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KU-O Japanese Restaurant

341 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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Find KU-O Japanese Restaurant

341 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

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+61 7 3172 1319
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KU-O Japanese Restaurant

This snug Sunnybank izakaya delivers comforting Japanese staples with serious attention to detail. Settle into intimate painted timber booths for curry omurice alongside crisp, charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers. Plates arrive promptly—the kitchen even serves fried chicken katsu beside the curry sauce to protect that golden crunch. Wash it down with a cool lychee slushie or rich matcha frappe.

  • Crunch-First Katsu Curry: Chicken katsu arrives plated alongside the curry rather than drowned in it, keeping every bite crisp.
  • Painted Booth Setting: Intimate timber booth seating and wall murals make compact dining feel transportive and relaxed.
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Why Choose KU-O Japanese Restaurant

Discover what makes dining at KU-O Japanese Restaurant memorable

  • Separated Katsu Plating

    Crispy chicken katsu is deliberately plated alongside rather than soaked in curry sauce, preserving coating crunch and texture.

    love that the chef separates the chicken from the sauce to avoid soggy chicken

    Senali Ranasinghe

  • Comforting Curry Specialties

    Hearty staples like katsu curry and curry omurice are prepared consistently with rich flavors and generous value across repeat visits.

    The Katsu Chicken Curry was especially outstanding—full of flavour and perfectly cooked.

    Candy

  • Cosy Booth Seating

    A compact izakaya layout featuring private dining booths and painted murals creates a welcoming, intimate setting.

    The booths are great, and nicely decorated.

    Nicola Pennisi

  • Transporting Izakaya Vibe

    Soft lighting, wooden accents, and authentic decor transport diners into an unhurried, comfortable dining environment.

    The warm, cozy atmosphere instantly makes you feel relaxed.

    yushi Lei

  • Family & Group Gatherings

    Accommodating booth spaces and versatile sharing menus make the space dependable for family dinners and group outings.

    Every occasion that my family of 7 needs a place for a nice dinner. We book at KU-O Japanese Restaurant.

    Kevin Wong

  • Chilled Specialty Drinks

    Guests can enjoy prompt table turnaround complemented by signature iced specialty refreshments like lychee slushies.

    Matcha latte and lychee slushes was super tasty too!

    Bella qian

Most-ordered comfort classics and signature house dishes

  • Katsu Chicken Curry

    The Katsu Chicken Curry was especially outstanding—full of flavour and perfectly cooked.

    Candy

  • Curry Omurice

    The curry omurice karaage chicken was delicious! The fried chicken was one of the best I've had and it's hard to get good fried chicken.

    Sharon Wong

  • Aburi Salmon Don

    please never change anything about your aburi salmon don or katsu chicken, i eat aburi salmon dons at every japanese restaurant i visit and this is by far the best i’ve tried in brisbane (second time here). salmon tastes so fresh and the sides are so delicious too.

    Bianca Zhang

  • Yakitori

    Grilled over charcoal, these skewers are bursting with that smoky, charred flavor we all love. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, complementing the juicy chicken without overpowering it. The chicken thigh skewers are a must-try – tender, flavorful, and incredibly addictive, you’ll find yourself reaching for more before you know it.

    Lindsay ula

Other favorites

Popular Japanese sides, appetizers, and specialty cold drinks

  • Lychee Slushie

    Their slushies are a pleasant surprise, especially the lychee flavor! It’s sweet, refreshing, and has that distinct lychee taste that takes me back to the lychee jelly I used to eat as a kid. It’s the perfect drink to cool down with after a meal, with a smooth, icy texture that goes down easy.

    Lindsay ula

  • Veggie Gyoza

    The kids loved the mini rolls and the veggie gyoza.

    Sandy Coniglio

  • Mixed Tempura

    We have been here a few times and always love the Mixed Tempura, Omelette Curry Rice. With Karage, and the Yakitori

    Marie Le

  • Matcha Frappe

    🍵 matcha frappe

    Chopstixout

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there booth seating, and should I book ahead?

Ku-O features an intimate dining room with booth seating and decorated walls. Because table space and capacity are limited, lines can form during peak dining hours. Reservations are accepted for dine-in meals.

What dishes are popular to order?

Chicken katsu dishes are a house specialty, including the chicken curry, where the crispy chicken is served alongside the curry sauce to keep its coating crunchy. Other popular options include the omurice curry, aburi salmon don, and beef don with onsen egg.

What is parking like during busy meal times?

The restaurant is located at Sunnybank with dedicated parking lots and street spaces, but parking in the precinct can become busy and crowded during dinner hours. Plan for 10 to 15 minutes to secure a space.

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