Arakawa

Arakawa is an izakaya-style eatery dedicated first and foremost to the art of Japanese eating and drinking, offering a laid back environment for catching up with friends and family with a focus on quality food designed to share in stylish but comfortable surroundings.

The restaurant offers enticing dining options including intricately hand-crafted sushi, traditional a la carte dishes and the thrills of teppanyaki tables. Arakawa also features intimate tatami tables which can be reserved for special occasions.

Of particular note is the sashimi and nigiri selection at Arakawa. Our assorted sushi platter boasted a tenderness exhibited by high quality produce. The scallop nigiri was our favourite - expertly crafted and the plump, sweet scallops beggared belief. It is clear that Arakawa is using only the freshest, highest quality seafood.

The tempura set featured deep fried prawns and salmon and an assortment of vegetables served with grounded ginger and meshed radish and tempura dipping sauce. The tempura batter was ethereally light and crispy. The ingredients inside the batter were fresh and pleasing.

An Arakawa must-have, the Black cod with saikyo miso was stunning. The cod was beautifully fresh, vividly white and had been cooked to perfection. We were blown away by the silky texture and the golden-brown charred bits of caramelised miso on the fish. It was a stunning dish.

Our dinner concluded on a sweet note with a duo of desserts. The Green tea opera gateau was a beautiful layered creation while the Triple chocolate nanami chilli and macadamia bomb, was a chocolate lover's dream.  

Arakawa has a band of loyal local followers and it is easy to understand why. With unblemished execution of Japanese food within a vibrant atmosphere and a desirable beverage selection Arakawa has certainly earned our stamp of approval.

Location: Ross St, Benowa, Queensland
Phone: (07) 5597 8700
Link: https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-resorts/our-destinations/royal-pines-gold-coast-resort.html