Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane in 2026 are led by Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen Chermside, with 3,841 Google reviews and a 4.6★ rating, followed by Sushi Edo Brisbane CBD (2,325 reviews). This guide covers 15 Japanese restaurants across Brisbane, QLD, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where Brisbane locals actually eat.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen Chermside
- 2. Sushi Edo Brisbane CBD
- 3. Ramen Danbo South Brisbane
- 4. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
- 5. Bird’s Nest West End
- 6. hôntô
- 7. Genkotsu Ramen Toowong
- 8. KatsuCo Toowong
- 9. Koi Sushi
- 10. Taro’s Ramen Ascot
- 11. Izakaya Haiiro
- 12. Sushi Kotobuki
- 13. Rokun Izakaya
- 14. KU-O Japanese Restaurant
- 15. Uroko Sushi on Train
Brisbane’s Best Japanese Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen Chermside | Chermside | ★ 4.6 (3,841) | udon, gyoza and Japanese set meals |
| Sushi Edo Brisbane CBD | Brisbane CBD | ★ 4.4 (2,325) | sushi train and udon bowls |
| Ramen Danbo South Brisbane | South Brisbane | ★ 4.6 (2,289) | customisable ramen |
| Kadoya Japanese Restaurant | Brisbane CBD | ★ 4.7 (2,086) | katsudon, curry and bento boxes |
| Bird’s Nest West End | West End | ★ 4.5 (1,742) | yakitori and Japanese curry |
| hôntô | Fortitude Valley | ★ 4.7 (1,618) | contemporary Japanese raw bar and sharing plates |
| Genkotsu Ramen Toowong | Toowong | ★ 4.7 (1,548) | ramen with a variety of toppings |
| KatsuCo Toowong | Toowong | ★ 4.8 (1,200) | chicken and pork katsu set meals |
| Koi Sushi | Cannon Hill | ★ 4.8 (1,196) | sushi, ramen and udon |
| Taro’s Ramen Ascot | Ascot | ★ 4.4 (1,182) | tonkotsu ramen and pork dumplings |
| Izakaya Haiiro | Hawthorne | ★ 4.6 (1,124) | izakaya plates, yakitori and gyoza |
| Sushi Kotobuki | East Brisbane | ★ 4.6 (1,043) | sashimi, rolls, karaage and katsu curry |
| Rokun Izakaya | Runcorn | ★ 4.7 (997) | sushi, fried shrimp and hot pot |
| KU-O Japanese Restaurant | Sunnybank | ★ 4.4 (939) | katsu curry, skewers and sushi rolls |
| Uroko Sushi on Train | Everton Park | ★ 4.7 (821) | sushi train |
1. Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen Chermside — Chermside
4.6★ (3,841 Google reviews) · Known for: udon, gyoza and Japanese set meals
📍 Westfield Chermside Cnr Gympie &, Outdoor Dining Precinct, Level 2 Hamilton Rd, Chermside QLD 4032
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen is in the outdoor dining precinct at Westfield Chermside and is the most-reviewed Japanese restaurant in this guide. It has a 4.6★ rating from 3,841 Google reviews, with diners mentioning its udon and gyoza.
2. Sushi Edo Brisbane CBD — Brisbane CBD
4.4★ (2,325 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi train and udon bowls
📍 153 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Sushi Edo is a sushi train restaurant on Elizabeth Street in the Brisbane CBD, with booth seating and a long menu of sushi and hot dishes. It holds a 4.4★ rating from 2,325 Google reviews, with diners mentioning udon and potato salad.
3. Ramen Danbo South Brisbane — South Brisbane
4.6★ (2,289 Google reviews) · Known for: customisable ramen
📍 52 Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Ramen Danbo is a ramen restaurant on Merivale Street, where reviewers say the broth, noodles and spice level can be tailored to taste. It has a 4.6★ rating from 2,289 Google reviews, with diners also mentioning the chashu.
4. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant — Brisbane CBD
4.7★ (2,086 Google reviews) · Known for: katsudon, curry and bento boxes
📍 73 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Kadoya is a casual Japanese eatery and takeaway on Mary Street, serving everyday dishes such as katsudon, Japanese chicken curry, karaage bento boxes, ramen and udon. It has a 4.7★ rating from 2,086 Google reviews.
5. Bird’s Nest West End — West End
4.5★ (1,742 Google reviews) · Known for: yakitori and Japanese curry
📍 2 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Bird’s Nest is a Japanese yakitori restaurant and bar in West End with a modern, dark-toned interior. It has a 4.5★ rating from 1,742 Google reviews, with diners mentioning the Japanese curry, beef dishes and cocktails.
6. hôntô — Fortitude Valley
4.7★ (1,618 Google reviews) · Known for: contemporary Japanese raw bar and sharing plates
📍 Alden St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
hôntô is a sleek, dimly lit Japanese restaurant in Fortitude Valley with a raw bar, sharing plates, imaginative mains and sake. It has a 4.7★ rating from 1,618 Google reviews, with diners mentioning baked scallops, oysters, sashimi and nigiri.
7. Genkotsu Ramen Toowong — Toowong
4.7★ (1,548 Google reviews) · Known for: ramen with a variety of toppings
📍 Clements Arcade, Shop E/51 Sherwood Rd, Toowong QLD 4066
Genkotsu Ramen is an intimate ramen specialist in Clements Arcade on Sherwood Road, Toowong. It has a 4.7★ rating from 1,548 Google reviews, and diners say it is often busy with a queue at peak times.
8. KatsuCo Toowong — Toowong
4.8★ (1,200 Google reviews) · Known for: chicken and pork katsu set meals
📍 Ground Floor/63 Jephson St, Toowong QLD 4066
KatsuCo is a katsu restaurant on Jephson Street in Toowong, describing itself as the first premium katsu franchise in Australia. It has a 4.8★ rating from 1,200 Google reviews, with diners mentioning teishoku set meals and pork katsu with mozzarella.
9. Koi Sushi — Cannon Hill
4.8★ (1,196 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi, ramen and udon
📍 Shop 20/1145 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Koi Sushi is a Japanese restaurant at Cannon Hill with a range that takes in sushi, ramen and udon, plus bubble tea. It has a 4.8★ rating from 1,196 Google reviews, and diners describe the food as fresh and the staff as friendly.
10. Taro’s Ramen Ascot — Ascot
4.4★ (1,182 Google reviews) · Known for: tonkotsu ramen and pork dumplings
📍 1/145 Racecourse Rd, Ascot QLD 4007
Taro’s Ramen is a low-key noodle house on Racecourse Road in Ascot with outdoor seating, serving soups, hot pots and green-tea ice cream. It has a 4.4★ rating from 1,182 Google reviews, and regulars recommend the tonkotsu ramen and fried pork dumplings.
11. Izakaya Haiiro — Hawthorne
4.6★ (1,124 Google reviews) · Known for: izakaya plates, yakitori and gyoza
📍 Shop5/265 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171
Izakaya Haiiro is a local Japanese restaurant on Hawthorne Road in Hawthorne, with diners mentioning yakitori, gyoza and fried oyster mushrooms. It has a 4.6★ rating from 1,124 Google reviews, and the lobster spicy miso soba gets a mention too.
12. Sushi Kotobuki — East Brisbane
4.6★ (1,043 Google reviews) · Known for: sashimi, rolls, karaage and katsu curry
📍 3/53 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169
Sushi Kotobuki is a light-filled Japanese eatery on Lytton Road in East Brisbane, with an open kitchen and outdoor tables. It has a 4.6★ rating from 1,043 Google reviews, and diners single out the sashimi, karaage and katsu curry.
13. Rokun Izakaya — Runcorn
4.7★ (997 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi, fried shrimp and hot pot
📍 258 Warrigal Rd, Runcorn QLD 4113
Rokun Izakaya is a Japanese izakaya on Warrigal Road in Runcorn, where reviewers mention sushi, fried baby shrimp and hot pot. It has a 4.7★ rating from 997 Google reviews, with diners praising the friendly service.
14. KU-O Japanese Restaurant — Sunnybank
4.4★ (939 Google reviews) · Known for: katsu curry, skewers and sushi rolls
📍 341 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109
KU-O is a Japanese restaurant on Mains Road in Sunnybank with traditional decor and imported beer. It holds a 4.4★ rating from 939 Google reviews, with diners mentioning katsu chicken curry, grilled skewers, karaage and sushi rolls.
15. Uroko Sushi on Train — Everton Park
4.7★ (821 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi train
📍 791 Stafford Rd, Everton Park QLD 4053
Uroko Sushi on Train is a sushi train restaurant on Stafford Road in Everton Park with a rustic feel. It has a 4.7★ rating from 821 Google reviews, with diners describing the sushi as fresh and the staff as friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane?
By Google review count, Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen Chermside is the most-reviewed Japanese restaurant in Brisbane in this guide, with 3,841 reviews and a 4.6★ rating. Sushi Edo Brisbane CBD is next with 2,325 reviews at 4.4★.
Which Brisbane Japanese restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, KatsuCo Toowong has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 1,200 reviews.
Which Brisbane suburbs have the most Japanese restaurants in this guide?
Brisbane CBD (2), Toowong (2) and Ascot (1) lead this guide, and the 15 restaurants are spread across 13 suburbs, so there is usually one near you.
How are these Brisbane Japanese restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many Japanese restaurants are in this Brisbane guide?
15 Japanese restaurants in Brisbane, with 23,951 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Brisbane Japanese restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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