Wasabi Restaurant - Noosa

You will have to excuse my absence from Food Fable over the last few weeks I have been busy eating my way around Noosa the Foodie Capital of Queensland.  Be prepared my next few reviews are all Noosa based.

When I  first saw the original restaurant in Sunshine beach a few years ago I thought, ‘I really must eat there’  but it was completely booked for the next three days which is always a good sign though unfortunate for me who had to leave the next day.  This time I was prepared and made a reservation well in advance. Wasabi was such a hit with the residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast that they had to close up shop in Sunshine and move to larger premises next door to Ricky’s in Noosa Sound.

Upon arrival we were welcomed by our host and asked to take off our shoes as we would be sitting in the Tatami area, which was a beautiful space with a hollow under the table for your feet which is a great alternative to sitting cross legged (especially if you are travelling with my husband who keeps reminding me that he is 6 foot 3 and it hurts his knees, poor baby!). 

As it was my birthday and I was celebrating it with Dad and Nick I was ready to be spoilt so we ordered the seven course degustation with matching Saki to each course.  I have drunk a fair share of Sake in my time but never as a pairing with food and never seven in one night!  Some were hot and some were chilled others were room temperature and most were served in different shaped glasses.

We started with a white miso and crab soup. The flavours in the soup were very delicate so as not to take away from the crab. Following this we received a sashimi tasting plate served with chilled sake which was a perfect accompaniment.  Hand rolled pork gyoza served with ponzo sauce and warm saki was delicious (not quite as good as the one I make). The finale of Aburi Wagyu ($17.00 supplement) came out lightly seared and served with a Japanese mountain vegetable salad.  This dish was a definite hit with the boys and a perfect ending to yet another great evening dining in Noosa.

The cost of our meals was $86 per head plus $17 supplement for Wagyu beef in place of teriyaki chicken.  The Sake matching with each course was an additional $35 and we also drank a few beers.  I would recommend Wasabi as a great restaurant for a special occasion or for that date when you want to finally clinch fourth base!

Address:  2 Quamby Place, Noosa Sound, Noosa Qld

Phone:  (07) 5449 2443

Bookings:  Essential

Licensed:  Yes