Sono Japanese Portside Wharf - Hamilton

I’ve been twice now. Both times were outstanding. The best quality Japanese I’ve had in Brisbane. Although quite expensive, it’s well worth it. Staff are all so lovely. <br/ <br/ One visit was for my brother’s 18th birthday. I let them know when I booked online. They surprised him (and me! when they brought out dessert while singing happy birthday. The dessert even had a sparkler on it. <br/ <br/ The aburi platter is a must. I don’t usually eat much wagyu but the wagyu aburi was just incredible. The teriyaki and karaage chicken dishes are so tender easily the best I’ve had. <br/ <br/ On a different visit, I shared a bento box with my cousin, along with a few other dishes. Every mouthful was divine. I love how many different flavours and dishes come on the bento box. <br/ <br/ I’m looking forward to going again!!

Perfect food, friendly service, good environment!!!

The food was ok, but why is it called fine dining?! Paper serviettes, dated decor, no ambience, nowhere to put a handbag. It’s a nice casual place and don’t expect more

Sono is one of the highest rated restaurants in Brisbane and the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to. This fantastic restaurant has been a place I’ve wanted to visit for a long time and with their beautiful atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and the quality of food it’s no surprise how that they’re so highly rated over with over 1000 reviewers. <br/ <br/ I booked through Zomato with an instant reservation two days before I came and was seated immediately upon arrival. Our waitress was lovely and perfect with her service as well as the other staff that brought our food. We ordered the Lai Chi cocktail and a glass of Prosecco. The cocktail was fantastic coming in a jug to pour into an adorable small glass and I loved the flavour of the Prosecco. <br/ <br/ Our entrees were so flavourful and the tofu was perfect in crispness with the sauce as well. For the main I had the braised beef which was cooked deliciously so it fell apart and had a side of rice as well and we also ordered the special which was an Australian wagyu that came with three dipping sauces. Then for dessert we ordered the special chocolate and caramel mousse and the dessert platter. They also presented it with a sparkler and writing on the place with our waitress being so sweet to sing happy birthday to me as well.<br/ <br/ After all our food it still only totalled to around $200 so not only was it a great experience with delicious food it was also very fair in pricing at around $100 a perfect for three courses and a drink. I cannot wait to attend Sono again for another special event or just because there is so many other items on the menu I’m interested in trying.

Sono is a really fantastic Japanese restaurant. I believe it deserves the title of one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. I come to here several times per year and all the experiences are satisfying. When people ask me about Japanese restaurant in Brisbane, I will recommend them Sono. The sashimi was so fresh and sukiyaki hotpot was much more delicious than other restaurant.This year I celebrated my birthday here in August, and the waitress prepared a little surprise for me. It was so sweet! It will be my first choice of Japanese restaurant!