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Best Sushi in Melbourne

Compare 21 ranked candidates for Sushi in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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70 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Top 5 for Sushi in Melbourne

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1Bossa Nova SushiMelbourneBossa Nova Sushi delivers the most delicate and wonderfully fresh seafood in the city, with many diners...10.0
2Sushi IzuQueen VictoriaThe strongest dish-specific praise centres on the incredible freshness of the sushi, highlighting delicious...10.0
3Sushi WagoMelbourneThe recurring detail is the incredible freshness of the seafood and the generous, handmade portions of their...10.0
4Sushi YuzenMelbourneThe strongest dish-specific praise centres on the sushi for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic...10.0
5Sakura Kaiten SushiMelbourneSpecific comments keep coming back to the exceptional freshness of the sushi, specifically highlighting the...9.8

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#1 Ranked

Japanese · Melbourne

70 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Bossa Nova Sushi

Bossa Nova Sushi delivers the most delicate and wonderfully fresh seafood in the city, with many diners finding it to be the most delicious experience of their lives. Whether you are grabbing a quick plate from the conveyor belt or ordering a la carte, the consistent quality of the fish and the creamy richness of the mayo-topped selections create an unforgettable texture. This hidden Bourke Street gem transcends the typical sushi train by pairing premium, high-end ingredients with a sophisticated jazz-filled atmosphere that elevates every bite.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

Sentiment

86%

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

507 of 765 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 258 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 48,575 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 43 recorded dish mentions are associated with Bossa Nova Sushi. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Sushi Izu
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the incredible freshness of the sushi, highlighting delicious options like crispy chicken rolls and tasty teriyaki bowls.
Cnr Lonsdale &, Swanston St, Queen Victoria VIC 3000
10.0
6 mentions
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03
Sushi Wago
The recurring detail is the incredible freshness of the seafood and the generous, handmade portions of their delicious rolls.
Midtown Plaza, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
25 mentions
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04
Sushi Yuzen
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the sushi for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic Japanese flavours that never taste fishy.
30 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
18 mentions
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05
Sakura Kaiten Sushi
Specific comments keep coming back to the exceptional freshness of the sushi, specifically highlighting the high-quality toro and diverse variety of innovative rolls.
117 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9.8
31 mentions
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06
Shira Nui Japanese Restaurant
Shira Nui Japanese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for Sushi in Melbourne.
247 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
8.9
65 mentions
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07
Temaki Sushi Melbourne
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the incredible freshness of the sushi, specifically highlighting the standout salmon and ricotta rolls.
15 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.6
27 mentions
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08
Yoyogi Sushi Train & Hand-Roll Bar
Specific comments keep coming back to the high-quality, fresh sushi and the interactive, colorful conveyor belt format that allows for easy variety.
269 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.5
36 mentions
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09
Tetsujin
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the tasty sushi selections, highlighting delightful surprises like the tako wasabi and jelly salad.
295 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.1
116 mentions
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10
Shoku Eatery
Specific comments keep coming back to the incredible freshness of the thick-cut sashimi and the flavourful unagi.
514 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.9
26 mentions
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11
Sushi Jiro QV
Specific comments keep coming back to the incredible freshness and beautiful presentation of the sushi, specifically highlighting the crunchy soft shell crab temaki.
QS003 QV, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.7
36 mentions
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12
Tokui Sushi
The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the incredible freshness and generous, flavourful portions of the salmon, tuna, and unagi rolls.
260 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.7
40 mentions
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13
Sushi Hotaru
The clearest pattern in the excerpts is the delicious sushi for being incredibly affordable and high quality without compromising on taste.
118/200 Midcity Arcade, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.6
40 mentions
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14
Isshin Ramen Bar
Isshin Ramen Bar is a top-rated spot for Sushi in Melbourne.
1/349 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
13 mentions
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15
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant
Kenzan delivers consistently impressive sushi, featuring standout premium highlights like buttery MB9+ wagyu and fresh, flavourful fish.
Shop 54-55/56 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
21 mentions
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16
KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne
KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne is a top-rated spot for Sushi in Melbourne.
181 Ferrars St, Southbank VIC 3006
7.5
28 mentions
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17
Nori Maki
Nori Maki delivers exceptional, top-tier fish and perfectly balanced hand-pressed sushi that leaves diners feeling incredibly satisfied.
7/235 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
12 mentions
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18
Niku Shiki Melbourne Central
Reviewers frequently praise the sushi for its incredibly fresh, melt-in-your-mouth texture that satisfies any Japanese food lover.
Melbourne Central, Shop GD070/360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.4
9 mentions
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19
Argo Fishop
Argo Fishop is a top-rated spot for Sushi in Melbourne.
318 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
7.3
5 mentions
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20
Hwadam BBQ
The free sushi rice strips provide a fun, interactive way to build custom bites with tender, flavourful wagyu.
Level2/500 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
7 mentions
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21
Woolworths Vermont
Woolworths Vermont is a top-rated spot for Sushi in Melbourne.
Cnr Stevens And, Canterbury Rd, Vermont VIC 3133
7.3
10 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Sushi in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best Sushi in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

48,575+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

Why Bossa Nova Sushi ranks #1 for Sushi

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Sushi spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because Sushi searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Sushi Izu: The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the incredible freshness of the sushi, highlighting delicious options like crispy chicken rolls and tasty teriyaki bowls.
Sushi Wago: The recurring detail is the incredible freshness of the seafood and the generous, handmade portions of their delicious rolls.
Sushi Yuzen: The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the sushi for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic Japanese flavours that never taste fishy.
Sakura Kaiten Sushi: Specific comments keep coming back to the exceptional freshness of the sushi, specifically highlighting the high-quality toro and diverse variety of innovative rolls.

How to choose

Choosing Sushi in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Bossa Nova Sushi is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

48,575 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Bossa Nova Sushi has 43 Sushi mentions and a 86% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is very positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sushi in Melbourne?

Bossa Nova Sushi in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for Sushi in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Bossa Nova Sushi delivers the most delicate and wonderfully fresh seafood in the city, with many diners finding it to be the most delicious experience of their lives. Whether you are grabbing a quick plate from the conveyor belt or ordering a la carte, the consistent quality of the fish and the creamy richness of the mayo-topped selections create an unforgettable texture.

Which other Sushi places in Melbourne come close?

Sushi Izu, Sushi Wago, Sushi Yuzen round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Sushi in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.