What a find this place was! You'd drive past it a million times and never stop by, but this…read moreunpretentious little eatery serves traditional Japanese food that is matched by the fanciest restaurants. First time I stumbled in, the places was filled with Japanese families and couples. The first rule of Asian restaurants applies here... if it is full of Asians, the food will be good. I don't live near Palm Beach, but when I want an excellent Japanese feed, I make the trek out there. You won't regret it either.

Why oh why are there no reviews for this fabulous place?!! I'm not even a local and I'm jealous…read morethat I don't get to come here all the time. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The menu is diverse ranging from sushi to salads to curries and there is an extensive range of sake and other Japanese alcohol. I first time I enjoyed miso soup, gyoza, and japanese pancake for around $20 which is very reasonable, as the rest of their menu. The second time I had the chicken katsu curry with salad for $16 which was huge and very filling. Yum. I'm going to miss this place. I hope more locals appreciate it now :)

This is a great little Japanese restaurant. The food was fresh, simple and tasty, the service was…read moregreat. Staff are more than happy to explain what things are on the menu. Not too crowded either, so you should book in first.

We visited Banzai for the first time today. The food was expertly and deliciously prepared, service…read moreprompt and gracious, and meal priced fairly. We enjoyed the Kenzai Don (sashimi rice bowl), mixed tempura and miso soup. We will definitely be return customers.

Great food. Extremely busy because of it. No complaints about the food at all. But the service. Is…read moreTERRIBLE. They really dont care. From the young guy at front of house, competely ditzy, to the manager, who has a very arrogant attitude. Every time we have gone there, they get our order wrong, dont bring stuff to the table; one time they told us no room, so had to wait outside with the kids for takeaway, but there were in fact tables. So, you will get great food, but dont expect the service to match. I would give 4 stars for the food, and zero stars for the service.

Unbelievably good sushi and Japanese take away, with outdoor seating, just up from the beach in…read moreCabarita. Friendly and efficient staff and fantastic food at a great price. If you are in Cabarita and they are open then go and eat the sushi, the miso, the gyoza, the tempura noodles or anything else. They are clearly people who value fresh, high quality food with love and taste. No website, only a facebook page "Izabu Japanese" https://www.facebook.com/IZABU-Japanese-Food-900546296662388/

Location is fantastic. Easy to get to. Parking everywhere but might have to search for a bit…read morebecause this place is so popular for tourist destination. The restarting itself is hip and service is fast. Now to the sushi part... Oh My GOD! The fish is high quality. You can TASTE the difference comparing to many other business around the area. It has a train that delivers the sushi and you could also order from the chefs. There is also a menu that you can order from. I got their salmon sashimi and it just salivated in my mouth. I also ordered a salmon and tuna hand roll and it was spot on. If you are looking for a quick sit down with GREAT quality sushi. This is the place to go.

I was practically ready to reroute that sushi train directly into my mouth the moment we walked…read moreinto Kinoko, but I restrained myself. Being back in civilisation after a weekend of gumbooting my way around Splendour In The Mud had nearly broken me. Nearly. Enter Kinoko. Five of us were able to sit down, pick up some immediate necessities from the train (wakame salad - check. Salmon sashimi - check.) as well as order a few specialities from the made-to-order menu like agedashi eggplant, udon and gourmet rolls. Definitely a spot I'd visit again if in the area - hopefully next time in a much less savage mood. Any restaurant that can gracefully feed five feral festival-goers and somehow manage to please each and every one of us is definitely worth repeating.

I came here for sushi and was very happy. First thing that struck me was the super friendly girl…read moretaking the order. Always a great start. We had a number of hand rolls from the cabinet and they were fresh and tasty. Very Australian, mainly just cooked tuna, chicken and a little prawn and salmon. We also had a chicken teriyaki plate which came with rice, salad and miso. Super tasty all round and reasonably priced.

Come here for burgers!! No one uses Yelp here so I'm writing to no one but come here to eat burgers…read moreit's pretty good. The staff is very friendly and even gave me suggestions on what to order. I got the tonkatsu burger and it did not disappoint. If I'm around the area I'll consider eating back here. Now I need just a little more writing to get it to a full review. Almost there the food is good.

This place gets 5 stars for value! I couldn't believe my eyes when I was able to order a 6 piece…read moresalmon sushi for $3.50 AUD. Everything else always seems to be in the $20 range. Service was pleasant and fast. Presentation nice. Seems like a good place to stop by for lunch if you're already in the area.

Love this japanese restaurant thats five minutes from my house! They are truly a hidden gem located…read morein a small complex with a gas station. There is ample parking available. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner however they are closed in between. Upon entering you are presented with menus and are able to choose a table to sit at. Their menu is very broad ranging from meat to ramen to fish and sushi. Ive been about five times already and always stick with the sushi while my partner orders a meal. The white dragon roll, pink dragon roll, and california roll are my favorites. Its very hard to find a sushi spot in Australia that makes actual rolls instead of nigiri so the moment I discovered this place I was hooked. The quality is outstanding and sauces they add are so delicious! My partner is in love with their garlic chicken and orders it each time. Prices are very reasonable and service is usually very fast. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Absolutely fabulous food - everything we had was cooked to perfection. Out of every dish we had we…read morecouldn't pick a favorite. Highly recommend - good food for a great price.

This restaurant is tucked away to the point where I was looking for it and almost passed it!…read moreHowever, this just added to the atmosphere. Having only one sushi chef makes every roll special and the fish is the freshest I have ever eaten. If I lived here, I would come everyday.

I've prob ate here at least 50 times over the last 12 years, they have amazing food and it's priced…read moreeven better, there set meals are great from sashimi to there terryiyaki salmon or chicken. Every day they have a special for approx $5-7 , it's usually very basic but once in a while it's a kick arse meal you just have to check everyday. This is one of the few restaurants that should be charging more for as the meal is a very high quality meal.

For a while, my favourite thingy I do on the Gold Coast was to transit onto a Jetstar flight to…read moreJapan. Food on the Coast was always pretty dicey - overcooked steaks and overpriced sushi. This restaurant had been recommended by friends, but I my expectations weren't high. It turned out to be the best Japanese restaurant we've been to outside of Japan. It wasn't overly themed as Japanese, and had a great atmosphere (despite the less salubrious surroundings). Friendly, talented chef. :-)

Zipang is the best restaurant on the south end of the Gold Coast. Delicious fresh food prepared in…read morethe tiny kitchen with a menu that changes regularly. The miso eggplant is fantastic as is anything with a scallop or prawn involved. Make reservations as it is small and busy.