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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

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:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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Rosalie

Lulu Ramen

A fresh authentic Japanese ramen bar found tucked away out the back of Rosalie Mews

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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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Yeerongpilly

Mista Boo

Mista Boo sushi bar and Japanese restaurant has opened in Yeerongpilly, dishing up fresh sushi, sashimi and

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