Unassuming but legit as hell. The salmon aburi is gorgeous. They have gluten free teriyaki sauce…read moreetc if you ask. The sushi chef was wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Great attention to detail. Can't wait to revisit.

After living in The Gap for over 30 years, we've seen many restaurants come and go in this forested…read moreenclave. The Gap is a fickle place for new ventures, and a subterranean foodie class exists that hardly recognises great food when it's tasted. We had seen a few reviews of Sushi Maho and with another sushi-train style restaurant opening in the suburb, and trying that, we decided to give Sushi Maho a Maho-go. Firstly, the menu is extensive and moderately priced, with everything made fresh-to-order. However, that doesn't mean that everything's made as it should be, as our Dragon Roll ($16) had the flame torch passed over it too closely and too long, resulting in some charring and a distinct burnt taste to the prawns that wasn't very appetising at all. We've had better at other Japanese restaurants where the flame flower wasn't used so heavily, or hardly noticed it. We then ordered the Chicken Karage Udon ($12) and Spicy Seafood Nagasaki Ramen ($15). Both of these had their pluses and minuses, the broth tasty and well-seasoned, but the ingredients were a let-down. The noodles in the ramen seemed like they came from a dried packet, which is okay but drop the price, and the seafood like a marinara mix from your local fish monger, but without a hint of Asian authenticity or seasoning. Likewise, the chicken karage was tepid in taste and texture, and is something I make at home and being a Westerner have accumulated a cult following for among the family when I make it. However, suburban dining is often an oxymoron and despite our somewhat lacklustre experience here we will return. But not for any of the noodle soups, but to explore and order more of their sushi rolls which is where, in our view, they have an edge over the others in The Gap with Sushi Dream running a close second. Bon appetit!

Great Japanese food. Always fresh, pleasant staff…read more Convenient to the Gap. Love it!

I went to Tokyo express because we decided that we needed to stop eating at amazing places, and go…read moresomewhere average so we didn't over-eat. We chose this sushi place because of it's predecessor - Sushi Station. We were sorely disappointed. By which I mean, Tokyo Express has taken the place of one of the most lacklustre sushi venues south of the city and turned it into an amazing, unique and exciting sushi restaurant that stands out compared to all of it's competitors. The staff do the usual adorably loud greeting when you enter, and offer seating at a booth or at the train. We always opt for the train as it has consistently been magnificently stocked with some of the most exciting and inventive plates I've encountered in my quest for the perfect sushi.They offer water or green tea upon seating and at each table/section of the train they have pots of soy, fresh (mild) Wasabi and pickled ginger. Tokyo Express have all manner of weird and wonderful plates ranging from the classic seared fresh salmon to almond crumbed king prawns, octopus balls, caviare and scallop tarts, fresh Japanese and western deserts and pretty much any type of fun and funky sushi dish you could imagine. I couldn't recommend Tokyo Express more. They have been quiet each time we have dined there and I really hope to rectify this! 5/5 will continue to go back. A quick hint - if you're choosing something that looks like it should be hot, ask them to heat it. Until they get as busy as they need to be, some things won't be piping hot (IE Karage, salt/pepper squid, gyoza) and they're more than happy to re-heat.

My favourite sushi place in Brisbane, wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, cheap and great…read moreservice, it's not flashy, but they sure know how to cook! My husband and I used to live really close but we have moved to the south side, and we still drive across the city to eat here. They have free green Tea and the wait for a table isn't too long, I'm not sure If management had changed but they used to do the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month was every plate for $2! (they didn't serve the super fancy stuff on those nights but it was a great night out to eat till you pop!)

I'm really feeling this place, they finish lunch at two and we arrived at 2:05 and were allowed to…read moreorder, excellent! Probably the best service I've received in Asian restaurant in Brisbane. My friend ordered salad sushi and smashed it down in like a minute, I ordered Katsu Don which came with a side salad and it was delicious. Would definitely come back just for the service!

Perfect quality Japanese food, very friendly wait staff, nice ambiance. They also have sushi making…read moreclasses, which are a lot of fun. Great vegetarian food, clearly described on the menu

5 stars for the ramen across the board--even without the free extra noodles and unlimited refills…read morefor the extra hungry. The curry karaage ramen was outstanding: a rich, flavorful curry broth with chicken that was perfectly seasoned and fried crisp. The only letdown was the curry fries, which weren't golden or crunchy and could have used more seasoning. Ordering is simple--you place your order at the kiosk and are seated as tables free up. The process is efficient, and the staff are consistently polite and helpful. This spot strikes the perfect balance: delicious ramen, generous portions, and affordable prices. A must-visit when in Brisbane!

Love this place, im a big ramen fan, if you love ramen just as much as me then this is the place…read morefor you, the only thing for me is that I wished they had tonkatsu ramen, I only say this because it's my favourite one

I've always driven past this place of a morning and wanted to go in and try it. Hubby had last…read moreFriday off and was considering pub food, so we found ourselves at the Icebar but weren't too impressed by their menu, so tried Kokoro instead. You have the option of sitting in the restaurant area or the sushi train area. We opted for the restaurant. Hubby ordered three small separate dishes and I ordered the Sashimi Bento box. The bento box was $20 and really good value for all the food you got. So much so that I didn't even notice that a few things were missing from the box I'd ordered until the chef remembered he'd forgot to add them and prefusely apologised. He even gave us spring rolls because he felt so bad about it. I thought this was really thoughtful of the restaurant. I would happily eat here again. We were both definitely full when he left. Takeaway orders are also taken here.

A girlfriend and I decided to eat at Kokoro Bistro on a sunny Saturday, after an hour long struggle…read moreof contemplating the best possible place; to house our catch-up lunch. She had driven passed Kokoro and thought it looked really good, to my shock it was the first I has ever heard of it, which is strange as a I live so close and love Japanese cuisine. We made our way over to the establishment which is located right next to 'Iceworks.' We were shown to our seats by a friendly man who was the only person manning the floor, he quickly brought us menus and asked if we wanted sparkling or tap. The decor is clean and simple in true Japanese style. The booths have cushions that do not match the colour scheme of the rest of the Bistro and the little white vases atop the tables contain sad looking plastic flowers, which admittedly I found off putting. There were metal chop sticks on the table that looked chic but seemed evident were going to cause eating problems, we were offered forks though, we did of course refuse. Seated before 2:00PM mean't we were able to order a Lunch Bento. I ordered the Kokoro Bento ($19) which came with Prawn Tempura Udon, assorted nigiri, fresh Edamame, Prawn Gyoza, Japanese salad, Wakame and white Mochi. My lovely friend ordered the BBQ Pork Bento ($18) which came with Stir fried pork & steamed rice, Miso Soup, Edamame, Japanese salad, Wakame and white Mochi. We were both delighted when the friendly gentleman presented our Bento Boxes to us! They were a larger serving than the usual Bento box and very well presented, I should also add that the meals were brought out approximately ten minutes after we ordered. I was so excited looking at this meal, it honestly looked like perfection on a plate...well in a box. My prawn tempura was crispy, the noodles were packed with flavour from the clear, complex broth it bathed in. My Edamame was NOM-alicious! I don't think I have ever had prawn Gyoza I have ever enjoyed that much and the dipping sauce that came with it was so robust, once I finished my Gyoza I poured the remainder into my udon because I couldn't part with it! The nigiri was fresh and well constructed. The Wasabi was the moist, strong variety. The pickled ginger still had crunch and gingery pa-zang. Even the Japanese salad was incredibly flavourful! I am not a big fan of Mochi, but this white Mochi was wonderful! My friend compared it to butterscotch pudding, which I felt was extremely accurate. It wasn't sickly sweet like Mochi can be either, it was just right with a smooth texture, it seemed to be stored in freezer judging by the temperature of it. I didn't taste my friends stir fry or her Gyoza but I can tell you she felt the same as I did, loved them both, as well as agreeing that all the other elements were delectable. After our meals, we both felt satisfied and even though we had eaten a lot we didn't feel over full or stuffed! Actually, we discussed making Kokoro Bistro our go to place for our get togethers in future. It is hard to find somewhere that has great atmosphere, immaculate food and friendly service. The waiter didn't check up on us at all and he forgot to bring us the cheque even though it was requested. The reason I have not given five stars is because the service was lacking, decor issues, and the metal chop sticks made it difficult t eat even for a chop stick connoisseur. They may seem like relatively small grievances, but perfection does demand no grievances. All in all, I can safely say I am a fan of this place and am pleased I have discovered it. I'm eager to taste the yummy sounding dishes on their dinner menu, I'm looking at you Bulgogi!

Wonderful food. We can recommend the Moga rolls and the wagyu. Good wine list and Nice whiskyread more

Always lots of vegetarian options. I especially love the black rice sushi, it's really tasty…read more There's a sushi train inside, as a vegetarian these can be problematic, but these guys are very happy for you to order from the menu. There's some very large overhead air conditioners inside and it can get a little cold, so make sure you have a jacket The a la carte section outside is really pretty and looks over a small japanese garden. Food is always fresh, staff are very helpful. They really look after you if you need gluten free meals and will even bring special gluten free soy sauce.

The bane of my existence when I was at uni. I worked here for 20 hours every week to the same tune…read moreof sushi roll orders over the counter. One thing is for sure, the sushi here is always fresh, tastes like it's filled with drugs they are so addictive and are flavoured authentically. None of this cheap bottle sauce like you can taste at other places. Run by Hanaichi, authentically Japanese, you can't go wrong here. All I can say is that the Sesame Chicken is highly underrated, it's actually quite the best one here. The marinade soaks right through and it is a plain but nice flavour sensation. The Tuna Salad sushi roll, again, very addictive, I can stuff my face with four of the rolls easily but feel terribly full afterwards. There are tables that are cleaned regularly, floors that are mopped even more and staff that are very efficient. Crazy yummy this place. The Tempura Prawn or 'Fried Prawn' sushi as they call it is always crispy and not soggy! Amazing.

This is definitely my pick for sushi in Indooroopilly. If you see the Hanaichi name on a sushi…read moreshop you know it'll be legit. The rolls are tasty, fresh and well priced and I've never hit the dreaded 'hard rice, warm mushy avocado' combo here. I tend to mix and match when I go as I never know what will draw my eye, but I've never been disappointed.

I came here for dinner and we tried several things off the menu. Some were good while some were not…read moreas great. The staff were very friendly and the owner is Korean. We started off with the agedashi tofu which I liked very much. The tofu cubes came out golden brown and I loved the consistency of the potato starch that was on the outside. It is served in a hot broth made of dash, miring, and Japanese soy sauce and topped with negi (certain spring onion). Then we had the okonomiyaki which was OK. It had no flair and a basic savory pancake made of flour, water or dash eggs, and shredded cabbage. It is usually topped with fish flakes and can be filled with different meats and noodles but this one didn't have anything else. We had the aburi salmon and aburi scallops. I was NOT impressed by the rice that came with these dishes. They were too hard and didn't compliment the beautiful salmon or scallops as it should have. The dragon roll was OK as well. The shrimp did not have a fresh crunch for me and the eel and avocado were not as flavorful as it could have been. I would suggest adding more eel sauce. You can never go wrong with more eel sauce. We ended with a plate of vegetable tempura which was pretty good. I'm pretty picky about my tempura and think it's necessary to have vegetables that are bursting with flavor and the tempura just enhances them. I am not the biggest fan of tempura capsicum (red and green bell peppers) and prefer pumpkin, eggplant, or sweet potato. The staff were very nice and the restaurant had guests coming in and out all evening. You can also BYO as well. If you're looking for top notch Japanese cuisine, I would not suggest this place but if you're in the area and would like super nice service with decent food in a clean and low key atmosphere, stop in. Overall: 3.5 Service 4 Food 3 Atmosphere 3.5

I have been a regular here for 3 years and have enjoyed the food but after my last experience…read morethought it was worth a mention. I ordered takeaway which included salmon sashimi. Upon getting it home I realised that the salmon was discoloured, smelly and slimy. If I had a cat (which I don't) I would have been in two minds as to whether it would have the slippery fish in its bowl. Giving them the benefit of the doubt I rang to tell them and received the advice 'chuck it in the fridge for 20 minutes and take it and it should be fine'........quality advise there. They did not listen to me and completely dismissed me after being a 3 year regular..........good luck Miku.......I will never eat there again

While visiting my aunt and uncle in Brisbane, they took us to Harajuku Gyoza for dinner on a…read moremidweek evening. Apparently it gets really crowded at dinner time on the weekends so we had a great experience with it being less busy. The servers were all cheerful, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is bright and colorful with a strong cartoony Japanese theme. Not a place I'd recommend for an intimate date (it gets loud in there!), but more for a group of fun-loving friends and/or family. We ordered a couple rounds each of chicken, beef and vegetable gyoza. All were tasty, but I personally preferred the chicken gyoza over the rest. Make sure to get your gyoza grilled, not poached! We also ordered some agadashi tofu which - word of advice for anyone with a palate like myself and the rest of my party - comes garnished with "fish flakes" which I found to be pretty atrocious. Next time I'll request it without :-) The chicken teriyaki was just okay, and very different from the teriyaki we have in California. The steamed edamame was fresh. The Kirins were flowing so generously that I lost count (thanks, Uncle Ben!). Also, order sake. Just do it.

The new Harajuku, from what I recall of the "old" one in the Valley, is smaller and well-polished…read more It has some great decor - check out the plum wine dispenser on the first shelf behind the bar. Cute! As I wanted to go the Hakataya around the corner, and my partner wanted to get gyoza, this was the compromise. So I ordered the newly added Tonkotsu Ramen ($12). It certainly is not up to the levels I'm used to. But does the job to supplement a tray or two of gyoza. The frozen beer slushie: It's novelty certainly does not outweigh the displeasure of drinking this thing. The ultimate beer crime.