Yamagen is a funky Japanese izakaya located inside QT Gold Coast hotel, with one of Queensland's largest Japanese whisky collection (over 65 bottles and counting) plus some of the most innovative and creative Japanese cuisine you'll ever taste. Behind the expansive bar, you can peer into the glass-enclosed kushiage station; the beating heart of the izakaya where smells and smoke wafts as Japanese chefs work over robata grills and binchotan charcoal. Or, nab a posi at the 15-seat traditional sushi bar where you can interact with the chefs and devour plate after plate of omakase (chef’s selection of market fresh sushi and sashimi).

This immaculate venue has been a raging success since the day it opened, and it’s not hard to see why. Be it the sexy fit out, the energetic atmosphere (do NOT come for a night of quiet convo), the loveable owners and their seriously cool staff, or that Etsu are plating up some of the most nek-level modern Japanese eats the Coast has ever seen. And as if they couldn’t be any more perfect in our eyes, Etsu are throwing their first ever pop-up outdoor dinner party “Feast Under a Tipi” later this month.

Nestled within the contemporary cool QT hotel, Yamagen combines the seductive vibes of an izakaya bar with the culinary brilliance of new generation Japanese. Whether you’re indulging in market-fresh sashimi or delicious char-grilled kushiyaki, your tastebuds will be singing praises all night long!. And, with their extensive whiskey list, you’ll be sipping in luxury under the low-lit showcase of Tokyo chic, modern chandeliers.

For a cool and casual izakaya-style restaurant that blends traditional Japanese cuisine with modern flair, check out Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Enjoy the fresh sashimi, intricate sushi, and tasty share plates. For a truly unforgettable experience, sample the kushiyaki from the grill or treat yourself to the Omakase, where executive chef Adam Lane showcases his mastery of Japanese cooking techniques.

QT Gold Coast’s signature restaurant, Yamagen is a funky izakaya with one of Queensland’s largest Japanese whisky collections and some of the most innovative Japanese cuisine you’ll ever taste. Behind the expansive bar, you can peer into the glass-enclosed kushiage station; the beating heart of the izakaya where smells and smoke wafts as chefs work over robata grills and binchotan charcoal.

Location: QT Gold Coast, Surfers ParadiseStyle: Modern izakaya diningPerfect For: Celebrations, date nights, foodie friends. Why Locals Love It:Yamagen is what happens when an izakaya meets a whisky bar — and the result is stunning. Run by an ex-Nobu chef, this moody venue is known for its sashimi tacos, premium omakase menus, and the largest Japanese whisky collection in Australia.

Yamagen is a spot where you come to taste the old school Japanese cooked with advanced innovative techniques. Be it lunchtime or dinner hour, the market-fresh sashimi paired with equally amazing cocktails wins us over. We suggest ordering the sashimi zensai and spicy spanner crab that tantalise your taste buds offering a perfect omakase experience.

**Yamagan’s highly trained chefs bring culinary expertise to the table, creating authentic Japanese dishes that will leave your mouth watering. The restaurant has recently been refurbished, and now boasts a modern and chic atmosphere. The food, the drink and the atmosphere are all a winning combo at Yamagen.

Another Broadbeach hotspot and another brilliant Japanese menu. The eclectic dining space and casual streetside manner extend across an impressive menu of hand-rolled sushi and intricate sashimi plates to grilled skewers and full-blown omakase experiences. You'll be back again and again to Yamagen.

You won’t catch too much of the actual sunset from the Yamagen Bar, though in its place you’ll have some of the best Japanese on the coast with the biggest range of Japanese Whiskey you’ve ever seen in Australia. Always a good choice.

Yamagen is a trendy, casual Izakaya drinking and dining establishment offering a fantastic bar and new-generation Japanese cuisine. As well as offering stunning food, the restaurant interior is equally stunning itself.

With an interactive sushi bar, Queensland’s largest whiskey selection and meats grilling over binchotan charcoal seven days a week, you’d better make your way down to the prestigious Japanese Izakaya – Yamagen.

In fact, Yamagen is Gold Coast’s first fine-dining Japanese restaurant. They put modern twists on classic dishes. Customers love their market-fresh sushi and sashimi.