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Naim

91/100 (4284 ratings)

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Middle Eastern

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Australian

Healthy

Contemporary

Middle Eastern

Gluten Free Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

Contemporary

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Halloumi

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Salmon

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Middle Eastern

Contemporary

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Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

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"Loved it a lot!! The food was so delicious and the colours were beautiful! The restaurant is also beautiful and the staff are the best❤️. It was..."

Olivia

"The food was scrumptious and the colours really popped on the plate, layout was beautiful. The sink in the bathroom was really cool too, and so were..."

Elise Barron

"We visited Naim as our first dining experience since lockdown restrictions were eased. While there was a mix up with our reservation, staff were..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Had the most amazing meal at Naïm last night! We are normally meat and dairy eaters but we felt like a big injection of veggies so decided Naïm..."

SB

"Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be even more than what you are.That is the main lesson I learnt while..."

Ines Fernandes

"I discover that my last and first review on this renowned cafe has been erased??!While I was walking along the Latrobe Tce this morning, I saw..."

Ronnielui2003

"Naim is an eatery in Paddington that has been around for a few years now. It was formerly Shouk, but we had not visited since the change. From what..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: pleasant middle eastern brunch option *✅ recommended: shakshuka, brekky..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I dined here last Saturday and thought I'd order a little out of the box for this one (considering it was for breakfast) and I was blown away. I..."

Brisbane Hunger Games

"Updated review. March 2020.Went here for lunch with friends.We ordered mimosas, as well as Lamb Ribs (beautifully tender and moreish),..."

Quesarahsarah

"Never disappointed when i go to Naim. Their menu is always interesting and executed well. The meal i chose featured lamb bacon! very..."

JourneywithMim

"My friend & I came here for my birthday brunch last week. It was beautiful! Such a lovely different menu done well. The space is so light & airy, you..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Naim has been on my list for ages now and l was not disappointed. Dined here with some lovely friends and we all enjoyed our meals. The restaurant is..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"Wow, so good!Had the amazing Bastilla and Majedra and was impressed by just about everything. Beautiful setting and great service. Will..."

Zissisbrisbane

"We had a lovely meal here with family, however the flavours could have been balanced a little better. Overall very enjoyable and would eat here..."

Hannah Louise

" Visited this beautiful restaurant with a friend for lunch today. Service and staff were great. The ambience was very nice and the staff were very..."

Marich

"Last week, I had the pleasure to come Naim (previous Shoulk) to try out their new menu.We were in for an incredible feast ❤Amazing food,..."

Adam Pinzone

"One good meal always leads to another, and last Tuesday I had the good fortune (yet again, YAY!), of tagging along as FoodieAdam's plus one to try..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Located in a very quiet area, but always bustling with business. A nice place to take a girl out to brunch and enjoy the amazing food. You will get a..."

Long Giang

"Visited Naim today for breakfast today with a friend and it was so lovely!We were greeted with smiles from every staff member and a wonderful..."

J9

"Have not been over to Paddington in many years, seems like so many interesting places have popped up. My friend stumbled onto this cafe and raved..."

Manz

"Latke stack was definitely the star of the show! The smoked salmon, the stacks, poached eggs!! I also love the desert dish with the crumbs, ice..."

Febrina Sugianto

"Naim has by far the most unique blend of flavours of any cafe i've been to, its never disappointed and every thing i've tried is full of flavour and..."

Nutrition Is Medicine

"This is a quirky, enjoyable little Paddington eatery that hits the mark every time! The staff here work very hard and are eager to please with their..."

Berreto

"Staff are friendly. But Shashuka is way to watery. It would be better if add black beans in. Overall it’s not bad. Banana smoothie is..."

Annabella Yao

"Favourite spot in Paddington!! Great vibes, lovely staff and interesting middle-eastern influenced menu. The pumpkin and haloumi dish is..."

Eliza

"Naim in Paddington is one of my local favs.. it never disappoints with amazing and innovative flavour combinations. The mix of Middle East and..."

The Jet Centric Foodie

"welcoming atmosphere with beautiful Mountain View! Friendly and Nice staffs. Beautiful look of food and Great taste. WELL-DONE boiled EGGs! That’s..."

Michelle Xu

"A cute cafe perched on a hill. Staff were attentive and offered us seats out the back, where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane from..."

TheJellyWhale

"Had breakfast here.. a great little place with a nice atmosphere. The service was average due to the crowds gathering for their morning feast. You..."

Nick

"Wow what a stand out cafe! I've been here twice now and have been impressed by the food and service. The potato latke with poached eggs, halloumi and..."

Claire

"From the cafe, view is awesome !! Very vibrate atmosphere, nice staffs, unique menu. This place is one of my favourite breakfast place, ordered..."

Adore_

"Tucked away slightly from the busy street of Latrobe Terrace next to the iconic antique shop. A small but vibrant places. Sunny morning and it's..."

Masahito Takemura

"I recently had brunch at Naïm for the first time since its name changed from Shouk. The food continues to be delicious and the service is..."

Cara Puglia

"These guys are legends, their service is second to none and they put so much consideration into their impeccably consistent and amazing..."

Dane Huitfeldt

"I have been to Naim numerous times now and can not fault it. The food is always delicious and I find the menu interesting and exciting. The service..."

Sarah_Eats

"Had a fantastic brunch here! :) Bonus points: A bubbly waitress saw to us almost immediately even though they were busy, there was a surprisingly..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I ordered the shakshuka and it was delicious. The service here is absolutely great, location is beautiful and the design of the cafe is gorgeous...."

Sharifa A K

"Naïm is off the chain!!!! This food is SO good and the service and setting matches it. Cannot fault a thing. Set in suburbia, it has a homely feel,..."

Lana Adams

"Brought fam here for a sunday brunch and was really happy. The service was 5/5 stars absolutely brilliant. Our server was really kind,..."

Foodtester99

"food is super yum and definitely will come backSo we never really tried Middle Eastern food for brunch before as we don't know what we..."

Choconut

"This place was so delicious! I had the schnitzel pita with Israeli crumb- yum!! So much flavour- it was hard to eat with a knife and fork..."

More Spice

"Went here for dinner. Their bar menu has expanded, there's a lot of great options now. I just went with the falafel pita. Best felafel pita I think..."

MostlyVego

"One of my favourite cafes yet. Middle Eastern style food in a cafe setting blew my expectations away, and their large vegan selection is something..."

Supreme Eater

"What a great restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious, the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and inviting. Definitely worth a..."

Nicole Grinberg

"Aweosme place. Great service. Delicious coffee and food. Very inspired menu. I had the waffles and it was simply amazing. Will be back again for..."

Sammy Al

"What a phenomenal experience. The staff was very friendly and they gave us great service. The food was just phenomenal and full of flavour and..."

Food King

"Exotic menu and nicely executed. My long black was strong and savoury with a coco aftertaste. I ordered sardines on toasts which came with..."

Meowth

"One of the first cafe I visited when I moved into the area and I've been back many times since then. I remembered ordering the panna cotta on my..."

Stacey Tran

"Back in April when we first met, my partner took me to Shouk for our first ever breakfast date. Let me tell you, I WAS IMPRESSED. Super lovely staff,..."

Nina Vos

"Shouk cafe is located on top of a hill which affords a nice view when you sit at the back. They serve some excellent breakfast items and some nice..."

Kan Do

"Arrived there with my friend when they were closing. But they still let us got a table. Very friendly staff. We just ordered two home made ice tea..."

Lauren

"According to their website, owners Guy Frawley and Adi Shabtay opened Shouk Cafe in March, 2014. We tried the following dishes. Citrus and Saffron..."

Food Avenue

"I've eaten here twice now and really enjoyed the food both times. The latke stack as great and I quite enjoyed the shakshuka (it will never be as..."

Hungrygirl

"Amazing service! We went for breakfast and had the Shakshuka, Citrus and Saffron Waffles and Latke Stack - all so good! Not only was the food..."

Candice Austin

"Great food - deliciously and consistently prepared to the highest standards. A real winner in an excellent neighbourhood. A favourite to frequent..."

Foodie McFoodface

"super busy cafe on the corner of Collingwood St, Paddington. the wait on food was long but worth it. Ate the 'pumpkin & haloumi & 2 poached eggs on..."

El

"There is a reason why Shouk has such a fantastic reputation, their breakfast is definitely one of the best in Brisbane. The cafe is quite large..."

SpicyRamekin

"Always a breakfast favourite! I've eaten my way through half the menu and it doesn't disappoint. Staff are friendly and attentive. My best tip would..."

Anika Ahmed

"Had breakfast here on Saturday morning. The service was great, everyone that worked there was very attentive and helpful. Food was lovely and..."

Claire Pullen

"I had the citrus waffles which were very nice, however they were quite sweet. The savoury options are very nice though. The inside of the cafe is..."

Simran Desai

"Amazing food! We had the latke stack, the Jackson, cumin toasted cauliflower and the pumpkin and Haloumi. The coffee was good and the food was..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This small corner restaurant has had many changes over the years but this place has stuck, and it's no wonder. Great food, great views and great..."

Sassenach

"Shouk is a middle eastern style cafe, I came here after 12, and had the lunch menu. Ordered a latke stack, it is made up of potato..."

Jevon

"Really delicious food with great portions. The coffee is quite nice! They have options for vegans too which I always love to see, as it's difficult..."

Jessica Walton

"Absolutely beautiful !! This is an absolute gem with really innovative, fresh and delicious food. The service is also really welcoming and great...."

Annie

"Shouk has an interesting and varied breakfast menu, the atmosphere is relaxed as every good breakfast joint should be, if a bit forced with a rigid..."

Skip Hansen

"Amazing experience at Shouk. All the staff were extraordinarily friendly and polite - they were literally smiling ALL the time. The wait..."

N&M

"Had the latke stack which is a potato pancake with cream cheese, dill, pickled red onions and etc. I opted for the halloumi. Food & service were very..."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"I had a lovely breakfast at Shouk cafe- Avocado on toast accompanied by a good cappuccino. Waiters were friendly, food was tasty and the decor was..."

Natalie

"Walking into Shouk is like walking into someone's house; nice and comfortable. At first it seems like a quiet, empty cafe but do not be fooled. When..."

Kate Stewart

"Brilliant atmosphere inside this venue! The staff are friendly and know their menu well. Eggs benedict are amazing and everything I needed right now...."

Sophia Volzke

"It's so refreshing to see a cafe like Shouk appear on the scene, with its Middle Eastern inspired dishes and friendly service this cafe has become a..."

Lumr

"Quality food with great service and a beautiful view of Paddington. It gets pretty busy at brunch so if you don't mind the wait it's a great..."

Anh L.

"Consistent quality and friendly service. Well presented food with a good varity - something for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed but can be noisy...."

Matt

"Have come here plenty of times the last year and the jackson is always a winner with me. Service may sometimes be slow but can't blame them for the..."

SinxD

"Great cafe. Coffee was perfect. I ordered the smashed avocado which was delicious. It came with feta and grapefruit gel which gave it something a..."

Dm91

"Really nice food with a good service! They care about presentation and taste great as well. Highly recommended for a breakfast or even a..."

WeAreHungry

"AMAZING FOOD!!! I have had the latke stack countless times and it is always GREAT! The flavours work extremely well together and you can have it with..."

I Love Gum Boots

"Today was my first visit Shouk cafè. I didn't expect to come here at all, but I was long looking forward to it after hearing many glowing reviews..."

Mr X

"Really lovely little cafe with excellent service and excellent food. Have been a number of times and have brought friends to try it out too...."

Rachel Sheppard

"Excellent service experienced in this cafe, we will definitely be coming back! Food was fabulous and filling and well presented, perfect for photos..."

Shanna Loos

"Impeccable service and the food is always delicious. So much flavour in the avocado toast. Coffee was great although the beans are a bit stock...."

Crstov

"Yummo! Love the breakfasts here in this little Paddington gem. Staff are always helpful and food is great. A great place for catchups too with a nice..."

Hungrylikeawolf

"Last night we were there for a birthday party for my dad, was a nice dinner with my family. Perfect atmosphere and yummy food. Thanks guys good..."

Alex

"Going usually for breakfast and once for dinner with friends, have tried different dishes, Best beeakfast and service ever, great staff, highly..."

Mehrnaz Hatami

"Such a wonderful experience at Shouk this morning! We sat down at the lovely table by the window, we took a while to decide what we wanted to order..."

Courtney

"Great food, tasty and unique menu, a refreshing change from the usual simple breakfast and avocado and toast scenario happening a lot at the moment ...."

Kathinbox

"Shouk is a great cafe in the cafe-capital of Brisbane. Always busy and always a wait to grab a table, the middle eastern inspired eatery has a..."

FoodsterChamp

"Breakfast club has assembled here on a few occasions and definitely one of the best breakky spots in Bris (BSB). The food is insanely good, fresh..."

Dave Janson

"We've been here many times for breakfast and recently took a group of friends for dinner. Amazing food, service and value for money. Our friends were..."

Jodi Carpenter

"Amazing breakfast on a sunny Friday morning. I had the potato latke stack with bacon and haloumi. Hubby had the Shouk equivalent of a big breakfast...."

Tammy D

"Love this cafe good coffee and even better food! We come here as often as we can! It's a family favourite love the Avocado on toast with pomegranate..."

EmilinaMay

"Service was good, food was spectacular and coffee's were perfect. Had the avocado on toast, the grapefruit gel really made the dish with a subtle..."

Miss Emma

"Went here for breakfast today. Great place, great food and the staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed everything and will be back. Had the pancakes for..."

Bill N Carol Donovan

"Amazing food, location and service. I dined here for brunch with a friend after hearing good things and was certainly not disappointed. Will..."

Leah Burnett

"Been here a couple times for breakfast with friends. Beautiful food and great service. Love the atmosphere the most such a pretty place to have..."

Klikestoeat

"Popped in recently for a late weekday brunch and already planning a return visit. Amazing flavours - friend's avocado latke stack with pickled onions..."

HotPotato

"Been here the third time, keep coming back because it never fails us. but this time we just got to wait for 30 mins...but we still want to have it so..."

Misscharlot

"The guys at shouk work hard. Really hard. The owners Adi and Guy are lovely people who deserve a successful business. The wait staff are always..."

Brunchbros

"Breakfast like a king is what the experts say and it's no chore at Shouk Cafe, just off Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. Established in March 2014,..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Best cafe in Brisbane I would say. The bread was wonderful the sausage was full of flavour. I really enjoy it. Flat was was great. Egg benefit was..."

Bosco Lee

"Hmmm….I don’t really know too much about mediterran food, but I would die for it if it is like the food that Shouk Cafe gave..."

Owen

"Food was amazing and service was even better!!! :) My friends and i enjoyed the atmosphere and loved the view from our table. We loved every dish..."

Milly

"Came here for the first time for a midweek brunch and had one of my favourite breakfasts this year. The cafe was relaxing, quant, simple and not..."

Rosemary Beard Cafe

"Incredible food with an incredible view, was very busy when I went on a Sunday morning so make sure you book a table in advance, we had to wait half..."

Leah Gilvarry

"Delicious. The potato latke is divine. Probably tag best breakfast I have had in Brisbane. Will definitely be back. One of the servers was kind of..."

Oliver Kennedy

"one of the better coffees in Brisbane; cant remember the last time I had a second one! my lamb salad was excellent :) friends had pear waffles,..."

Abhi

"Avo toast with salmon and poached eggs. Sounds simple, but when it's served with pomegranate molasses, watercress and fetta on sourdough, it's enough..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My friend had the pumpkin + halloumi (?) whilst I had the Latke stack. Although the latke stack was nothing special, it was still delicious and the..."

Rebekah Kim

"Found this little gem a couple of months ago and been coming back every week. Absolutely love the food and the service is always great. Definitely..."

Irina Monnier

"I seriously love this cafe. I've been twice with friends and I cannot fault the roast pumpkin and haloumi dish. One friend ordered the super bowl and..."

Adele Finch

"We popped in for lunch yesterday and had to come right back for breakfast this morning! Simple, inspired, delicious! Lovely, happy, warm team!! A..."

DL

"I'd walked past this place on a Saturday a few months ago and the line up was crazy. Decided I would check it out on a weekday morning when there..."

AJ M

"Definitely earns its high rating. Was a great atmosphere and friendly service. Really busy so get a booking in. Food and coffee were both quality...."

Ben Tarrant

"Decided to try this place out after hearing rave reviews from friends & it sure did not disappoint! The latke stack was a big hit at our table but..."

Puffball

"Checked out this highly praised cafe a month ago. I can see why it is the talk of the town. Went there for brunch and I'm happy to say that I left..."

Vernon

"I have heard many great thing about Shouk Cafe so I was pretty excited to eat here. I arrived around 1.30pm and the place was quite busy but I manage..."

Honggy

"Great cafe. The food looks so good and their dish is pretty healthy. It ll better if there's more taste to avocado toast. It's quite a popular cafe..."

Besleo28

"Everything was perfect from the service to the food. Had the beef cheeks and boy, it was so tender and flavorful. Thank you for the wonderful service..."

Vivian Lam

"I had heard a lot about this cafe and decided to give it a go! Definitely did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered the waffles and eggs benny and..."

Nicki

"Everything was almost perfect.... Except for the coffee, that would be the only negative if any - wasn't hot enough for me, also wasn't very..."

Master Critic

"Always great for breakfast, this weekend we thought we would try a lunch - good idea! The highlight was the shwarma with hummus and artichokes. Boom!..."

ChrisEats

"Beautifully plated and prepared food. I had the pumpkin and halloumi on toast. The poached eggs were perfect and the water cress added a nice..."

Dr Food

"Good quality food in a nice atmosphere and with good service. I had the beetroot salad. It wasn't a large meal by any means but it was delicious and..."

Satiety Society

"Outstanding!Superb Contemporary Middle Eastern food.Great service.Nice..."

Oliver Barker

"One word to describe this experience AMAZING. Its becoming hard for us to be impressed by a menu, this one blows us out of the water. Thoughtful..."

C

"Ive been to shouk a couple of times now for breakfast and lunch and not once have i been disappointed. Now hurry up and reopen for..."

David Jackson

"Yummmm!! Had the panna cotta and juice special, both were delicious! Attentive staff and lovely vibe from the back room! Interesting and different..."

Amy

"Absolutely delicious! We have wanted to try out Shouk for so long and it was better than expected. We got the salmon with quinoa and lamb flatbread..."

Nicola

"The dishes at this Paddington cafe all have a touch of Middle Eastern flair about them, which makes for both interesting and delicious eating. I love..."

Australian Foodie

"Mother's Day. Delish! All staff super..."

Sarah1480

"Great food & service. Waiters here are very friendly and attentive. Food is great and coffee is good! I had ordered an eggs benedict and a latte. The..."

TzeLing

"Great breakfast. One of the best breakfasts in Brisbane. Beautiful and unique menu and excellent food. Get there early to avoid the crowd and wait..."

Deidre Rowe

"Trendy little cafe, very accommodating as I had a pram & my son with me. Staff were friendly and the food was delish! I had the smashed avo on toast..."

StarQ

"Beautiful food! Shame the staff tried to hurry us out to get more people..."

Hannah

"Did not disappoint!. My first ever review and I am pleased to say it is a positive one! My partner had taken me to this beautiful cafe this morning..."

E.E

"Yes. Good food, great service, killer atmosphere. The coffee was quick and delicious! But get there early or you'll be stuck waiting in the..."

Jimspoon

"Delicious and great service. Great food and excellent service. Had to wait and we learnt that you could call ahead to reserve a table (even on Sunday..."

AB

"Sunday breakfast of Shakshuka is really good. Great flavours and worth a revisit. Worth waiting in the..."

PGS

"Good potential with a few let-downs. I had been wanting to try Shouk for months so I was very eager when I turned up to their cafe on a Sunday..."

Pomegranate

"Inconsistent. I have dined here twice now. Both times the service and atmosphere have been wonderful- air conditioned, nice decor, friendly staff,..."

Melina

"First time and impressed!. Amazed at service and food! Unique and wow! Coming from a middle eastern background this restaurant passed my test. Would..."

Laurensalman

"Perfect. Been here 4 times now, and not once has there been anything to complain about! Food, coffee, and customer service have all been 100% perfect..."

Liz2020

"My friend and I visited Shouk Cafe on a quiet weekday morning. We sat at a table out the back with a great view and air conditioning! The food was..."

Fg13272

"Beautifully presented. I had the latke stack with haloumi on the weekend. It was delicious! And beautifully presented. Great atmosphere too. I..."

EC

"Just average. The ambience was great! They were constantly busy and have a nice concept of being able to call ahead and book a table which is great!..."

Becandfood

"More than just the standard bacon and eggs. Go here if you want something more than the standard bacon and eggs; however don't go if you're limited..."

Dora_explorer

"Not bad. Had breakfast here.Menu had a decent range of food. Staff were friendly. Food was presented very nicely but was a bit bland...."

Baby Beets

"Great breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. This is now one of my favourite places for breakfast in Brisbane. The food is delicious with plenty to..."

Established1969

"Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. Went to Shouk Café for a late breakfast/lunch today. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menu..."

Lambo Blair

"Outstanding. First place we have been to that has been really busy but offered to take our mobile number and call us as soon as a table became..."

Emily.the.scientist

"Homely set up in the hills of Paddington. We waited 25mins for a table, but went and looked in the shops across the road. The price is a little on..."

Lisa Rich

"Amazing breakfast. The food was just amazing, flavour combinations I have never tried before but with the chefs encouragement and the promise of a..."

Ajfrizelle

"Delicious!!. Been here a couple of times for breakfast (pre-rush hour) and I love it! High points: The staff are friendly and easy-going, something..."

Josie

"Sensational. Hidden away slightly in Paddington, this gem is a fabulous place for a relaxing and luxurious breakfast. We've been here..."

Tim

"The absolute best. BEST DAMN CAFE IN BRISBANE! Maybe even Australia! Maybe even the woooorld! I have been to this cafe about 8 times now and every..."

Nicole Del Greco

"This is top 10 brisbane cafe for a reason. This was a great place. Because of our wrong timing. we came here when it was Father's Day. So we had..."

Foodsofbrisbane

"Excellent. The whole experience was very pleasant. Service was warm and attentive without being over-the-top.The food was excellent. We ordered..."

KVG

"Great food. I went here on the weekend with my family, the food was amazing although the time to get it was not! I get a bit grumpy after 30min of..."

MichaelA

"Had breakfast here yesterday, the place was busy and we had a small wait (30 min) due to this reason, our food was AMAZING and coffee also good. Will..."

Timothy

"Shouk Cafe - Paddington, Brisbane. In one of Brisbane's most prolific suburbs to get breakfast, Shouk opts to be more elusive than many of the other..."

Atreyu

"Wonderful breakfast.. A faultless dining experience. If your palate is somewhat jaded, then I recommend this place for a different take on the..."

Steve Brimblecombe

"Mixed Feelings. Shouk Cafe was yet another of the restaurants on my wish list (which is looong) and on Saturday we decided to venture a little..."

Melisa Lewins

"Its a Winner!. Only 4 months open and these guys are onto a good thing here. This is the best breakfast I have had all year - its a unique menu..."

Undercover Chef

"Original and delicious. Pear fritters unreal! Staff attentive and friendly. This cafe deserves great..."

Ren

"Unbelievably amazing! Delicious food, fantastic service, beautiful atmosphere! My sister and I want to go back to eat through the entire..."

Koda Clark Family

"Definitely worth a look. Went to Shouk on Sunday morning for breakfast, glad we got there early before the rush as there was a line up when we left...."

Glutenfree.Brisbane

"Had breakfast this morning at the cafe and I must say, they have the best eggs Benedict! Lovely cafe with good food and service. I will definitely be..."

Monicaa

"Fantastic cafe with a very intriguing and extensive breakfast menu. Although we've waited each time we've been, the gentlemen running the queue is..."

EPICurean

"Went here for breakfast on Saturday morning. Fantastic service. Great breakfast. Cant fault it..."

Ml

"Best Cafe in Brisbane. Shouk greets you with a surprisingly large balcony out the back, I recommend the seating near the windows to take in the..."

Mother Of Doggos

"Diana. This place is really buzzing. We stopped by for an early breakfast & were suprised to see it almost full, however we did not have to wait long..."

DianaW

"Recommended. Just had a quiet weekday lunch there and enjoyed it. The staff and the setting were lovely. We were happy with our Lamb Shawarma and..."

Imanamoeba

"Excellent coffee and interesting food. Love the different breakfast menu offered here, if you're looking to sample something other than the standard..."

Coconut

"8/10. This place is great. Cool venue and the food is amazing. My friends and I all tried each others meals and loved them all. The only gripe I have..."

DiningDiva

"Best Breakfast in Paddington. Omg... The most delicate yummy and well executed breakfast i have had latelly.. My GF and I cant wait for the weekend..."

Margaretta

"Amazing place, lovely relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and omg the food, Had the date pannacotta, and it's the best breakfast I have ever had,..."

Super Steve

"Congratulations! I must admit I new this place would be good as one of my baristas has had a hand in the coffee. That said I have now found a new..."

Duck Duck Goose

"It's great! Hearty, tasty breakfast. And there's a kickass map of the Middle East occupying an entire wall out the..."

LKA

"Great breakfast. First thing I noticed about Shouk Cafe was the light refreshing space they have created there. The service was very excellent, we..."

Food000

"Very very impressed!. Visited Shouk this morning and it was a really enjoyable experience with one of the more creative breakfast menus I have seen..."

AT

"Little gem!. Had my birthday breakfast here last week. Very impressed with the coffee, uncomplicated food and good portion sizes (skipped lunch!). I..."

Kevinr2012

"Wow.. Shouk Cafe is the best thing to happen to the Brisbane cafe scene in a long time. This place has it all; an innovative, delicious menu,..."

Purplek

"This place has everything going for it- a beautiful space, warm service, good coffee, a creative menu and great food. We will definitely be back! I..."

Dee

"Delicious food and fantastic service. Is my new favourite..."

Niamh

"The Eggs Benedict was fantastic and the challah bread was..."

Deb Gem

"Food was amazing, will definitely return more than once. Only negatives are 1) ordered the zucchini and halloumi fritters with avocado and mushrooms..."

Iwishiwasaladyofleisure

"What an awesome place! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was exceptional ! We will be..."

Minty

"Great first visit - surprisingly smooth for the first week of operation. Delicious food and the menu has a lot of variety - enough to tempt us back..."

ChloeJoey

"Devine!! Had the crepe souffle and want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Beautifully presented with great service and gorgeous atmosphere. Def..."

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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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