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    Taro's Ramen and Cafe

    4.0 (10 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Cafes
    Closed 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pork Gyoza and Chicken Karaage
    Steve L.

    Amazing flavor and fast service. Perfect for a quick lunch in the city. My colleagues decided we wanted something with chopsticks, so our options were unlimited. One had a habit of eating at Toros nearly twice a week and I had never been. So she ordered the Red Tonkotso for me. Wow! The noodles had a perfect silky texture. But the brooth stole the show with a complex flavor of richness, spice and a touch of sweet. The heat was just enough to get your attention without overpowering the dish. We had starters of chicken karaage and pork gyoza. The former came out quickly, hot with just enough breading. The latter was a bit tough but flavorful none the less. Quick service in a simple atmosphere.

    Red and Tonkatsu ramen
    Chantee F.

    A good selection of ramen from Tonkatsu, two spicy versions, miso, shoyu, shio and veggie/ vegan options you are sure to find a winner. Sharing a bowl of regular tonkatsu and the red tonkatsu, I was able to enjoy two creamy broths. I preferred the red with a slight spice that added more flavour. Had to add kimchi to the regular broth for a kick. Toppings are sparse so suggest adding some to enhance the ramen. Standard small bowl comes with half an egg, one slice of pork and spring onions. Would have been good to know before ordering along with the three size options. Standard size is small. Noodles were amazing! Not sure if it's made in house but they were fresh and hard consistency. I enjoyed the meal.

    I tried the regular Tonkotsu with extra egg extra black oil and chilli oil plus chilli pickle condiments and ginger garlic
    Marco M.

    Still on the hunt so tried the non express store again. I came here last year and was disappointed. I tried the express Taro yesterday and again was disappointed. However today I tried the regular Tonkotsu with extra egg extra black oil and chilli oil plus chilli pickle condiments and ginger white vinegar garlic and ramen sauce. Presentation excellent taste excellent noodles top notch Portion size come on guys !!!! But not as good as Sydney COME ON BRISBANE

    Red ramen
    Michael H.

    I had the red ramen. It was ok. Not a fan. I love ramen but i didn't appreciate the taste of the soup or the egg, it wasn't off, I just didn't like it. Friendly staff.

    Rinna D.

    Taro Ramen was in the middle of the city however we had a hard time finding it. It's on the second floor near the escalator (short). So just a tip, bring cash to have 5% discount. We ordered tsukumen (separate soup and noodle) and cheese gyoza. The tsukumen was good except that the soup is not that hoy anymore and has a small serving. It!'s a bit pricey compares to the other ramen bars in the area. The gyoza was nice, but not as extravagant as I have expected. Over all, the place was nice and the food was just right, so 3-star it is.

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    Mizu Japanese Restaurant

    Mizu Japanese Restaurant

    4.2(14 reviews)
    1.9 kmTeneriffe
    $$

    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.

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    Sushi & Nori - Chefs on the go

    Sushi & Nori

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.3 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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    Nonbei Sake Bar & BBQ - Special order

    Nonbei Sake Bar & BBQ

    4.3(6 reviews)
    0.7 kmFortitude Valley
    $$$

    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!

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