Japanese for everyone

An addictive yakitori combination of traditional charcoal grilling and modern Japanese gourmet—whether you’re a spring chicken or an old chook, Bird’s Nest Japanese restaurants have something for everyone.

Freshly made to order

High-quality ingredients are prepared and cooked fresh on-site each day, grilled over traditional binchotan (premium white charcoal), and served as a delicious range of modern Japanese restaurant dishes and Japanese street food.

Obsessed with food

Our chefs and team members are just as obsessed with amazing food as you are, making our passionate and friendly service almost as addictive as our gourmet meals.

The ultimate yakitori combination

Traditional charcoal grilling meets modern Japanese gourmet


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Freshly made to order

Fresh ingredients prepared and cooked fresh on-site


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Kids eat free*

Everton Park


Kids eat free*

One free kids' meal for every $25 spent with 3 meals to choose from
All day Monday and Tuesday

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Zen & Zesty Arvos

Everton Park


Zen & Zesty Arvos

A selection of street food with 2 hours of bottomless beverages for $59pp (minimum 2 people)
Saturdays and Sundays
12pm–3pm

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Zen & Zesty Arvos

Fortitude Valley


Zen & Zesty Arvos

A selection of street food with 2 hours of bottomless beverages for $59pp (minimum 2 people)
Saturdays and Sundays
12:00pm–2:30pm

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Bird’s Nest is an addictive yakitori combination of traditional charcoal grilling and modern Japanese gourmet

High-quality ingredients are prepared and cooked fresh on-site each day, meticulously grilled over traditional binchotan (premium white charcoal), and served as a delicious range of modern Japanese restaurant dishes and Japanese-style street food.

There’s options to suit a variety of dietary requirements, taste preferences, and chewing abilities—whether you’re a spring chicken or an old chook, Bird’s Nest Japanese restaurants have something on the menu for everyone.

Our chefs and team members are just as obsessed with amazing food as you are, making our consistently passionate and friendly service almost as addictive as our gourmet meals. Bird’s Nest chefs are trained in cooking techniques handed down by traditional yakitori chefs based in Japan. This means you get to experience the authentic taste of Japan with a unique Aussie twist.


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