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Best Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane

From budget to high-end, the suburbs to the city, here are 25 of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane? From drive-thru sushi & sushi trains to hidden izakayas, katsu & don restaurants, exquisite omakase, traditional Japanese BBQ, and upmarket Japanese restaurants, the ultimate guide to Japanese dining in Brisbane:

West End

Hai Hai Ramen

Hai Hai Ramen, a sibling for the popular longtime ramen bar in Paddington, brings a delicious taste of traditional ramen to West End

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The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

Ichiban Sushi

Carefully crafted and sourced ethically; Ichiban Sushi is a must-do restaurant for a delicious lunch or quick bite to eat.

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Brisbane CBD

Hideki

Hideki is an exquisite Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori, hidden away behind a lit-up cherry blossom tree in Burnett Lane

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Coorparoo

KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant

One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants has just opened on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes

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Woolloongabba

Uncle Don South City

A slick Japanese restaurant specializing in donburi (Japanese rice bowls), located underneath Angelika Cinemas

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Banyo

Hiro Meshi Kitchen

The secret treasure of a Japanese kitchen can be found hidden away in Banyo Bowls Club

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Westfield Chermside

Sushi Jiro

Brisbane's biggest and flashiest sushi train, a dazzling cavernous mirrored restaurant located in the outdoor dining precinct

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South Brisbane

Uncle Don

A dedicated donburi (Japanese rice bowl) restaurant, serving up more than 20 variations of the delicious dish

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Rosalie

Lulu Ramen

A fresh authentic Japanese ramen bar tucked away out the back of Rosalie Mews

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Everton Plaza

Bird's Nest Yakitori

A lively slice of Japan located on the corner of Everton Plaza's dining precinct Park Lane

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Yeerongpilly

Mista Boo

Mista Boo sushi bar and Japanese restaurant has opened in Yeerongpilly, dishing up fresh sushi, sashimi and

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Milton

Mono Dining

A slick contemporary Japanese kitchen and bar with a delectable menu, tucked away just off Milton's Park Road

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Toowong

KatsuCo

A sleek contemporary Japanese eatery specialising in premium katsu dishes. located on the ground floor

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West End

Okami Japanese Restaurant

A budget-friendly Japanese restaurant with an all-you-can eat a la carte menu and table service

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Everton Park

Neon Ramen

A quirky and colourful neon-lit anime and cyberpunk themed ramen bar tucked away in a shopping centre

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Hawthorne

Izakaya Haiiro

This hidden gem of a Japanese robata restaurant & bar offers a unique dining experience unlike any other in Brisbane

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