ANEKAWA — Restaurant in Gold Coast City

The score is for the 【service】, not food.

My friend and I arrived 10 min late, but when we arrived no one say hi to us, no one led us to the table,we were just standing for a while. Then finally we got seat. Since we only have 2hrs to finish the dinner（informed when booking）, so we just fast ordered the 8 courses for tonight, Honestly was in a hurry. 2.5-3hrs would be better.

During the whole process of dinner, no one refilled our water until asked. Also about the payment, we would like to split the bill. Normally the staff will ask pay separately or together, but here the senior waitress didn’t want to split our bill. I know some restaurants refuse split bills, but hopefully inform this on booking page if you aren’t accept split bills.

About【food】, it’s unusual that 6 dishes of “8 course” are shared in one plate, instead of present individually. Also, just feel there are too many fish appear in this “8 courses”, starts: oysters, king fish, tuna; then steam egg with squid; Main dish: fry fish, which we think was the weakness one. If the main dish could be red meat , like beef or pork belly which might make the whole process more rhythmical and coherent.

【Highlight】the black sauce which are seaweed and soy sauce or something under the kingfish is interesting. The texture of Tofu is really creative, like mochi. The chestnut rice with saffron crocus...

Nestled in a charmingly authentic Japanese setting, Anekawa, with its subdued lighting and limited seating, shines as the pinnacle of contemporary Japanese cuisine on the Gold Coast. Echoing the spirit of high-end Kaiseki in its offerings, this ryori delivers a modern interpretation with its "share plate" concept.

Anekawa runs a predominantly seafood-centric menu, studded with the obligatory Wagyu beef and vegetarian dishes, (which are also treated with the same care and thoughtfulness). Standout items were the Char-grilled fish head (unctuously interactive!) and claypot rice with whole prawns (addictively crisp and savoury morsels) Each dish showcased the season's freshest ingredients, masterfully prepared with a deep reverence for Japanese culinary technique. The beverage side of proceedings isn't forgotten, with a standout cocktail menu, biodynamic/organic wine selection and well thought out sake, beer or whisky choices.

The service was impeccable, marked by a thoughtful attention to detail that ensured a seamless dining rhythm, with staff who were as informative as they were attentive. This gem of fine dining, discreetly tucked away from the limelight, earns a flawless score of 10 out of 10 for an unparalleled gastronomic journey I'll definitely be...

Very amazing experience. Friendly staff and cool Japanese interior design, dark mood and less lighting. It wasn’t as expensive as I thought. Also, I am satisfied with the portion. If you’re looking for a place to eat and be very full, this is not a place for you. If you’re looking for a nice Japanese restaurant with exquisite food and plating, this is a place for you. We ordered Oysters to begin with, it’s very fresh and without a bad strong ocean taste, very recommended. Secondly, the tofu, it’s very refreshing, the sauce isn’t too salty and strong, with sesame taste, special texture, different from the tofus we normally have. I didn’t have chance to take a photo of beef clay pot rice, but it’s very delicious, a bit salty in the end, but still very good if you have a beer or Japanese sake to combine with. Then, the steak with butter, it’s perfect medium rare, soft taste with a bit fat. The sauce is a bit salty in the end, but not effecting the taste of the dish overall. Lastly, the desserts. We ordered all 3 desserts, shoyu ice cream is the favorite, the mixture of salty and caramel, just cannot describe it, it balanced the sweet and saltiness perfectly. Overall, a worth it restaurant...