sono japanese restaurant

i'm not entirely sure if it's fair to be writing a review based on a function dinner. i've been to sono previously for a la carte before (also for a birthday dinner) and perhaps because it was too long ago or other factors that may have affected myexperienceit never left a great impression so i've never been tempted to go back on my own accord.

last saturday however, a friend had organised a birthday dinner there and i might say this has been one of my best dining experiences this year. 

the atmosphere at sono cannot be faulted. i always love sitting in their faux tatami rooms. maybe it's a bit kitsch but who cares, get into the spirit. service was impeccable, again i can't be certain that wasn't due to the event but our designated waitress was attentive, informative and very tolerant. 

food. was amazing. we had their tasting course and that was truly such a good showcase of their menu. i never think you can go too wrong with sashimi as long as it's fresh. so i never judge a japanese restaurant based solely on that. but the sashimi at sono blew me away. some stand out items from their tasting menu in my opinion was: oyster with lime sauce, snapper carpaccio, crab croquette, salmon belly. the duck main was also very well done.

amazing experience. this is our favourite restaurant for special occasions, all round greatexperienceeach time we go, have never had a dish we didn't like.

a favourite. everytime i go to sono theexperienceis good. i really enjoy the food and the atmospherics are great. you can book a private room, sit at a table or take a seat and watch them cook your food in front of you. the only negative i had was that last time i went to sono they automatically took my brother's wine glass away from him without checking his age. he is actually 20! this was a negative as we were celebrating a special occasion and they just presumed instead of checking.

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.

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.

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.

after all our food it still only totalled to around $200 so not only was it a greatexperiencewith 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.

i love sharing my good diningexperiencewith others and one of those is sono hamilton. i enjoy dining here and taking some friends for their special occasion. food great and service great!

had an amazing lunchexperiencethere with my customers, spent more than $200 for the three of us - the team serving us was fantastic and very accommodating. however, i've decided to give a 2 star rating as the person i spoke over the phone to make reservations was arrogant, rude and made me feel silly asking questions as a customer. if i had more time on that day, i would have immediately cancelled my reservation and go for another restaurant.

the sono diningexperiencejapanese cuisine at its finest, modern contemporary and traditional.the freshest produce beautifully presented to tempt the most discerning palate and visual senses, complemented by an excellent international wine selection and japanese sake from our cellar. the tranquil surroundings with a texture featuring a mixture of wood, stone and water feature, all serve to enhance the overall lunch and dinner experience.our tasting course with matching wine selection is exceptional or for a change of pace, we offer teppanyaki, where interaction with the masterful chef is totally encouraged.with seven private tatami rooms, some featuring audio-visual capability, sono is ideally set up for sales presentations, birthday or engagement celebrations, or any important event. exclusive use of the restaurant can also be arranged for cocktail parties up to 250 people with our dedicated events coordinator, we can accommodate all your specific needs.to enjoy an intimate dinner for two, our japanese style seating by the window with river views is an ideal choice.

went for our first anniversary. had a booking and needed to make a last minute time change. staff were very accommodating and food was excellent! 👌
my girlfriend posted theexperienceon her instagram story and 3 days later a friend went there for their anniversary aswell 😂😂😂.
i’m kinda craving the teriyaki chicken now...

my partner and i celebrated our anniversary dinner here, and it was definitely the best choice that we’ve made! everything was perfect, from the zen ambience, very class and all decor had attention to detail. the hospitality was top notch, very friendly and very knowledgeable staff, who makes the diningexperiencemore enjoyable and last but not least, the food was amazing! the wagyu beef striploin ishiyaki was totally out of this world!! the butteriest, most- tender , juicy slice of steak we’ve had outside of japan! perfect umami flavours all throughout, would definitely 101% come back here and highly recommend this to everyone who loves japanese cuisines! thank you for having us, sono! special thanks to kai and yoshiko, your friendliness made it all the more memorable, we hope to dine here again soon!

absolutely devine. the food wash incredible. the wagyu beef melts in the mouth. the sashimi cuts were large. every course that we had was amazing. the service was the best service we have had in any restaurant. the simple touch of explaining each course as they were delivered really made theexperienceenjoyable. the artistic flair and aesthetics were brilliant. when i made the booking, i said it was for my husbands birthday. forgetting that i had mentioned it, we ordered dessert and the delivered it with a sparkler, happy birthday in chocolate and singing happy birthday. love this restaurant and look forward to returning.

in ourexperiencethis is the freshest japanese food in bris. never had a badexperiencehere. sashimi and oysters are standout items but they also do many different share and main plates that are freshly prepared and delicious. teppanyaki and sushi bar provide alternative dining options and they have a small bar area for aperitifs. they also have a number of private dining rooms which are a greatexperiencefor special occasions with friends and/or family. service is always impeccable and pricing, as you’d expect, is reasonably above average. daytime dining is rewarded with views over the brisbane river.

beautiful food, interior and atmosphere. was here for an anniversary lunch and everything was smooth. i enjoyed the food but i wouldn't say it's a stand outexperienceat lunch time anyway.

entrees we had ala care sashimi and scallops. really good. scallops and accompanying side plump, juicy, delicious.
mains had the cod saikoyaki and bug gratin. also for dessert kanmi platter. really delicious though not really wow factor. maybe too hyped up for me.

next time would want to see if we get seated in the traditional section or next to a window. the cruise ship was in so no water views but i liked the novelty of the ship being there. they were playing studio ghibli piano for background music which i personally liked.

restrooms really nice with change table.

quality of the food was great. the service unfortunately was quite average.
we had excellent sashimi, tempura, wagyu, moreton bay bug and miso eggplant. nothing negative to say about the food at all.
theexperiencewas slightly let down by the waiters. everyone was running around in a seeming panic, and the constant traffic of stressed out waiters brushing past our table really set a bad ambiance. our waiter was very unfriendly, not even waiting for me to finish ordering before trying to run off, and generally had quite harried and unfriendly interactions with us. for a $200+ meal (for 2 people), i feel that the service was a letdown.

sashimi and nigiri were very fresh! we also tried their wagyu beef cooked on a hot stone and it hit the spot! would recommend if you're looking for a fancier japanese diningexperienceas it is a bit more on the expensive side of things

food was just okay, but very well presented. so i'm not too fuss about it, as service is the main aspect that is expected from a fine dine restaurant. we got the whole room for a small birthday celebration, but we had the misfortune to have someone with terrible attitude to serve us. basically theexperiencewas spoilt. her name was kate, an assistant manager apparently, poor customer service. very disappointed!