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O'Cha Cha Japanese Dining & Tea

Name: O'Cha Cha Japanese Dining & Tea
Address: 34 Lake Street, Cairns City (QLD), 4870, Australia
Price range: A$35 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

9.7/10

266

34 Lake Street, 4870 Cairns City (QLD)See map

Average price A$35

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This restaurant is following the relevant safety practices*:

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Government training by staff completed

Guest spacing 1,5m

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Restaurant menu

Chef Seiichi & Hitomi Saeki

Average price A$35
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

A glass of raw mixed fish & cucmber salad marinated with mild spicy Yukke sauce & raw Yamagishi egg yolk on top: A$11.8
Sliced Shabushabu beef and fresh leaf with garlic miso dressing: A$15.8

Dietary options

Gluten free, Vegetarian dishes

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Reviews

9.7/10

Excellent266 reviews

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Food

9.6/10

Service

9.7/10

Ambience

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Rasme Y.
November 24, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Food was delicious and didn’t have to wait long for our order. Service was excellent and will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Paul M.
November 11, 2021 • 4 reviews
9.5/10
We are regulars for a reason. Food is excellent and authentic. Service is great. Ambience is warm and cosy and welcoming. Highly recommended (as always).

Mathew S.
October 16, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
We've been going for a few years and they never disappoint. Great selection of meals and drinks and the quality always on point. We travel Japan and it reminds us of visiting there.

Paul M.
September 22, 2021 • 4 reviews
10/10
Ochacha feels as comfortable as being in a Japanese home. We are regulars because we know the food and service will be as excellent as always. Highly recommended.

Leisa F.
September 21, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Great restaurant, love the tapas options on the menu. Staffing numbers are low and some people aren't aware that it's a small family operated restaurant so it does take time for me

Mango W.
September 3, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
The place is small & cozy, followed with traditional izakaya decorations. Foods are worth waiting & the services are excellent. Overall a very good experience in here.

Nikki P.
September 3, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
This family run restaurant has plenty of charm and is great value for money. Authentic Japenese dishes the best I have ever tasted. and the soy milk pudding was divine. A must visit when in Cairns.

Kristy L.
August 27, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Perfect as always. Absolutely delicious.

Sarah F.
August 25, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Best Japanese in cairns. Such a lovely little locally own and run family business. Authentic food and wonderful service. Every meal has so much personal touch. One of my favourite places to go!

Katherine M.
August 20, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Missing Japan because of the pandemic and this restaurant gives all the feels. Had to return 2 days in a row - that is how good their food is! Tip: book your table at the earliest

Katherine M.
August 19, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Best Japanese food in town!

Sharon L.
August 18, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Family run little place. Great service and really tasty food! The meals came out nice and quick and the beer was cold! Never fails to impress. We'll be back!

Astrid V.
August 6, 2021 • 3 reviews
8.5/10
One little restaurant hidden away from the main street. Operated by 2 chefs and 1 waitress. We had tapas for food and was versatile and good and nice atmosphere.

Tim G.
July 29, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
A lovely and atmospheric restaurant with authentic Japanese food and ambience. Everything was reasonably priced and the food was excellent.

Jade M.
July 29, 2021 • 7 reviews
10/10
Always delicious and fantastic service

Dylan D.
July 27, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
We love o Cha Cha! Everything's about this place is awesome. Service is excellent, food is incredible and the atmosphere is great. We always come back ☺️

Nicole B.
July 27, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Food was amazing and the restaurant felt like we were in Japan, not knowing when we can travel again it’s nice to know we have found a piece of Japan in our own backyard. Definitely be back ????

Kristen F.
July 15, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Great food and a lovely cosy little place. Will definitely be going back.

Katie C.
July 15, 2021 • 4 reviews
9/10
We loved this little Japanese restaurant. It felt really authentic and the food was delicious. There are very few staff, so be prepared to be patient to place your order and rece

Nathalie W.
July 6, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Best authentic Japanese food since Kyoto. Octopus balls a particular hit. Highly recommend this family-run restaurant as the best food in Cairns

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34 Lake Street, 4870, Cairns City (QLD), Australia

About the restaurant

Tokyo lands in Cairns

Hidden away in Palm Court, many pass O'Cha without even blinking an eye. But let us tell you, it is worth sussing out. This authentic Japanese eatery is warm and inviting, offering quality, tasty and reasonably priced Japanese cuisine. Whether it's a sushi and sashimi platter, gyoza, chilled tofu with white soy, octopus balls or chicken, egg and vegetable don that tickles your fancy, O'Cha will have a delightful Japanese dish to suit. If you can't find it. Ask. It will definitely be worth it. Officially Accredited Authentic Japanese Restaurant by Japanese Government approval Nintei Nihon Restaurant.

Best dish: Grilled Glacier 51 Toothfish miso