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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Nikka X Bird's Nest Japanese Whisky Dinner

West End


Nikka X Bird's Nest Japanese Whisky Dinner

Bird's Nest Yakitori X Nikka Whisky: the ultimate umami experience
Thursday 13 November 2025
6:30pm

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Hospo Mondays

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Hospo Mondays

10% off for all hospo legends: it's your turn to be served!
Every Monday

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Student Tuesdays

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Student Tuesdays

$20 meal deal for students: meal + miso + beer
Every Tuesday

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Saké Thursdays

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Saké Thursdays

Spotlight saké at a special price—discover the world of saké!
Every Thursday

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Kids eat free Sundays*

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Kids eat free Sundays*

One free kids' meal (under 12) for every $30 spent with 3 meals to choose from (dine in)
All day Sunday

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Monthly raffle

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Monthly raffle

Win a $200 Bird's Nest voucher!
Drawn on the 1st of every month

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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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