hosokawa japanese restaurant

just have to say, amazing. i have to leave it at that, couldn't type any more if i wanted too.

the sushi here was absolutely disgusting!! all the cuts had inedible pieces of connective tissue. very disappointed.

without a doubt, racecourse road has become my new 'happy place'. i go there whenever i have anything to celebrate or just to make sure i have an enjoyable night out. with a recent happy announcement, i thought it would be a great opportunity to grab dinner at hosokawa, which i have been wanting to try for quite a long time.  i was very pleased that i managed to make a booking that day, because it was the last table before the whole store was booked out. the store itself was quite small and cozy. i really liked the environment, simple but elegant. the menu was quite extensive, consisting of quite a number of pages. i ordered quite a significant number of things to share. first to arrive for the evening was our grilled eggplant. it had a mildly sweet sauce on top, and was grilled to perfection. the texture was just right, and it was definitely warm and comforting. next up, we got to try the fried oyster. compared to the oysters that i have had at other japanese restaurants, the ones at hosokawa were considerably larger, and had a much lighter batter. it was also a definite plus that it came out piping hot. the sauces and salads on the side also offered quite a refreshing twist to what would have been quite a heavy dish. my companions really enjoyed this dish. the highlight of my night came next. the large sashimi platter was absolutely stunning. i found the fish to be exceptionally fresh, and generously thick cut. the wasabi was the proper type, being freshly ground instead of the processed ones from a tube. we advised the chef we had a liking for salmon, and we note that there was larger portion of salmon than the other types, which was great. i also found the tuna and kingfish to be quite delicious though. beef tataki came next. the beef was nicely marbled and tender. the crushed garlic and spanish onion added a whole lot of zing. it was served with quite a refreshing dipping sauce, and i really liked it. we also had the gyoza. this was one of the better gyozas tha

i found hosokawa on zomato by fluke. it was listed on a trending list for brisbane so thought we would give it a shot. thank goodness we did, that kind of secret should be shared far and wide!. hidden in a bunch of shops on racecourse road, hosokawa is an unassuming but busy restaurant. there was a brief wait for a table, always a good sign. in saying that, there are only about a dozen or so tables, i would look to book next time.

honest and flavorsome japanese food that gives you a real sense of skill and culture. plus, they're not afraid to experiment from time to time.

surprise. some rules for dining in brisbane, avoid mexican, amercian and sushi. why? the chefs here have no idea what they are doing. pet hate, canned tuna in a sushi roll yuck!

foraging for food and stumbled upon this restaurant, crowded and smiling patrons. good sign. i was craving sushi and asked "is the tuna raw?" what a silly question - the japanese waitress must have been thinking. no worries here, i really enjoyed my sushi and jasmine tea. the icecream next door was a great finish to the meal, perfect!

i tired twice. the first time was good experience. i just ate sashimi mix platter with a bowl of rice.the second time was disappointing, the sashimi was cut too thick and had kinda 'hard tissue' stuff. so i could only give 5 out of 10 marks.

authentic japanese food that is exceptional! if you want the same style food (in its simplest and most elegant form) you would buy in shinjuku then head to hosokawa's.

a traditional japanese restaurant located on racecourse rd in ascot/hamilton is one of my favourite japanese restaurants to go to. the fact that it is also in northside gives it another thumbs up for me since it is closer to where i am. expect simple casual interior with a touch of japanese flair here and there but remember to book in advance as it gets booked out at nights and nearly during lunch time. another thing is that they are closed on sundays. price wise is quite straight to the point and not overly priced but you do get generous serving sizes and for its well priced dishes, it allows you to enjoy both japanese cuisine in a traditional izakaya setting.

recommended for: quick meal after work with someone who isn't afraid to dish out the extra dollar for a casual japanese dine in experience

so delicious! very generous portion sizes on the sushi rolls, so much salmon on the rainbow rolls! would definitely recommend if you like a good sashimi

...most japanese restaurants, they do amazing lunch specials so its so much cheaper than dinner. even when its cheaper, the quality is still the same which is another bonus!

authentic and cheap but oh so tasty!. this is a brand new restaurant - it only opened tuesday 25-may - but make sure you call ahead to make a reservation if you'd like an inside table. the atmosphere reminds me of similar restaurants in japan and they have even managed to squeeze a sushi bar inside where you can watch the chef prepare the sushi and sashimi! we had a number of smaller dishes between 2 and drinks and still came out full, and only $40 lighter. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up! i think we'll definitely be regulars.

terrible. sashimi was average. shabu shabu was awful - the meat was dreadful, the vegetables ordinary. far too expensive when sono is just down the road. of course the icing on the cake was the 1hr time frame in which to sit, order & eat. i would have appreciated it more if they said it wasn't realistic to have the shabu shabu in this time, instead of rushing the order through (plus our cooker was running out of gas - not that there was time or service enough to even mention it to the staff). even better was when the next guests arrived and the staff indicated that we were just finishing up, and left said guests standing behind us breathing down our necks.
i would not wish this experience on anyone.
poor in all aspects, from food to service.

we've followed hokasawa's head chef since his days at oshin restaurant in the city way back in the early 90's. we were ecstatic that he and his business partner decided to open thier japanese restaurant in our local neighbourhood of ascot.

it's not a fancy and up market japanese dinning experience like sono at portside however, what it lacks in panache, it's more than make up by the no-fuss, high quality of the food. on that front it is on par with some of the best in town.

this is a little low key japanese restaurant that gives the big boys the run for their money, and speaking of money their prices are reasonably cheap for an authentic and fully a la carte japanese restaurant.

we'll be coming back for as long as they keep their door open.