Nonda

Nonda is a modern Japanese restaurant in New Farm, Brisbane, drawing on contemporary Japanese cuisine and dining culture. Its menu combines reworked Japanese classics with newer creations, using seasonal touches and a focus on local ingredients. The website does not name individual dishes, but the overall approach is clear: familiar Japanese cooking is interpreted through a modern, locally influenced lens.

The food is designed to be shared, making Nonda a natural option for dining with friends or family. Rather than presenting a formal traditional Japanese experience, the restaurant positions its cooking as contemporary and adaptable, with a menu that balances recognisable ideas and fresh interpretations.

The setting is described as moody and industrial-chic, giving the restaurant a distinct atmosphere for an evening meal. Drinks are an important part of the offering, with wine, beer and cocktails available alongside a selection of rare and unusual Japanese whiskies and sakes. The team can help guests choose a drink to suit their meal.

Reservations can be made online or by phone. With its shared menu format, considered drinks list and atmospheric space, Nonda suits relaxed group dinners and occasions where the food and drinks are intended to be enjoyed together.