Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Queensland

"Making the most of its Eagle Street Pier location, Sake Restaurant & Bar is a breezy iteration of Rockpool Dining Group’s popular contemporary Japanese concept. It’s also one of the best expressions of the long-established Sake chain, best experienced through the $110 “omakase”, which is more like a set-menu that’s loaded with the menu’s greatest hits like popcorn shrimp with yuzu mayo, a chef’s selection of sashimi, miso ‘Glacier 51’ toothfish, and Tajima wagyu strip loin. Address: Level 1/45 Eagle St Pier, Brisbane CityContact: (07) 3015 0557"

"Five-star dining awaits you at Sake, the dynamic Japanese restaurant reigning supreme over Eagle Street Pier. Named after Japan’s famous rice wine, Sake combines a powerhouse menu, excellent customer service and stunning river views to create a dining experience like no other. With tantalising signature dishes like the Hiramasa Kingfish with soy dressing, house-made lime and jalapeno kosho, this venue serves up unbeatable culinary experiences from Wednesday to Sunday."

"Sake Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located in Brisbanes CBD and heralds a new era in Japanese cuisine. Shinichi Maeda x chef of the award winning Wasabi Japanese restaurant in Noosa is at the hel..."

"If you are after authentic Japanese cuisine, this is the place to go. You will feel as close to being in Japan as possible here, and if it is your first time, we suggest the Omakase (chef’s selection) which consists of 7 courses. Bird’s Nest was founded with a love of Yakitori (a kind of skewered chicken) in mind, with the owners of Bird’s Nest, Emi and Marie, each sharing more than a decade worth of hospitality experience between them, studying the art of Yakitori all over Japan before coming to Australia."

"Here’s a Japanese restaurant and bar that seems to be making it onto everyone’s top list. Not surprising, really. There are three Bird’s Nest locations around Brisbane (one doing takeaway only), which means high-quality traditional yakitori is never too far away (phew)."

"Wing it down to Bird’s Nest for authentic Tokyo yakitori; chicken skewers cooked over glowing charcoals. Concentration already skewered?. Just wait ‘til we tell you about their bottomless pirikara fries."

"It could only be KushiMaru throwing epic hot grilled skewers on the flame. In a prime spot in the heart of Brisbane, this culinary gem serves traditional Japanese dishes within a relaxed but fun atmosphere with little Maneki-neko (Japanese lucky cats) waving on. Slide into a booth, pop up on a bar stool (great for a quick bite for one at lunchtime) or grab a table with a live view into the open kitchen."

"A cleverly-named new jewel in the crown of South Brisbane’s up-and-coming Fish Lane dining precinct, Chu The Phat draws on flavours from the hawker stalls of Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan to dish out a diverse spread of Asian street food. The sprawling multi-level venue boasts two kitchens, two bars, and industrial-meets-old-world décor for chic nights out with dates or mates. Address: 111 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101 Phone: 07 3255 2075"

"If you’re anything like us, you get overwhelmed when looking at menus because you just want EVERYTHING. Chu the Phat is helping us (and our bank balances) out, with their epic banquet available for just $40pp. Noone’s leaving hungry with everything from vegetable crackers, spring rolls and steamed duck buns to fried pigs’ tails, stir-fried pork belly, chilli chicken, spicy fish stew, steamed greens, cold broccoli and sesame, and steamed rice."

"Taking a seat at Junk pretty much guarantees that you’ll be ordering 50 of everything, but we especially recommend sharing the pork belly bao and crispy peking duck spring rolls. You’d be mad not to."

"Chow down on this bad boy: a buttermilk hotcake with grilled banana, toasted seeds and nuts, salted caramel, and crème fraiche. Now that’s a tasty way to start the day!"

"Straight from the west coast of California comes Miss Kay’s, the go-to place for authentic American-style fast food. Go full Yankee and get the Mac Daddy, a beef and mac n’ cheese filled burger. The restaurant also offers crispy fries, chicken wings and ice-cream sandwiches that can be washed down with a creamy milkshake or jug of your favourite cocktail."

"One of Brisbane’s only Italian Bakeries, Gerbino’s aim to bring the authentic taste of Italy to Brisbane. From handmade pastries, breads and cake to their delicious coffee, this family-run pasticceria and bakery is the ideal location for a date with Nonna."

"Half bakery, half pasticceria, this Italian gem is tucked away from the main Ashgrove action and more than warrants a detour."