theatre. It is hard to get a car park in the area, I recommend parking at Secure Parking Cordelia St for reasonably priced night time / weekend parking. I recommend checking them out if you enjoy a good sushi train and are in the area.

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    Ginga Japanese Sushi Bar
    Ginga Japanese Sushi Bar
    Ginga Japanese Sushi Bar

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    Oishii - Red dragon roll

    Oishii

    4.7(3 reviews)
    2.2 kmCoorparoo
    $

    Oishi is one of those local favourites that people not familiar with the area would likely bypass…read morein favour of the Nandos around the corner. After a tip of from a friend in the area, however, I decided to roll the dice - or should i say, rice! I was greeted by an older lady with friendly face the moment I walked in the door. And after trying manfully but ultimately unsuccessfully to get the damn thing fully closed I took in my surroundings. I absorbed the brown colour scheme, three smallish tables and... I had taken in my surroundings. This was clearly one of those places were all the action was saved for the kitchen, or so i hoped. I looked up to see a menu board that boasted well over fifty items, including typical Japanese favourites (teriyaki noodles, Japanese curry) to more out of the box fare (octopus balls, eel). I went with a dish that was accompanied by a yummy looking photo and while I'm not entirely sure what the ingredients were it sure was tasty. As I ate I noticed the staff preparing fresh sushi rolls behind the counter and opted to try the spicy beef. Perhaps not a traditional choice but one I can heartily recommend. A sentiment that goes for Oishi Sushi also.

    Best sushi in Brisbane! I can't fault this place everything was excellent. The sushi was fresh and…read moredelicious. The service is speedy and very attentive. I reccomend the red dragon roll, garlic butter scallops and tori karage !

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    Oishii - Garlic butter scallops

    Garlic butter scallops

    Oishii - Deep fried chocolate ice cream

    Deep fried chocolate ice cream

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    Tori karage

    Saké

    Saké

    4.1(67 reviews)
    1.8 kmCBD
    $$$

    Updating my review as I have been here several times now and it has easily become one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. The service from my first experience has increased tremendously. My most recent visit was for my birthday last month. Its hard celebrating being away from family and friends but the staff truly made me feel special. They went above and beyond to always check up on me and make sure I was enjoying the entire evening. I even chatted with one of the waitresses for awhile during one of the slow periods which made for a very lovely dinner. I decided to get the Také No Hana for my birthday. There were so many courses that I barely finished all my food. My favorites definitely were the nori crisps, hiramasa kingfish, and miso caramelized 'glacier 51' toothfish. All of the flavors, seasonings, sauces and ingredients were so perfectly put together. Fantastic experience and amazing service during the visit. Also a tip - if you're driving up from Gold Coast you can park near Kangaroo Point and take the free boat over to Eagle St Pier to avoid the pricey parking.

    Waitress super friendly and helpful. Asked the chef where each type of fish comes from. Seeing we…read moreare hesitated on the restaurant choice, she provided an overview of restaurants nearby. At the end of the dinner, she wrote us a list of weekend places to visit. Also. The sashimi is SUPER fresh! Fresher than some of the top sashimi I've had in Tokyo! They melt in your mouth.

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    Saké - Mushroom side with cauliflower

    Mushroom side with cauliflower

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    Saké

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    Sushiro

    Sushiro

    3.1(7 reviews)
    2.2 kmCBD
    $

    I was originally quite opposed to the pre-made roll sushi idea when I first came to Brisbane…read more Firstly, the nori (seaweed) is completely soggy and soft in something that is pre-made. Secondly, the idea of uncut rolls that aren't handrolls was new to me - especially as fast food. Take-out uncut sushi rolls aren't something you find in Taiwan, Japan, or even the U.S., so I was rather amused at first. After trying several places around the city, including LR Sushi and ones in Myer center, my favorite is somehow still Sushiro on Adelaide Street. I know that LR Sushi is way more popular for some reason, but I really didn't like what they do with their sauces, and the ingredients actually didn't taste as fresh as Sushiro's, which is pretty much across the street. I got the fresh salmon roll, and the salmon was indeed fresh! I also got the dragon roll, which was also good. They don't skimp on their ingredients, like some of the other sushi take-out stands, so if you're looking for a quick sushi fix in the city, I recommend Sushiro!

    This is good for take out rolls. Having munched on many a lunch time roll, experiencing dryness,…read moresplits, odd rice, hard rice, soggy rice, mushy nori, flavorless filings, wood textured fillings.... You get my drift. I picked three kinds and they threw in free miso today. It came to less than $8. The rice was so good. I didn't need sauce: the fillings were saucy enough/flavored enough on their own. I was also delighted by the interesting range of flavours they had.

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    Sushiro - Best sushi in Brisbane

    Best sushi in Brisbane

    Sushiro - Variety

    Variety

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