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Arakawa

Level 2 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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Level 2 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

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+61 7 5597 8700
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Arakawa

Tucked into the RACV Royal Pines Resort, Arakawa delivers refined Japanese dining without stuffiness. Diners drift between interactive teppanyaki grills, a dedicated sushi bar, and quiet dining tables tailored for milestones. Those in the know come for the multi-course omakase, where tender pork belly and kingfish sashimi layer in clean umami, backed by thoughtful hospitality that regularly turns anniversaries into celebrations with handwritten notes and custom desserts. Seasonal dishes shine beside crisp tempura mushrooms seasoned with a dash of table salt, while the kitchen wraps things up over rich miso salmon and scoops of house matcha ice cream.

  • Interactive teppanyaki grills: Guests gather around searing hotplates for knife tricks, lively demonstrations, and hearty multi-course sets featuring fresh prawns and seasoned fried rice.
  • Omakase and sushi counter craft: From melt-in-your-mouth kingfish sashimi to rich pork belly and tempura mushrooms, dishes balance traditional technique with clean flavours.
  • Milestone-ready hospitality: Attentive staff mark birthdays and anniversaries with personalized dessert plates and handwritten messages without intruding on the evening.
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Why Dine at Arakawa

Discover why guests choose Arakawa for milestone celebrations, theatrical teppanyaki, and premium Japanese dining inside RACV Royal Pines.

  • Tailored Milestone Celebrations

    Staff make landmark dinners memorable with personalized details, handwritten messages, and thoughtful celebratory desserts.

    We were celebrating our recent marriage and the team made our night very special by bringing out a personalised dessert for us. Even the bill had a little message, wishing us a happy marriage.

    Samantha Wharton

  • Refined and Authentic Atmosphere

    Diners enjoy a refined, relaxed environment supported by warm hospitality that provides attentive care without ever feeling intrusive.

    Everything felt refined and authentic, making it a really enjoyable Japanese dining experience.

    Suelen Cella

  • Interactive Live Teppanyaki Performance

    Talented teppanyaki chefs bring dinners to life with engaging table banter, culinary tricks, and lively interactive cooking.

    Chef Alex was not only incredibly talented but also so engaging and entertaining, he really brought the experience to life with his skills and personality.

    Christina Faith Deen

  • Satisfying Multi-Course Feasts

    Multi-course teppanyaki and à la carte options deliver generous, well-seasoned portions of fresh seafood, steaks, and sides that leave guests thoroughly satisfied.

    Food was fantastic. Prawns were succulent. Fried rice was very tasty. All was well seasoned. It was a fair bit of food. I was very full by the end

    Kalyan Voruganti

  • Distinct Multi-Format Dining Areas

    Diners can choose between dedicated teppanyaki cooking grills, a curated Chef's Sushi Bar, and omakase or à la carte dining in one venue.

    Our dinner in the Chef’s Sushi Bar was 5 Star Excellence.

    Narelle Fitzsimmons

  • Effortless Resort-Integrated Access

    Conveniently situated on level 2 of the RACV Royal Pines Resort, offering resort guests and visitors high-end Japanese dining with ample on-site parking.

    Plenty of parking at RACV. If you’re in the hotel very easy to get to.

    Kalyan Voruganti

Guest-favorite dishes across our teppanyaki, omakase, and à la carte menus

  • Pork belly

    porkbelly and sushi flavor were amazing. It just melts in your mouth.

    박성현

  • King fish sashimi

    You must try the king fish sashimi… it was melt-in-your-mouth amazing.

    Nathan Archer

  • Prawns

    Prawns were succulent.

    Kalyan Voruganti

  • Miso salmon

    Miso salmon got rich flavor and perfect with rice as well.

    박성현

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitalities and thoughtful personal touches that elevate milestone dining at Arakawa.

  • Personalised Anniversary & Wedding Surprises

    Couples celebrating weddings or anniversaries receive complimentary custom desserts and handwritten congratulations notes on their bill.

  • Tailored Birthday Gestures for Kids

    Young children celebrating milestones are treated to custom celebratory touches like chocolates and candles served directly to the table.

  • Interactive Teppanyaki Chef Tricks

    Teppanyaki chefs incorporate live table tricks, energetic engagement, and playful interactions to entertain dining parties and young children.

  • Attentive, Non-Intrusive Table Hospitality

    Service staff deliver proactive care by checking in and anticipating beverage and table needs before guests have to ask.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, reservations, and arrival for dining at RACV Royal Pines Resort

  • Note Milestone Celebrations in Advance

    If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or wedding, mention it when reserving; the team frequently personalizes desserts and includes thoughtful celebratory touches.

  • Plan Ahead for Teppanyaki Group Timing

    Teppanyaki requires extensive preparation for large groups and set seatings, so arrive right on time and be prepared for course pacing at peak dinner hours.

  • Take Advantage of On-Site Resort Parking

    Arakawa is located on Level 2 inside RACV Royal Pines Resort, where on-site resort parking is readily available for both resort guests and visiting diners.

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