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Yamagen Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant · JapaneseBudds Beach4.5 (1,047 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

55 dishesmenu read 5 Novyamagen.com.au

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Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

  • Edamame$8

    salted - or - chilli garlic butter

    Likely dairy, soy (our guess)

  • Gyoza$28

    house made & pan fried wagyu beef, miso mustard

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess)

  • Nasu Miso$18

    warm eggplant, barley miso, sesame, ao nori

    Likely gluten, soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Truffle Wagyu Tartare$30

    63 degree egg yolk, ao nori potato crisps

    Likely egg (our guess)

  • Spicy Qld Spanner Crab$32

    crispy rice, ikura, red baby shiso (I)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Wagyu Aburi$42

    Ranger's Valley wagyu ms6+, foie gras, crispy potato, teriyaki glaze

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess)

  • Agedashi Tofu$18

    local silken tofu, bonito, dashi

    Likely soy, fish (our guess)

  • Tempura Brussel Sprouts$18

    truffled butter ponzu, shichimi

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Spicy Popcorn Prawns$26

    spicy yuzu dressing (I)

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Tempura White Bait$22

    preserved yuzu mayonnaise (I)

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Tempura Glacier 51 Toothfish$24

    yukari, ginger daikon tentsuyu (A)

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess)

  • Ao Nori Crispy Skin Quail$22

    dehydrated king brown mushroom, sesame yakitori

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Local Halloumi Cheese$16

    smoked honey, bonito; 2 skewers per serve

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Hakusai$16

    speck, king brown, roquette, goma ponzu; 2 skewers per serve

    Likely soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Pork Jowl$18

    kumato, sansho su miso; 2 skewers per serve

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Lamb Cutlets$34

    aka dengaku, chive; 2 skewers per serve

  • Ranger's Valley Wagyu MS6+$34

    wasabi butter; 2 skewers per serve

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Crispy Pork Belly$36

    nashi pear, wasabi, watermelon radish, smoked vinegar

  • Charred Shio Koji Chicken Thigh$36

    asparagus, goma ponzu, sunflower seeds

    Likely soy, sesame (our guess)

  • Dry Aged Duck Breast$42

    beetroot puree, witlof, sansho, orange

  • Wagyu Beef Sirloin, MS6+ 150g$70

    Ranger's Valley wagyu ms6+, buckwheat, edamame, shiitake, yakiniku

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Miso Glazed Glacier 51 Toothfish$74

    pickled cucumber, hazelnut, shiso (I)

    Likely nuts, soy (our guess)

  • House Salad$16

    avocado, green oak, nashi, wakame, radish, sesame dressing

    Likely sesame (our guess)

  • Miso Soup$6

    spring onion, tofu, wakame, sansho pepper

    Likely soy (our guess)

  • Steamed Japanese Rice$10
  • Dynamite Spicy Tuna$27

    bluefin tuna, avocado, toasted sesame, spicy tempura (A)

    Likely gluten, egg, sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Soft Shell Crab$26

    soft-shell crab, cucumber, tobiko, wasabi mayonnaise (I)

    Likely egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Yamagen$28

    seared salmon & scallop, cucumber, witlof, wasabi salsa, tempura crunch (M)

    Likely gluten, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Salmon Avocado$25

    tobiko, shiso (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Jalapeno$27

    kingfish, jalapeno, miso caramel (A)

    Likely soy, fish (our guess)

  • Midori Roll$22

    asparagus, green oak, wakame, cucumber, jalapeno dipping sauce

  • Thinly Sliced Snapper$28

    truffled tosazu, shio kombu, ume boshi, yuzu sesame (A)

    Likely sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi$40

    wakame, ginger & lime dressing, karkalua, pink pepper (I)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Smoked Salmon$26

    avocado, asparagus, white soy, arare (A)

    Likely soy, fish (our guess)

  • Sashimi Zensai$49

    tuna, salmon, kingfish, snapper (8pc) (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Sashimi Moriawase$95

    tuna, salmon, kingfish, snapper, scallop (20pc) (M)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Sushi & Sashimi Platter$55

    chef selection of seasonal sashimi & nigiri (12pc) (M)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Aburi Tasting Set$20

    salmon with teriyaki & kewpie | scallop with white soy & pickled wasabi | kingfish with tosazu & yuzu koshu (M)

    Likely gluten, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Passionfruit & Coconut Panna Cotta$16

    burnt orange caramel, orange segments, lemon balm

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chocolate Fondant$18

    matcha grenache, milk crumble, goma ice cream

    Likely gluten, dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Mt Fuji Apple$24

    baked fuji apple, pomme de verte parfait, compressed apple, almond nougatine, miso caramel

    Likely dairy, nuts, soy (our guess)

  • Crème Brulee$24

    tonka bean crème brulee, blood orange compote, yuzu sorbet, caramelized puff pastry

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess)

  • Oyster$8

    natural | tosazu, truffle, chive | robata – ginger, nori nage (A)

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Scallop & Salmon Belly Tian$30

    ikura, avocado, witlof (M)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Salmon Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$14

    (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$10

    (I)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Kingfish Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$14

    (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Tuna Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$16

    (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Snapper Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$12

    (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Salmon Belly Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$16

    (A)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Scallop Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$14

    (I)

    Likely shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Unagi (BBQ Eel) Sashimi or Nigiri (2pc)$14

    (I)

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Sashimi Tacos - Salmon$14

    salmon with wasabi salsa (A); warm sushi rice, yuzu avocado, radish & house spicy mayo; minimum 2 per order

    Likely egg, fish (our guess)

  • Sashimi Tacos - Tuna$16

    tuna with mustard soy (A); warm sushi rice, yuzu avocado, radish & house spicy mayo; minimum 2 per order

    Likely egg, soy, fish (our guess)

  • Chicken Karaage$27

    chicken karaage, teriyaki, avocado, yuzu kosho, finger lime

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess)

The menu’s own key: Seafood Origin: (A) Australian (I) International (M) Mixed Origin

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Omakase dinner set menu $125

Minimum 2 people
  • Omakase Menu$125

    Edamame (salted); Hokkaido scallop sashimi, wakame, ginger & lime dressing, karkalua, pink pepper; sashimi tacos, salmon with wasabi salsa &

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, soy, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Omakase dinner set menu $175

Minimum 2 people
  • Omakase Menu$175

    Edamame (salted); scallop & salmon belly tian, ikura, avocado, truffle tosazu, witlof; sashimi zensai, tuna, salmon, kingfish & snapper; spi

    Likely gluten, nuts, soy, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Omakase lunch set menu $65

Minimum 2 people
  • Omakase Menu$65

    Edamame (salted); smoked salmon, avocado, asparagus, white soy, arare; spicy popcorn prawns, spicy yuzu dressing; house salad, avocado, gree

    Likely soy, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressBudds Beach, NSW
AreaSydney
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+61 7 5584 1266
Websiteyamagen.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.5 from 1,047 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from yamagen.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday5:30pm–10:30pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Yamagen Japanese Restaurant

Does Yamagen Japanese Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Yamagen Japanese Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Yamagen Japanese Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Yamagen Japanese Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/_amkCGENa84?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=q-DraqvkNcvKwbkPs9yFYQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BSurfers%2BParadise%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14091.332692904158!2d153.4240!3d-27.9990!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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