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 :)

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.

Great food, their japanese curry is the best. Nice take away and really nice dine in. Food comes…read moreout on sizzeling hot plates, really yummy and well priced. Friendly staff. Casual dining setting but the food is worth it.

Fantastic service, their food looks and tastes great, I would easily go back for a meal or even…read moresomething light after going to the beach, the restaurant gives off a professional vibe joining two restaurants in one. Really good experience, thanks guys

Delicious and fresh and reasonably priced too. Between the 6 of us we had pork gyoza, karaage, miso…read moreramen, shio ramen, and a karaage rice bowl and everyone enjoyed their meals except my daughter who said her miso ramen soup tasted like the liquid that tinned corn come in. And it was quick too, only a few minutes from ordering to receiving our food. I was very happy with it and the service was good.

The place was nice. It was picturesque with a feel of Japan. We did not wait that long and yet the…read moreramen was so good. We ordered the extra chasyu in shoyu based. Their veggie gyoza is a must try.

Friendly staff but very average food. Overpriced too. sashimi wasn't very fresh, gyoza were…read moretasteless, Karage was more like Korean fried chicken. wouldn't go back.

I'm going to give this place 2 stars because it wasn't inedible.. it just wasn't good.it probably…read moredeserves 2.5 stars. The service was good and the waitresses were really attentive but I think for the price it was a massive let down. The miso soup was good. The beef tataki was prepared earlier and my partner said it had a roast beef taste to it. The edges were cooked but raw in the middle and cold. Fridge cold. We shared the prawn and vegetable gyoza which tasted like the pastry was stale or suffered some serious freezer burn before being fried. The inside was a bit mushy. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good had no crunch or crispy to it. I had the Teppan which is tofu and vegetables in a sizzling plate. It came out sizzling and 2 of the tofu pieces were soft and nice and the other 2 were a bit hard and dense. Flavour was acceptable. Way too much onion and not enough other vegetables. My partner had the teriyaki chicken which had large chunks of chicken.. cooked well enough.. the pieces were large so there wasn't enough marinade to go and it was more chicken to marinade ratio... Both our rices came out tepid almost cold instead of hot so I don't think it was fresh. Some of the rice chunks were hard. I think especially at any kind of Asian restaurant. The one thing that should be excellent is the rice and it wasn't. Actually that's probably a good way to describe the evening... it just felt not fresh and I think for a $70 dinner for two, no drinks. The meals should be at least that. We didn't order from the train just the set menus. I definitely won't be coming back and if you come from Melbourne where the Jap food is pretty much always good and at this price point great... be prepared to be let down!

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.

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/

This stylish Japanese BBQ seems incongruous to its suburban surroundings. The decor, menu and…read moreservice all seem to belong to an uppity city restaurant. Not that I'm complaining because where it's situated is convenient for me to get to plus there's easy parking. Shinbashi has a $35 all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ which is always a popular option. I fyou go this route, make sure to try their fantastic wagyu and marble beef. However, my husband and I always splurge on their $99 Signature Selection for two. It includes these tasty additional extras like Bacon asparagus and Bacon rice cakes. There's also this buttery cheese, sweet potato dish which takes about twenty minutes to cook up on the BBQ but is worth the wait. The service here is great. They always remember to refill my green tea and there's this delicious complimentary soup which comes in a teapot that you can easily fill up on and ruin your dinner if you're not careful. If you live further afield, Shinbashi Yakiniku is definitely worth the drive out to Underwood.

Hidden away in Underwood near the Big Gun butcher, lives this Japanese BBQ place; Shinbashi. All…read moreyou can eat or a la carte (I recommend the latter), you won't leave empty stomached. Being a Japanese BBQ place you basically cook the meat on the hot plate in front of you and dip in delicious sauces before noming down. Staff are genuinely helpful. There's Japanese rice beer to match, though I didn't see how that was going to be consumed amongst the plethora of meats in front of me. Also good to know - the meat is delicious, because it is marbled with delicious fat. I went on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Defs popular amongst the locals.. Or those who know its there. So man up, make the drive, and give this place a go :)

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.