Restaurant
Beun Modern Japanese
51/73 The Lanes Blvd, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
Find Beun Modern Japanese
51/73 The Lanes Blvd, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
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Visit websiteAbout Beun Modern Japanese
Unassuming Mermaid Waters exterior—inside, honest Itameshi pairing Japanese craft with Italian comfort. Diners quietly trade notes on the $70 four-course menu: chirashi layered with sweet Hokkaido scallops and crab, fresh-grated wasabi, and handmade seafood pasta. The room holds only a handful of tables, tended start-to-finish by a solo chef and his wife. Dishes take time to leave the pass, but the kitchen rewards every minute of patience, finishing on rich bowls of miso ramen and Belgian chocolate mousse.
- Itameshi Set Menu: A balanced four-course dinner pairing Chirashi and sweet Hokkaido scallops with rich seafood pasta.
- Husband-and-Wife Care: A small dining room run by a husband-and-wife duo who note guest preferences between visits.
- Real Grated Wasabi: Authentic freshly grated root wasabi served alongside raw fish courses instead of paste.
- Comforting Staples: Savory bowls of miso ramen and dark chocolate mousse round out the evening.
What's On at Beun Modern Japanese
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Beun Modern Japanese
Discover why Gold Coast gourmands reserve ahead for Chef Ito-san's intimate Japanese-Italian tasting menus.
Refined Itameshi Culinary Fusion
Chef Ito-san marries Italian techniques such as sous-vide cooking and al dente pasta with delicate Japanese flavours, crafting dishes like seafood pasta alongside traditional ramen.
the elegant and high quality nature of Italian food infused with the highly refined and delicate flavours of Japanese cuisine
Crispin Lee Solo Chef Precision & Artistry
Guests enjoy an intimate tasting journey orchestrated by a solo chef whose dedication to craft shines through in every course from sashimi to dessert.
You can tell that the cool solo chef cooks with passion and attention to detail, because everything that came out from the kitchen were outstanding.
Rainier Earl Malaga Intimate Celebrations & Milestones
Guests celebrate anniversaries, Mother's Day, and romantic dinners in a charming, unpretentious setting that delivers fine-dining excellence without formal stiffness.
We were looking for a restaurant that is of superb quality with homey characteristics.
Ben Ho A Transportive Hidden Gem
Tucked discreetly into Mermaid Waters next to everyday retail, this cozy dining room rewards visitors with a transportive, high-caliber culinary retreat.
Beun Modern Japanese is a true hidden gem in Mermaid Waters.
Bernd Rindermann Exceptional Tasting Menu Value
Multi-course tasting menus, such as the popular $70 four-course dinner and $38 silver lunch course, deliver fine-dining technique at an accessible price point.
$70 for 4 course meal is definitely a go to (reminder to book). Ingredients are always fresh.
Jenny Yee Authentic, Uncompromised Ingredients
The kitchen prioritises genuine ingredients over shortcuts, including pairing fresh sashimi with real grated wasabi rather than processed commercial paste.
Sashimi was FRESH!!! And it's real wasabi!
Hoang “Nhi” Ho
Most popular items
Signature creations celebrated by guests at Beun Modern Japanese
Sous Vide Chicken
The sous vide chicken also melts in your mouth.
Chesca “Chesca” Baric Miso Ramen
However the star of the show for me was the Miso ramen….OMG!! The flavour was sensational.
Felicity Mah-Seeto Seafood Pasta
I recommend the ramen, seafood pasta and chocolate mousse.
Cedes C Wagyu Pancake
Wagyu pancake was complex in flavour, slow cooked to perfection and with the crispy pancake gives it great texture.
Hoang “Nhi” Ho
Beyond the menu
Discover the personal hospitality and thoughtful hospitality details that elevate dining at Beun—visit their website to plan your table.
Repeat-Visit Course Tracking
The team records and remembers what guests enjoyed on previous set menus, tailoring subsequent visits with fresh, varied courses.
Freshly Grated Wasabi Service
Sashimi and raw seafood preparations are served with authentic freshly grated wasabi rather than commercial paste.
Celebration Milestone Gestures
Guests celebrating anniversaries and milestones receive attentive hospitality, including tailored seating and complimentary sweet touches.
Flexible Tasting Course Adjustments
The kitchen accommodates individual guest preferences on the multi-course set by flexibly swapping courses like the featured pasta.
Before you head over
Practical guidance to help you plan your visit. Check the website to view current offerings and reserve your table.
Reserve Ahead and Arrive on Time
With limited seating in the boutique dining room, securing a reservation in advance is essential to ensure a table. Arriving on time helps maintain a seamless meal progression.
Allow Ample Time for Kitchen Pacing
Dishes are crafted by a solo chef, meaning courses are plated deliberately. Schedule your evening for a relaxed, unrushed dining experience rather than a quick turnaround.
Choose the Multi-Course Set Menu
First-time and regular guests recommend ordering the multi-course set menu to experience the kitchen's signature Japanese-Italian fusion, spanning fresh sashimi to specialty pasta dishes.
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