sushi kotobuki

visit the little spot today with very high expectation since the place was rated high. we have ordered some sushi and a katsudon today. the don was very tasty the chicken was tender and juicy will definitely come back. but, the sushi were quiet disappointed since i keep hearing they made best sushi in town but to be honest, the sushi rice just not right for me.

went on a quiet monday afternoon. street parking in the area is not great.

ordered the salmon lion king, hotate (scallop) aburi, avocado maki, gyoza and chicken katsudon.

the sushi dishes were so delicious (as expected). gyoza was 4/5.

the chicken katsudon was 2.5/5. the chicken was completely soggy. i would not have been surprised if it was cooked beforehand (with the egg already on top) and just microwaved. i’ve had japanese where the chicken was fried beforehand and kept in a heater. the chicken on those occasions were dry, tough and not crispy. but at least it wasn’t soggy! the pieces of onion were quite large so i didn’t want to bite into them, just left them in the bowl. the sauce was not flavourful enough to save the bland egg and soggy chicken.

the table next to us had ordered curry which smelt amazing. i would have ordered that had it not been a stinking hot day!

sushi kotobuki is on the other side of town from where i live. i probably wouldn’t go out of my way to return but definitely would drop in for sushi if in the area.

the lion king roll is absolutely amazing and the ruby roll is also very good! the staff here are always nice and friendly.

brings back good memories of when i used to live and work in the city.

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#food #foodie #brisbanefoodie #brisbanefood #chirashidon @sushikotobuki #japanese #sashimi #seafood #dinner #workfriends 👁 9/10 loved the colorfulness and portion size
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🗣9/10 good japanese hospitality.
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🧠 8/10 good balance of flavour and good quality tuna.
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💰 $15 for chirashidon. good amount of salad.
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🏞 haven’t been here for so long, taste and quality is the same. all the chairs and tables are the same too.

phuong tran and i visit kotobuki on a friend’s recommendation. we seat ourselves then place our lunch order at the counter. there is no table service so we help ourselves to water, extra plates and serviettes.

*mix sashimi ($13.50) is 4 pieces each of salmon and tuna. the salmon is fresh while the tuna is quite average. rating: 3

*spider roll ($14) has soft shell crab, crab extender (surimi), cucumber and tobiko. freshly made with a generous serving, this tasty roll is our favourite dish. rating: 4

*salmon lion king ($12) has salmon, avocado and cucumber, topped with nicely seared aburi salmon. rating: 3.5

*prawn tempura ($10) is served with 3 prawns and 3 vegetables. the tempura prawns are quite tasteless but the tempura vegetables are good. rating: 3

prices here are surprisingly cheap which makes kotobuki popular with the regulars. two dishes are good while our other two dishes are quite average. our overall rating for this meal is 3.5!

this is the place you take your friends to ease them into the idea of eating raw fish. cheap and healthy option. you stroll 800 meters down the block for a beer afterwards

seriously good! best sushi in brisbane. the atmosphere and setting isn’t great but the food and prices make up for that. really good quality fish

the rolls are huge and first time visiting we definitely over ordered. the bowls have a large amount of rice and the rolls seem to be the go. 1 roll and a smaller plate is more than enough

this place is so fabulous. it’s hidden away in a complex. it is cheap as chips and the service is very quick. the restaurant has basic presentation - steel chairs and whatnot. the sushi is phenomenal and they put a lot of effort in to the presentation of the food. good for a quick and easy sit down meal.

your double prawn sushi is some of the best sushi i’ve ever had!! it’s made fresh right when you order it, nice and warm and so much flavour, i look forward to trying the other things on the menu.

best chicken yakitori in town!!! such flavour, delicate char and crisp, and no fatty chicken bits in sight. another favourite is the salmon aburi, will definitely be coming back for these dishes again!!

so good we go back at least once a month - the sushi is excellent but the star of the hot food show has to be the udon noodle soup. i've never had one that's better than the one at kotobuki - so much umami!

good japanese food and all made fresh to order , one of the best japanese takeaway places in brisbane. my favourite dish is probably the hand rolled sushi or the bento boxes.

continuously keeps being the best and most tasty sushi in brisbane! salmon sashimi especially, their signature rolls - especially kotobuki roll, great edamame too!!

really really good sushi! i love this place. its not the fanciest eat in resturant... for me its all about take away and going to kangaroo point to eat it on the grass. service is great and the staff are lovely. i will be back many times.