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Shunsai

A real slice of Japan in Brisbane is this pocket-sized upmarket restaurant and bar found tucked away under a schmick apartment block

Read On Shunsai

A real slice of Japan in Brisbane is this pocket-sized upmarket restaurant and bar found tucked away under a schmick apartment block

Read On Shunsai

The Must Do Brisbane guide to the go-to restaurants in East Brisbane. Pictures and reviews.

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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Staff behind counter at Olli Italiano
East Brisbane
Olli Italiano
Olli Italiano is a charming contemporary Italian eatery and bar serving up delicious pizzas, pasta and antipasti as well as Italian cocktails
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People dining inside The German Club
East Brisbane
The German Club
For a rollickin' good night in an old-fashioned community setting, The German Club, is one of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets
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Woman sitting at table outside La Bodega Taqueria East Brisbane
East Brisbane
La Bodega Taqueria
A bright and breezy terracotta-hued Mexican restaurant located in a tiny precinct of eateries off Lytton Rd
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Inside seating at Pawpaw Cafe East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Pawpaw Café
Inhabiting an historic shop on Stanley Street is this all-day brunch café and Pan Asian restaurant by night
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Exterior of Future Magic Brewing Co East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Future Magic Brewing Co
A convivial suburban microbrewery tucked away in an industrial side street, serving cool beers & hot pizza
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Kimchi Cheese Smile East Brisbane
East Brisbane
KCS Chicken
A hidden gem of a Korean fried chicken eatery occupying an historic shop in East Brisbane
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Shunsai East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Shunsai
Shunsai is a real slice of Japan in Brisbane - a pocket-sized upmarket Japanese restaurant and bar found tucked away
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Wall of retro Thai movie posters at Banana Leaf East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Banana Leaf
Banana Leaf in East Brisbane dishes up top-notch Thai fare in a funky setting
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