Fumiki's 鮨割烹ふみき — Restaurant in Brisbane City

Hello ‘Fumiki’s Sushi Kappo’! What an exciting addition to the Brisbane food scene.

Hats off to Chef Fumiki Hayashi for his extraordinary culinary skills. It was an amazing Japanese dining experience for myself and my family, leaving a memorable mark on our Luna New Years Day. The 18 course kappo omakase was simply perfection!! And by far the best Japanese dining experience I have had for a very long time.

Our journey began with an appetizer that was wonderfully balanced in flavor and texture, preparing our mind and stomach for the gastronomic adventure ahead.

The warm soup following settled me in, with it’s simplicity in parts, yet complexity in flavor.

Sashimi, a dish of fresh Australian seafood was not only complimented by top grade wasabi grown in Tasmania, but produce picked from chef Fumiki’s organic garden.

Have you ever had Sunshine Coast spanner crab chawamushi or monk fish liver bathing in home made aged ponzu? Not only the fulfillment of the soul comes with each bite but Chef provides amazing stories about the ingredients, the technique for cooking, and the apparatus, further enhancing the experience.

I consider chef Fumiki’s preparation of each piece of sushi a form of art. He is a true master in layering flavors and ingredients to compliment the uniqueness of each individual seafood. As you bite into each piece of sushi, the individual rice grain bounces around inside the mouth, mixed in with a perfectly balanced portion of seafood. Did I mention the sushi rice is mixed/prepared in front of our eyes?

A good meal requires a good closure. As a special mushroom miso soup ends the savory chapter, a rare dessert is cooked in front of us. This traditional Kyoto style sweet cannot be found elsewhere in Australia, only chef Fumiki makes it right!

Don’t forget to indulge in some exclusive Japanese sake and beer to compliment the course. The experience not only provides gastronomic satisfaction, but a feast for the eyes and happiness for the soul. Knowing the best ingredients are personally selected and compiled to create each seasonal menu, I cannot wait to come back to taste the next season. What are you...

Fumiki’s Sushi Kappo, a charming Japanese omakase restaurant nestled in a small Robertson shop complex, stands opposite the QE2 hospital. Open exclusively for dinner, starting at 6:30 pm and concluding around 9:30-10:00 pm, the restaurant offers ample parking in the adjacent complex.

Since its inauguration in late 2022/early 2023, I’ve been a frequent patron of Fumiki’s. As an avid enthusiast of Japanese cuisine, the presence of such a high-caliber omakase restaurant in Brisbane excites me.

While the omakase courses maintain a fixed structure, the chef adapts the menu each season to showcase the freshest ingredients and reflect the changing temperatures. Since my inaugural visit in January 2023, subsequent returns have consistently delighted me with the chef’s creative flair, distinctive offerings, and meticulous craftsmanship evident in each course.

Analogous to a well-crafted movie, Fumiki’s omakase follows a defined structure. Commencing with light appetizers, followed by a delicate soup-based dish, sashimi, and a scene-setting grilled course, a palate cleanser precedes the main act: Nigiri sushi. The chef begins with freshly cooked rice, carefully seasoned in a Hangiri (wooden sushi rice barrel), and meticulously processes a variety of seafood ingredients. The knife skills displayed during this phase evoke an ASMR-like experience. The seemingly simple creation of each nigiri, fusing rice and prepared ingredients, conceals the time and expertise invested in perfecting the technique.

The culmination of the evening includes a hand-roll, signaling the conclusion of the main dishes. A soup is presented, accompanied by a dessert crafted before your eyes. Finally, a traditionally prepared matcha green tea serves as a satisfying conclusion to the entire omakase experience.

Undoubtedly, Fumiki’s stands not just as one of the finest Japanese restaurants but as one of the premier dining establishments...

I returned to Fumiki’s this year, having had a wonderful experience during my first visit last December. While the omakase itself was beautifully presented, I was deeply disappointed by the lack of price transparency regarding a glass of plum wine (Umenomi Shizuku Premium Aged 12 Years) offered off-menu.

We were told the 2025 Champion Plum Wine would be “a bit more expensive,” but no specific price was given. While we acknowledge that we didn’t ask for the exact amount upfront, our expectation was based on previous Champion Plum Wines listed at around $30AUD per glass. We reasonably assumed the 2025 version would be higher — but not nearly triple the price.

It was later charged at $89AUD per glass, a figure far exceeding typical market value and what any reasonable guest might expect. This felt misleading and unfair, especially in a fine dining setting where trust and clarity are essential. Importantly, the lack of transparency placed full pricing discretion in the hands of the server, without our informed agreement.

Additionally, I noticed small lapses in service compared to my previous visit. For example, we weren’t asked whether we wanted water at all — basic gestures that are standard in high-end omakase experiences. It gave the impression that alcohol sales were prioritised over guest comfort.

I hope the restaurant considers clearer communication in the future, especially for premium off-menu selections. It would go a long way in maintaining trust and enhancing the overall experience. It’s disappointing to say that I no longer feel...