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Hakataya Ramen

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"Phuong Tran and I decide on a Ramen lunch just before the lunchtime rush. We order a Karaka Men and Miso Spicy Men. Our steaming bowls are served in..."

Joe K

"Been here to dine in for several times before, but due to Covid-19, I had to do takeaways. The staff kindly packed the noodles and the soup in..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"Due to the new measures from government, it is enforced to have take away only from all eateries so I have no choice but revisit this Raman Dan for a..."

Ronnielui2003

"Free noodles on your birthday. What is there not to love about that! Come here, then go get your free Boost afterwards to wash it down. In recent..."

Fried Chicken Connoisseur

"Can highly recommend #1Delicious belly pork but what a BROTH!!Utterly delicious, I'll bring a bowl of it home next time, on its..."

RichEats

"Best Ramen in Brisbane. I eat ramen at least once a weak and hakataya my favourite place to go. I always leave full, and sides are just best. And..."

Yagmur

"Great Ramen, My friend and I came here a few times before and after we went to Japan to get a taste for a Good Ramen. We have returned..."

Kyle Jones

"I love ramen and this place is truly amazing. At other restaurants the ramen looks amazing but doesn't taste that great, but this place has..."

Jessica Potter

"I came here on my birthday for the free ramen deal. The waiter was extremely kind and even said happy birthday to me. All the ramen choices are..."

KK

"Was my To-Do List, after seeing how popular this place is. Very authentic feel to this place. Won me over with their spicy condiments and..."

Andy R

"Best ramen, very authentic. Seating is on two long benches - although it is crowded, it adds to the authentic ramen bar style...."

Ninjas.on.fire0

"My partner and I just got back from Japan and have had serious ramen withdraws😊 we found this place in Sunnybank and it didn't disappoint👌🏽..."

Millicen

"Food quality: very good Price: average but you can get extra noodle for free Service: I believes it always good whenever I went there...."

Johnny Cuong

"Pretty much my go to place if I ever start to crave ramen. Can not go wrong with pretty much any dish on the menu (unless you do not like spicy). All..."

Hao Tran

"Perfect. Delicious ramen always. Pork succulent. Awesome free noodle refills. Fast and friendly service with a smile. Also good for sitting and..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Broth is delicious and noodles well cooked. Not to mention you get a side of noodles free! Free spicy dried pickled seaweed on the side. Best and..."

Itsyenyabish

"Is there someone here who doesn't know about Hakataya Ramen by now? That is, anyone somewhat familiar with the surrounding of Brisbane, and possibly..."

Atreyu

"I was taken here years ago when this was the only Hakataya Ramen in existence, before ramen places started popping up everywhere in Brisbane, and I..."

Hungrygirl

"BEST RAMEN IN BRISBANE HANDS DOWN! Just like it was in Japan, creamy and hot and filling and no mucking around. We go at least once a week, or as..."

Aymee Wilshire

"Reliable and cheap! Always come here. Always delicious and hits the spot. The first time I tried this place was one of the best..."

Grace Lung

"We don't mind what people say, we love Hakataya Ramen. I think the price is actually quite great for what you get, and most importantly, the soup..."

AnitaOnChi

"Been here loads of times, my favourite ramen in brissy. Very simple production- broth, noodles, pork. No egg or extra toppings (wish they had..."

Catdog

"When you want quick ramen noodles this is the place to be although can get quite popular with long lines. Prefer here to its comparisons at both..."

Sabrina

"great thick pork broth, but you've gotta love pork to love it though. very porky stuff. great gelatin for skin. It could be too salty sometimes..."

S Fingers

"One of my go-to places whenever I'm starved. They have quite a number of branches distributed in the city, Indooroopilly, etc.. My personal favourite..."

Aedhon

"I have been to all of the Hakataya Ramen shops, they are all perfect everytime!! Its like crack! But ramen! I absolutely love the ramen these guys..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"You always feel welcome coming here for your fix of ramen. The soup is flavoursome and with a free bowl of noodles after your first, it's definitely..."

MsK

"good ramen, good gyoza. my preferred place to carb up on the weekend after squash :) prefer the sunnybank outlet over the one in the city and in the..."

Abhi

"A simple bowl of noodles in broth may seem like a poor man’s feed; and indeed historically it is. But one should not underestimate the complexity..."

Trading Plates

"It's yummy yummy yummy in my tummy tummy tummy. I love this..."

Fiona Skelton

"I have to agree with 'messy' the look & feel of the place has gone off a tad we went on the opening day & have been regulars (monthly) ever..."

Jack Cooper

"Good ramen but wished they have more choices. This place services great ramen (hence the long cue you see outside).However, only wished..."

Cory-Joy Kao

"Ramen is consistent through all their branches and good customer service as always. My friends love this place and treats it like their personal..."

The Invisible Food Critic

"Excellent broth. free extra noodles. free meal on your bday. definitely..."

T

"Always good. I had it in gold coast before. then brisbane, same taste, very..."

Breakwater7

"Delicious Ramen and Value for Money. Ramen noodle here is really tangy. Love their soup, very tasty and consistent. Love that they provide 1 bowl of..."

TzeLing

"Great Japanese Noodles. I came across this place in sunny bank and it was definitely a unique Japanese soup experience. I was in my cravings for..."

Jmocha

"Delicious ramen!! The broth is perfect - so light and tasty and the meat was incredibly tender. It's a simple little noodle bar so expect no frills..."

RaRa

"A mate introduced this to me recently at sunny bank,it is amazing. I drive 20minutes to the indooroopilly probably every second day as it's so..."

Leynie Wood

"My favorite one in..."

Yun Xie

"Best reman noodle. I love their noodle and want to have it everyday..."

Qdmzxxl

"Great Ramen! The crowd has finally died down now that they've opened up in a few more locations. Will be..."

Melly

"I'm going to tart by saying, in my opinion "Best Ramen in Brisbane". I have never had a bad meal here (I guess there are only a couple of options)..."

4 Second Fuse

"Amazing every time!. Never had a bad dish here, they always go above and beyond to make me feel welcome! The number 2 is to die..."

Chris P

"Dinner time. Hakataya is a place I always like, though the line may be long, it is worth the wait. I especially like having number 3 menu at $11.50,..."

Alex_kanon

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Giddyup

"Great texture in these noodles. Always busy but I like the standing up kind of eateries like this, it reminds me of travels in Asia and makes a good..."

J.Bee

"It's an authentic Japanese ramen in town. My searching for the best ramen is..."

CS

"Best Japanese ramen in Brisbane. Always with a queue everytime we visit, Hakataya is the place to be if you want to have a quick but tasty Japanese..."

Brissie Foodie

"Yum!. There's always a line out the door for Hakataya and there's a good reason for it too! You can sit and eat at the bar whilst watching their..."

Marilyn Jean

"Pretty good. I've had better ramen in other states and countries, but this is probably one of the best (and good for value) in..."

Onj

"Reasonable. Cheap prices with reasonable service and reasonable ramen. I enjoy coming here for a no fuss quick simple hakata..."

James

"Yum. Went there last night. Got there 6.45pm on the dot and by luck somehow missed the notorious lines. I'm not asian but I loved it! I can't compare..."

Triki

"Delicious! Never fails! Taste may get a little repetitive for some. Also, don't ever takeaway! The noodles absorb all the soup and get really..."

Cindykg

"Delicious ramen. Long queues and bit expensive but you get free unlimited noodle top up!!!!..."

AT

"Best ramen in Brisbane. Have often wandered past and seen the huge lines here and wondered what the fuss was about. Got there at 5:30pm and only had..."

Jackie Cee

"Extra Kadaema. A very nice place to eat with the delicious Japanese Ramen. The price is reasonable with the serve and will feel like going back to..."

FattyNeedsFoodss

"I am drooling just thinking about this place. What can I say. This is how small food establishments should be. Serve up only a few choice items on..."

Floj

"Great noodles. Amazing noodles and love the meat, service is mediocre depends on the staff, some can be very nice and happy some don't give a rats..."

Bolos Man

"Fav noodle bar. My fav is miso spicy..."

Angela Ostermann

"YUmmy-licious!. The broth of the noodles is just right .. not too salty or too thick! the noodles is cooked just to the right texture as well... and..."

Lyn Tan

"Why must this place be so good? I can't help going there at least every two weeks! Worth queing..."

Geoff Steffens

"Porky goodness. There is no greater comfort food than a steaming bowl of ramen from Hakataya. Come here for mouthwatering slices of fatty pork on top..."

Mudcake

"A Must Try for Noodle Lovers. Hakataya is a 25 seaters noodle shop that is packed full of noodle lovers and so busy. We visited the shop on Wednesday..."

Eat-outer

"Delicious noodles with a great soup base!..."

M

"Amazing!. This place if one of my favourites! The soup is delicious and the noodles and pork are so good. Free extra noodles (kaedama) can also be..."

Cleo

"Long wait but worth it. There's always been a line at Hakataya every time I've been, even after the Market Square store opened up, but the wait is..."

Fredrick O'hallon

"Worth the line up. The noodles are probably the best japanese noodles in town. The food comes out quickly and staff are..."

Dachen Wang

"Cant get enough of their noodles! So so delicious. Always a big line up but definitely worth the..."

Maddy

"Long line up outside so ended up getting take away. Nagahama ramen was recommmended by the lady and was superb, broth was full of flavour, not too..."

Brando The Pig

"Genuine Ramen! Great flavours. It's exactly the same ramen you get in..."

Captainshaft

"Not as good as Taro's Ramen bar in the city but for a cheaper option, it definitely delivers. The soup is just as good but sadly the noodles dont..."

Nina Will Eat

"I love this place! The noodles are always at the right texture, never over or undercooked and the soup is just divine. If you love ramen, this is..."

Kn1v3s

"Slurpppp your noodles upppp!. This is a winner for sure, if you're not sure what you want to eat on a late Saturday lunch or when you drop by..."

Pig

"Great noodles, average service, long wait (very busy) even on a weekday at..."

Steve L

"Awesome porky goodness! Noodles great..."

Augo

"Woo!. This ramen is a full couple of steps above the other ramen i've had in Brisbane. Do yourself a favour and get out..."

Ian R

"Great ramen. My husband loves it and has been trying to convince me for ages to try so recently did and now addicted. Service fast and food fresh -..."

Lavina Carrington

"Highly addictive!. Best Tonkotsu Ramen in Brisbane. The soup is full of flavour and beautiful! A little oily though, always ask for no extra..."

Desmond Ho

"AMAZING! The meat flakes in our mouth. Always a very long line outside-but worth every minute of waiting! The noodles are hand made and are the best..."

Ellie Crawford

"Ramen anyone?. With only 6 things on the menu, it does all 6 things wonderfully. But be quick as the ramen and soup are made fresh daily and once its..."

L0ve2eat

"Really yum a must..."

James Gleeson

"Why yes, I will have free noodles.. A very authentic and tasty Ramen. The broth is rich and spicy which I love, and they offer extra noodles for..."

Deano's Digest

"Amazing. Hakataya is a great place, service is good. They are a true Japanese run restaurant and they give you extra noodles which is a very big..."

Horse Raver

"Fantastic ramen and great little tucked up restaurant. The broth is quite rich and spicy which is great and they do offer an extra bowl of noodles..."

Kessler

"Closest thing to ramen in Japan. So far this is the only ramen shop I've had in Brisbane that can compare to those in Japan. Places like Ajisen are..."

Chaubii

"Oishi ramen. Friends and I waited in line for up to 15 minutes to eat here but it was well worth the wait. We sat at the bench which was quite..."

Kris.C

"The soup is not as flavourful as what I am used to having back in Singapore but it is still delicious. The highlight for me has to be the slices..."

Klutzyberry

" There's only 4 noodle dishes in their menu and we all had the 1st dish, Nagahama Ramen, Japanese Pork Noodle soup. The soup is boiled with pork bone..."

May Oo

" Hakataya Ramen are extremely popular noodle houses with two locations in Brisbane and one at Surfers Paradise. The broth is cooked onsite and..."

Ennvy

"The soup was quite delicious but I am pretty sure I had better one before. I wished I had asked for extra noodles (which is free of..."

Hooi

"Apparently this noodle shop has been here for almost a year and I had no idea it existed. We first went there a couple of weeks ago and I've been..."

Isabel

"The main winner at hakataya is their famed tonkotsu. When broth is bad, it tastes like stock cubes and msg. This one was natural and simple in flavor..."

Cora Chen

"It is a tiny little shop with 8 seats at the noodle bar and 2 tables outside. We went there on Sunday 3pm and there's a line of about 6 to 8 people...."

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Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside Wharf

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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..."

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