Best Sushi & Japanese in Briar Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide

1. The Tall Social — 95 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book

Capacity is around 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.

Order this: The lamb shoulder ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.

2. Local — 13 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd

The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.

3. Ada’s — 14 Plenty Lane, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird

Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.

4. Union — 214 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book

Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Don’t miss: The daily soup ($23) — solid

5. Hazel Bench — 164 Plenty Lane, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy

Capacity is around 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.

Briar Hill — The Honest Version

Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham. Briar Hill shops provide a genuine village feel. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Briar Hill’s character. If you’re living in or near Briar Hill, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

6. Golden Store — 122 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird

Capacity is around 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.

7. Ada’s — 28 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: solo diners

Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.

8. Iris Union — 286 Collins Street, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: dates

The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.

9. High Place — 107 Plenty Lane, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead

Capacity is around 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.

Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.

10. Mabel Kitchen — 1 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird

The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.

11. Cleo Standard — 131 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097

What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: families

The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Order this: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.

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FAQ

What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Briar Hill?

Ruby is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Briar Hill good for best sushi and japanese?

Yes. Briar Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.

What is Briar Hill known for?

Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham.

How far is Briar Hill from Melbourne CBD?

Briar Hill is 20km, 38min train, 27min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.

Last updated: March 2026