Sushi cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

Sushi Kotobuki

85/100 (2148 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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Tim Trotman

"Super impressed with this restaurant. Hands down the best sushi in Brisbane! Sashimi was fresh, good portions. We ordered the chirashi lunch set..."

Sarah

"Wish this place opened 7 days a week. Seriously delicious food. Simple Japanese fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. Sashimi is of high..."

Allthingsasian

"Sushi was very fresh. We came here during lunch time and their lunch menu price is very reasonable. Would recommend you to cal and reserve A table..."

Chanster

"High quality, reasonable price. Excellent service:) very impressive with the freshness of the sashimi. Would highly recommend. But book ur table..."

Jenny

"⚡️My first review on Zomato (I am not a native English speaker so please feel free to correct me if I made a mistake⚡️This..."

Hongx216

"Great little japanese place on racecourse rd. It always seems busy , service was great and though located amongst other retailers it did have a..."

CJ Brisbane

"First time trying Hosokawa - definitely won't be the last! The staff were all friendly and very attentive. Our food was brought out very quickly..."

Nicola

"Consistent as always, probably the 10th time I’ve been here and their sashimi never lets me down.Atmosphere dies down around 7-8pm, needs..."

Avin Gopalan

"We went there for lunch on a weekday. It was still quite busy. But I could see why after the lunch: Fresh sashimi, crispy tempura, quality wasabi and..."

Alice Yin

"Among one of the best restaurants I have ever visited, Hosokawa never disappoints. Ths waiters are always friendly and we are constantly receiving..."

Pragindy

"We came by late and we were still welcomed by super friendly staff. We chose to sit by the sushi counter which was a really great choice as we saw..."

Jasmyin.tay

"I was a bit sceptical about the rating of this place but not anymore. 5 stars! Wow! Amazing flavours. I just had the best tofu in my life: the deep..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Nothing flash about the place but the food is excellent. We were on the hunt for great Sushi in Brisbane which believe it or not is hard to find...."

Masahito Takemura

"The best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane in terms of the quality for price. We always leave happy. If you want good Japanese food, you need to go to..."

SashiMe

"I come here as often as I can, particularly when my dad is visiting from out of town. We love having a lunch date here, the menu is excellent and..."

Coffee Snob

"I hadn't visited for a few years, but today's lunchtime chirashi was superb. A very generous serve of tasty, fresh fish atop perfect sushi rice...."

Major Eatingstuff

"I have been here more than 5 times and honestly there is no other place I would go in Brisbane for fresh thick sashimi slices!! Make sure to go at..."

Chensha

"This place serves the best sashimi I've had so far in Brisbane. The fish slices were fresh and cut into thick, juicy slices. There was a variety of..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"I found Hosokawa on Zomato by fluke. It was listed on a trending list for Brisbane so thought we would give it a shot. Thank goodness we did, that..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"A quite impressive place. The three items I ordered were of good quality but the Sashimi was exceptional, perfectly cut and nice sized pieces. The..."

Rebecca

"Regular visitor here, great service and reasonably priced. Love this place! Sashimi is really fresh. Pork belly rendered well and succulently..."

Daz

"Hosokawa is hands down my family's favourite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane. There's no other restaurant that hits the value to freshness ratio..."

Nick Cheong

"Came here during a busy lunch time for a small celebratory lunch. We were seated at the sushi counter which we didn't mind. The service was pretty..."

Grace Lung

"Aweseom sashimi platter, great value.nice thick fresh fish steaks. Yakitori are also good. Waitress recommended Omlette eel as chefs special which is..."

Tom

"Always a reliable place for Japanese. Generous servings of fresh seafood even for the lunchtime specials . Even if you're not a sushi or sashimi fan..."

Eatingtheweekaway

"Been to Hosokawa multiple times for the quality of the sashimi alone- their lunch specials are great value for money and the ala carte dinner isn't..."

Hihocherie

"An authentic Japanese restaurant tucked away on racecourse road. We had a sashimi platter, sake salmon, spicy tuna roll and the special which was a..."

Erandi Hettiarachchi

"Teriyaki chicken avocado roll oh my goodness to die for!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. ..."

EmilinaMay

"Awesome, awesome lunch specials - (tue to sat) - their sashimi rice bowl is THE BOMB. Dinner is great too, but it's rather $$$$$. This is one of..."

S Fingers

"It's awesome to go to a Japanese restaurant run by Japanese staff. The staff are so nice, typical of Japanese people. The food is authentic and..."

MadPaddy

"If you want Sahimi, this is the place.All staff speak Japanese .Best and the only one in Brisbane to get real Japanese food.It is..."

Ching Tan

"Amazing sashimi, sushi and Izakaya! Very friendly and welcoming staff. I enjoy coming to Hosokawa, it is always a pleasure and I am looking forward..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"Authentic Japanese food that is exceptional! If you want the same style food (in its simplest and most elegant form) you would buy in Shinjuku then..."

Doc Stigmergy

"We've followed Hokasawa's head chef since his days at Oshin restaurant in the city way back in the early 90's. We were ecstatic that he and his..."

Clayfield Local

"A traditional Japanese restaurant located on Racecourse Rd in Ascot/Hamilton is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants to go to. The fact that it..."

MynameisFood.

"Fresh and great portion of food. Love the chirashi don- it's got a variety of different fish and most importantly they are thick! Friendly staff. A..."

Lydia

"I love this restaurant. Always serve fresh and amazing sashimi. The price are very cheap if you compare the quality and quantity to 5 stars Japanese..."

Nancha

"i've been to this place about 3 times already, the first time i came here i ordered the Ten Don and i was far from impressed -i'm not a fan of..."

Virginia Szombathy

"Food was awesome but the waiter was rude. We had booked 4 people and one baby but they gave us 4 seats only. When we asked for another chair, the..."

Henryryry

"Lovely little Jap restaurant, reasonable price for a big plate of fresh sashimi, wish they put some ice underneath to keep the freshness of the fish..."

Chloe

"Very traditional Japanese. Went with a group of friends for a end of year get together. We ordered lots of little dishes to share and it worked..."

Kate Parrott

"Another great Japanese place that is very authentic. The price is pretty good for the quality of food that you get. The sashimi sizes are huge and is..."

Exgen1e

"Cute outlet, with a pleasant atmosphere inside the shop. Had the una don set which was just unagi on rice with miso soup on the side. The unagi was..."

Jevon

"Hosokawa is still one of the best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane! Great food great service! Love their sashimi platter, sushi nigiri, chicken katsu,..."

Delicioux

"Fantastic authentic Japanese food, with sushi prepared fresh right in front of you. Sushi, sashimi, soba noodles and tempura. This place does book..."

AnitaOnChi

"Am never, ever disappointed at Hosokawa. Steadily working our way through the menu and have yet to experience a bad dish. Sashimi, sushi,..."

HotPotato

"Great seafood tempura udon. Most authentic Japanese cuisine I have had in Brisbane. Would have liked to try the sukiyaki, but there was a two person..."

Piffthemagicdragon

"Brilliant!Wonderful staff and very authentic Japanese cuisine. The sashimi looked amazing!We had some starters and the sukiyaki hotpot..."

Food Lover Rin

"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Hosokawa. The staff were extremely friendly and the food came out quickly which is what you need for a lunch..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"Really delicious Japanese food! Surpass my expectations! Very generous serving size of the sashimi platter. Udon is chewy and soup is tasty. If only..."

Kate

"Absolutely best Japanese cuisines in Brisbane. Fresh ingredients and generous serving, the service was excellent. Price is good for the quality..."

Paul Chan

"Hosokawa is certainly one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane. The high standard of food is similar to Sono, however, the restaurant decor..."

John B

"Love it!. Definitely one of the best jap food in town. Surprised by the generous slices of sashimi, reasonable price. Really enjoyed the grilled..."

Seanieee

"Love this place - it's my secret gem for a good quality of sashimi..."

CS

"Without a doubt, Racecourse Road has become my new 'Happy Place'. I go there whenever I have anything to celebrate or just to make sure I have an..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Honest Japanese Food. My goto restaurant for sashimi and sushi fix and any other celebrations. Some might find his cuts rustic but his sashimi is a..."

Hsieh.tien

"Good. Food was delicious and service was lovely. I did find it to be quite over priced for what we ordered - however, this is not unique to this..."

Sam

"Brilliant, simply brilliant. I love this place, the Chirashi lunch special is by far the best value Japanese meal bar none. The sashimi has a..."

Leong.jc

"I love their sashimi!!!. Hosokawa is renowned for their quality fresh seafood. I had heard about this little gem from a few friends and I decided to..."

Carmen Mak

"Best Japanese in Brisbane. Seriously. I've eaten here many times, and I've never encountered the "rude staff" other reviewers have mentioned. Staff..."

Jane_maree1960

"OH MY SASHIMI. I didn't believe anything could really melt in your mouth until i tried the sashimi from this place. Absolutely amazing, a must try!..."

Jamakinmehungry

"Best Japanese I have had in Brisbane. I have never had such fresh, delicious sashimi! Very reasonably priced too. I absolutely loved this place and..."

Nina

"There is a reason they are always so busy!. Always love it here! Quite good value, very fast service and delicious food. My favourites are the yasai..."

Kristen

"Really Good Sashimi. Very fresh and well prepared sushi. Prices are reasonable, particularly when compared to nearby competitors. The miso eggplant..."

Fredlimes1112

"Fabulous Food. Everything on the Menu is wonderful.My favourites are the Sushi Set for Lunch and Shabu Shabu for Dinner. The service is..."

Julianne

"Best Japanese food in Brisbane amazing you know when it's full of japanese people that it's the real deal! Even tho I live on the East side I will..."

Lashez

"Fresh Sashimi and nice Jap Food. Went for celebrate birthday on a Wednesday night.Not full when we got in and staff were polite and..."

Can Di Suen

"Love the sashimi lunch but the staff are a bit rude. Not one time, but four times in 3 weeks. Not good for a yummy restaurant. I will still come..."

SweetieSweet

"Nice. Having been recommended by friends, we tried Hosokawa one night.For the quality of the food, the price was very reasonable.No wonder..."

IamJapanese

"Should I really spread the word?. Hosokawa is a favourite Japanese restaurant of my whole family. Delicious Japanese food - I crave the chirashi..."

Susan230

"Most authentic japanese food in brisbane. Hosokawa-san is an ex-Sono chef who was trained in Japan. The price is reasonable and service is warm and..."

Mosushi

"Authentic!. The most authentic Japanese restaurant in the city! Lovely staff and extremely fresh fish, cut thick! I love it and I go very..."

Mary

"Fantastic. No other place in Brisbane quite reminds me of the fantastic little restaurants found in Japanese subways and side streets. Hosokawa is..."

Dan Badd

"Had an amazing dinner- even managed to satisfy a picky friend who doesn't eat seafood. Had almost every vegetable, chicken and cooked meat dish..."

ARB

"The best. It's the best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane so far!!! The chirashi is my..."

AKAI

"Excellent food. Sensational food, great service and Japanese owned and run. Proud family with pride in their..."

Elle

"Loved it, would go back, authentic japanese, good prices, friendly staff. Japanese owned and..."

TED C

"Amazing sashimi. Went there for lunch once. Had the mixed sashimi plate. The tuna was so amazing, I ordered a bowl of tuna sashimi alone...."

Tanya

"Guaranteed fresh sashimi. This is one of my favourite restaurants. The waitresses are very polite and the food (more so the sashimi) is always fresh..."

Luv2eat

"Best Sashimi I have had in a long time!! I recommend booking a table too no matter what time because it's so popular!! Love it..."

Bexsta16

"Great Japanese food at a really reasonae price considering some of the exhaberant prices alloy of Brisbane Japanese restaurants charge. Good service..."

Chad Glover

"Simply wonderful!. I have been to Hosokawa twice. Both times had great experience. The food is very delicious and good value. The miso eggplant dish..."

Landish

"Love this place! Food is super fresh and reasonably priced. Restaurant was fully booked when we were there on a tuesday night so probably best to..."

Laura Dickson

"Genuine Japanese sashimi:) If u are interested in trying authentic sashimi, start with a tuna either a salmon. U will love..."

Erica Jang

"Yummmmm. First time I ate there on last Friday. It was recommended by friend. My bf and I ordered Sashimi plate small. It came with many kinds of..."

Minamiy

"Cheap quality. The portions are huge and very cheap. The sushi is the best of it. Awesome. We ordered too much because the prices were so low we..."

As48916

"Great food with cheap price. Love sashimi and after been to Japan few times I really have a high standard for Japanese cuisine . Hosokawa is the..."

Lisa M

"Fresh and Delicious!. Dined at Hosakawa on Saturday night with a group of 7 for a birthday dinner. The restaurant was extremely busy and the staff..."

Melly

"Surprise. Some rules for dining in Brisbane, avoid mexican, amercian and sushi. Why? the chefs here have no idea what they are doing. pet hate,..."

Bobby

"Fully booked is a good indication. Arrived without a booking to a booked out venue but they squeezed me. prices typical for japanese food with nice..."

Food Searching

"Good food decent price~. Food was really good...especially the Agedashi Tofu..goes well with a bowl of hot white rice !Sashimi slices were..."

Flauteklautz

"Very nice, but pricy. Very nice. But I feel ripped off as is is about 30-40% more than the same food in..."

Bon

"Not too bad. I went here with my partner for dinner. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and well set out. The staff are friendly, attentive and..."

Brizzz

"Amazing!. What great fresh and tasy Japanese food! So authentic and quality is amazing. Best in..."

Gordon Ramsay

"Will come back again!. I tried Kaisen chirashi sushi. Just amazing !! Good potion, great presentation, so fresh and lovely staff await you. will..."

Emma

"Reasonably priced, excellent quality Japanese food. All the dishes we ordered were all very good. We ordered: agedashi tofu, miso eggplant, egg..."

Kewlaurel

"My husband I love to go here. The food is delicious and so fresh, the service is always with a smile and the price very reasonable. Hosokawa is my..."

Dotcatdot

"This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane. Great flavours. Fresh. Amazing..."

Manup

"Great Japanese on Racecourse Rd. Good service and the food is always great. Nice fresh produce and gives you the feel that you are in one of the..."

Cvtully1

"Excellent in all aspects. After living in Japan for so long, I can easily say that this place is spot on when it comes to getting it right. If most..."

Anthony Turner

"This is the place for fresh Japanese food with great taste, a little more formal! Great value sized meals and bento..."

David Hanlin

"What a great place!. Delicious authentic Japanese food at a great price. Especially loved the eggplant with miso which we had not tried before and..."

AT

"Good food. Everything about this place reminds me of the restaurants they have in Japan. The food is simple yet very nice. My partner and I had some..."

Chaubii

"Authentic and cheap but oh so tasty!. This is a brand new restaurant - it only opened Tuesday 25-May - but make sure you call ahead to make a..."

4006things

"Overall, we think that this place is most value-for-money if you consume sashimi because each slice is thick and is served in a generous..."

Husmarried

" RECOMMENDED FOR: quick meal after work with someone who isn't afraid to dish out the extra dollar for a casual Japanese dine in..."

Hannah K.

"...most Japanese restaurants, they do amazing lunch specials so its so much cheaper than dinner. Even when its cheaper, the quality is still the same..."

TheCafeCrawler

"Throughout our whole dinner, tables were being turned over quite often. First up was the simmered pork belly. The pieces were quite large, but not..."

Toby Nguyen

"Despite the bone and disorganised service, they serve well made sushi – more sophisticated than other places I have tried in Brisbane of..."

Anasmusings

"The taste of the food was undoubtedly delicious, whether it was the sweet broth of the nabeyaki udon, the unique flavour of sea urchin or the simple..."

Dolce Bunnie

"When craving for good Japanese food in Brisbane with a reasonable price, Hosokawa Japanese Restaurant at Racecourse road is place you need to go. It..."

Gourmet Blog

"Certainly no complaints about the made-to-order sushi rolls, which were fresh, moist and delicious. And definitely no complaints about the nasu..."

Miss Mo

"Needless to say, I loved Hosokawa! All the dishes were good but the sashimi was exceptional. It was definitely of a higher grade of produce than what..."

Cora Chen

"Hosokawa is my new favourite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane! Recently opened in May 2010 on Racecourse Road , this little gem has already attracted..."

Delicioux

"Amazingly delicious Japanese foods. We ordered the festive menu "Hosokawa Ultimate Experience". Beautifully prepared and presented. Full marks to..."

Nguyen Duc

"japanese food lovers!! have you tried @hosokawabne ?!🥰what a great little find in Hamilton!🥳we had a huuugeee feast here the other night!! we..."

Ying Ang

"I read mixed reviews since the departure of Hosokawa San. I like the convenient location and the Sashimi/Sushi here. A cheaper alternative to the..."

Joe Khoo

"Not sure why we haven't tried Hosokawa before. This is our new favourite Japanese restaurant for date night. We had the shared Sashime platter for..."

stephanie hannay

"Great venue for authentic Japanese run by Japanese owner. There were multiple Japanese groups dining alongside us last night. Enough said? Still... I..."

David Tran

"My wife and I recently had dinner at Hosokawa for the first time. We will definitely be returning, that's for sure. Despite being flat out busy, the..."

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