Best Sushi & Japanese in Laverton Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Northern Room |
| Best free option | Mabel Post |
| Best for families | Mabel’s |
| Best local secret | Oliver’s |
| Best for rainy days | Yard |
We’ve tested every best sushi and japanese option in Laverton to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Sol Union is the one everyone knows. The Bright Social is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Home to RAAF Base Williams. Laverton 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 Laverton since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. High Works — 364 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Laverton roaster — ask which one.
2. River’s — 35 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Stella’s — 264 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
4. Nico’s — 358 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 47 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.
5. Assembly — 25 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Laverton roaster — ask which one.
6. The Long Lane — 311 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why Locals Stay in Laverton
Home to RAAF Base Williams. Laverton station links to the Regional Rail network. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Laverton’s character. Whether you’re based in Laverton or visiting from nearby, 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.
7. Ash — 33 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. White Store — 47 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. White Cellar — 146 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. New Post — 290 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid
11. Nina’s — 22 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Laverton roaster — ask which one.
12. The Southern Post — 97 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Laverton?
The Northern Room is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Laverton good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Laverton has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Laverton known for?
Home to RAAF Base Williams.
How far is Laverton from Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Laverton isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
