Best Sushi & Japanese in Lyndhurst Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | The Blue Mill |
| Free highlight | Lena’s |
| Family-friendly | Yard |
| Locals only | Place |
| Indoor option | Cleo Table |
1. Cleo’s — 145 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
2. The Southern Corner — 353 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The daily soup ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Vera’s — 78 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Road is usually fine.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($23) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Lyndhurst roaster — ask which one.
4. The Little Place — 237 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
5. Tall Works — 106 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
The Lyndhurst That Locals Know
Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North. Mix of industrial and newer residential. Lyndhurst station opened 2012. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Lyndhurst’s character. For Lyndhurst locals and anyone in the area, 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 Pantry — 365 Collins Road, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
7. White Local — 196 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Little Standard — 209 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Collins Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
9. Kai Depot — 2 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The New Depot — 316 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The crispy chicken ($26) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Kai Lane — 301 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Lyndhurst?
The Blue Mill is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Lyndhurst good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Lyndhurst has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Lyndhurst known for?
Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North.
How far is Lyndhurst from Melbourne CBD?
Lyndhurst is 35km, 46min train, 37min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
