Translating to mean ‘second helping’ in Japanese, Okawari House has transformed the space formerly occupied by i like ramen at the northern end of the Nobby Beach strip. The venue is the latest from Imlach Hospitality Group (Bine Bar & Dining, Tank Bar & Dining, Precinct Brewing Co. and Hideaway Kitchen & Bar). The modern Japanese menu highlights yakitori alongside dishes cooked over coals on a traditional robata grill – think slightly charred broccolini, grilled octopus and a show-stopping flaming wagyu. To begin your Japanese food journey, munch on a couple of plates from the raw section, which includes the likes of spicy salmon tartar with crisp rice cracker, three kinds of oysters (natural, ikura ponzu and grilled-seaweed butter) and wagyu tataki. Some of Okawari House’s signature dishes can be found in the robata and yakitori sections, with skewers of chicken thigh, pork belly and shiitake mushroom among the standouts. If you find the process of ordering laborious, there are also three set menus to choose from, which includes a selection of chef’s favourites for $70 per person. As for the drinks, they’ve recently been given a shake up so you’ll find eclectic cocktails, Japanese beers, sake, shochu and a clutch of minimal intervention lo-fi wines among the selection. Oh, and just in case you were wondering, it’s pronounced oka-wari. Ready to dine? Make a booking at Okawari House.