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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 859 reviews

What Willy Hane doesn't like about Banzai Lismore:
Ordered takeout, wait next to 30 minutes until the food is ready. The order seemed to be cold near the kitchen. When I came home to eat it, the tempura was cold and soggy, like egg shell. I couldn't eat it, so...maybe the rest of the dishes were very disappointing to say the least. I would have given O Score. Almost $100 for terrible food and from hand-operated service. View all feedback. What User likes about Banzai Lismore:
Yesterday after a journey of about 40 km from Evans Head for lunch. We were not disappointed! The decor was welcoming, the staff welcomed and the food was excellent! The salmonashimi was probably the best we experienced. One drawback was that our...Meal did not arrive for about 35 minutes after the order and the free miso soup came in a bowl and 2 spoons to share with my husband! View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 33 reviews
Loyce
20.11.2017 - 21:28

What an enjoyable evening we had at the Bansai' pleasant service and the food was greats, not a huge plate full, think hubby could have eaten more however the t...

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Loyce
20.11.2017 - 21:28

Banzai is easily the best restaurant in Lismore. It boasts a gorgeous restaurant decorated tastefully in Japanese cultural designs and has fast, friendly and re...

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Sophie
20.11.2017 - 21:28

We enjoyed lovely sushi and tempura for lunch at this restaurant. They have also done an amazing job of refurbishing after the devastating flood 2 weeks ago. It...

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The food was excellent but nowhere near the variety in Cap city like Sydney. Still an excellent result for a small rural operation. Worth a try.

Kyler
20.11.2017 - 21:28

Banzai is my uttermost favourite restaurant! The food is spectacular, there are many vegetarian options, and the service and traditional dining is impeccable. I...

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Aggregated
2.4 ★ from 8 reviews

Have been hanging out to go here my daughter n her family are totally hooked. Was great . Very busy abit of a wait.Food was great. Chicken Karage to die for

Abby
18.06.2023 - 08:34

I liked the Chicken Katsu .. even thou the crumbed chicken was to thin not enough Japanese mayonnaise

Loyce
18.06.2023 - 08:34

Walked in with high expectations from the reviews and rating. Entrees were okay. Long wait for everything, took 50+min for main to get here. Completely disappoi...

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Kyler
18.06.2023 - 08:34

Unbelievable, no one noticed that this restaurant actually uses the Japanese military flag as its logo? The Japanese militarism is so bluntly engraved on the fa...

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Lia
18.06.2023 - 08:34

A woeful dinner experience unfortunately. Unwelcoming arrival, very sub-par food, a long time between dishes, dirty crockery dumped roughly on the table, burnt...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 444 reviews
Paul
03.02.2024 - 02:06

The food was fantastic, the ambiance was lovely, and I adored the authentic vibe. The chef is truly top-notch!

Laknight
03.02.2024 - 02:06

Delicious! We visit Banzai often. Occasionally the service may be a bit slow, but the food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff are very kind. The sashi...

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Me
03.02.2024 - 02:06

The food at this restaurant is excellent and the service is top-notch.

Google
4.0 ★ from 268 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 97 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 9 reviews

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