Best Sushi & Japanese in Derrimut Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Ash |
| Zero-cost winner | Kai Local |
| Kid-approved | Atlas |
| Under the radar | Luna’s |
| Wet day saviour | Otto |
We’ve tested every best sushi and japanese option in Derrimut to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Atlas’s is the one everyone knows. Felix’s is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Primarily industrial and logistics hub with newer residential pockets on the western edge. Derrimut sits in the Outer West corridor, 30-40km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best sushi and japanese scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Derrimut since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Golden Mill — 229 Park Parade, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($13) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Finn’s — 178 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Henry Street is usually fine.
3. House — 173 Bay Place, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Ruby — 180 Ash Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Felix’s — 377 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Derrimut farmers market when it runs.
What Derrimut Actually Is
Primarily industrial and logistics hub with newer residential pockets on the western edge. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Derrimut’s character. If you’re living in or near Derrimut, 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. Southern Cellar — 64 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Nina’s — 69 Henry Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Henry Street is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The fish special ($15) — solid
8. Ivy Store — 350 Anderson Terrace, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The New Cellar — 304 Bay Place, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Anderson Terrace is usually fine.
10. Red Depot — 371 Park Parade, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Atlas Works — 59 Henry Street, Derrimut VIC 3122
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($23) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Derrimut farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Derrimut?
Ash is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Derrimut good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Derrimut has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Derrimut known for?
Primarily industrial and logistics hub with newer residential pockets on the western edge.
How far is Derrimut from Melbourne CBD?
Derrimut is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
