Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi, Vegan
Price Point: Mains from $15 - $25
A taste of Japan, all diced up into a delicious okonomiyaki and melt-in-the-mouth sashimi, Oi Izakaya welcomes you with open arms on the Gold Coast.
Replicating the informal eating style of a traditional Japanese Izakaya, this eatery comes with bar stools, tiny tables and charm in every corner. Effortlessly smart and chic with moody lighting and that unmistakable Japanese perfectionism in everything they do, it's definitely somewhere to go if you want to impress!
Start off with some traditional snacks, like their lotus root fries, karaage chicken and the popular takoyaki (octopus balls if you weren't sure). The big event on the main menu is the okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese omelette that's constructed from a delicious mix of cabbage, rice flour and your choice of toppings.
Alternatively, keep it really light (and healthy!) with their sashimi that is expertly sliced for your eating pleasure. Needless to say, with a long list of sakes, Japanese beers and Japanese whiskies, you're sure to find the perfect accompaniment to your authentic dining experience.
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Oi Izakaya
4/30 James Street
Burleigh Heads 4220
Open Hours:
Mon Closed
Tue - Thur 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Fri - Sat 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Sun 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Phone: +61 7 3129 0628
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Gordon Turner - dined at Oi Izakaya on 20 February 2020
The food was amazing, the atmosphere is really chill and the owner was very friendly, he gave us some good tips for the whiskey and spared some time for a little chat. We highly recommend coming here. And the sashimi was delicious!
Deanne Lesley - dined at Oi Izakaya on 12 February 2020
Gorgeous little place! The decor is so authentically Japanese I felt like I was back there! The food is amazing and knowledge of sake impressive! Lovely place to go for dinner with the girls or for date night!
Georgia Mac - dined at Oi Izakaya on 22 January 2020
5 star experience !! Great food super friendly staff live music I’ll b back
Lou Fidock - dined at Oi Izakaya on 5 January 2020
It was honestly the best Japanese style restaurant I’ve been to on the Gold Coast. The owner is a legend also. All about customer service! I highly recommend
Alister Randell - dined at Oi Izakaya on 19 December 2019
Amazing authentic Japanese menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the spicy edamane beans, octopus balls and goyzas. The sushi burger was a real treat too.
Paula Pinch - dined at Oi Izakaya on 13 December 2019
Fabulous night, from the very friendly, informative waiter (sadly can’t remember his name) to every single dish we had . Very authentic Japanese food, can’t wait to return !
Liz Lecornu - dined at Oi Izakaya on 7 December 2019
Wonderful people and food
Craig O'Brien - dined at Oi Izakaya on 6 December 2019
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff - what more is there to say!
Helen Brosnan - dined at Oi Izakaya on 1 December 2019
Yummy food, great service, great location too, tucked away allowing for a little privacy for a more intimate meal. I recommend the karaage chicken and okonomiyaki with pork belly washed down with a bottle Kirin ichiban
Jamie Walters - dined at Oi Izakaya on 1 December 2019
This was such an amazing dining experience! Great value for money, good atmosphere :) and delicious food.
Phoebe Bardsley - dined at Oi Izakaya on 15 March 2020
Service was great very interactive, good knowledge of explaining menu. Food prepared on time and fresh. Perfect little hidden gem
Ben Crilly - dined at Oi Izakaya on 13 March 2020
This place is sensational...…… would highly recommend. I will be going back and bring friends to enjoy as well.
Kylie Cross - dined at Oi Izakaya on 12 March 2020
Good vibe in the laneway, excellent service, good fresh tasty food. Thank you.
C Evans - dined at Oi Izakaya on 7 March 2020
We love this little tucked away Japanese restaurant, the food is always fresh and delicious
Jo Hendy - dined at Oi Izakaya on 29 February 2020
Just like what people said in the reviews, it's really delicious.
Judy Tuanmu - dined at Oi Izakaya on 28 February 2020
Really liked the style of the place. They put effort to recreate the feel of small Japanese alley restaurants. Great food and very friendly service.
Prem Halama - dined at Oi Izakaya on 13 February 2020
Great food great service both times we have visited !
Genevieve Esp-Morse - dined at Oi Izakaya on 22 February 2020
exceptionally great service and food!
Tomas Miniotas - dined at Oi Izakaya on 21 February 2020
JAPANESE FOOD WITH A DIFFERENCE
My wife and took in this Restaurant as part of our First Table Experiences and what a light. Accessibility is easy for wheelchairs and walkers. The Restaurant is half way down a little alley way similar to what you would experience in Japan. We did the 3 'round' set banquet and was amazed at the amount of food brought to our table. Some of the food I would refer to as traditional Japanese food, but other dishes had an exciting and delicious twist. The staff were delightful and helpful. Table service was great and prompt. The Restaurant itself was open and had a timber theme similar to the many laneway Restaurants in Japan. The Restaurant offers chef specials which we will be going back to try. There are also dedicated night specials.
Gordon Turner - dined at Oi Izakaya on 20 February 2020
The food was amazing, the atmosphere is really chill and the owner was very friendly, he gave us some good tips for the whiskey and spared some time for a little chat. We highly recommend coming here. And the sashimi was delicious!
Deanne Lesley - dined at Oi Izakaya on 12 February 2020
Had a great experience at OI Izakaya. The staff were friendly,helpful and the food was delicious. Standout dishes were the Takoyaki and the prawn gyoza.
Joanne Morris - dined at Oi Izakaya on 5 February 2020
We had a great dinner here last night.
The staff are so friendly, and the know the menu well.
The food was really delicious, and we will definately be going back.
Sake Sangria complemented the food.
Caroline Downie - dined at Oi Izakaya on 31 January 2020
We were excited to try this restaurant due to the high ratings. It was quiet and authentic. There were unique items and combinations we had never seen before and our curiosity made the experience even better.
Farzana Ahmad - dined at Oi Izakaya on 23 January 2020
Gorgeous little place! The decor is so authentically Japanese I felt like I was back there! The food is amazing and knowledge of sake impressive! Lovely place to go for dinner with the girls or for date night!
Georgia Mac - dined at Oi Izakaya on 22 January 2020
We really enjoyed the food at Oi Izakaya; in particular, the Kingfish sushi was excellent. Service was great and the restaurant has a great vibe. Will definitely return.
Mark Sargeant - dined at Oi Izakaya on 19 January 2020
Food was good but a bit on the expensive side.
Colin Henry - dined at Oi Izakaya on 18 January 2020
Delicious food, nice ambience and a great location! The banquet was a great way to experience the best the menu has to offer.
Michael Dempsey - dined at Oi Izakaya on 4 January 2020
5 star experience !! Great food super friendly staff live music I’ll b back
Lou Fidock - dined at Oi Izakaya on 5 January 2020
The food is excellent and so is the service! We will definitely visit again. We had the banquet.
Sharyn Lenon - dined at Oi Izakaya on 28 December 2019
highly recomended ! !nice food nice service !
Winnie Wang - dined at Oi Izakaya on 27 December 2019
It was honestly the best Japanese style restaurant I’ve been to on the Gold Coast. The owner is a legend also. All about customer service! I highly recommend
Alister Randell - dined at Oi Izakaya on 19 December 2019
Amazing authentic Japanese menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the spicy edamane beans, octopus balls and goyzas. The sushi burger was a real treat too.
Paula Pinch - dined at Oi Izakaya on 13 December 2019
The staff, service and food was fantastic
Jenny Fraser - dined at Oi Izakaya on 8 December 2019
Fabulous night, from the very friendly, informative waiter (sadly can’t remember his name) to every single dish we had . Very authentic Japanese food, can’t wait to return !
Liz Lecornu - dined at Oi Izakaya on 7 December 2019
Wonderful people and food
Craig O'Brien - dined at Oi Izakaya on 6 December 2019
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff - what more is there to say!
Helen Brosnan - dined at Oi Izakaya on 1 December 2019
Yummy food, great service, great location too, tucked away allowing for a little privacy for a more intimate meal. I recommend the karaage chicken and okonomiyaki with pork belly washed down with a bottle Kirin ichiban
Jamie Walters - dined at Oi Izakaya on 1 December 2019
Fantastic service, lovely cold beverages and the food was delicious !
Rebecca Page - dined at Oi Izakaya on 1 December 2019
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29 reviews
JAPANESE FOOD WITH A DIFFERENCE
My wife and took in this Restaurant as part of our First Table Experiences and what a light. Accessibility is easy for wheelchairs and walkers. The Restaurant is half way down a little alley way similar to what you would experience in Japan. We did the 3 'round' set banquet and was amazed at the amount of food brought to our table. Some of the food I would refer to as traditional Japanese food, but other dishes had an exciting and delicious twist. The staff were delightful and helpful. Table service was great and prompt. The Restaurant itself was open and had a timber theme similar to the many laneway Restaurants in Japan. The Restaurant offers chef specials which we will be going back to try. There are also dedicated night specials.