My first time here. It was pretty busy on this sinds evening 7pm ish. I had a larger sashimi…read moreplatter and edamame and tofu. The tofu was the best dish. The edamame could have been a little warmer and a bit less raw. The sashimi was nothing special. Majority tuna and salmon and not the best quality. They have a wide selection of Korean food and rolls. Maybe these are better. Given that it is really busy I assume my choices where unlucky. The atmosphere is good. Conveniently across from the Marriott.

Nice food but they get your order WRONG 50% of the time…read more I used to live in the same building as this restaurant, and now live a few blocks away in Spring Hill. I used to get takeaways from these guys a few times per month. It was convenient and food was generally okay ... but around 50% of the time they get the order wrong! Opening my takeaways was like a mystery surprise. Even though I usually tried ordering the same couple of dishes I must have sampled their entire menu. My prawn teryaki was somehow magically transformed into a dish of baby octopi or a chicken katsu curry. Its not necessarily that the food was bad ... but it just frequently wasn't what I ordered or what I actually felt like eating (the baby octopii was pretty dubious). When I lived in the same building I could at least return it, but that's less easy now that I live a few blocks further away. Maybe its my fault for being a native-speaker of English (kiwi). The front office staff simply seem unable to understand me. Yet even when I get the person taking the order to repeat it back to me (verifying that its correct) the cook STILL gives me something completely different. It's frustrating, disorganised and its just poor service. It's a real shame, since when they do actually get the order right the food is actually pretty good. Disappointed regular customer. Very unlikely I will return.

We found ourselves staying in the CBD for a few days and on night #1 I had a craving for sushi. It…read morewas getting late and I figured most places probably required a reservation for Saturday night dining, so we picked Hanaichi because it was close by and had a casual atmosphere. I wasn't expecting too much from restaurant in the mall, but boy was I was mistaken. It was about 8.30pm by the time we got there, so the selection on the conveyor belt was limited, but we sat at the bar and chose from the menu. We ordered gyoza, mini sashimi platter, tako, roasted duck roll, spicy salmon and avocado roll (twice), eel roll, octopus balls and a few more plates. Everything was so fresh and delicious and we were impressed with every dish. I highly recommend trying the takoyaki (octopus balls), they were by far the best I've ever had.The sushi chef was very attentive and fast to get our orders out, while the staff were pleasant and efficient. We were seated promptly and didn't wait long for our drinks or food to come out. Will definitely be back the next time I find myself shopping in the city!

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.

The bento here is delicious! So good that I will probably regularly make the walk from my office…read moreat the Wharf and Adelaide all the way down to Broadway on the mall for this bento. What made it good? The sushi was tasty, the chicken teriyaki was delish, the katsu was fantastic and the salad wasn't bad either. I'm struggling to find good Bento here in Brisbane and I think my wait might be over! Plus the staff are super polite and bring the food out even if you choose to sit in the food court. It's cash only though.. so keep that in mind!

Not feeling particularly restaurant-y, I wandered into Broadway on the Mall, a place I had been for…read moreyears since my school days. I decided that since half of the food court was under renovation, and there were only a few shops open, I would try Sumo for some Japanese Bento. The Bento boxes start from $7.95 which is a bit of a bargain for the Chicken Karaage one, comes with chicken, rice and a nice fresh shredded cabbage like salad. I didn't expect the world, but when it came out in a little under 5 minutes, it was fresh, it was hot and the salad had a dressing on it which made it taste out of this world. I stuffed all of it in my mouth in 2 mouthfuls and boy was it a great appetizer. There is a weird little appeal about this place as it has a little inside part where you can 'eat in' and it is little, like a sushi train, but you're all facing the wall. Cute though... not much space, and the air-con was a little cold for me so I sat outside in the 'take away' section. They still brought my food out to me which was lovely. What a satisfying meal in the big city under the magical $10 mark, will definitely be back for more.

After a stressful week, I decided to make a trip out to Sunnybank with a couple of friends in…read moresearch for some yummy Japanese food. In Brisbane, Sunnybank is probably our best bet for lower-end Japanese food, and so we decided to try out Menya Mappen, since it's generally delicious chain. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect since I hadn't really researched what it really was, but I really liked the whole 'retro-Japanese' noodle bar ambience with wooden stools and old newspapers tacked on the wall. The noodles (soba) themselves were not bad, though I wish I could've tried the udon, and the flavor of the soup base [of the Bukkake] was good! The takoyaki ($2) was good, but I like mine with wasabi, but it was still a treat. Overall, I had a good experience, and the food was good for the price!

Looking for a quick inexpensive meal? This is the place you should go to! I've been here twice now…read moreand have not been disappointed! Once you go inside the shop, you order and then get your food first. Add any additional food that you would like, such as Takoyaki, seaweed or jellyfish, and then you pay at the cash register. Pretty easy to order! I've tried the curry udon and the Mentaiko Bukkake udon. Both were really good! The udon is so soft and flavourful! The curry udon comes with carrots, potatoes and a curry broth. The Mentaiko Bukkake udon comes with soy sauce, seaweed and cod roe. Do not eat the cod roe by itself! It's REALLY salty. It's best to mix it in with the udon. The Takoyaki is pretty yummy! It's soft and has real octopus pieces inside. Water, utensils and napkins are all self-serve. Make sure to return your dishes to the "return dishes" area! Oh and the workers are really nice!

Classy location inside the old Treasury Building, which leads to a very... well... let's just say…read morethat given there's now a casino inside said building, the ambiance actually is pretty much what you'd expect. Service is pretty good, especially at the register. Food is where it's okay. Har gow and shu mai were decent enough but overall forgettable, and the daily special I had-- while it looked amazing-- was equally forgettable. Chicken pad thai ended up being okay enough, topping it with soft shell crab made for a very picturesque combo... sadly just one that was entirely average in the end. Am curious to come back for pho or other dishes tho, and the location in Brisbane's CBD is great.

Came here for lunch recently. The menu is ok, unfortunately its pretty stock standard stuff …read more.. Please feel free to mix it up a bit! Lisa Ann.

Starving, disorientated and in the Myer centre food court during peak lunch hour,…read moreI was saved by the soft pink and green glow of the Viet D'lish store. Since that fateful day, I make sure to swing by whenever I'm in the city. I think the vietnamese cuisine is built for the heat of Brisbane, Cool light and refreshing I always leave feeling satisfied. What I love about the menu in this little store is that everything is really fresh. If you are lurking around the centre I HIGHLY recommend you not leave before buying 2 or 3 rice paper rolls and perhaps a chicken lemongrass noodle salad.

As far as food court food goes, I love the food at Viet D'lish. It is fresh, light, cheap and…read moretasty. The only downside is that they seriously need to improve their menu presentation as it is the most confusing menu I have seen in a long time. The menu at the place is all scattered on A4 print outs taped to the wall; all in different fonts. I had to do a lap around the store to pick out what I wanted to eat. Wouldn't it be easier and legible to have everything written on one poster? Appearances aside, Viet D'lish offer surprisingly good dishes for the price. Their pho soup is not as good as some restaurants, but for a fragment of the price, you can't complain. If you are a fan of Vietnamese food and just so happen to find yourself in the Myer centre during lunch time, I would suggest you go to Viet D'lish for lunch.

Volume of food = Fantastic value. The first thing you'll notice when you order anything from here…read moreis the sheer size of the bowls and plates. They are absolutely humongous! If you're not terribly hungry, trust me, a small bowl of pho is more than enough. Everywhere else this "small" size would be a veritable medium while the medium would exceed a large. I've tried both the spicy beef noodle soup (bun bo hue) as well as the broken rice (com tam) with grilled and shredded pork. The bun bo hue was packed full of different cuts of beef steeped in a mild soup. The noodles weren't pho noodles but rather a more rounded gelatinous noodle that reminded me of a white spaghetti. Overall, it was filling and the soup was all right. However, there wasn't anything particularly stunning about the meat nor the other vegetables that were treated almost as a garnish. The broken rice consisted of the pork surrounded by an egg-meat loaf, fried egg and several slices of cucumber and tomato. On the side, there was also a fish sauce and chili mixture that is drizzled on top. Again the food was ample albeit a bit heavy on the rice but nothing really stood out. The pork was a little dry and the meat loaf just didn't seem to be seasoned. What makes this place average, however, instead of 4-star good is the service. The entrance is small so lining up means queuing up outside. The waiters tend to bark at you to 'come in' or just stare unhelpfully until you find a seat yourself. Getting your order taken is also quite a challenge. Overall, the staff just don't really seem to mind how you get your food as long as it eventually arrives. Bottom line? If you're willing to bear the abuses, Pho Hien Vuong is a good deal for the price.

This Vietnamese restaurant tucked into a corner of Market Square serves authentic Vietnamese food…read more The soups, salads and beef briskets are tasty and you can choose what size you'd like to have. You can sit in the air conditioned restaurant or in the external dining area. Service is fast and efficient and the prices are very reasonable.

This small Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant is Darra's buried treasure. Unfortunately, this place…read moregets overlooked, however, I would suggest trying before judging. Many of the locals in Darra are of Vietnamese background and many dine here, which for me, cements the fact that food here is kept purely authentic and not modified to suit Western tastes. They are very generous with their servings, so it's a great place to share meals with your friends and family or just take leftovers home to have for lunch the next day. I have tried many dishes on their menu, including seafood and all were fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the 'Soft Shell Crab', 'Mud Crab' and the 'Rice Paper Rolls'. Bare in mind, you may experience a language barrier if you don't speak Vietnamese, but this shouldn't be a problem, it just makes the whole experience more authentic. They place itself is not very attractive and ambience is lacking- but it's not the sort of place you expect it, so I didn't mind. If no one had recommended I try it, then I wouldn't have gone based on aesthetics. But if you are a real foodie wanting to try the closest thing to eating in Vietnam yourself, then this place should be added to your list.

This quaint little joint has in the past few years changed some yelping ownership. The new owners…read moreseem to pride themselves on friendly (sometimes over friendly) service coupled with food that literally comes out in a jiffy. Every table has a box of tissues, cutlery and other convenient condiments like your chilli paste, soy sauce, fish sauce and what have you. The steamed dim sims are a good fresh starter, generous in portions. We tried the salt and pepper calamari and pho noodles. They came out so quickly it was as if they were already prepared... at least they were hot. The Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls tasted like they were from a frozen pack. While the food is satisfactory, there is a difference between fresh and cooked frozen... not making any judgements here, but although the food is relatively cheap and easy on the palette, It's not going to be my first choice by any means.