Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in Australia

Experience the best that Australia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 50 places from Japanese izakaya restaurant category.

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Izakaya Midori
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Hands down best vegan restaurant 😍 Will definitely be recommending it to everyone! Every dish we had packed so much flavour and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will be back soon! Even as a non-vegan I loved it and did not feel like it was missing anything. 10/10 meal!
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4.90 (691 reviews)
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Bounty of the Sun
Modern izakaya restaurant
👍 Been here several times. It's actually a hidden gems. You can't go wrong with this place. However, it took so much time for our order on the night my partner and I went to, especially when it wasn't even busy at all.
4.80 (515 reviews)
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Matsuzaka Teppanyaki
Japanese restaurant
Comfortable, lively Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki, speciality fried rice, and terrace tables.
4.80 (362 reviews)
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Benchwarmer
Beer hall
👍👍 A great place to hang with friends and enjoy a great range of beers and snacks. Compliments to the chef - I loved how tasty every dish was and their beautiful presentation. Good serves at decent prices. Front staff were friendly and super helpful. Decor was minimalist with a few funky touches. Rel...
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4.80 (146 reviews)
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Haruya Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 I went for lunch to this place, and it was not a pre-planned visit. It was my first time at this restaurant. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were not sure what to order but the staff member explained us about various menu options. We ordered Korean Sweet Chili Chicken (Spicy), Beef Gyudon...
4.80 (60 reviews)
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Bar Wa Izakaya
Japanese restaurant
Cool, buzzing Japanese eatery whipping up izakaya-inspired dishes, plus a large sake list.
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4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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IKKAI - Sukiyaki, Izakaya & Donburi.
Japanese restaurant
Rice bowls & other Japanese provisions served in a casual, contemporary setting with a terrace.
4.70 (774 reviews)
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Kazan Japanese Dining
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Wanted to try this eatery for a while now and we finally made it here. If you love modern twists on classic dishes, this is the place to visit! Amazing food, ambience and service. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The food was exceptional! Special mention for the wagyu tacos, so delicate a...
4.70 (234 reviews)
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Hachi Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I have been going to Hachi Japanese Resturant for over 14 years now and it’s the best Japanese Resturant on the Gold Coast. If you like modern Japanese food with a creative Australian Spin that’s tailored to your Tastes Bud i highly recommend this place. The price is fair for the meal size you get a...
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4.70 (143 reviews)
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Izakaya Yuzu
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 So glad to see this new izakaya open here. We ordered most of the Yakitory and Tapas items and while it was a pricey way to eat they were super tasty. The gyoza were amazing, and the yakitori skewers had a lovely char grill taste. Can't wait to come back and try the ramen and noodle dishes!
4.70 (56 reviews)
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Etsu Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
Contemporary spot with a curved wooden ceiling, for Japanese dishes to share plus sake and whiskey.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Oi Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
😠 As a Japanese, I’ve been to many izakayas in Japan and Australia, so here’s my honest review. We dined here Boxing Day dinner (3 pax), seated outside. As we walked through the indoors area, I noticed it had good atmosphere, however, the outside seating had the shopping centre food court vibe, as it...
4.60 (601 reviews)
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You Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This place is as authentic as you can get - and great value for money! The sashimi was incredibly fresh, sukiyaki was delicious, skewers were a delight! Incredible sake and v tasty chu-hai to match! They also had more esoteric options like a variety of ochazuke dishes that you dont see often but did...
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4.60 (518 reviews)
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SHINOBI Japanese Yakitori Restaurant
Yakitori restaurant
Hearty Japanese yakitori-style meals, plus noodle dishes, in a licensed venue with simple decor.
4.60 (349 reviews)
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Three Japanese
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Tasmania trip (last minute as usual due to ever changing covid restrictions 🤦🤣). Christmas day dinner in Hobart at @threejapanese - great Japanese food! The service was a bit slow, but it was a public holiday, and they did what they could 🙂. . Kaki Furai: Deep fried panko oyster with six flavours...
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4.60 (320 reviews)
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Izakaya UMAKAMON
Bar
Traditional Japanese nibbles & beer served in an intimate nook lit by paper lanterns.
4.60 (311 reviews)
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IZAKAYA UMINA
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 Had a great experience at Izakaya Umina last night. Feeling a bit dusty from dangerously light tasting sakes 😁 The atmosphere was amazing, very Tokyo Izakaya style. Food was sensational. I’d strongly recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a cosy Japanese Izakaya style restaurant. I’m def...
4.60 (40 reviews)
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Chocolate Buddha
Japanese restaurant
Carefully-presented Japanese ramen, rice, sushi and bento in a smart, busy, communal dining space.
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4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Yoko Dining
Japanese restaurant
Bustling riverfront venue serving Japanese food including snacks & seafood plates, plus cocktails.
$$$ $
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Tokyo Bird
Bar
Compact, industrial-chic space serving Japanese whiskey and sake, plus cocktails and yakitori bites.
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4.50 (913 reviews)
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