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Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside

Address
Address:
Level 1, Building 7, Portside Wharf
39 Hercules Street
Hamilton QLD 4007
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Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 7 3268 6655
Fax : +61 7 3268 7765
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Chef
Chef: Masayuki Liu
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BYO
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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With views of the Brisbane River, Sono caters to a range of dining options offering a choice of modern Japanese dining to more traditional experiences. Sono Portside has incorporated the best of Japanese culture to bring you a space and experience like no other, combining particular elements from the finest restaurant in Japan together with western luxuries. In a setting of calming neutral tones, tranquil water fountains, rich textures, bamboo elements and spacious dining areas, these natural elements work harmoniously to give the diner a unique experience.


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LOCATION
Level 1, Building 7, Hercules Street, Portside Wharf at Hamilton. CityCat available to Hamilton Wharf, short walk along river to Portside Wharf.

DETAILS
Set with the finest tatami settings, traditional floor style eating tables are available to experience the true art of Japanese culture at Sono Restaurant. If chopstocks and low seating aren’t for you there is western style seating Whether you choose traditional or western style dining Sono Portside is the perfect choice for corporate entertaining, a romantic dinner or event for up to 200.

PRIVATE DINING
Private dining rooms are available for 6 to 30 people

FUNCTIONS
Whether you choose traditional or western style dining, Sono Portside is the perfect choice for corporate entertaining or event up to 200 guests.

TEPPANYAKI & SUSHI BAR
Sono also boasts an open teppanyaki and sushi bar seating approximately ten people. Here you can watch the impressive skills of Japanese chefs in action.

SONO JAPANESE RESTAURANT BRISBANE
For details on Sono's restaurant in Brisbane CBD click here.

Personal Statement

The SONO Dining Experience

Japanese cuisine at its finest, modern contemporary and traditional.

The freshest produce beautifully presented to tempt the most discerning palate and visual senses, complemented by an excellent international wine selection and Japanese Sake from our cellar. The tranquil surroundings with a texture featuring a mixture of wood, stone and water feature, all serve to enhance the overall lunch and dinner experience.

Our Tasting Course with matching wine selection is exceptional or for a change of pace, we offer Teppanyaki, where interaction with the masterful chef is totally encouraged.

With seven private Tatami rooms, some featuring audio-visual capability, SONO is ideally set up for sales presentations, birthday or engagement celebrations, or any important event. Exclusive use of the restaurant can also be arranged for cocktail parties up to 250 people With our dedicated Events Coordinator, we can accommodate all your specific needs.

To enjoy an intimate dinner for two, our Japanese style seating by the window with river views is an ideal choice. We also offer Gift Cards so that the ones near and dear to you can also enjoy what SONO has to offer.

Allow our friendly staff to provide you with our traditional service to make your dining experience at SONO an event to remember.

Free parking is available at the Portside Wharf complex.

For a dining experience like no other, let SONO JAPANESE RESTAURANT transport you to another time and place.

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Restaurant's Awards | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia
 2010 Brisbane Savour Restaurant and Catering awards
Winner Best Asian Restaurant


 Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Awards 2011
Awarded 2 Glasses


 2010 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards
Voted a top 10 restaurant in Brisbane

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Menu Selection  | de Groots Best Restaurants of Australia

entrees

YASAI TEMPURA - A selection of season fresh vegetables deep-fried in tempura batter served with green tea salt, shiso herb salt and seasalt | $17.00

BUG & CHICKEN KAIKA AGE Moreton Bay bug, chicken puree, mozzarella cheese and button mushroom wrapped in filo pastry then deep-fried. Served with a tomato and akamiso dipping sauce. | $19.00

TUNA OOTORO TATAKI - Seared natural blue-fin tuna. Served with white asparagus, shredded shallots and spicy sesame mayonnaise | $25.00

HOTATE BUTTER MUSTARD YAKI - Grilled Hokkaido scallops with butter, soy sauce and Dijon mustard. Served on potato and bacon puree. | $21.00


mains

NASU DENGAKU - Grilled eggplant with white and brown miso | $19.00

DUCK TERIYAKI ORANGE - Sautéed NSW Pepe’s duck breast with teriyaki and orange sauce, served with seeded mustard | $38.00

WAGYU STEAK - Striploin MB6 220g Sono’s all time signature dish of South Queensland Kobe Cuisine wagyu beef, served with butter sautéed seasonal vegetables. | $58.00

KAISEN AKAMISO - Assorted seafood including Queensland king prawn, Alaskan king crab, Tasmanian salmon, Japanese scallops; sautéed with garlic, ginger and spicy red miso sauce. | $48.00


desserts

Dessert available from a monthly dessert menu

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winelist

white wine selection

2008 Henschke Julius, Eden Valley SA

2005 Mitchell McNicol, Clare Valley SA

2008 Catalina Sounds, Marlborough NZ

2007 Cape Mentelle, Margaret River WA

red wine selection

2007 Chandon Pinot Noir Rose Yarra Valley Vic

2007 Tamar Ridge, West Tamar Tas

2006 Freycinet, Bicheno, Tas

2005 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard, Yarra Valley Vic

sparkling wine selection

2003 Kreglinger Vingage Brut,Pipers Brook Tas

2004 Domaine Pichot Sparkling Vouvray, Loire Valley Fra

N/V Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims Champagne Fra

1996 Billecart-Salmon Grande Cuvée, Mareuil-sur-Ay Fra

dessert wine selection

N/V Choya Umeshu, Osaka Japan

2008 Hollick The Nectar, Coonawarra SA

2008 Spring Vale Louisa Gewurztraminer, Freycinet Tas 39

N/V Campbells Rutherglen Tokay, Rutherglen Vic

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Restaurant Specials

May Specials and Events
One Day Only! Total Indulgence Lunch at Sono As much fine food as you can devour in 2 ½ hours for ONLY $55.00 per person ONE DAY ONLY at Sono Portside Thursday the 24th of May 2012 Menu selection to continue ordering from throughout the lunch
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All Year Round Specials/Events
Events at SONO PORTSIDE Immerse yourself in the ultimate Japanese journey for your next event..... Experience the imagination of Sono Events – A Japanese venue blended with Western elements that offer you an encounter beyond your imagination! Traditional Japanese Host on arrival Sake Tasting Teppanyaki cooking Origami folding Japanese calligraphy Koto & Flute playing Japanese Drums Impeccable service from award-winning staff Stunning river views
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Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
Bars / Wine Bars
Function for 100-300
Harbourside Dining
Parking
Private Dining Area
Romantic/Intimate
Something Different
Suitable for Families with children
Suitable for Functions
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Hens Nights/parties
Suitable for Product launches
Suitable for Weddings
Waterside Dining


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