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Oi Izakaya - Oi Izakaya, Burleigh Heads, AU-QLD

Oi Izakaya

4.5
4.5
673 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Oi Izakaya is a quirky, modern Japanese izakaya located in Burleigh Heads, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese dining with a laid-back Aussie vibe.

Known for its share-style menu featuring izakaya classics like gyoza and sushi, as well as signature dishes like okonomiyaki, it's the perfect spot for a casual meal paired with Japanese whisky, sake, or creative cocktails.

With a dash of Aussie cheek and plenty of charm, Oi Izakaya is all about great food, fun, and good company.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0491 738 867
  • Website
    http://www.oiizakaya.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gonzalo Martinez
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Experiences

  • Guarantee yourself a booth

    A$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We have 3 x booths that sit groups of 5-7 people. We will generally give these to the first groups that book of this size, this option is only for customers that would like to GUARANTEE a booth. If you would like to gaurantee a booth any night of the week you can do so by paying $50 per person in advance to your visit. This amount will be added as a credit to your bill so the final cost is zero. If you prefer not to guarantee a booth and roll the dice, use the booking option below and we will do our best to accommodate you. Thanks + happy dining

  • Large group (9+) standard omakase

    A$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 9+ to dine on our omakase menu - this option is for the standard omakase. This menu allows larger groups to dine smoothly "izakaya style" (small shared plates) also showcasing some of our favourite items. It is designed to be light and great value, allowing large groups to gather in our venue at reasonable cost and add sushi, sashimi or other faves. The standard omakase consists of the following dishes to share - miso soup, plain edamame, pork gyoza, karaage chicken , yakitori (1 skewer of each pp) – pumpkin + salmon. The vegetarian option consists of miso soup, plain edamame, veg gyoza, karaage mushroom , yakitori - 2 skewers of pumpkin + 1 mushroom. The full menu can be viewed at https://oiizakaya.com.au/food/

  • Large groups (9+) wagyu omakase

    A$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 9+ to dine on our omakase menu - this option is for our wagyu omakase. This menu allows larger groups to dine smoothly "izakaya style" (small shared plates) also showcasing some of our favourite items. It is designed to be light and great value, allowing large groups to gather in our venue at reasonable cost and add sushi, sashimi or other faves. The wagyu omakase consists of the following dishes to share - miso soup, plain edamame, pork gyoza, karaage chicken , yakitori (1 skewer of each pp) – pumpkin + salmon, wagyu steak. The full menu can be viewed at https://oiizakaya.com.au/food/

Menu

cold dishes

  • sunomono kaiso saladA$12.00

    seaweed | japanese cucumber picle | cherry tomato | salad leaves | sesame dressing | seed mix

    • tuna tataki A$26.00

      seared fresh tuna | cucumber seaweed salad | maple sesame dressing | ginger miso paste | ponzu

      • kingfish carpaccioA$23.00

        kingfish | ponzu sauce | tofu cream | pickled fennel | greapfruit | fennel fronds

        sashimi

        7 slices per serve

        • salmonA$24.00

          • kingfishA$26.00

            • tunaA$25.00

              sushi

              all sushi contains trace amounts of gluten but can be made Gluten Free

              • salmurai RollA$27.00

                inside: salmon + avocado | outside: salmon + kewpie mayo + teriyaki sauce + flying fish roe + shallot

                • red dragon rollA$30.00

                  inside: tuna + prawn tempura | outside: tuna + sriracha mayo + shallot + chilli treads

                  • mushroom vegan rollA$24.00

                    inside: mixed mushrooms slow cooked in ponzu + garlic | outside: panko breadcrumb + crispy kale + vegan mayo

                    • always sunny in philadelphiaA$15.00

                      inside: cooked salmon + philadelphia cream cheese | outside: panko breadcrumb + philadelphia cream cheese + teriyaki sauce + shallot + sweet chilli sauce

                      sushi tacos

                      our tacos are made with nori (dried seaweed) fried in tempura batter and finished with sushi rice

                      • kingfishA$13.00

                        kingfish I avocado l pickled ginger l yuzu mayo l red onion l micro herbs l tobiko

                        • salmonA$13.00

                          salmon I edamame I tobiko I sweet tofu I kewpie mayo | micro herbs

                          • prawnA$14.00

                            prawn tempura I sriracha kewpie mayo I avocado I shallot I seaweed | micro herbs

                            • karaage mushroomA$12.00

                              karaage mushroom l avocado l wasabi mayo l micro herbs

                              otusmami - hot dishes

                              • riceA$4.00

                                steamed rice | seaweed flakes | sesame seeds

                                • miso soupA$5.00

                                  seaweed | tofu | srping onion

                                  • edamameA$9.00

                                    steamed soybeans | salt

                                    • spicy edamameA$10.00

                                      steamed soybeans | in-house schichimi garlic paste | salt

                                      • renkon chips A$15.00

                                        lotus root chips | sea salt | pumpkin + yuzu dip

                                        • agadashi TofuA$17.00

                                          tofu | bonito flakes | grated daikon | spring onion | ginger-konbu broth

                                          • nasu dengakuA$20.00

                                            fried eggplant | sweet miso sauce | dried shallot | spring onion | house pickles

                                            • karaage mushroomA$19.00

                                              deep fried mushroom + honey mustard roeasted almond sauce

                                              • karaage chickenA$22.00

                                                deep fried chicken + spicy chilli roasted peanut sauce

                                                • veg tempuraA$17.00

                                                  seasonal vegetables + konbu broth

                                                  • prawn tempuraA$20.00

                                                    deep fried prawn + konbu broth (3pcs)

                                                    gyoza

                                                    5 pcs per serve

                                                    • vegetarianA$13.00

                                                      • porkA$14.00

                                                        • prawnA$16.00

                                                          • wagyuA$16.00

                                                            grill

                                                            • charred sweetcornA$12.00

                                                              sweetcorn | garlic butter | shichimi

                                                              • char-grilled broccoliniA$25.00

                                                                broccolini | miso glaze | smoked butter | almond

                                                                • vegetable okonomiyakiA$19.00

                                                                  zucchini | carrot | green cabbage | egg | tenkasu |. kewpie mayo | oko sauce | seaweed flakes | red picled ginger | shallot

                                                                  • prawn okonomyiakiA$22.00

                                                                    prawn | green cabbage | egg | tenkasu | kewpie mayo | oko sauce | seaweed flakes | red picled ginger | bonito flakes

                                                                    • sweet miso ribbsA$35.00

                                                                      pork ribbs slow cooked in miso, mirin + soy | grilled shallot | soy-honey glazed apple

                                                                      • 150g wagyu steakA$55.00

                                                                        wagyu steak cooked medium rare served w/ our in-house creamy wasabi sauce

                                                                        yaki

                                                                        2 skewers per serve

                                                                        • king oyster mushroomA$14.00

                                                                          • pumpkin + yakiniku sauceA$14.00

                                                                            • teriyaki chicken + shallotA$22.00

                                                                              • spicy salmonA$30.00

                                                                                omakase

                                                                                min 2 ppl + whole table must dine on the banquet (mandatory for groups of 9+)

                                                                                • standardA$50.00

                                                                                  miso soup | edamame | pork gyoza | karaage chicken | yakitori pumpkin + salmon

                                                                                  • vegetarianA$45.00

                                                                                    miso soup | edamame | veg gyoza | karaage mushroom | yakitori pumpkin + mushroom

                                                                                    • wagyuA$70.00

                                                                                      miso soup | edamame | wagyu gyoza | karaage chicken | yakitori pumpkin + salmon | wagyu steak

                                                                                      Last updated: 9 February 2024

                                                                                      What 673 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                                      • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                                                      Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                      • Gold Coast

                                                                                        Lively

                                                                                      • Central Gold Coast

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                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Oi Izakaya offers a delightful Japanese dining experience with "great food, service, and vibe." Known for its "authentic top quality Japanese cuisine," it's a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. The menu caters to various dietary preferences, and the cocktails are "amazing." Ideal for group gatherings and intimate meals alike.

                                                                                      673 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Liz

                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Mixed shared plates with many options. An interesting collection of dishes. They didn't disappoint but didn't bowl me over with that I must return feeling. The wagyu sando was tasty but not attended to in the meticulous Japanese way.

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                                                                                      2. Gabriela

                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                        Food just ok. We had the tuna tataki and it lacked flavor - very bland. Had to add soy sauce to it which isn’t ideal. Gyoza was good, karaage ok. Roll was also ok. Delicious coconut margarita! It’s in an alley so there were cockroaches running around 😕

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                                                                                      3. Nicole

                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Great food but the service ends when they show you to your seat. I dined her twice in a week and after the staff check your booking and show you to a seat nothing more is said. They didn’t ask if I had been there before and they took so long to serve me that I end up using the QR code in the table, which takes payment instantly, meaning that if you want to order anything more then you have to make another payment. The food came out and after a long delay I had to remind them that I hadn’t got one of the items ordered. Nothing was said, but clearly they had forgotten it. I could see other people also getting frustrated with the service.

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                                                                                      4. Erin

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Amazing sushi! Small and intimate setting… Great new twist on Japanese food.

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                                                                                      5. Lisa

                                                                                        Sunshine Coast

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 27 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The service and food was fantastic. We ordered a selection of dishes to share and every meal was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive, friendly and quick. This is the second time I have eaten here and have been impressed both times.

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                                                                                      6. Thomas

                                                                                        London

                                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        51 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Great food and the set menu is great value for what you get.

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                                                                                      7. chloe

                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        best food amazing service great spot, definitely will be coming back

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                                                                                      8. Kim

                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        The service was excellent. We sat in outside area near the kitchen. It was a little noisy and distracting with service traffic. Overall the experience was great and will go back. I would recommend Oi Izakaya to anyone.

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                                                                                      9. Ted

                                                                                        New South Wales

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Almost all meals included deep fried something. There was little on the menu we were prepared to eat so we left.
                                                                                        Oi IzakayaResponded on 29 October 2024
                                                                                        Hi Ted Are you sure you have the correct place? We only have limited items that are deep fried - tempura, karaage, agedashi tofu and miso eggplant. One sushi also. The rest of our menu simply doesn't use the fryer - all of the sushis, sashimi, gyoza (pan fried to make the base crunchy, otherwise steamed), edamame, tuna tataki, sweet miso ribs, wagyu steak, charred sweetcorn + broccolini, etc etc. I guess we can't please everyone so if the remaining items didn't suit we apologise, and definitely recommend reviewing our menu online before visiting to avoid disappointment. Happy dining everywhere you go :) Kind regards Oi Izakaya

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                                                                                      10. Rekkaa

                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                        London

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 21 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Truly a best kept Burleigh heads secret. Discovering tastes of Japan bite by bite was something we never expected in Australia by the beach. A favourite memory with my love.
                                                                                        Oi IzakayaResponded on 29 October 2024
                                                                                        Thanks Rekkaa! You made our day! All our love back atya! Look forward to seeing you again soon x

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                                                                                      Oi Izakaya is rated 4.5 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                      Oi Izakaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                      Booked 20 times today
                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                      Google Map for Oi Izakaya

                                                                                      4/30 James St, Burleigh Heads, AU-QLD 4220

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                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Burleigh Heads
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $A41 to $A100
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Japanese, Japanese Speciality
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Public Lot
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Gonzalo Martinez
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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