Very good service and decent ambience, however for the price the food was disappointing,…read moreparticularly the nigiri and tempura. Perhaps it fares well when compared with other local sushi restaurants, but for what you'll spend here, your money would be better utilized elsewhere.

This Japanese restaurant is incredible! Everything from the service to the food is top notch. Both…read moretimes I have come I left very satisfied. Parking is available either through valet or in the parking lots for the Star. Kiyomi is located on the 2nd floor (one level above the casino). I highly recommend making a reservation because they often book up in advance. My favorite starter is the Hiramasa Kingfish which comes with Miso Ceviche and Crispy Potato. Its served very fresh and is both citrusy and sweet. For sushi rolls I enjoy the Queensland Roll as well as the Salmon Belly Roll. Then comes the highlight of the meal- the main course. I have two favorites and its impossible to choose just one our of them. The Dengakuman Toothfish with Caramelized Miso is incredible!! It is their take on the Black Miso Cod that is popular at Nobu Restaurants around the world. Another favorite is the Jack's Creek Wagyu 6+ Tenderloin with Sunchoke, Foie Gras Butter, Nashi Teriyaki and Nori. The cut of meat is incredible and the butter is such a wonderful addition to the taste. The service is always incredible with drinks refilled before they are empty and having servers always check up on you. Truly deserve the 5 star rating!

Tried out this restaurant for lunch today if you dine for lunch they offer 20% off your entire…read moremeal, not including drinks. Parking was very easy to find on the street and we were seated almost immediately at our reserved table. The menu was very interesting as it was on an ipad-type device and was all electronic. You basically scroll through all the sectiona then choose what you want and proceed to submit the order. It automatically sends the order over and they begin working on it. If at any point you need the waitress during your meal you can buzz her on the ipad as well. The menu is very wide with lots of options ranging from sushi, hot pot, bento box, and hot grill. I chose to order two sushi rolls and was very pleased with them. The quality and quantity was great. The customer service was beyond remarkable. The waitress was so friendly and genuinely cared to make sure we were enjoying everything. The one reason they lost a star is due to the wait for the food to come out. We came at the same time as several other parties which is probably what caused it, however this surely can be improved as they have been in business for awhile. Will definitely return!

Great food. The sizzling plates are great. There were enough gluten-free options to keep us happy!…read moreMore importantly, the customer service is spot on.

Beautiful restaurant, crazy space inside. We were seated at the long table but at least they left a…read morespace between us and the other two parties. It's a bit dark inside but that might be a vibe choice. Parking is rough, streets available in the neighborhood. The salmon maki was probably the best dish hands down. The wagyu wasn't awe inspiring and was a bit more on the flaky fry side. The staff were nice and definitely tried to hurry up some patrons as there were so many people waiting. They have alot of choices and items to share. Would recommend for those in the area that want a high quality Japanese meal!

Hands down the best Japanese restaurant Ive discovered in the Gold Coast so far! Reservations are…read moreeasily made online and I definitely suggest them as they get quite busy. The entrance is through a secret barn-like door, which confused me the first time I went. Inside they have several types of seating options. The first time I came was Valentines Day and was sat at a communal table. Yesterday when I was able to get a private table. They also have tables for large parties where you sit on pillows (standard japanese style) and bar seating as well. For the food they have a huge selection on the menu. Lots of different dishes ranging from seafood to sushi to meats and everything in between. Both times I opted to do the Omakase menu as that seemed like the best deal. The first half of the items came out pretty fast but the second half took awhile. The salted edamame is delicious and still comes with the stems, which allows you to see its very fresh and not the frozen kind you buy in stores. Next I was presented with delicious sashimi. They had salmon, tuna, kingfish, and barramundi. Normally this dish comes with oysters but due to my food preference they just gave more sashimi. Following this dish the wagyu carpaccio was presented. This normally comes with jalapeño salsa however I requested it not to be spicy. Next was the shrimp tempura - huge pieces of shrimp lightly battered. My favorite dish was after that which was the black miso cod. AMAZING! The was its cooked and accompanied with the sauce is mouth-watering. Next came the hot stone beef. This was an interesting concept as the beef is actually cooked on the stone while they pour some fire liquid on top. Lastly I was presented with some nigiri and miso soup to end the Omakase menu. All of the food is outstanding and the service is remarkable. I'm from the States and this restaurant very closely resembles Nobu and Katsuya. Would highly recommend to everyone!

Now the food actually wasn't bad, so food alone it's 5 stars…read more The sashimi was great, the sushi was large portioned, the hot pot was beautifully cooked, the rice was lovely and the udon was wonderful. I loved the shot of sake as well it was smoothest I had ever had. So food wise I cannot fault honestly! However food is just 1 component of a dining experience and what let us down was the service. From the moment we got in I felt rushed and felt like we weren't valued customers. It was not customer centric, not for us at least. We had a pram and they weren't helpful to allow us keep our foldable pram away. Fine I get it. It blocks the road. (1 star off) Then we ask for hot water - response, oh we don't serve that as a beverage. There's a million reason why someone would like hot water, baby food was ours, but even a lot of elderly would like some warm water and that should not be a way to gauge $$ seriously. (1 star off) Finally soy sauce was knocked over, the waiter said he will come clean it. Never came to clean it (per photo). (1 star off) But I gave it 1 star back for just how good the food quality was.

A wonderful and authentic Japanese restaurant that has been around for several decades. Izakaya You…read moreJapanese Restaurant is located in the prime Surfers Paradise area. There is lots of street parking around or you can park in several parking lots within a few blocks of the restaurant. My partner and I have come here a few times over the years and have always been impressed. We have several dietary restrictions but they are ALWAYS more than willing to accommodate. The service is always top notch and the food quality is fantastic. During our last visit we ordered the Wagyu Tataki to start. It was full of flavor and cooked so perfectly. Next we got the Surume which was grilled squid. Nice and flavorful as well. The following dish was the medium Sashimi-Mori which was all very fresh. Next we ordered grilled chicken skewers of Tori (thigh) and Tsukune (mince ball). The thighs were my favorite as they were nicely salted and so much delicious flavor to them! Lastly we got the Wagyu Beef Teppanyaki. This was a fun dish because you cook it yourself on a grill. The wagyu was very tender and tasty. Overall we love the food here and the customer service is always top notch as well. Thank you for an amazing experience during every visit. Can't wait to return!

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.

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.

I found this restaurant randomly on Yelp when driving through Brisbane on my way to Costco a few…read moremonths ago. They had great reviews and I was hungry for lunch so it definitely made sense to give them a shot. From the outside it didn't seem that big, however once you get inside you notice a huge dining room with many different sections. Also there was a wait to get seated as they are quite popular so I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Once seated, we were presented with an ipad that you do all the ordering from. They have a huge selection of items ranging from meats to seafood. I was craving sushi so that's what I ended up ordering. The food took quite some time, however they were pretty busy so that's understandable. The qualify was fantastic and I enjoyed each dish that was presented. Will definitely be back.

Order through the app on the table and you can check the progress of your food. We had gyoza,…read moresushi, chicken curry, ramen, fried rice (scallop and fish). So good we came back again

Went there every night for a week. The staff is super friendly and very attentive. The prices are…read morevery fair and the food is fresh and delicious.

On this weekday evening, this restaurant was surprisingly packed amidst a pretty quiet chain of…read moreother restaurants in the area. Everything is ordered via tablet directly to the kitchen, speeding up the already great service. The sashimi came out quite fresh and delicious, and the other dishes we ordered were pretty good as well. Only downside is the bathrooms are actually located outside of the restaurant.

Great Japanese meals with friendly service and value for money. Our one must go to when we are in…read morethe Gold Coast.

Great food, really tasty and at a reasonable price. The service was good, the staff were very…read morefriendly and accomodating. Will definitely come back for more whenever I'm in the GC.