San Kai - Japanese Modern Cuisine Lounge Bar

7 months in Brisbane, and this little gem that has opened up the road is still in its first month!  But what better place to start then around the corner from where we're staying!

Hayden had done some pioneering, and as a result, we booked a table of 8 for 7pm.   The decor was lovely - actually, that was one of the things that attracted us to the restaurant in the first place!   Seated just inside (but feeling alfresco as the window was wide open behind us) we enjoyed the weather and ambience of the place.

There was an extensive menu, and we all spent a lot of time studying it so we could decide what we wanted!   Eventually, we made up our minds and then the feasting began!

Stuart, who had eaten lunch at 3pm - was too full for a full meal - so he chose the Sashimi plate (supplemented by Asahi of course).   It was fresh and delivered fast.   5/10 (he felt that he couldn't give a bigger score since he only had one dish)

Leesa shared with Gary, but started with some vegetable tempura, before a generous main course of teriyaki chicken.   (8.5/10)

Leesa had some red wine.

Sacha who's been overdosing on vegetables lately, ordered some chicken yakitori before digging into the Vegetarian dinner box. (7/10)

Sacha had a cabernet savignon.

Ryan also had the Vegetarian dinner box (surprisingly!) but did steal some of Ann's sushi later.   (8.5/10)

Gary meanwhile spoilt himself with some pork tonkatsu.   (8.5/10)

Hayden dug into a Tempura Dinner box.   (8/10)   It also had some amazing grilled fish which was amazing.

He also had a chardonnay.

Whilst Ann enjoyed a yummy Sushi dinner box. (8.5/10)

She also had a plum wine.

Finally, I had a great Sashimi Dinner box.   The Sashimi was lovely and fresh, the rice was fluffy and I liked the seaweed on the dish.  The only downside was that the miso soup was a bit too salty.   The surprise of the night however was the chawamushi - a savory egg custard filled with goodies - chinese mushroom, chicken, prawn, bamboo and fish cake.   Delicious - I'd go back just for it!  

I also had a pokka guava drink which was yum!

I would give it 7/10 - their score was reduced as I was left waiting for my food....!

All the dinner sets finished off with some green tea ice cream which was a perfect way to round off a delicious meal.

I'm sure we'll be back (or the rest of the group anyway, as this is my last week in Brisbane!)

San Kai - Japanese Modern Cuisine Lounge Bar is at (approx) 164 Grey St,  South Bank - opposite the Mantra.