TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside Wharf

92/100 (7908 ratings)

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"Due to covid, sono has decreased the size of their menu. But doesn’t change the fact that their service and food quality is still one of the best..."

Jenniee

"best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane,service and food best and that's not first time we been at SONO and wouldn't be the last so will highly..."

Caleb Damora

"Thank you for an amazing anniversary dinner. Squeezed us in last minute. The sashimi and beef tataki were amazing, as were oysters and karage..."

Jo

"I’ve been twice now. Both times were outstanding. The best quality Japanese I’ve had in Brisbane. Although quite expensive, it’s well worth it...."

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"Perfect food, friendly service, good..."

Male

"Great food and great..."

Paul Burton

"The food was ok, but why is it called fine dining?! Paper serviettes, dated decor, no ambience, nowhere to put a handbag. It’s a nice casual place..."

Kasia

"Great service, the food is..."

Dino Lo

"Sono is one of the highest rated restaurants in Brisbane and the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to. This fantastic restaurant has been a place..."

Kirra

"Sono is a really fantastic Japanese restaurant. I believe it deserves the title of one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. I come to here several..."

Cathie

"I came here straight from Brisbane airport. It was the first thing on my to-eat list for Brisbane. It was extremely impressive! The food itself was..."

Aszy

"First time to this restaurant, I decided to go with their Sono Course menu $95 and a glass of mocktail - Autumn in Kyoto $12The mocktail..."

Jason Big

"Visited Sono Portside this time for lunch as the one we have previoulsy visited in the city is closed. This restauraunt has nice decor and views over..."

Kirti Malhotra

"I love sharing my good dining experience with others and one of those is Sono Hamilton. I enjoy dining here and taking some friends for their special..."

Gobhian

"The Sono Dining Experience Japanese cuisine at its finest, modern contemporary and traditional.The freshest produce beautifully presented to tempt..."

Robin

"We went here for our wedding anniversary, as we heard good stories about it. Great luxurious ambiance and solid high quality food to match...."

Art

"Yes, the food is pricey but the quality and taste makes up for it. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane hands down. Wish I can..."

Dina

"Went for our first anniversary. Had a booking and needed to make a last minute time change. Staff were very accommodating and food was excellent!..."

Veneficus.primus

"Not the best tepinyaki I’ve ever had but def not the worst, luv luv luv it and a great location and service was top notch, will be back for..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Great atmosphere right on the water, my wife and I had our anniversary here a while ago and we absolutely loved the food and service. Very extensive..."

Stefboonstoppel

"Wonderful service, sublime Japanese food and an ambiance that is fantastic. All the food we ordered was great, would highly recommend eating..."

Hannah Louise

"A very high levels of Japanese food rarely seen outside of Japan. Friendly and attentive staff, but no overbearing. We walked in on a Saturday night..."

Sasha Rebekah

"I have enjoyed dinners here a few times and it never disappoints. The food is good as is the atmosphere. The staff are fantastic - genuinely friendly..."

Cinth

"My partner and I celebrated our anniversary dinner here, and it was definitely the best choice that we’ve made! Everything was perfect, from the..."

FR- Tastes

"Phuong Tran and I decide to lunch here today. Walking in, we are warmly greeted and ushered to our table with a view of the Brisbane River. Service..."

Joe K

"Absolutely Devine. The food wash incredible. The wagyu beef melts in the mouth. The sashimi cuts were large. Every course that we had was amazing...."

Mel Heddershaw

"Always the best service at any of the two Sono restaurants. Booked a table through the Zomato app and requested a table next to the window..."

M & M

"Their way of presenting foods is really nice and I just love their food quality. What’s cool is that some of their foods I have tried at home..."

Emily Smith

"Absolutely stunning and gorgeous Japanese cuisine. From the atmosphere as soon as you walk in through the door, to the mouth watering aromas that..."

Victor Dante

"The freshest of quality food served with a smile - my favourite restaurant in Brisbane. Very much looking forward to the re-opening of the city..."

Simon Tinkler

"Best sashimi. Great range but expensive. Hard to find lobster sashimi in Brisbane, but certainty worth the trip and money. Large range of sake and..."

Allthingsasian

"I feel like it's gone backwards recently. I used to love this restaurant but some of my favourite dishes seem to have doubled in price and halved in..."

Robert Norris Hills

"This is the first time I had been to a Japanese restaurant which wasn't a sushi train, so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. 3 of the 4 in our..."

Blind Guardian

"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever tried. Loved the complex yet balanced flavour of their steamed egg. And their juicy steaks is also very..."

Chloe

"In our experience this is the freshest Japanese food in bris. Never had a bad experience here. Sashimi and oysters are standout items but they also..."

Rob

"This place is gorgeous, overlooking the water and great service. The seafood was was fresh and as you can see by the pictures the presentation was..."

Megan Hunter

"Beautiful food and a lovely restaurant. Would highly recommend to anyone. The sashimi, chicken Teriyaki and snapper are amazing. The teppanyaki is..."

Taylah Bruce

"Wonderful location and atmosphere - good friendly service. We had a private room with a view over the river for my birthday celebrations and decided..."

Jamin65

"Beautiful food, interior and atmosphere. Was here for an anniversary lunch and everything was smooth. I enjoyed the food but I wouldn't say it's a..."

Grace Lung

"Wow. I have to come back to try the teppanyaki when I’m in town again. My dishes looked and tasted really yummy. Could see why this place is always..."

Ross

"The food and service were both great. Our server, Jiwon, was lovely and always made sure we had everything we needed. We also mentioned it was my..."

Nin Manalo

"Best Japanese restaurant in Brissy, friendly service, high quality authentic jap food, variety of dishes to choose from, top of my list for special..."

Chloe

"Sono for us is our favourite Japanese restaraunt in Brisbane. The service is fantastic, the aptmosphere is amazing but most of all the food..."

CJ Brisbane

"Quality of the food was great. The service unfortunately was quite average. We had excellent sashimi, tempura, wagyu, Moreton bay bug and miso..."

Jeff

"ごじそさまでした。great service, food & stunning view, I only wish that I could spend more time in Brisbane so I can go for dinner as well..."

Choconut

"Have been here a few times and have had really good experiences. Service is exceptional, location and ambiance is beautiful (suggest getting booth..."

Anastasia B

"OK, Sono is very very above average in service and food quality. I have ALWAYS been very impressed with my dining experiences there. I love the..."

Natural Herbivore

"Sashimi and nigiri were very fresh! We also tried their wagyu beef cooked on a hot stone and it hit the spot! Would recommend if you're looking for a..."

Linh Nguyen

"Fresh sushi, amazing tempura and authentic sukiyaki. Problem is getting a table, it can be booked out on a Monday night. Early reservation..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Was taken here for our anniversary by my fiancé, incredible service and the atmosphere was great.Beautiful dishes and really fresh fish,..."

William Tregilis

"SoNo more like So-YES!! Seriously Amazing! First of all I would like to mention that the service was absolutely incredible. The lady that took..."

Pablo Zhou

"Great food and excellent service. The menu is well structured and has some mind blowing dishes - black cod was overwhelmingly well cocked. Expected a..."

Guido Zanetti

"I feel like Sono is one of those place that is a standard "must-have-gone-at-least-once" places if 1. You have lived in Brisbane for a long time and..."

Mr X

"Great spot for a weekend lunch. The bento had everything I wanted, including soft shell crab, pork belly, sashimi and teriyaki chicken (plus more!)...."

Rebecca

"Went here for my birthday dinner with my partner. The reservation we put through was not received (we were also 30 minutes late) but they seated us..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Decided to come here (portside Hamilton) for dinner to celebrate me and my girlfriend's anniversary. Booked this place 3 days in advance as I heard..."

Gabriel Liang

"Firstly, this place is GORGEOUS! The view, the interior decor, everything about this place is just so beautiful. The staff were amazing, absolutely..."

Tash

"Scraping through the door just 'in the nick of time' at 8.45 before a 9 'last orders', after a weekend in 'Straddie' and a busy Sunday night, this..."

The Hiding Foodster

"Exceptional modern Japanese, probably the closest thing to real, high class, quality Japanese cuisine in Brisbane. Do not let the price tag turn you..."

Bridget

"Had birthday lunch in here with a group of people. The decor is beautiful and the room we got was huge and comfortably accommodated us. It helped..."

Erandi Hettiarachchi

"Favourite Japanese place ever. Price is high but not as expensive in comparison to fine dining restaurants like Alchemy etc. Quality is excellent and..."

Vico

"Fabulous staff, and fabulous food. Try the Alpine salmon or Japanese tuna if it's available. There's not much here that I haven't enjoyed, and..."

Campbell Butterworth

"We managed to score a table in a private room here. What a treat! Our waitress (Kiya) was very attentive and polite. The wine list here is..."

MadPaddy

"Sono has been my favourite restaurant for many years now. Not only is the environment and decor of the restaurant beautiful and comfortable, but the..."

Sammieats

"The service here is not "fine dining" professional, if that's what you're looking for, but they are quite attentive and always help where they can...."

DMan

"Had lunch in the private 'Tatami' room (minimum 5 people and minimum spend of around $350 or so to get a booking FYI). The food was absolutely..."

Jax

"My fiancé and I dined here last month and the experience was absolutely amazing! We started off with the pork dumplings, and I went on to have..."

Smrithi

"Not much else left to be said about Sono Portside really - pretty much one of the best fine dining Japanese in Brisbane IMO. We've been there for..."

Clayfield Local

"Came on Saturday for lunch, I made a reservation as I have been to the one in city and I've been disappointed before as it is usually a full..."

Jevon

"I'm not entirely sure if it's fair to be writing a review based on a function dinner. I've been to Sono previously for a la carte before (also for a..."

Jenny

"Always consistently good. Sono Portside is definitely my go-to when entertaining overseas guests or just for a quick lunch. The service and quality..."

Samie

"This place would be my favorite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane CBD. The food is alway fresh and cooked perfectly. The Japanese waitresses are very..."

Roxie

"Every time I go to this restaurant I am impressed with the quality of the food, the attention to detail in every part of the restaurant, and the..."

Jack Henderson

"Faultlessservice, food and atmosphere were all 100%+Our Teppanyaki chef was a comedian In disguise and made our experience what it..."

Carly Thiele

"My sons and I always celebrate their birthdays at Sono at the teppanyaki station because they love it so much - always amazing food & service. Cannot..."

Nicolle

"SERVICE = 4.0FOOD = 4.0FOOD CONSISTENCY = 4.5Great place, always great to visit. Great sashimi. Love the teriyaki and other good..."

Foodie

"I had always heard good things about Sono and being somebody who enjoys all Asian cuisines immensely was lucky enough to be taken to the Ascot..."

Davidmckean

"Was taken here for my birthday on a Thursday night and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were very attentive, the food was exceptional and..."

Theitalianfoodie

"Brisbane's best Japanese. The teppanyaki is amazing and great for special occasions. Everything is of very high quality, definitely worth the..."

Mitchell.kingston

"I got taken here on a date and I suddenly felt ill (so unlike me to be sick when eating) but the staff here were so wonderful and cooked everything..."

Chandni Kantaria

"Beautifully decorated Japanese restaurant with the most polite and courteous staff. I've been there a couple of times, and the seafood has..."

N&M

"This place is one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. The service was excellent with prompt drinks and food in a reasonable time. The private..."

Fiona Van Waveren Wilshire

"With views of the river and plenty of seating options to choose from, it caters for a romantic dinner for two all the way to group functions. ..."

MsK

"One of my close friends and I had a rather significant victory to commemorate, and when he offered to take me out to dinner at whatever place I..."

Espresso&Matcha

"A must have experience for anyone in Brisbane or visiting. Their food is to die for and their service is impeccable. The meat is halal and their..."

Saif Kade

"Some say Sono is the best Japanese fine dine in Queensland. We booked a table 2 months in advance of our trip to Queensland (booking essential)...."

Allan

"The service is the best. Foods are really delicious. Good recommendations from friendly and considerate staff. The introduction before every dish..."

Mountain LI

"Had the Zen tasting course, $135/pp featuring 10 courses. The dining experience was very enjoyable. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful, it..."

Astrid Li

"We got the 6 course tasting package for my partner's birthday. She has a shellfish allergy and some of the courses had shellfish. Sono's chefs were..."

Andrew Dockray

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane. Even though it is quite pricey, it is worth the money and I only come for occassions. The food, service..."

Laura

"We go here so often as a family because the food is consistently delicious, beautifully presented and the service is very attentive. We have tried..."

Tharani De Silva

"My go to place whenever I am in Brisbane and crave for fine dining Japanese food. Had the omakase. It was really worth it. No wonder it was full..."

Shiro Tan

Sushi Kotobuki

87/100 (2297 ratings)

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"Went on a quiet Monday afternoon. Street parking in the area is not great. Ordered the salmon lion king, hotate (scallop) aburi, avocado..."

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"The lion king roll is absolutely amazing and the ruby roll is also very good! The staff here are always nice and..."

Kaiser

"Brings back good memories of when I used to live and work in the city.#kikoscale 9/10 #food #foodie #brisbanefoodie #brisbanefood..."

Kikoprincess

"This place is truly heavenly. This place is consistently good and I’ve been a million times. It’s super reasonably priced and the sushi is the..."

Juliana Dwyer

"This is the place you take your friends to ease them into the idea of eating raw fish. Cheap and healthy option. You stroll 800 meters down the block..."

Vik

"Seriously good! Best sushi in Brisbane. The atmosphere and setting isn’t great but the food and prices make up for that. Really good quality..."

K8606

"The rolls are huge and first time visiting we definitely over ordered. The bowls have a large amount of rice and the rolls seem to be the go. 1 roll..."

Darren McNamara

"This place is so fabulous. It’s hidden away in a complex. It is cheap as chips and the service is very quick. The restaurant has basic presentation..."

Kate Fuller

"Your double prawn sushi is some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!! It’s made fresh right when you order it, nice and warm and so much flavour, I..."

Dephialis

"Best chicken yakitori in town!!! Such flavour, delicate char and crisp, and no fatty chicken bits in sight. Another favourite is the salmon aburi,..."

Xuey

"So good we go back at least once a month - the sushi is excellent but the star of the hot food show has to be the Udon Noodle Soup. I've never had..."

Bouncy Noodle

"Good Japanese food and all made fresh to order , one of the best Japanese takeaway places in Brisbane. My favourite dish is probably the hand rolled..."

Daniel Mumford

"Continuously keeps being the best and most tasty sushi in Brisbane! Salmon sashimi especially, their signature rolls - especially kotobuki roll,..."

Tomas

"Really really good sushi! i love this place. its not the fanciest eat in resturant... for me its all about take away and going to kangaroo point to..."

Ben Stubbins

"This is a good option for Japanese food in the inner city. The sushi and sashimi here is good, the staff are friendly, the portions are good and..."

Suzie Lee

"Best sushi in Brisbane! I don't go anywhere else for sushi now. The Lion King roll is my favourite, and the salmon bento box is delicious. Really..."

Becky

"Really good sushi , have tried several places around the area but this one stands out . The only recommendation is we would have preferred to order..."

Abhroneel Chowdhury

"Best sushi and food ! So fresh. Favourite would have to be the tamaki roll smoked salmon cream cheese and cucumber.. yum. Great service..."

Renée Kendall

"The best sushi in Brisbane! If you're looking for a fresh sushi and quick service, there is the place! I'm a regular customer and my favorite is the..."

Marcela Cota

"Generous servings, food arrived in less than 5 mins, cheap price and fresh sushi! What more could you ask for :) We ordered the spider roll, dragon..."

Chensha

"First time coming here for dinner and I loved it!The service was excellent - the staff were just lovely and very helpful. As for the food..."

Madeline Hetherton

"I've been a customer of Kotobuki for many, many years. There's a few reasons this restaurant deserves 5 stars. Firstly, something underrated with..."

James

"The sashimi and yakiniku chicken was pretty good. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the aburi sushi. The rice disintegrated before leaving the..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Very Very affordable Japanese cuisine in the city. Not authentic but Food was ok and menu isn't extensive- Good for very indecisive people. Don't..."

Boey Teng Ann

"The ruby roll was slightly weird with the peri peri sauce but the lion king roll was FANTASTIC! The aburi salmon was done really well! Would probably..."

Chin Xin Hui

"THIS IS THE PLACE to go to if you ever have sushi cravings in Brisbane. Really good sushi at really affordable prices. In the picture, the..."

Low Pui Ngai

"FOOD 3.5SERVICE 3.5AMBIENCE 3.5A nice japanese place with lots of choices, great serves and done well. The curry chicken is a..."

Foodie

"This place is dayum good ! You wouldn't think much of it, but it truly is a hidden gem! Amazing sushi and the prices are fantastic for what you get...."

Edibleflower1000

"Amazing sushi. One of my favourite places in the entire country. They made everything fresh, so not the fastest but the quality is outstanding and..."

Stan Radford

"Last night we tried this busy, bustling sushi joint tucked away in a quiet corner off Lytton Rd. We ordered the salmon avocado uramaki, and from..."

Kan Do

"Really good sushi rolls. The aburi salmon was perfectly seared and the California rolls were fresh. The karaage chicken was crunchy with a good..."

FrenchToast

"Came just for a quick fix to my sashimi craving. Fish was fresh. Diners looked happy and satisfied. Busy place too. Would love to go back to try..."

Jessica W

"Always fresh, always friendly. Affordable and fast. Consistently a great option for dinner. Tend to stick to the sushi. Can't go wrong with this..."

Jeff Tully

"Sushi Kotobuki is very popular, serves up some very nice sushi and represents an excellent value for money ($40 for three of us).The Unagi..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Best sushi in Brisbane and you can tell by the very big line you find. Very fast service, their food is always consistent and oh so fresh! I love how..."

Peruvian Palate

"Arguably my favorite grub in brisbane!! I get shocked when I meet someone who hasn't been here because its just so well priced so such fresh and..."

Sarah Jane Coates

"Very good food , good price , very fresh !I would return any time when in the area.But leave early as long lines are very common for the..."

Sonia Corey Love

"I really like this place. The service is always quick and friendly, and the prices quite cheap. I got the tempura udon noodle soup one time which I..."

Hungrygirl

"Very nice casual sushi place. Salmon sashimi and king's rolls were all great, reasonable.Definitely will come back to try all..."

Juncheng Wang

"The sushi here is the best. Always filled with people so dont always expect a seat. But dont let that put you off. Its amazing and fresh!! Never been..."

Elyse Louise

"It's just fresh and excellent sushi in town.Reasonable prices and excellent service.I really recommend you the crunch chicken sushi with..."

Jose Garcia

"My fav quick, cheap fresh sushi in town. The location is clean and comfortable but if you are looking for atmosphere it nothing to write home about...."

Reni

"Best sushi in Brisbane Good value and terrific taste ..."

Ben

"Called to make booking in evening for same night. I have been told to walk in only. It ended up as a fairly busy restaurant with limited table...."

Alan Pak-Lon Ao

"Even better the 6th Day in a row...Disgustingly delicious miniature artworks. Great staff, excellent food and quality assured...."

Tim Bishop

"Some of the best sushi in Brisbane! Always friendly staff and heaps of options to choose from, made fresh with care. Always very popular and busy,..."

Phoenix

"This is easily the best value for money sushi in Brisbane. The rolls are brilliant - crunch chicken with avocado and double shrimp being my absolute..."

Luke Danaher

"By far the best sushi in Brisbane! I frequent this cute little sushi cafe several times a week and it always delivers, the black rice sushi is..."

Markjamescooper4

"Had lunch here today and ordered 4 dishes: Spider roll, crunch chicken, double shrimp roll and karaage don. The sushi dishes were delicious and fresh..."

Lc108

"One of the best sushi places in Brisbane for sure. I recommend the kotobuki roll, my absolute favourite from there. The prices are quite affordable..."

Chup

"Probably my most frequently visited Brisbane food spot. Unlike Sake and to a lessor extent Mizu, this place is designed for a quick, cheap meal. The..."

HMF

"One of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane at the most affordable price! They have also recently opened in the Brisbane CBD. Fast service and..."

AnitaOnChi

"Best sushi in Brisbane hands down (except perhaps for Sake but that is a 5 star restaurant).. My all time favourite is the Crunch Chicken. Such a..."

JD

"Fast, fresh and delicious, only problem is it is too popular. Kotobuki roll is amazing but leaves you with a sense of regret after finishing the..."

Jack Angus

"This is definitely my to-go sushi place in Brisbane. Outstanding quality, a variety of choices come with reasonable prices. Whenever I want to treat..."

Fiona Law

"I ate here with 2 other dining partners on a busy Saturday night. It seems to be popular. There is indoor and courtyard seating (covered but open)...."

Dr Food

"I got a bento box with yakitori and I thought it was great! We also had the eel sushi and that was delicious, large serving. The price is only OKAY,..."

Betty & Jason

"Food was delicious and tasty and the price was very cheap which is probably why it's always so busy! It's in a very unassuming location but well..."

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"Sushi Kotobuki without a doubt is one of the best, if not the best sushi place in Brisbane. Their array of sushi caters to everyones tastes. Never..."

Hannah Sutherland

"Always very busy but great sushi and the bento box is good value for money. The creamed cheese chicken and crunch chicken are both delicious...."

Sophie

"As others have said, a little bit of a line usually, but totally worth it! My friends and I like to order to go and then cross the road and have a..."

Hannah85

"Love every sushi roll. I am adding a review for this place as another place I went to was so terrible I actually created account to state that. Now I..."

Kingdamo

"Best sushi in the area. Great portion sizes and fusion options. Recommend everything on the menu! Bento boxes are also spot on. Always delicious and..."

Laura Jane

"Best sushi in Brisbane. I have been coming to Kotobuki for years and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere and decor is fairly basic, but the..."

Petra Leigh

"Quality Sushi and Service. When i lived in east brisbane, Kotobuki was my saturday lunch ritual. Now i live in on the gold coast i still make special..."

Jared_velasco

"Delicious food, speedy service, low prices...what more could you..."

Ray

"Great quality salmon & tuna sashimi.Very casual dine-in or take-away, service was excellent..."

ARB

"Best sushi in Brisbane. This is definitely the best sushi place in Brisbane. It is consistently delicious and I come here once a week. It is very..."

Jessica Brisbane Foodie

"Best Brisbane sushi by far!. Can't recommend the sushi here highly enough. It's always super fresh and made to order. They have a great range and the..."

La_coraz

"My sushi fix for 9 years. Before Anna had this place in East Brisbane, she had a small shop in Coorparoo. I've been buying from her since 2006..."

Vinnie.tam

"Brisbanes best sushi. Hands down the best sushi Brisbane has to offer! The street parking can be hard but just food coma and then walk it off! Cannot..."

Amy

"Best Japanese I have had. And that is a big call as I have travelled internatonally. Decor - blah but noone cares. That's how good it is. Parking a..."

Needajobresume

"Simply the best.. If I could have sushi from one place for the rest of my life, this would be..."

Marilyn Jean

"Best sushi in Brisbane. My first mouthful was a breath taking..."

Hatch Hog

"Changed my life. Life changing..."

Alex Fitzalan

"Must go. The food is wonderful, cheap and delicious. Service was friendly, but limited. I live quite a long way from this restaurant, but i will..."

Lienniieevo

"AMAZING. The best Japanese and Sushi I've ever had! I've been multiple times now and the food is always delicious! (and I am extremely..."

Jess

"The gem of East Brisbane - never disappoints. What a place! Cheap, quick, great service - and most importantly, fresh and delicious..."

JdFortune

"Love it!. So awesome, so fantastic love this..."

CameronV

"Seriously amazing!!. Visited for the first time with a group of friends as saw on urbanspoon the good reviews and was absolutely not disappointed..."

Sabrina

"Hidden gem! No frills! Great sushi and I will..."

Liz

"Cheap and cheerful! The miso soup and sushi were great. My tendon was okay for the price ($10) but really the tempura batter should have been much..."

Satiety Society

"Best in Brisbane!. Easily the best sushi I've tried anywhere. Fresh, fast, cheap, delicious. Faves are the kotobuki roll, and cream cheese chicken...."

Kit_Kat

"10/10. Love this place. It's cheap, fresh and fast service. Staff are super friendly and helpful and the food is absolutely delicious. I've been..."

DiningDiva

"BEST SUSHI!. Delicious, amazing sushi. Quick service and the best Salmon Aburi I've had!..."

Da

"Wow! Great stuff and excellent value. I'm kind of glad it is so hard to get to or I would be here all the time, worth the..."

Charlie Rowe

"Best Sushi Of My Life. I have been eating at Kotobuki for years now and I keep coming back! its fabulous! I recommend the cream cheese chicken and..."

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"Best sushi in town. Hands..."

Sammy Al

"AMAZING! I didn't even like sushi before i went here! This place is to die for, I could eat it every day! Fusion sushi is my favourite, so try that!..."

Beth

"Wow. Just wow!. Our threesome was of mixed age - I'm 56, Ma-in-law 80 something, 34-year-old son whose birthday it was. Took us bloody ages to decide..."

Heather Bailey

"Fantastic - Kotobuki hasn't let us down and is cheaper than most sushi places. Great value and extremely quick if you want to grab a quick..."

EPICurean

"Seriously the best cheap n cheerful Japanese in Brisbane. Worth the line up. Always..."

Juliess

"Amazing every time. My boyfriend and I eat here regularly and have never had a single complaint. The ruby roll (raw tuna) is the best sushi I have..."

Petra Leigh

"Great Sushi. Been looking for a sushi place with great variety and a fair price to match and Kotobuki definitely met both these requirements. Very..."

Karl Zarl

"Good cheap eat, however it's painful ordering at the counter, and it would be nice if they cleaned the joint occasionally, floors are grimey and..."

Powerfulcraig

"Best Japanese Restaurant!. Delicious and cheap. It's too good to be true for the prices you pay. I walked miles with my girlfriend because of the..."

Thosepoortrees

"Amazing sushi, defo best in Briz, lion king is..."

Dan Lynch

"Amazing sushi. First time visitors. Weren't sure if we got the protocol right - we grabbed a seat and then ordered at the counter. We ordered Lion..."

Wallaroo

"This place keeps delivering, and for a reasonable price. a favourite within the family and i would recommend to everyone who likes..."

Jackson

"Absolutely loved this place! The service was great (we went on a busy Friday night but even then the woman working at the counter took her time with..."

Tutu

"Excellent place for sushi lover!~. They have beautiful fusion sushi with nice looking plating. plus the taste was good.recommend spider sushi..."

Jasper Cheung

"The food here is delicious! Have been a regular for the past 2 years and it has never disappointed. Try the salmon special, hands down the best dish..."

Ceci5511

"I can't believe I haven't heard of this place before. Simply the best sushi I have had in a long time and the prices are fantastic. Far superior to..."

Denis Dunn

"Yum yum yum!! Good quality food and friendly staff & service! A little bit slow to deliver food, but that's because the spot is so busy!! So worth..."

Soys K

"The best sushi I've ever had anywhere.... As the title of my review suggests, Sushi Kotobuki is the best sushi restaurant I've ever had the pleasure..."

Clancy M.

"Premium everyday sushi. Tasty Japanese food made right before your eyes. Good value and quality and the service is always fast and..."

Foodie

"Absolutely amazing! Best and freshest sushi I've ever eaten..."

Lauren Bennett

"Delicious and Affordable. My husband and I eat here frequently and we are more than satisfied every time. The sushi is fresh and tasty and is..."

Nura F

"Still the King. The best in Brisbane. Could do with a some help choosing more appropriate tables and chairs for the consistent mass of diners. Always..."

Junko

"Nom, nom, nom. Fresh sushi, great prices and fantastic service. Been there a dozen times and always..."

BigCarrot

"Had to line up for a bit coz it was super busy! Food was good but the service is not really top notch, but I was having high expectation, also..."

Gloria

"Don't let the minimal furnishings and little alleyway of an entrance turn you off this place. The sushi is superb and everything on the menu is..."

Melly

"Oh mah jizzle, don't be playin with my emotions b, this place is suuuuppppeeerrrrrrrr offfficcialllllll. The yakitori chicken is..."

Alex Balson

"Hidden Sushi Gem of Brisbane. This little sushi restaurant is cleverly tucked away in the inner-city suburban area of East Brisbane. This Japanese..."

Jaytee

"Best!. First bite was amazing and just got better from there. Can't wait to go back--crazy affordable and the best quality sushi I've ever..."

Farah Putri Mutiara Muharam

"Best Sushi in Brisbane. I have been a regular customer of Sushi Kotobuki since they opened. It is hands down the best Sushi in Brisbane. Freshly..."

Food Fanatic

"Authentic with an Australian twist & sooo good!. We love it! great selection, with friendly, Japanese staff. Often phone to order and take-out,..."

Rak

"Love love love this place. Delicious, fresh and great price. Although the word has obviously spread and they now seem to always be very very busy! My..."

Pamela D.

"Great Sushi... for the price!. Always really busy at lunch and dinner, calling ahead is essential if you are in a hurry!Not the greatest sushi..."

JD

"Ordinary sushi, but very cheap. Came here tonight and was lucky to get a table for 2 straight away. After we sat down we saw other patrons having to..."

Kewlaurel

"Budget Winner. Always incredibly busy, wonderfully cheap, and the sushi is made fresh to order. The "Crunch Chicken" is..."

Callum

"Best Agadashi Tofu EVER!!!!!!!!Everything is fresh and delicious and so very affordable. I wish there were more vegetarian options. But I drool..."

Kimberley Twiner

"I come here as often as I can. I love sushi and have been to many and this is by far my favorite. In the way of quality and value it's a great little..."

Syndee

"Great cheap eats. I've been coming here quite regularly for the past few months, and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food, but..."

Kaylene Aus

"The food is well served on a pretty dish. The portion for the price is excellent. The decorations and surrounding of store is not the best but..."

Empty Tequila

"Love. Kotobuki has now become my favourite place! The food is amazingly fresh, tasty and cheap!! Even though it is always busy I have always managed..."

Pink_n_blac

"Very impressed! Great food, cheap price. Looks a little confronting/out of the norm upon approach but we loved it :) will go..."

Pankate

"In response to the critic who was upset the staff didn't make eye contact. It is typical in Japanese culture (and many asian cultures) to avoid eye..."

Joel M

"Simply the best !. This is simply the best Sushi place I have found in Brisbane. Even better, it's cheap !! This place is very popular so If you..."

Gastronome

"Fantastic food and service, quite possibly the best Japanes cuisine in Queensland, and the price is unbeatable. Keep up the great..."

Michael C

"Wine Boy!. It has become a weekly ritual to come and visit your place. All your staff are amazingly friendly and your food is delicious. Great price..."

Cmclean37

"Very nice restarurent. Ordered tariyaki chicken noodle, lion sushi+spider rollall taste pretty good. only downside ...missing ramen in this..."

Jonny

"Place is jam packed but from the moment u arrive u can smell the nice aroma of well prepared japanese food. Parking is very hard and at peak hour a..."

Mr Pppig

"Love being able to stroll from home to a great place like this actually nothing special + its the whole deal. Nice relaxed place, fresh tasty food...."

Brisney Lander

"Best sushi I have every had have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed and Anna (the owner) is extremely friendly and always..."

Mark

"I was getting frustrated today waiting in the line - seriously took about 10 minutes to move 5 people through the queue. Maybe a better system is..."

Dario Paolini

"The staff are really friendly & polite & you never have to wait long to recieve your meal. Great range of food & tastes..."

Aaron

"Best sushi in town. We've been there many times and the sushi there has always been fresh and good.roveove the Lion King rolls and my husband likes..."

Estella

"Best sushi anywhere, EVER!. Enough..."

Lucy And Sam

"Riding the Kotobuki. Turning up to Kotobuki on a Friday night is like trying to get on a peak hour tube in London for the first time. It's rushed and..."

Tay

"Hands down the yummiest, most innovative and cheapest sushi in Brisbane. Try the fusion sushi, it is..."

SB

"Changed my ways!. I never liked sushi, and have never liked seafood - until I tried Sushi Kotobuki, which has completely changed my mind (on the..."

Eloise Hewson

"Fresh sushi made to order. Great choices, seafood seems fresh, and generous portions. Only complaint was the rice wasn't quite sticky enough, but no..."

Deano's Digest

"Great food, but. Loved the food, Dragon Roll was great. Very authentic, but i would have like the staff to be a bit more attentive. Did not get much..."

Greg Benardos

"Good sushi - service average. We went here for dinner in a group of 7. We wanted to order some of the mixed party platters to share. When we went to..."

Brizzz

"Fresh & cheap. Can't do much better than that. Tucked away on Lytton Rd in East Brisbane this small sushi joint is a little different to the rest...."

Jade Kingi

"Good food all round. Sushi much better than cooked menu items. Good position, only Japanese in EB. 3..."

Borat-tini Anyone

"Great authentic Japanese food....jist as good if not better than similar venues in Japan itself.....only thing missing was some good baclground..."

Joel

"Cream cheese chicken..."

P.P

"Hidden Gem. Tucked away in East Brisbane, Japanese with excellent prices for wonderful..."

HungryBella

"Excellent sushi' I have been going atleast once a week for the past year and everytime time it's delicous' fresh' made to order and cheap' love..."

Luke Sheather

"Great affordable Japanese cuisine. I am a big fan of the food at Kotobuki - fresh, tasty and affordable. Definitely give their Kotobuki noodles a..."

Charmaine Panickar

"Cheap Cheap Cheap. I just ate there and everyone is correct. The price is just fantastic. To be overly critical, the Goyza Dumplings were over cooked..."

James

"Thumbs up.. Nice, tasty and cheap...."

TJ

"All in all it is a good cheap eats Japanese well worth the visit. I believe the speciality is sushi but everything was good. Value for money and very..."

James Gleeson

"Hayai, Yasui, Umai !!. Overall a very pleasurable Experience. Humble decor and fit out but attention focused on what's important.... the..."

30centcone

"After multiple recommendations from a close friend, I ventured to Sushi Kotobuki in South Brisbane last Friday, as a sort of reward for finishing the..."

Espresso&Matcha

"It's not a classy restaurant, but the queue got longer around 7pm! The owner was friendly and kind, asking us to order our food asap so that we can..."

Clare Chua

"My regular order is edamame and a Lion King roll or James special. The James special isn’t on the actual menu, someone just created it and it..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"I got the Kotobuki special noodle, stir fried udon with special sauce, chicken, carrot, cabbage and dried bonito flakes. Bonito flakes weird me out..."

ThatSeriousGirl

" This place truly is a treasure tucked away in East Brisbane - Kotobuki is my favourite sushi spot! I've been here several times in the past, it's..."

Toastty

"By the time we sat down and ordered, all the non-reserved seats had already been all taken, with a huge line of customers still waiting to order for..."

TheCafeCrawler

"This is the cheapest sushi experience in Brisbane I am sure you will find. With Uramaki $3; Donburi w rice $8 (regular size); and mixed Sashimi..."

Ashleigh

"In the end, my decision was based on the fact that I wanted to eat something relatively healthier and lighter. You take a seat at a table with the..."

Toby Nguyen

"Kotobuki's sushi is fresh and good. Have I said that they are cheap..."

Hooi

"This sushi joint is very small yet extremely busy for dinner service, especially on a Tuesday night. I was overwhelmed at how many options there are..."

Dolce Bunnie

"The food serving was big. Food came quickly. The fusion menu is very rich food with a lot cream cheese and mayo. Keep this in mind if want to..."

Y W

"Sushi Kotobuki is one of the best sushi restaurants around Brisbane. The food is always of great quality, and the prices are more than generous. My..."

Malka

"Always a winner and a must visit for me whenever I’m in Brisbane. Sushi has a modern/Australian flair but is consistently delicious. Can recommend..."

Emily Lahey

"First sushi restaurant with no train 😁. Had photos of menu items on the wall and it looked exactly like it when it came to the table..."

Val Kraken (ValKraken)

"Come here almost every week. By far the best sushi in Brisbane. Always fresh, big portions and well priced. Never had an issue here. Always recommend..."

Carla De Vecchi

"I've been going to Kotobuki for ten years. Always delicious sushi. Consistent, fast service. Great price. Fantastic..."

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