Cosseted away above the chaos and frenzy of the gaming floor at the Gold Coast’s Star Casino, lies this boundary-pushing take on modern Japanese. Moodily lit with striking, Asian-inspired accents, the space is clean and sharp – much like executive chef Chase Kojima’s menu. Harnessing the finest of local and seasonal produce, the offering runs from raw fish prepared by Japanese sashimi masters through to izakaya-style snacks, tempura and protein cooked on the binchotan. For the deep-pocketed there’s also a luxurious collection of caviar served with crispy rice.

Start, perhaps, with a mixed sashimi set, its presentation like a work of art and its freshness and execution just as masterful; before moving onto the signature spicy tuna crispy rice featuring pan-fried sushi rice balancing a sliver of rosy raw fish lifted by a spice-spike kewpie mayonnaise.

Off the binchotan a David Blackmore 9+ full-blood wagyu crowned with Siberian Blackpearl caviar offers the ultimate in indulgence, but for a little taste of luxury without the exorbitant price tag, try the pork belly-like Dengakuman toothfish glazed in sweet, caramelised miso.

Set menus starting from $100 a head represent value for money, and there’s also the extravagant 20-course omakase for $240 per person showcasing everything from Borrowdale pork from Toowoomba cooked in Japanese black sugar to New Zealand snapper enlivened with a hint of horseradish.

Amenable, friendly staff and an extensive drinks list that runs from food-focused wines to hot and cold sake and cracking cocktails, means diners will feel like they’ve hit the jackpot at Kiyomi.

Must-eat dish: Sashimi