GF = Gluten Friendly | DF = Dairy Friendly | V = Vegetarian (on request).

NIIWA does not guarantee against potential traces of allergens in the menu.
Please advise our team of any dietary requirements.
Ingredients subject to availability and seasonality. Minor changes to dishes may occur.

SURCHARGES
Weekends 10% | Public Holidays 15% | Credit Cards 1.5%

PRAWN TEMPURA ROLL (i) — $26
Avocado, asparagus, spicy mayo.

SALMON ABURI ROLL (gf, a) — $24
Yuzu kosho mayo w avocado, cucumber, pickled daikon.

WAGYU YAKINIKU ROLL (df) — $28
Cucumber, pickled daikon, yakiniku, mayo.

YASAI VEGETABLE ROLL (gf, df, v) — $18
Baby cos, avocado, asparagus, pickled vegetables.

SALMON TATAKI (df, a) — $28
w wasabi salsa & yuzu soy.

KINGFISH USUZUKURI (df, a) — $28
Thinly sliced kingfish, w truffle soy & kombu.

SASHIMI MORIAWASE 9pcs (gf, df, m) — $38
Chef's selection of fresh sashimi.

SPICY TUNA ROLL (df, m) — $28
Takana, ponzu mayo, cucumber, negi & tenkasu.

SMALLS

JAPANESE FRIES (v) — $14
Crisp fries seasoned w shio kombu & aonori.

CHARRED BROCCOLINI (gf, df, v) — $18
Charred broccolini brushed w yakitori glaze.

CHARRED CORN (v) — $16
Charred corn dressed w nori butter, chives & yuzu.

MISO SOUP (v) — $8
A warming bowl of blended miso w tofu & wakame.

SHARE PLATES

HOUSE PICKLES (df, v) — $10
Traditional Japanese pickles, crisp & refreshing.

EDAMAME (gf, df, v) / W CHILLI (v) — $10 / $12
Steamed soybeans served salted or w chilli.

CHICKEN KARAAGE (gf, df) — $20
Crispy fried chicken w yuzu & spicy mayo.

POPCORN PRAWNS (df, i) — $24
Tempura prawns finished w seaweed salt.

PRAWN GYOZA 5pcs (df, i) — $18
Japanese dumplings w ponzu & rayu.

MISO EGGPLANT (df) — $20
Tempura miso eggplant w nori flakes.

WAGYU YAKISOBA NOODLES (df) — $32
Yakisoba noodles w yakiniku wagyu & onsen egg.

CHILLED NOODLE SALAD (v) — $18
Chilled noodles w mixed vegetables & sesame dressing.

ROBATA GRILL

WAGYU RUMP MBS 8-9 250g (gf, df) — $58
Premium MBS 8-9 wagyu rump served w spicy daikon, crisp garlic chips & fresh wasabi.

CHARCOAL CHICKEN (gf, df) — $38
Shio koji-marinated chicken, yakitori glaze served w charred broccolini.

YAKITORI

(2 skewers per order)

CHICKEN THIGH (df) — $20
w yakitori glaze, negi & shio kombu.

WAGYU BEEF (gf, df) — $28
w tare, chives & pickled shallot.

PORK BELLY (gf, df) — $20
Saikyo miso glaze & chive.

PRAWN (gf, df, i) — $22
Chilli garlic, mizuna & rayu.

SALMON (gf, i) — $24
w tare, spicy butter & chives.

MUSHROOMS (gf, df, v) — $18
w truffle ponzu & lime.

CHICKEN TERIYAKI DONBURI — $24.9
Chargrilled chicken thigh glazed with house teriyaki sauce, sesame, spring onion w steamed rice.

MISO SALMON DONBURI — $24.9
Caramelised Saikyo miso-marinated salmon, takana pickles, negi, toasted sesame w steamed rice.

KARAAGE JAPANESE CURRY — $24.9
Crispy Japanese fried chicken, rich Japanese curry, pickled cucumber, spring onion, toasted sesame w steamed rice.

LUNCH SPECIAL
Tues–Fri, 11:30am–4pm

VEGETARIAN YAKISOBA — $22.9
Stir-fried yakisoba noodles, seasonal vegetables, cabbage, onion, mushroom, carrot w yakisoba sauce.
(Add chicken $2)

GYUDON (BEEF) DONBURI — $24.9
Thinly sliced beef simmered in sweet soy dashi, caramelised onion, scallions, toasted sesame w steamed rice.

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OUR CLASSIC SHARED MENU
Our classic shared menu — a balanced menu featuring Niiwa's signature favourites.

HOUSE PICKLES (df, v)
Traditional Japanese pickles, crisp & refreshing.

EDAMAME (gf, df, v)
Steamed soybeans served salted or w chilli.

SALMON TATAKI (df, a)
w wasabi salsa & yuzu soy.

PRAWN GYOZA 5pcs (df, i)
Japanese dumplings w ponzu & rayu.

CHARCOAL CHICKEN (gf, df)
Shio koji-marinated chicken, yakitori glaze served w charred broccolini.

MUSHROOMS (gf, df, v)
w truffle ponzu & lime.

CHILLED NOODLE SALAD (v)
Chilled noodles w mixed vegetables & sesame dressing.

STEAMED RICE

DESSERT OF THE DAY

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THE FULL NIIWA EXPERIENCE
The complete Niiwa experience, featuring premium seafood, yakitori and MBS 8–9 Wagyu from the grill.

HOUSE PICKLES (df, v)
Traditional Japanese pickles, crisp & refreshing.

EDAMAME (gf, df, v)
Steamed soybeans served salted or w chilli.

CHILLED NOODLE SALAD (v)Chilled noodles w mixed vegetables & sesame dressing.

KINGFISH USUZUKURI (df, a)
Thinly sliced kingfish, w truffle soy & kombu.

MISO EGGPLANT (df)
Tempura miso eggplant w nori flakes.

POPCORN PRAWNS (df, i)
Tempura prawns finished w seaweed salt.

CHICKEN THIGH (df)
w yakitori glaze, negi & shio kombu.

WAGYU RUMP MBS 8-9 250g (gf, df)
Premium MBS 8-9 wagyu rump served w spicy daikon, crisp garlic chips & fresh wasabi.

STEAMED RICE

DESSERT OF THE DAY

NIIWA FOOD MENU

From fresh sushi and sashimi to charcoal-grilled robata and handcrafted cocktails, our menu is built around quality Japanese ingredients and bold, layered flavours.

Whether you're sharing plates with friends or settling into one of our signature banquets, every dish is designed to be enjoyed together. Available for lunch Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday on James Street, Fortitude Valley.

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