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 :)

Waka Japanese Dining (previously known as Sora) is a fantastic little Japanese restaurant located…read morejust a few minutes drive away from the hustle and bustle of the very busy Broadbeach area. The menu is full of very authentic and tasty items (we have tried a number of them over the years), but by far our favorite which we have without fail every time we dine here is their Bakudan Tofu. This is basically sashimi slices (salmon, tuna and one other I don't remember) and tofu in a spicy sesame broth - totally yummy! The owners are always very friendly, and even remember us even though we aren't here overly often! Waka are currently undergoing a big renovation to it's outdoor dining area, they are hoping to be back 100% by January 2016. For now, it's only dining inside.

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!

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.

Unfortunately a terrible dinner experience. 2 hours of waiting to only have the staff forget to…read moremake my meal. I cant review the food because I never ate.

While on holidays at the Gold Coast and off the back of the reviews on Yelp we decided to visit…read moreMurasaki Teppanyaki. We were welcomed quickly and helped through the menus in a friendly and efficient manner. Seated at the Teppanyaki bench we enjoyed the spectacle of the chefs while enjoying an excellent quality meal. We had the Murasaki Wave, tender meat and perfectly cooked seafood. While the kids had Chicken Teriyaki (best I have eaten). We all had the fried rice which was the main engagement piece with the chefs. Will go again and won't hesitate to recommend.

Simply the best Japanese cuisine in Gold Coast, we love the Tonkotsu Curry, unadon and obentôs!read more

Love this place, food, atmosphere, service, location. Everything. Try the set menus starting at…read more$49. Food is fresh, traditionally presented and tasty. The staff are professional. Sho the manager is fun. The chefs are all Japanese and know what they are doing.

I've been coming to this restaurant for many months now and had to update my review after today's…read morevisit. Their service has completely downgraded and the standards have also gone down. Lets start with the basics...they have underground parking which is helpful if you cannot find street parking. Reservations are easy to make by calling or texting them. And their quality of fish is fantastic. These reasons alone are why I gave it several stars. However the service has truly gone downhill and their new waitresses are not very helpful. We made a reservation today for 6pm so that we could make it to a movie at 7pm nearby. Upon entering there were only 4 other people seated who already had some food. We ordered our drinks and when she returned with them told our waitress we were ready to order. This was at 605pm. Then came time to wait. After twenty minutes the restaurant started to get more busy. Lots of big groups coming in and many that the restaurant employees personally knew. We sat there patiently waiting as we weren't even given the miso soup that we ordered. After another 20 minutes (by this time it was 745pm) the waitress came by apologizing and asked if we would like the miso soup. Confused at this point we stated yes and asked when the sushi would be ready. We mentioned how we've been watching people coming in after us getting their sushi before us. She apologized again and went to get the soup. I'm not sure if she forgot to initially put in our order, but that is definitely what it seems like. After another 10 minutes (at 755pm) we finally received the sushi we ordered. It had been a 50 minute wait since initially ordering. Another waitress brought it by and apologized because the sushi chef was busy. Again I had mentioned that other people were getting serviced before us and she simply couldn't explain why. I love this restaurant and have had some great experiences however their service and bias ways have definitely made me start looking to go elsewhere.

Hands down, best Japanese food I've had on the Gold Coast yet. Sure our dinner for 3 cost $98.10…read morebut we ordered a bit and it was worth every cent. They have a $46 set including an entree, main, rice, salad and miso soup as well as a dessert all hand picked by you. Try the Teriyaki Beef medium rare if you want your taste buds to go to heaven, the small sized fried chicken is pretty yummy and the size of what a normal main would be in any restaurant. All the dishes come with veggies so you get that too, and try the tempura ice cream with green tea ice cream for a superb end to the meal. Will definitely be putting this place on my list... highly recommended. Pssst, did I mention the sushi hand rolls are to die for too? Well, they are.

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.

Fantastic sushi spot with excellent service. I came here for their 1 year anniversary recently…read more There was only about a 5 minute wait till I was at the counter to order. Its a quick service restaurant meaning you order what you want and then go to find a table. The sushi quality is very fresh and I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it tastes. During their anniversary special each roll was only $1! With a 6 order maximum per person. My partner and I ordered twelve rolls total. Several of the rolls unfortunately were sold our due to how busy they were but my favorite was definitely the Salmon Avocado Roll. Will definitely be back to try others!

Wow... The cab told us this was a cheap place to get sushi…read more Was expecting value for money and average quality, but I must say I am impressed. The Karaage Chicken Don was unbelievable. I came back the next day and had the exact same dish. I actually asked for more vegetables and less chicken the 2nd time around because there was so much chicken. I also cheated and asked for extra flying fish roe (have to pay extra but worth every single penny). Downside is they got 1 order wrong. I guess that is good news since they appear to be genuine Japanese so communication took a bit of trying on both sides. Bottom line, good food that is great value for money.

I had pork bento and fried oyster, There was small fried…read moreshrimp dimsim in bento box, i had a bite and it was raw shrimp inside, but fried oyster was lovely. Went again and had fried oyster again. Oyster seems not well cooked and also smelled really bad. I asked to server and she asked me if i would pay for it. I said no since I couldn't even finish a bite. Generally food is simple and alright for the price, but i just won't go again cause I don't want another stomachache.