After catching the Japan travel bug I have been on the hunt for quality Japanese food. Donto Sapporo has been on my foodie bucket list for a while for it's range of lunchtime bento options and consistant high reviews for years.
As soon as I stepped into the restaurant, it took me straight back to Japan with the traditional decor and friendly service. The serving sizes were more than substantial and amazing quality for the price.
We stumbled into this quaint Japanese Restaurant as it was down the road from where we were staying. The Sushi and Sashimi is so fresh and delicious! The staff are polite and helpful. If you love Japanese food you will not be disappointed. You will need to book though as this place fills up very quickly.
A day full of accomplishment and farewell. Atmosphere was perfect, presentation was up to standard and the taste was absolutely astonishing! Will definitely come back again! Had this very traditional rice balls with the hint of plum! The only concern I have is that each serve could be smaller so that we could order more of the varieties. :D
Fine dining Japanese restaurant. Quite expensive but you get high quality meat. Loved my Wagyu Yakiniku, tender meat with perfect yakiniku sauce was to die for. Hubby had Unagi Grill, pretty generous and well cooked with nice sauce. We shared Kodawari Tonkatsu which took 20 minutes to cook, it’s actually a so so dish. Kiddos had Tempura Soba which they liked. I forgot to tell them to put the tempura separately so they dont get soggy :( Friend’s Ebi Tempura looked plump and crispy, yummm... We ordered too many, ate too much! Very satisfying meal though.
Very nice Japanese restaurant with great food and service. All the dishes we ordered were excellent and came out very fast the wasabi oysters were amazing:) The Staff were very nice and helpful, Will definitely be back to eat again.
Looking for a traditional Japanese restaurant in Gold Coast found this great restaurant. Went without expecting anything and we got surprised. Service is great and they give excellent advice on what to eat. At first we thought the food was of small portions but once we received the dishes we asked for, there was plenty to eat at a good price. And the flavours were delicious. Well prepared, well presented, beautiful aromas...the lot. Very happy and will come back. Definitively is worth eating here.
This was our first visit to Donto Sapporo & we will definitely go back again next time we are in the Gold Coast. The Gyoza entree was fantastic as was the Teriyaki Chicken. Tempura main was also delicious.
Great customer service, nice to seem a slightly more traditional Japanese restaurant here on the Gold Coast. The fish used for the sashimi is extremely fresh, their tempura and soba noodles are amazing! Would highly suggest if your missing the Japanese dining experience after a holiday over in Japan!
One of my favourite Japanese places on the Gold Coast. Authentic food, HUGE portion sizes. Prices are slightly steep but 110% worth it considering the portion and taste.
The bento boxes are a must-try. It does take some time for the food to arrive but thats honestly only because everything is so freshly made.
Will be back again and again !
A great little Japanese place on Broadbeach serving some truly wonderful food.
After starting things off with a large cold Sapporo beer (it was a hot and slightly stormy Queensland day after all) and some delicious goyza, we went for a set which was recommended and a giant chicken katsu curry.
The bento box, if I can do it justice by labelling it as such, had a bit of everything: the customary miso soup, some sashimi, tempura prawn and vegetables, and some truly delicious mackerel. While it will never truly be the same, this did remind me of my travels in Japan, and most importantly the food was damn good.
The place is nicely set out with booths where you sit low to the table. Staff are both friendly and helpful, and I would definitely return for dinner if I'm in town again.
The biggest compliment I can give a restaurant is to have back to back meals in the same place. Still, those two meals were not enough to try the extensive range of traditional Japanese fare on offer at Donto Sapporo. I already had a good feeling as I entered the restaurant to find daily specials which featured the freshest produce they had to offer. For dinner we sampled a gorgeous sashimi platter and I tried a smoked mackarel bento box for lunch. The staff were friendly and hospitable during our visit. I shall now look forward to my next visit the next time I find myself down at the Gold Coast.
Fantastic Japanese with fresh ingredients, excellent service, great sake and beers, and a.place that will make you feel like you are in Japan even though you're actually in Australia. HIGHLY recommend.
Had a great NamaChirashi bowl and Special oyster for lunch. Great variety of seafood. Very satisfied. Only wished I didn’t have to drive so I could have a beer with it.
Personally, it is a pretty normal Japanese restaurant. We've reserved a table, however, we were arranged to sit outside the restaurant on the public aisle..Food taste is normal as well. Maybe we just didn't order the correct food.
すごい懐かしい味！
Wow, it's been too long since I had flavours like this.
For people looking for true Japanese flavours executed perfectly, then Donto Sapporo is a must!
Their lunch set special at just under $20 was insane value!
We love the cozy ambience. We love how polite the owners and staff were. We love how amazing the food was. It’s this hidden gem we discovered in Gold Coast and we are so glad a friend recommended them and told us ‘it’s the best Japanese food in Brisbane’. It really is. 🥰🥇 We are so coming back for sure when we visit Gold Coast. I strongly recommend everyone to visit this place especially for dinner. It may be busy so might be good to walk in or book early. Worth it, I promise. ❤️
At the first I was thinking it is a bit over priced. But the sashimi is very fresh and fatty. The cuts were thick. Usually I only like salmon sashimi the most just because of how fatty and it feels like it’s melting in your mouth but all the sashimi here is quite excellent!
Delicious & excellent quality! A lovely and special dining experience with family over warm house sake
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