GOTO Japanese Restaurant

Every time I go here it is a beautiful experience. The food is high quality, the service is good the kitchen is full of chefs that care. This is really wonderful food, the people here care about what you are eating. I have eaten in many very nice and expensive restaurants all around the world, our family has one of Sydney's best Italian restaurants in Sydney (50 years old) in the heart of the city so I really appreciate it when I experience quality dining. The food in this restaurant is on that level of quality. Very much worth it. Treat yourself.

Very disappointing dining experience!

There was no warning posted outside the restaurant about ‘no outside food or drink.’
After we ordered and paid for our meal in advance, a waitress rudely told us to put our milk tea in a bag, saying it’s not allowed to drink it here! Only food courts allow milk tea.
I don’t understand; even if she had explained that it’s not allowed due to food safety reasons, I would have been happy to comply.

Very rude, I won’t be coming back.

Highly recommended if you're a Japanese food fan. Since Goto (五島, Five Islands) is located in an lslet off the main island of Japan (far South west), cooking style is influenced by China. Try fried rice, you'll tell it.
Unfortunately, no uni today, but sashimi and grilled hotate (scallops) are still quite nice and fresh.
Not a cheap restaurant, but worth trying.

Goto means “five islands”, which is a place in southern west Japan so some dishes are heavily influenced by Chinese dish. Other than that this restaurant is perfect. Considering the living standard in Southport this is not a cheap place to go, but the food is definitely worth it. You have to try sea urchin (uni), it’s amazing. Highly recommended if you are a Japanese foodie.

Very nice Japanese restaurant!! High quality and excellent service. I will definitely come back here soon ❤️

Excellent food, my family loved it. Highly recommend the chawanmushi & tooth fish. Was $70pp for 5 of us with no drinks, fairly expensive but pretty standard for good Japanese.
Wish inside seating had more ventilation as they have an open kitchen and it smokes up.

Been there many times. It’s My go to place for Japanese food in QLD. Their staff is always friendly with speedy service. The chef is also super friendly and enthusiastic about food. They’ve got a really good chef team that focuses on their own stations and really excel in their designated role.
The efficiency, flavour, and presentation of the food is just impeccable no matter what you order.

Two small down side I found would be the price on higher side and also their tempura sauce is not as flavourful as some other izakayas at Gold Coast (but the tempura presentation and selection is great).