Restaurant
SOKA
1/22-24 Ocean St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
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1/22-24 Ocean St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
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Contemporary Japanese dining on Ocean Street hits its stride at SOKA, where live coals anchor an energetic open room. Grab a perch along the central chef bench for a ringside view of skewered Hokkaido scallops and wagyu touching hot coals before landing on your plate. Multi-course banquets bypass decision fatigue, stacking up sashimi tacos, crisp karaage, and ten-hour pork belly alongside thoughtful wine pairings. Front-of-house staff keep things moving with quiet ease—water glasses filled without asking, cocktails arriving fast, and lychee martinis served with a measured hand. Finish with grilled king prawns slicked in shiso butter and a spoonful of chilled matcha tiramisu.
- Chef Bench by the Coals: Front-row counter seating looks straight into the central open kitchen as chefs cook skewered wagyu, scallops, and steaks over hot coals.
- Multi-Course Banquets: Curated banquet menus feature signature plates like sashimi tacos, crisp karaage, and slow-cooked pork belly with drink pairings.
- Celebration Hospitality: Attentive floor staff pace dishes smoothly for birthdays and anniversaries, pairing dinners with lychee martinis and house cocktails.
What's On at SOKA
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at SOKA
Discover contemporary Japanese dining on the Sunshine Coast featuring live charcoal cooking, curated banquets, and refined celebration service.
Refined Celebrations for Milestone Occasions
Diners marking anniversaries and birthdays experience refined atmosphere, polished hospitality, and meticulously presented dishes that justify premium milestone dining.
Experienced Soka last night for my partner's birthday dinner and had a fabulous time. The staff were lovely and attentive, the atmosphere was nice and refined, and the food was absolutely delicious with great plating.
Ravenouspanda 21 Attentive Care for Annual Traditions
Guests celebrating special occasions return regularly for the consistent attentiveness of the floor staff and elevated dining standards.
Every part of the experience is incredible, the food, drinks, atmosphere, and consistently great service. We’re often looked after by the same server (tall man, with blonde hair), who is always fantastic.
Grace Sunley Interactive Central Chef Bench Seating
Chef bench counter seating places guests in front of the central open kitchen to observe live flame grilling and precise plating.
Watching the chefs in a open kitchen, in the center of the restaurant . I watched them cooking and Plating up there dishes was Fascinating.
lara Robinson Front-Row Culinary Engagement
Direct interactions with kitchen staff at the counter offer personalized recommendations and immediate views of charcoal preparation.
We had a great time sitting at the bar area where you can see the chefs cooking. Service was friendly and knowledgeable.
cynthia vaughan Curated Multi-Course Banquet Menus
Structured multi-course banquets eliminate menu uncertainty with sequentially served courses cooked to exact standards.
Food was incredible! We ordered the Banquet and every single dish was cooked to perfection. The wagyu was a favourite alongside the corn and sashimi taco
Tamara Higgs Seamless Beverage and Tasting Pairings
Thoughtfully paired wine and beverage selections seamlessly accompany curated tasting courses to elevate the dining format.
We enjoyed the tasting menu and wine pairing a few weeks ago and it was absolutely flawless. Delicious food, attentive staff, a great experience
Emily Hancox
Most popular items
Customer favourites and signature culinary highlights
Wagyu
the wagyu was incredible
Rhys Machar Sashimi Tacos
sashimi tacos were mine and my friends favourite.
Daniel H Scallops
The scallops were cooked perfectly
Rhys Machar 10-Hour Pork Belly
I would especially recommend the 10-hour pork belly which was excellent.
Ravenouspanda 21
Other favorites
Sides, craft cocktails, and desserts to complement your meal
Matcha Tiramisu
I recommend the Matcha tiramisu for dessert.
Skye Wildman Lychee Martini
the lychee martini was definitely a favourite.
Sally D Corn
the corn is sensational!!
cynthia vaughan Eggplant Tempura
Highly recommend the eggplant tempura — the portion is generous, the batter perfectly crisp, and the eggplant inside incredibly juicy.
Henry Zhang
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches and culinary theatre that elevate contemporary Japanese dining
Interactive Chef Bench Guidance
Diners at the central counter receive direct menu recommendations from the chefs and watch skewers grilled directly over coals and steaks cooked over open fire.
Milestone Celebration Welcomes
Guests marking milestones are greeted with personal hospitality touches, including complimentary celebratory welcome drinks upon arrival.
Proactive Kitchen Adjustments
Kitchen staff show thoughtful attention to portion quality, proactively adjusting dish counts if initial preparations don't meet their visual standards.
Anticipatory Table Care
Service includes observant floor pacing with proactive table maintenance and unprompted water refills without disrupting the meal.
Before you head over
Practical advice on seating, ordering formats, and dining room atmosphere to get the most out of your visit.
Reserve chef bench seating
Opt for counter seats at the chef bench to watch skewered scallops and steaks grilled over open fire and interact directly with the chefs.
Choose the banquet format
Streamline ordering for milestone celebrations by selecting a multi-course banquet or tasting menu paired with wine or cocktails.
Plan around peak ambient acoustics
Plan visits earlier in service if sensitive to noise, as ambient acoustic volume rises significantly when the main dining room fills up.
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