Top Bar & grills in Surfers Paradise, Australia

BISHWAA!! Absolutely EGGcellent chef! Thankyou for making the night the most memorable and enjoyable for all of us, in particular for Ashton the 3.5 year old and my brother and sister in law who had never experienced teppanyaki before! The entire Koo Koo team tonight really made us feel special and looked after from the very beginning until the very end but seriously… Bishwa…. CAN I GET A HOOOOOYYYYEAAAHH???!! You had us captivated, you were so inclusive and your food was delicious!! Thankyou for the laughs and for being part of a family memory we will treasure forever. Wishing you and the entire Koo Koo team the most merriest Christmas and an even better new years xx Keep up the good work, Koo Koo!! There is a reason we always come back and there is a reason you guys are the best!!

We had our staff Xmas party at this venue last night, Jason was our chef and he was amazing. Food was fantastic and we all left very full. A great night was had by all of our workers and their families. Thanks for your service

Awesome restaurant and service! Participating in the acts with the Chef was awseome and we had a great time. The Chef was awesome and very entertaining. Food was perfect! Special thanks to Chef Jason (served us today for dinner).
Otherwise, Great place for a great time.

Very rushed, and poor service.
We booked for 7:30pm, arrived a few minutes early and were directed to take a seat at a waiting area which is fine because we wanted to order drinks.

Staff brought menu’s over and told us we had to pick our meals. We asked if we could order drinks first and were told no, not until we are at the table we have to order food now. Most restaurants you can order a beer while you wait…

So we chose our mains, and then not too long after sitting and waiting we got to the table and were allowed to finally order drinks which they messed up.

Saki came out, but no beer. Then one beer. We assumed the other must of been coming, By this time (about 30 minutes in, most of the food was already served, I had to ask again for our beers which finally came over but still no water. Had to ask again for water.

By 8:15pm we were all finished our food and they were packing up, a whole 45 minutes since arriving for over $600 and we were ready to go as they were cleaning the grill and needed us to move on for next group. Would of loved to have enjoyed a bit longer dining experience, but I guess they make their money by pushing groups in and out and fast as they can.

The food -
My food was good (I ordered the gourmet menu set - no complaints from me!) but all who had lamb said the lamb was chewy, and those who ordered fried rice said it was massively overpowered with garlic. The chef was great and is the only reason this place got 3 stars otherwise I would rate it 1 star if just based on service.

Amazing!!! Jason was our chef and he was witty, skilled and cooked the food perfectly! We had the absolute best night, cocktails were delicious and atmosphere was perfect. We were at the early seating with another family and kids all enjoyed it too! If you are staying at surfers you must go!!

4 stars for the overall experience! What a great chef we had and I loved the entertainment. I was however slightly disappointed in the food. It was nice and fresh but I found some of it was very salty and oily- and I love salt so that’s saying something. But I otherwise really enjoyed my time here.

Asami Teppanyaki is definitely what they say they are, it’s the place to be!

Our second time dining here at Asami Teppanyaki. We are so amazed by the overall experience again. Food dishes were wonderfully presented with yummy sides and fabulous cocktails. The show experience itself have been nothing but amazing, Chef Jomar knew what he was doing and made sure to keep us entertained throughout the whole experience which we enjoyed a lot! The customer service were professional and have looked after us really well. The venue had beautiful ambiance. The fire from the show was my top favourite of the entire experience besides the yummy dishes!

It’s the most fun we’ve had dinner out in a long time. Really look forward to coming back and dining at Asami Teppanyaki again!

What an experience! My husband and I are celebrating our marriage and was gifted with a good time out at this amazing restaurant. I didn’t know what to expect but I was well and truly blown away!
Amazing food and cocktails, and our Chef was hilarious! My cheeks hurt from laughing so much. The service was impeccable, and they even brought out cute little cakes with a candle for us to blow out, it was a nice touch.

Definitely a must do! Highly recommended 🙌🏼

Chef here are an absolute riot, keeping us in stitches with jokes and stories. He even pranked us, claiming it was his first day, but he was a total pro! Waitress are friendly and helpful, explaining everything since it was our first visit. Overall, a great experience, but I really have to say that the portion is pretty small haha.

SURF & TURF
EYE FILLET STEAK
PRAWN
SCALLOP
SQUID
Choice of Fish:
SALMON / BARRAMUNDI
$65 per person

HAPPY HOUR
EYE FILLET STEAK
CHICKEN
with one of the options:
PRAWN / FISH OF THE DAY
$53 per person

MEATLOVERS
EYE FILLET STEAK
CHICKEN
with one of the options:
LAMB FILLET / KANGAROO
$56 per person

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Really awful food that was burnt and over salted, badly presented and all in all not worth the plate. Chefs knew how to have a hit rate of throwing food into peoples mouths 40% of the time. Lighting alcohol on fire and dropping their tools and laughing it off. One menu for food and one for alcohol which they push often and regularly. When asking for water they offered still or sparkling when I said normal water they disdainfully said tap water quite loudly. I can see why they would write their messages in salt, it’s a chef special. Lots of children crying, breaking things and generally just bang things around trying to copy the “chefs”. Give this one a miss.

Our first time experiencing Teppanyaki - and it was amazing. The chef is so talented and entertaining. We went for lunch (around noon) and we are vegetarians but they didn’t disappoint. They gave us some miso soup and salad to begin and then we ordered some veg teppanyaki and some veg udon noodles. The veggies and Tofu was super delicious. Udon noodles were slightly sweet for my liking but my husband liked it - so guess it is a preference. Overall it was a great experience.

Was Far from a Pleasant Dining Experience when I visited Koo Koo Teppanyaki in Surfers Paradise.

Located on Surfers Paradise Blvd next to “The Island” Or as Locals would know it “The Islander”

I arrived & my dining companion that made the Reservation, was running a few minutes late. First I was told I couldn’t sit at the designated table & So sat near the Bar.
As soon as I got a drink and had sat down. I was Then instructed to sit at the designated table !! ??

A Fuss was made about my dining companion Being Late !! (It was probably around 10 minutes in Total that She was late !!).

The Chef was a Pleasant enough guy & served up what Appeared to be Appetising Dishes. I Say “Appeared” because All I was doing Was Watching Everyone Else get served & eating !!

Everyone, Including my dining companion had Finished their Course, (Hers were Scallops) & the Hot Plate was being Scrapped Clean by the Chef. When I asked how my Squid was coming along ?? He said he Will Cook it Now because there was No room on the Hot Plate before !! ?? So, some people at the Table were being served their second course, Before I had my first !!

The staff seemed to be wanting to clear away the plates, while I was still eating.

Shortly after I finished and While We Were Talking to the Couple Seated Next to Us. We Were All asked to Move and sit Somewhere Else !! ??

The Whole Experience Seemed Regimented & Rushed & Certainly NOT Worth The Expensive Cost !!

There Are MUCH Better & Far More Relaxing Dining Alternatives in Surfers Paradise !!

Fantastic experience & perfectly cooked beef teppanyaki!!

I must say I was so surprised to see real teppanyaki table showmanship here in Australia! The chef was enthusiastic, had next-level tricks & brilliant cooking!

Don’t be deceived by the stars on my review! I really enjoyed myself in this restaurant.

The part which I didn’t like was the ambiance, the dated seats & tables and slightly unappealing interior. I paid close to $300 for 3 people, therefore I expect better surroundings. I would have to say the restaurant needs a renovation or some upgrades. I will probably not return to this restaurant again.

But overall I really loved the food, we had a great time, and the service was up to standard!

If you just got into Gold Coast and you’re looking for a sensational meal plus some table entertainment and you’re not really critical about the interior of the restaurant, this restaurant might be a great spot for you!

Great location as well!

The Delight Set ended up being way to much for my Asian stomach! I gave almost half of my meal to my son.

Great restaurant!

Service, food and drinks were amazing.

Thank you to our chef Neil who went above and beyond to make sure our anniversary dining experience was 5 star and one to remember.

Highly recommend! We will definately be back again soon 🥰

We booked last minute which was good as we love coming here. Wide selection of food. The chef was very friendly and was able to cook the vegetarian dishes first before contaminating the hot plate with the meat proteins. The drinks are cheap and they have a wide selection wines as well. We ordered a few cocktails and mocktails. Food and service was excellent. We loved the tricks and highly recommend the seafood meal.

The chef has great jokes and throws egg at you that you try and catch. We loved doing this. At the end he wrote upside down and drew a cartoon character that we chose. Amazing service and food!

The food is excellent and the entertainment from the chef cooking at the table was fantastic and lots of fun. xxx