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3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Cairns QLD

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Ganbaranba
Ganbaranba
Ganbaranba
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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GANBARANBA

(4.9 Score)
7/12-20 Spence Street,
Cairns QLD 4870 Directions

Since 1988

Specialty:

✓ Tonkotsu Premium ✓ Ikemen ✓ Gen-ten ✓ Sunrise ✓ Mugen ✓ Ebisu ✓ Ja-do ✓ Chin-tan ✓ Koshitantan ✓ Kiwami ✓ Mukashi ✓ Shoyu ✓ Shio ✓ Neo-shoyu ✓ Co-ching ✓ Natsuki ✓ Nagomi ✓ Premium Vegie ✓ Ganba Vegie ✓ Gen-ten Premium Red ✓ Mugen Premium Gold ✓ Kintama ✓ Kurodama ✓ Hakata

“Ganbaranba is a bustling, compact restaurant serving a range of traditional ramen and gyoza in a casual setting. The restaurant serves delicious, authentic ramen noodle bowls in downtown Cairns. Ganbaranba is family-friendly and perfect for a quick, healthy, tasty lunch or dinner. The menu is extensive and clearly explained, with various broths and options, while the staff keeps the atmosphere upbeat and extremely friendly. They also offer great sides to complement a big bowl of ramen. They provide many ramen choices for non-vegetarians, and their chilli is a must for those who love the spicy flavours of a ramen bowl. The Chin-tan ramen has a beautifully light taste, with noodles that have excellent texture, and the vegetables complement the dish perfectly.”

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Price:

Tonkotsu Premium
Ikemen $17.50
Gen-Ten $18.95
Sunrise $18.95
Mugen $18.95
House Special
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Contact:

07 4031 2522

Mon,Tue,Fri-Sun: 11:30am - 2pm|5pm - 8pm
Wed: Closed
Thu: 5pm - 8pm

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Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
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KUSHI YAKITORI BAR & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove,
Cairns QLD 4879 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Wings ✓ Chicken Tsukune ✓ Edamame ✓ Okonomiyaki ✓ Takoyaki ✓ Vege Korokke ✓ Kani Cream Korokke ✓ Vege Spring Rolls ✓ Prawn Spring Rolls ✓ Pork Gyoza ✓ Agedashi Tofu ✓ Eel ✓ Mushroom Vegetable Porridge ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Karaage ✓ Plain Udon ✓ Vege Tempura ✓ Prawn Tempura ✓ Karaage

“Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant has terrace tables where customers can enjoy their meal with an ocean view. This restaurant is a quaint, inviting, and authentic spot, beautifully decorated and located on the second floor, with a balcony overlooking the beach. The restaurant offers a friendly, relaxing atmosphere where you can unwind with your family and friends. The restaurant menu offers fresh sushi and excellent quality skewer options. The signature dish is the char-grilled yakitori, while the Aburi scallop nigiri stands out, featuring sashimi-grade scallops enhanced by a Japanese mayo torching process.”

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Price:

PLATES
Chicken Teriyaki (DF) $41.40
Pork Belly (DF) $43.70
Yakizakana (GF) $48.30
BBQ Seafood (GF)(DF) $64.40
UDON & SOUP
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Contact:

0451 421 015

Tue-Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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Tokyo Dumpling
Tokyo Dumpling
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TOKYO DUMPLING

(4.8 Score)
46 Lake Street,
Cairns QLD 4870 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Teriyaki Chicken on Rice ✓ Crumbed Chicken and Japanese Curry ✓ Teriyaki Fried Rice ✓ Spicy Chicken on Rice ✓ Chicken Katsu Don on Rice ✓ Fried Chicken on Rice ✓ Bbq Beef on Rice ✓ Spicy Pork on Rice ✓ Spicy Beef on Rice ✓ Homemade Dumplings ✓ Dumpling Set ✓ Crispy Noodle and Chicken Salad ✓ Salt Pepper Squid ✓ Octopus Ball ✓ Vegetable Spring Roll ✓ Ck Karaage ✓ Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Stir Fried Noodle ✓ Tantan Noodle ✓ Udon Soup

“2025 Update: Tokyo Dumpling caters to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements, offering extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant is fully licensed, serving Japanese sake, local craft beers, and wines to complement the meal. Guests can enjoy sashimi, a variety of entrees such as Karaage chicken and spring rolls, and a selection of fresh salads. A signature feature of the restaurant is its dumplings, with popular fillings including pork, prawn, chicken, cheese & potato, and vegetables. The atmosphere at Tokyo Dumpling is relaxed and trendy, making it ideal for a quick bite or a casual dinner. The restaurant is highly accommodating to dietary needs, providing a wide array of dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices.”

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Price:

Noodle
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen $24.70
Tonkotsu Ramen $23.50
Stir Fried Noodle $28.90
Tantan Noodle $24.70
Udon Soup $23.50
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Contact:

07 4041 2848

Mon-Fri: 11am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Sat: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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GANBARANBA REVIEWS

Was worth the wait! The staff are working hard to get through all the customers in orderly fashion. The kids loved the smaller size and simple flavours of the Shio ramen. I tried the signature (house special) ramen with a mix of broths and wasn't disappointed. Wonderful taste of Japan at really humble prices. Definitely not the thick style broth, more soupy and better suit d to the hot weather in my opinion.

Such an awesome little Japanese Restaurant!!! Ignore Laura's poor review below, she must of been having a bad day hahaha. The food was absolutely amazing, the Gyoza are made in house and just topped the dish off! The food came out super fast and had to wait a little for the Gyoza as it's freshly made in house. And as it states on the menu, good things come to those who wait hahaha and it was worth it.

We will always love the Ramen here, one of the best places to stop for a fulfilling harty meal. The service is always outstanding and so is the food. Thank you to all who work here, you are amazing.

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KUSHI YAKITORI BAR & JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Great restaurant. Came here for dinner on a weekend without reservation. We had to wait a while but managed to get seats.

Kushi in Palm Cove is such a vibe! They have great Sapporo beer on tap, delicious appetizers, and salmon nigiri that’s to die for. The views of the beach from the deck are breathtaking. Definitely stop by for happy hour or dinner.

AMAZING!! We haven’t had Japanese food this good since we were in Japan. The okonomiyaki & takoyaki & vanilla mochi are a MUST. The vibe is cute too - very Japanese. We felt like we were back in Japan until we stepped back outside onto the street. An absolute must try if you love Japanese food. We will defiantly be back next time we come back on holidays. Thank you for having us.

TOKYO DUMPLING REVIEWS

The food is really amazing. I went there twice, and ordered spicy tonkotsu. The broth tastes rich, the toppings vary, the tonkotsu has a smoky flavour, and most important, the serve is really large!!! All the prices are worth, especially when you come during the lunch hours.

This place is truly amazing. I took my family and everyone loved their food. (Very rare with four children). The food was so fresh, so delicious, we were totally impressed. Service was great, but the food. Wow. Unbelievable.

Great dinner! I've ordered stir fry vegan ramen and it was beautiful! Also vegan dumplings, very tasty! It's great that they have a vegan menu with many options.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GANBARANBA Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Contact Info: 8
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KUSHI YAKITORI BAR & JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.2K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TOKYO DUMPLING Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.1K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10