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Hideki Izakaya

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Aug 06, 2025

Hideki Izakaya is a chic al fresco Japanese restaurant occupying a covered pavilion-style terrace with a stunning lit up cherry tree, on bustling James Street in Fortitude Valley.

Cherry Tree outside Hideki Izakaya

A sibling for Hideki Yakitori in Burnett Lane, Brisbane City, Hideki Izakaya is also a vision of sleek design, cherry red banquette seating running along each side and beautiful lighting and tableware.

Salmon cornets Hideki-Izakaya

The menu features an inpressive raw section, with choices like freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters with citrus yuzu sorbet; tuna or salmon cornets (sesame cone filled with salmon tartare & yuzu sauce); scallop ceviche; or Wagyu truffle toast (toasted brioche & truffle teriyaki butter).

Assorted sashimi plate Hideki-Izakaya

Small share plates include miso eggplant (melt-in-the-mouth); prawn and scallop gyoza; ramen noodle salad; popcorn prawns (tempura prawns topped with seaweed salt); and crispy chicken karaage with tangy spicy mayo.

Omakase Ngiri Hideki-Izakaya

From the Robata (charcoal grill), the impressive range of delectable skewers includes  charred corn, chicken thigh, wagyu beef, Japanese mushrooms, pork belly & crackling, giant king prawn, scallop, octopus, lamb cutlet, okra or salmon teriyaki).

Yakitori skewers at Hideki-Izakaya

And the choice of mains includes must-try truffle mushroom noodles (noodles, truffle butter & Japanese mushroom); teriyaki chicken (with sweet teriyaki glaze & veges), Wagyu sirloin (charred, with wyakiniku dipping sauce); and tooth fish Saikyo Yaki (miso-marinated glacier fish with daikon & citrus).

Truffle mushroom noodles Hideki-Izakaya

You can also choose from one of their tempting banquets, ranging from the Zen ($88pp) up to The Ocean's Harvest ($165pp). 

Miso Eggplant Hideki-Izakaya

Good to know - At lunch time you'll be able to pop in and enjoy a Bento Box, and, coming soon, a Japanese high tea as well as an expansive range of sushi,

Need to know - There is metered parking on James Street. Hideki Izakaya is next door to At Sixes and Sevens.

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Hideki Izakaya

10/65 James St

Fortitude Valley

Opening hours 

Licensed

3868 1224

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