Arakawa

Restaurant · JapaneseBenowa4.6 (321 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

40 dishesmenu read 10 Novracv.com.au

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

À la carte menu

Otsumami Snacks

Edamame$8
Edamame, nanami seven spice salt
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Eggplant Chips$14
Eggplant chips, mentaiko dip (I), aonori
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
House Pickles$8
House pickles, hakusai cabbage, sesame cucumber, daikon
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Oysters Natural$21
Oysters natural (A), kakigōri of cucumber, roku gin & Junmai vinegar, 3 pieces
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Kakuni Kilpatrick Oysters$21
Kakuni Kilpatrick oysters (A), dengaku miso, 3 pieces
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Kisu Whiting Tempura$28
Kisu whiting (I) tempura, native Davidson plum dashi broth, 3 pieces
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists whiting, dashi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Today's Assortment of Seafood$32
Today's assortment of seafood (M), vegetables tempura, matcha salt
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Chicken Karaage$21
Chicken karaage, shibazuke emulsion, fennel slaw, coral leaves
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Tempura of Mushrooms$23
Tempura of mushrooms, bamboo charcoal, wattle tsuyu
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Yakimono Grills

Resai Cold Grassfed Beef Tenderloin$48
200gm, miso hummus, wasabi jus, lotus chips
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Beef Tartar$28
Beef tartar, soy cured egg, black tobiko (I), tsukuri soy, sesame crisps
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Wagyu Sirloin Black Opal MS8-9$28
Bone marrow, squid ink potato puree, ikura caviar (I), salmon puri (A), yuzu tamari ponzu, 3 pieces
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tamari, ponzu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, ikura): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Saikyo Miso Salmon$38
Saikyo miso salmon (A), hajikami ginger, pickled kohlrabi
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Hiramasa Kingfish$26
Hiramasa kingfish (A), negimiso, white soy dashi, seaside herbs, aleppo oil
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists kingfish, dashi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Chicken Yakitori Skewers$27
Chicken yakitori skewers, 2 pieces
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Arakawa Zensai Sashimi or Moriawase Sashimi Selection$48
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sashimi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Eggplant Dengaku Style$18
Eggplant dengaku style, red miso, puffed wild rice arare
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Onsai Hot Kozara Sides

Kakuni Braised Pork Belly$26
Kakuni braised pork belly, umeshu compressed apple, shiso
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Steamed Koshihikari Rice$6
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Crisp Kinugoshi Tofu$18
Crisp kinugoshi tofu, grated white radish, green onion, ginger, dashi
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Aka Miso Soup$8
Aka miso soup, silken tofu, wakame
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu, miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Hokkaido Scallop$24
Hokkaido scallop (I), truffle soy butter, shimeji, 3 pieces
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scallop): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Kipfler Potatoes$12
Kipfler potatoes, garlic chilli la-yu, house furikake
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Ebi-Mayo Prawn$25
Ebi-mayo prawn (I), aurora sauce, chilli thread, macadamia crumb
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists macadamia): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Charred Cabbage Salad$8
Charred cabbage salad, nuta sauce
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Tobiko and Kaiso Seaweed Salad$8
Tobiko (I) and kaiso seaweed salad with house dressing
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Maki and Nigiri Sushi

Tempura King Prawn Roll$34
Tempura king prawn roll (I), salmon (A), apple, tamari, spiced mayo
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tempura): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, tempura): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tamari): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Blue Fin Tuna$36
Blue fin tuna (A), chive chimichurri, tamari egg glaze, 4 pieces
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Wagyu Nigiri Sushi$32
Wagyu nigiri sushi with sweet soy glaze, sea grapes, itogaki, 4 pieces
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Sweet Soy Shiitake Mushroom Roll$22
Sweet soy shitake mushroom roll, kanpyo, pickled radish, inari, avocado
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Soft Shell Crab Roll$24
Soft shell crab roll (I), yuzu koshō, tobiko (I), seaside herbs
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Kannmi Sweets

Valrhona Dulcey Namelaka$18
Valrhona dulcey namelaka, salted caramel
Macarons$14
Macarons, black sesame, yuzu, matcha, miso
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Matcha Ice Cream Choux Bun$16
Matcha ice cream, craquelin choux bun, hot matcha latte
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Triple Chocolate Nanami Macadamia Bomb$19
Triple chocolate nanami macadamia bomb, basil seed syrup
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists macadamia): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Children's menu

Available for children under 12 years of age

Karaage Fried Chicken$17
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Teriyaki Beef Steak$17
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Flash Fried Fish Fillets$17
Imported seafood (I)
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Breaded Chicken and Avocado Sushi Roll$17
Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Roll$17
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

The menu’s own key: (A) Australian seafood · (I) Imported seafood · (M) Mixed origin seafood · (NGI) No gluten ingredients · (NDI) No dairy ingredients · (V) Vegetarian · (VG) Vegan

What the menu saysRACV will endeavour to accommodate requests for meals for guests who have food allergies or intolerances. However, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals due to the potential presence of trace allergens within our kitchens and supplied ingredients.

RACV will endeavour to accommodate requests for meals for guests who have food allergies or intolerances. However, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals due to the potential presence of trace allergens within our kitchens and supplied ingredients.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Akane Sakura$84
Warm salted soybeans, soy garlic butter (NGI); tobiko (I) and kaiso seaweed salad with house dressing (NDI) (NGI); Mooloolaba king prawns…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, tamari, teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, moreton bay bug): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, ikura, tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Murasaki Vegetarian$98
Warm salted soybeans, soy garlic butter (NGI) (V); kaiso seaweed salad with house dressing (NGI) (VG); mushroom of the season (NGI) (V)…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, tofu, miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)
Children's Set$40
Your choice of beef tenderloin (NGI) or chicken maryland (NDI) (NGI); vegetable fried rice (NGI); mochi ice cream (V); vanilla ice cream (V)
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (racv.com.au)

Good to know

Café

Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	Level 2 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia
Area	Gold Coast
Kind	Restaurant · Japanese
Phone	+61 7 5597 8700
Website	racv.com.au
Booking	Online through ResDiary
Google rating	4.6 from 321 reviews
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from racv.com.au
Hours	MondayClosed Tuesday5pm–9pm Wednesday5pm–9pm Thursday5pm–9pm Friday5pm–9pm Saturday5pm–9pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Arakawa

Does Arakawa have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Arakawa coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “RACV will endeavour to accommodate requests for meals for guests who have food allergies or intolerances.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Arakawa open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 5pm–9pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Arakawa online?

Yes, through ResDiary: https://booking.resdiary.com/widget/Standard/ArakawaJapanese/5569

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