Etsu Izakaya

Restaurant · JapaneseMermaid Beach4.6 (1,726 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free46 can be made gluten free on request

58 dishesmenu read 10 Novetsu.com.au

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Dinner

Open 7 days, 4:30pm to late

Snack

  • Edamame$7

    In sea salt

    Likely soy

  • Spicy Edamame$8

    In Japanese spices

    Likely soy

  • Miso Soup$8

    Wakame, tofu, spring onion

    Vegetarian optionCan be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice (2)$24

    Finger lime, ponzu, avocado

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Snapper Taco (2)$24

    Yuzu mayo, avocado, pickled apple

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Wagyu Sando$24

    12H slow cooked, soy caramelised onions, truffle mayo, shokupan

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

Raw Bar

  • Sashimi Santenmori (7pce)$38

    Chefs selection, 3 kinds of fresh fish

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Sashimi Moriawase (18pce)$76

    An assortment of today's fresh fish

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Hamachi Carpaccio$31

    Kingfish thinly sliced, yuzu soy, fermented jalapeño & coriander

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Wagyu Tartare$36

    Wasabi aioli, soy-cured egg yolk, taro crisps

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$33

    Chilli ponzu, finger lime, sea herbs, fresh horseradish

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Salmon (Shake)$32

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Salmon Belly (Shake Hana)$36

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Kingfish (Hamachi)$38

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Tuna (Maguro)$42

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Scallop (Hotate)$38

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Natural Oysters$6.50

    Natural, freshly shucked

    Likely shellfish

  • Oysters with Yuzu Granita$7

    Natural with yuzu granita.

    Likely shellfish

  • Oysters with Ponzu & Ikura$7.50

    Natural with ponzu & ikura

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Oysters with Oscietra Caviar$12

    Oscietra caviar

    Likely shellfish

Sushi

  • Aburi Salmon$28

    Avocado roll, seared salmon, spicy mayo, teriyaki, red tobiko

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Spider Sushi$28

    Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, spicy mayo

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • King Mushroom$23

    Avocado, truffle mayo and grilled cheese

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Wagyu & Asparagus$32

    Truffle mayo, ikura

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken & Avo$27

    Etsu fried chicken & avocado, topped w/ mayo & teriyaki

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

Agemono (Tempura)

  • Bay Lobster Bao$16

    Asahi battered, pickled cucumber & carrots, spicy tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Crunchy Eggplant$18

    Miso glaze, crispy onion, sesame seeds

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Etsu Fried Chicken$27

    Deep-fried marinated chicken pieces, yuzu koshu mayo & Etsu hot sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Byron Bay Halloumi Sticks (2)$16

    Truffle honey

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Agedashi Tofu$18

    Wild rice, soy pepitas, nori, garlic oil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely soy

Gyoza

  • Truffle Wagyu Gyoza$28

    House-made, chorizo crumbs, chilli oil

    Likely gluten

  • Lobster & Prawn Gyoza$30

    House-made, lotus chips, soy bisque

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Wild Mushroom & Tofu Gyoza$25

    House-made, miso soy satay

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

Yakitori (Skewers)

  • Sweet Corn$16

    Miso butter, shichimi, parmesan

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Teriyaki Chicken$21

    Sesame seed, shichimi, lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Japanese A5 Wagyu$42

    Black miso, crispy artichoke

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Pork Belly$22

    Nashi pear, pickled cabbage, tonkatsu mayo

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Wagyu Kushiyaki$28

    Black garlic, aged tare, chives

    Can be made free of gluten

Robata Grill

  • Miso Toothfish$58

    Glacier 51, pickled fennel, yuzu skin

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Wagyu 9+ Striploin 300g$92

    Shimeji butter, fresh horseradish, grilled citrus

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Angus Beef Tenderloin 200g$58

    Charred greens, umeshu jus

    Can be made free of gluten

Omakase

  • Seisen Set Menu$95

    Shared by the whole table on the same set menu. Courses: Edamame (sea salt); Snapper Taco (yuzu mayo, pickled apple); Hamachi Carpaccio…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Kiwami Set Menu$140

    Shared by the whole table on the same set menu. Courses: Edamame (sea salt); Tuna Crispy Rice (spicy mayo, foie gras); Sashimi & Fresh…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Robata Grill Skewers (Seisen course)

    Teriyaki chicken / wagyu kushiyaki

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Robata Grill Skewers (Kiwami course)

    Truffle A5 wagyu / Japanese scallop

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Hiramasa Kingfish Maki

    Avocado, yuzu mayo, pickled apple

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Etsu Bay Bug Roll

    Spicy mayo, tobiko

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Wagyu 9+ Ribeye

    Soy caramelised onion, jus, grilled citrus

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Matcha & Chocolate Delice

    Seasonal berries

Side

  • Charred Broccolini$18

    Sesame dare, spicy pine nuts

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Wagyu Fat Potatoes$18

    Confit garlic, smoked nori salt

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Steam Rice$5

    Vegetarian

  • Cucumber & Whipped Tofu Salad$18

    Seaweed, tamari almonds, shiso vinegar

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Miso Onigiri$7

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

Dessert

  • The Ikigai$18

    Chocolate mousse, sesame sponge cake, soy sauce ice cream, sesame praline

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Yuzu Cheesecake$18

    Ginger biscuit, blackberry, macadamia

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tira "Miso"$20

    Coffee soaked sponge, miso mascarpone, Yamazaki creme anglaise

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Matcha Crème Brûlée$18

    Pickled raspberry, caramelised white chocolate, matcha crumb, sour cherries

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

What the menu saysGF is available for the entire menu, our soy sauce and tempura can be made GF. Exceptions are for gyoza, bug bao, wagyu sando. We cater for coeliac too.
  • GF is available for the entire menu, our soy sauce and tempura can be made GF. Exceptions are for gyoza, bug bao, wagyu sando. We cater for coeliac too.
  • We do accommodate for any allergies and dietary requirement, please inform your waiter when ordering. We offer vegan, vegetarian & pescatarian options on request.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address2440 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+61 7 5526 0944
Websiteetsu.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.6 from 1,726 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from etsu.com.au
Hours
  • Monday4:30pm–10pm
  • Tuesday4:30pm–10pm
  • Wednesday4:30pm–10pm
  • Thursday4:30pm–10pm
  • Friday4:30pm–10pm
  • Saturday4:30pm–10pm
  • Sunday4:30pm–10pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

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 Etsu Izakaya

Does Etsu Izakaya have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 46 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Etsu Izakaya coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “GF is available for the entire menu, our soy sauce and tempura can be made GF.”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Etsu Izakaya?

Miso Soup (Vegetarian option available; GF available on request); Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice (2) (GF available on request; soy sauce can be made GF); Snapper Taco (2) (GF available on request); Sashimi Santenmori (7pce) (GF available on request; soy sauce can be made GF); Sashimi Moriawase (18pce) (GF available on request; soy sauce can be made GF); Hamachi Carpaccio (GF available on request; soy sauce can be made GF).

When is Etsu Izakaya open?

Monday: 4:30pm–10pm. Tuesday: 4:30pm–10pm. Wednesday: 4:30pm–10pm. Thursday: 4:30pm–10pm. Friday: 4:30pm–10pm. Saturday: 4:30pm–10pm. Sunday: 4:30pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Etsu Izakaya online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/B_KU1Ka6M2c?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=5eDrar_mJcGf5NoPjpX54As&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BMermaid%2BBeach%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14085.352333268469!2d153.4373!3d-28.0447!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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