We came here as a party of 11 on a weeknight with a reservation, which I'd highly recommend as the…read morerestaurant was really busy. Shane was our waiter and he was perfection. He was SO friendly, attentive, and he even remember my kids' names throughout the meal. We began with drinks, as one does, and I had the Good Morning, Vietnam! It was absolutely delicious. We ordered an array of food from the dumplings to the bao buns to the crispy chicken. Everything was great, but it took awhile. We were there for over three hours because food is made to order and our party was large. Note: they are child friendly and have highchairs!

Great food and service. It was my second time eating there and the quality of food was consistent.read more

Hidden off the street in the Central Brunswick complex, Thai on Brunswick can easily go unnoticed…read moreby passers-by. Those in the know aren't too keen to let out the secret either, as this is one of the best Thai restaurants on offer in Fortitude Valley. On holiday in Thailand earlier this year, I was impressed by how authentic the meals at Thai on Brunswick actually are. The Gang Panang is the winner on the menu for me, with the Gang Massaman a close second. Most meals can be adapted for vegetarians. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Inside can get a little loud on a busy night, so outside is my seating of choice, especially when dining with a group. Check out the specials board inside for something a little different. The icing on the cake is the fact that nothing on the menu exceeds $20 and you can BYO bottled wine. Nothing beats it for delicious, cheap, and cheerful Thai, and if you're having a bad hair day, you can even get orders over $35 delivered to you at home.

Straight off the bat - I'm a massive massaman curry fan so I will never say no to dining at a Thai…read morerestaurant. And I'm not one of those people who will only order one item off the menu because they know it's good - I'll force others to order other things so I can try those too. So that's how dinner went at Thai on Brunswick. And I was pretty impressed. We started off with chicken satays, golden bags and spring rolls which reached our table at a pretty speedy pace (it was a Friday night, there were plenty of take away orders, but only several other tables surrounding us). There wasn't much waiting time between the clearing of plates before the mains arrived either. The massaman curry itself was perfectly sweet, and the beef was so meltingly tender it literally splintered when pierced by cutlery. The accompanying coconut rice was subtly sweet, and coloured with saffron. Unfortunately, the downside of dining with a group means that you have to share, so I generously sacrificed my sumptuous curry for a smattering of pad Thai, cashew chicken and beef curry. Each was pretty tasty, so I was more than happy to share. This place is BYO, though be aware it is wine only (one of our party brought along a six-pack and the waiter informed him of this, but stored it in the fridge for him). Overall, it was a tasty meal and pretty light on the wallet - most menu items are in the $14 range.

Noodle Lovers is a small take-away (although they do have a couple of tables) Asian joint. Barely…read morenoticeable against the enormous, whooshing, eight-lane Gympie road, you've probably driven by it a hundred times without noticing. It looks pretty dingy on the outside, to be honest, but I suspect that's just a side effect of being located right on a huge main road frequented by trucks and buses 24/7. Although Noodle Lovers doesn't look like anything special, I first decided to give it a go a few years back because my favourite sushi place is in the same little complex and looks almost equally sketchy but is amazing. Noodle Lovers didn't surprise me and go against my expectations like Sakura (the sushi place) did, but it was decent enough. Nothing fancy. Cheap, Pan Asian cuisine in generous portions and ready quickly. I wouldn't eat there unless you enjoy exhaust fumes with your meal. The menu is lengthy and includes all kinds of noodle dishes and other Asian dishes. The cuisine of origin varies so it's basically your generic Asian takeaway. If you were walking past and wanted some takeaway for dinner, it's a worthwhile stop. I wouldn't go out of my for Noodle Lovers, but I wouldn't write them off either.

Flavours and portions are absolutely awesome my favorite budget pan Asian restaurant ever!read more

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

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.

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!