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Hato Gyoza and Grill

123 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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Find Hato Gyoza and Grill

123 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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+61 434 105 505
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hato Gyoza and Grill

Just off the Queen Street bustle, Hato Gyoza and Grill serves hearty, izakaya-style Japanese sets built for serious appetites. Watch the kitchen sear and simmer through the streetfront glass, then settle in for hefty bento trays loaded with tender braised pork belly, crisp chicken katsu, and juicy gyoza. Regulars point out that the house meal sets skip the usual plain miso in favor of a comforting, briny clam pipi broth alongside pickles, croquettes, and rice.

  • House Pipi Broth Sets: Hefty bento sets swap out standard miso for a distinct seafood clam broth paired with croquettes, pickles, and rice.
  • Open Kitchen Window: Diners can watch the kitchen grill, fry, and assemble dishes directly through the streetfront display window.
  • Quiet Downtown Retreat: Generous portions of katsu toji, unagi donburi, and noodle soups set back from the city pedestrian rush.
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Why Dine at Hato Gyoza and Grill

Why Brisbane diners choose Hato Gyoza and Grill for satisfying meals and peaceful breaks

  • Complete Multi-Item Bento Sets

    Multi-course bento sets pair generous proteins like chicken teriyaki or katsu toji with rice, edamame, and crispy sides.

    Ordered the chicken teriyaki set which included a salad, soup, edamame, fried egg rolls, bowl of rice and the main dish.

    E. Ty

  • Signature Clam and Pipi Broth

    Unlike standard casual venues serving plain miso, combo sets include house clam and pipi seafood soup alongside traditional mains.

    We always come here to satisfy our Japanese food cravings ever since we tasted their Pipi soup. It's the best along with their Unagi meal.

    Lynne Liwat

  • Cozy Japanese Comfort Food

    Warm dashi broths, freshly fried tempura, and rich curry flavors deliver cozy comfort reminiscent of nostalgic dining.

    It felt like real comfort food. Cozy, tasty, and satisfying. Highly recommend!

    Bruno Soares Abreu

  • Atmospheric Izakaya Charm

    A traditional izakaya-style environment brings back fond memories of classic Japanese neighborhood dining.

    The cozy Japanese atmosphere of an 居酒屋(izakaya) was well and truly a vibe.

    Craig

  • Quiet Retreat Off the Mall

    Tucked quietly off the crowded Queen Street corridor, the venue offers a peaceful escape from busy city shopping precincts.

    A very short walk out of the mall to a quiet, pleasant, and very yummy Japanese Grill.

    Charlie Axelsen

  • Tucked-Away City Haven

    Diners can step away from crowded pedestrian footpaths into a relaxed spot suited for both solo dining and unwinding.

    Hidden place in the city, huge portion size. It’s peaceful despite people walking past.

    A A (Pellomarshmello)

Signature Japanese bento sets and hearty noodle bowls

  • Unagi Set

    We ordered Unagi set and Katsu set - both were well prepared, authentic tasting, and really yummy.

    J

  • Katsu Toji Set

    I had the Katsu Toji Set and it was incredible. Full of flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. All well-prepared and balanced. It felt like real comfort food.

    Bruno Soares Abreu

  • Beef Sukiyaki Udon

    The beef sukiyaki udon was absolutely amazing. Rich, savory flavor with perfectly cooked noodles and tender beef. It’s definitely my favorite dish here!

    Grace Ricci

  • Chicken Teriyaki Set

    Ordered the chicken teriyaki set which included a salad, soup, edamame, fried egg rolls, bowl of rice and the main dish. Can’t say much more except I will definitely bookmark this place for when I return to this city.

    E. Ty

Other favorites

Sides, snacks, and drinks to complement your meal

  • Pork Gyoza

    Juicy filling with good flavour

    Lynn

  • Tempura

    The tempura was spot on, light, crisp, and not greasy at all.

    Lynn

  • Agedashi Tofu

    Delicious unagi don (favourite), agedashi tofu, tempura and braised pork belly

    Tiffanie Ng

  • Sapporo Beer

    it was all washed down with an icy cold Sapporo beer.

    Bill

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes with the set meals, and how large are the portions?

Bento and meal sets come with generous portions and a wide variety of accompaniments, including rice, sides like croquettes or spring rolls, and pipi/clam seafood soup rather than standard miso. Diners note the servings are substantial enough to fill large appetites or share.

What is the seating like during busy periods?

Seating is located both inside and in the shared corridor area outside. During weekday lunch hours, tables can fill up quickly, so arriving early is recommended if you plan to dine in.

Are there vegan meal options available?

While the restaurant serves takeaway tofu soba and side snacks like edamame and vegetable gyoza, vegan options for full main dishes are limited.

What parking options are available nearby?

Affordable street parking is limited in the immediate area, though paid parking lots and paid street parking are available in the city.

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