Izakaya Midori

Gold Coast herbivores and ramen purists alike are obsessing over this Reedy Creek spot. Izakaya Midori completely flips the script on plant-based dining. Masterful Japanese plates. Deep, complex flavors. Zero animal products. The coastal noodle crowd points straight to the signature Midori Ramen—a remarkably rich, umami-loaded bowl that easily rivals traditional heavy-hitters. The kitchen’s precision is wild. Think impossibly light tempura tofu, sticky-sweet plant-based 'terichiki,' and massive, artfully plated sushi boards stacked with sweet corn inari and crispy 'chicken' katsu rolls. Stepping inside feels like a sudden exhale. Calm, sophisticated, totally dialled for date night. The crew greets you with a resounding Irasshaimase!, delivering flawless omotenashi hospitality from the first pour of plum wine on the rocks to the final bite of matcha ice cream brownie. An absolute masterclass in meat-free Japanese fare.