The wide variety of Japanese restaurants in Adelaide make it an ideal destination for all foodies!
Whether you’re a sushi lover, dumpling fiend, or wagyu beef fan, these Japanese restaurants in Adelaide are sure to fulfill your cravings.
Sho Sho
Located in Hyde Park, ShoSho is inspired by the Japanese izakaya way of dining. Its menu has a wide variety of options, ranging from a wagyu beef cheeseburger to a white pepper blue swimmer crab. Plus, if you’re looking to a bit of everything, they offer a 3-course lunch set starting at $65 per person.
Don’t miss out on dessert – the menu features a black sesame ice cream sandwich, mille feuille, and mandarin and yuzushu crème brulee. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and try something new. And, if you’re looking for something delicious after a night out, ShoSho is open late.
Akimitsu
Akimitsu was founded by chef Akimitsu Tanihara, who was the fifth-generation head chef of a restaurant in Japan. He mastered how to make traditional tempura donburi, earning him the highest recognition of Tempura cuisine in Japan in 2014.
The restaurant has several tempura classics that are a must-try: the Akimitsu Deluxe Tempura, which comes with lobster tail, oyster, prawn, seasonal fish, and vegetables, as well as the Asakusa Tempura, which features the same items minus the lobster tail, are among two of the top recommendations.
Be sure to try the restaurant’s in-house tendon sauce, which adds extra flavour to the tempura and rice.
Minimono
Craving a warm, hearty meal? Minimono is the perfect place with its wide array of ramen, udon, and donburi. Wagyu beef ramen and tonkotsu ramen are among its best sellers, and both include items like black fungus, umami egg, and spring onion.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try the curry cheese burger don, which features a wagyu patty, melted cheese, and rice. It’s a true American and Japanese crossover. All entrees are under $24 as well, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner or a casual dining experience.
Don’t miss out on the side dishes – Minimono also has prawn toast, grilled miso corn ribs, and agedashi tofu that are great compliments to any main meal.
Samurai Teppanyaki House
When dining at Samurai Teppanyaki House, you’ll be sure to receive not just amazing food, but also great entertainment. At this establishment, guests are seated around an open cooktop, and a chef prepares their food right in front of them, showing off cooking techniques like slicing seafood with intense precision.
The dining experience also includes premium domestic brands of wagyu beef, high-quality ingredients, and customised cooking since everything is done right in front of you. Every meal is complete with an appetizer, soup, salad, seafood course, meat dish, rice dish, and dessert. It’s truly a (ful)filling experience!
Tuno
At Tuno, you can have any dining experience you want. Whether you’re looking for a cosy date venue or a group outing, or even just a casual bite to eat, this North Adelaide restaurant does it all.
Tuno specializes in homemade ramen and charcoal-grilled yakitori. In fact, it home-makes its noodles in house and only uses natural, fresh ingredients – no MSG or artificial additives. It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Adelaide for a healthy and authentic meal.
Be sure to try the tori shoyu ramen and the traditional tonkotsu – both are fan-favorites at Tuno. The yakitori is another popular item: flavors include chicken meatball, beef tongue, and okra, among several others.
Shobosho
This Adelaide restaurant was featured in the Australian Financial Review’s 2018 list of the top 100 restaurants and was in the top 100 for the 2019 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.
Shobosho stands out because of its use of fire; it even has a specially-commissioned cooking line that includes a wood oven and a customised yakitori pit. Indulge in spit-roast teriyaki chicken and wood-baked shallot bread, as well as spiced lamb kushiyaki – all of which are made using fire.
Plus, Shobosho features a spinoff yakitori bar known as Sho where charcoal-grilled steaks are a must-try. You won’t want to miss either of these fantastic food spots.
Sushi Planet
Sushi Planet is a highly-rated spot to satisfy your sushi cravings in Adelaide.
The restaurant uses fresh Australian fish every day and keeps a short menu, as it believes beauty is found in simplicity. It sells fan-favourites like salmon and tuna rolls, as well as more adventurous rolls like the aburi cheese roll, which contains breaded chicken thighs and mango, topped with seared cheese.
If you’re looking for a night in or need a bite to eat on a busy work day, Sushi Planet offers both pick-up and delivery, in addition to in-house dining. And, if you’re an avid sushi-lover, you can sign up to become a Sushi Planet member and earn rewards.
Gyoza Gyoza
This Japanese-style bar is great for drinks after work and delicious snack foods; it’s a true izakaya dining experience. Located in Adelaide, as well as in Melbourne, Gyoza Gyoza has some of the finest Japanese sake and drinks. Indulge in peach soju, a sake tasting flight, or on-tap Japanese beers. And, during happy hour, get a one liter jug of beer and a 10 piece gyoza set for $26.90.
As its name suggests, Gyoza Gyoza is well-known for its mouth-watering dumplings, which are made fresh in-house every day. Flavours include wagyu beef and red onion, pork and cabbage, and mixed vegetables with chives.
Ginza Miyako
At Ginza Miyako in the Stamford Plaza Hotel, it’s all about fine dining. The restaurant combines Japanese cuisine with French influence, using French cooking techniques to emphasize the food’s flavours. It even has sister establishments in Paris and Tokyo.
From wagyu beef carpaccio with homemade ponzu dressing to Japanese soy glazed short rib, Ginza Miyako is sure to offer a delicious and high-quality dining experience. They also have a wide selection of sides, including octopus kaarage with sweet chilli and lime and Japanese potato salad.
To round off a great night out, try the green tea cheesecake, mochi ice cream, or choose from an assortment of gelato flavours.
Koomo
If you’re looking to dine among the clouds, Koomo is the place to eat. The restaurant is located on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza Adelaide and offers stunning views of the city’s skyline. It also has a beautiful interior inspired by Japanese design.
Koomo offers several share plates, making it a great place to dine with a group. Try the miso charred pumpkin, smoky bay oysters, or even the slow-cooked Japanese lamb curry with your family and friends.
Can’t decide between all the delicious menu items? Choose the “feed me” option, which starts at $89 per person, and receive starters, share plates, sides, and dessert, all pre-chosen by Koomo.
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