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Best Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane

From budget to high-end, the suburbs to the city, here are 30 of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane

Read On Best Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane

From budget to high-end, the suburbs to the city, here are 30 of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane

Read On Best Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane? From drive-thru sushi & sushi trains to hidden izakayas, katsu & don restaurants, exquisite omakase, traditional Japanese BBQ, and upmarket Japanese restaurants, the ultimate guide to Japanese dining in Brisbane: 

Exterior of Kizuna Albion
Albion
Kizuna Izakaya & Sake Bar
In the heart of Albion, Kizuna Izakaya & Sake bar is a delightful gem boasting Japanese favourites
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Lit up trees and seating NIIWA
Fortitude Valley
NIIWA
NIIWA is a stunning al fresco Japanese garden bar, specializing in cocktails and sushi and located in the bustling heart of James St
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Dining room kitchen at +81 Sushi Kappo West End
West End
+81 Sushi Kappo
+81 Sushi Kappo in West End is an intimate 12-seat omakase restaurant that has set a new benchmark in Brisbane dining
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Exterior of Hono Grill Milton
Milton
Hono Grill
Hono Grill is a flame-grill restaurant that takes inspiration from Japan’s kushi yaki bars, perched on a corner of Milton's Park Road
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Front of Yakitori Kiku
East Brisbane
Yakitori Kiku
Tucked away in East Brisbane, Yakitori Kiku serves up authentic Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers in a cosy, Tokyo-style setting.
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Interior of Mista Boo Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Mista Boo
MistaBoo is a cool little Japanese restaurant, dishing up an all-you-can-eat dine in menu by night and à la carte takeaway by day
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Facade of Hai Hai Ramen West End
West End
Hai Hai Ramen
Hai Hai Ramen, a sibling for the popular longtime ramen bar in Paddington, brings a delicious taste of traditional ramen to West End
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Exterior view of Hideki Japanese
Brisbane CBD
Hideki
Hideki is an exquisite Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori, hidden away behind a lit-up cherry blossom tree in Burnett Lane
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Premium katsu dishes on timber tray at KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
Coorparoo
KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant
One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants is on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes
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Interior of Sokyo Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD
Sokyo
Sokyo is a stunning culinary destination which is as excitingly modern as it is beautifully traditional, a place where ritual meets art
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Banyo Bowls Club Hiro Meshi
Banyo
Hiro Meshi Kitchen
The secret treasure of a Japanese kitchen can be found hidden away in Banyo Bowls Club
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Westfield Chermside
Sushi Jiro
Brisbane's biggest and flashiest sushi train, a dazzling cavernous mirrored restaurant located in the outdoor dining precinct
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People sitting at tables and at the bar at Uncle Don West End
South Brisbane
Uncle Don
A dedicated donburi (Japanese rice bowl) restaurant, serving up more than 20 variations of the delicious dish
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Lulu Ramen Rosalie
Rosalie
Lulu Ramen
A fresh authentic Japanese ramen bar found tucked away out the back of Rosalie Mews
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Bird's Nest Yakitori Everton Plaza
Everton Plaza
Bird's Nest Yakitori
A lively slice of Japan located on the corner of Everton Plaza's dining precinct Park Lane
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Lits up counter and bar Mista Boo, Yeerongpilly
Yeerongpilly
Mista Boo
Mista Boo sushi bar and Japanese restaurant has opened in Yeerongpilly, dishing up fresh sushi, sashimi and
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