1. Nikuya, Fortitude Valley
Enjoy two whole, crispy panko-fried soft-shell crabs with house-made creamy tartare sauce for $26. Consider this a very satisfying Japanese equivalent of a fish and chip shop meal.
2. Sono, Brisbane City and Hamilton
Sono has a reputation for being the finest of fine dining, serving up Japanese in Brisbane. Fresh sashimi has never looked so fancy.
3. Bird's Nest Restaurant, West End
These guys have a huge range of chicken options. If you're feeling extra adventurous, there's traditional chicken liver, heart and artery options.
4. Wagaya, Fortitude Valley
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Order your meal via touch-screens, which are on every table. What better way to mix your love of technology and food? The squid butter sauté will set you back $9.30.
5. Hakataya Ramen, Sunnybank
Put those instant noodles away, this place does magical things with broth. It's just $10.50 for a giant bowl of Nagahama Ramen - extra pork tastiness optional.
6. Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen, Westfield Garden City
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Like the idea of Sono but can't wait for payday? The same guys opened this restaurant in a suburban food court. This bowl of sweet and sour soft-shell crab is just $7.90.
7. Sushi Kotobuki, Kangaroo Point
The cutest sushi you'll ever see. Grab a giant Caterpillar Roll for $8.
8. Bishamon Japanese, Spring Hill
Like meat? So do these guys. This beef eye fillet steak goes straight from the teppanyaki grill to your plate. With some added veggies, miso and rice, this sets you back $35.
9. Harajuku Gyoza, Fortitude Valley
Let's be honest, chicken katsu curry goes nicely with a schooner of pale ale, and these guys know it.
10. Sushi Edo, Newmarket
There are a few suburban sushi trains around, but this is the best. Plates start at $3.50, so don't even try to stop at one.
11. Osaka Japanese Dining Bar, Ashgrove
Locals know when they're onto a good thing, and the lines out the door of this place prove that. Try the seafood udon for $14.
