Best Sushi & Japanese in Noble Park North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Bright Cellar |
| Zero-cost winner | The Bright Store |
| Kid-approved | The Honest Yard |
| Under the radar | Chapter |
| Wet day saviour | Green Room |
1. Luna — 68 Railway Street, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: families
The room holds 50 — 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.
2. The White Local — 13 Anderson Grove, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The house-made relish ($19) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. The Common Yard — 172 King Terrace, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Commons — 347 King Terrace, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on King Terrace is usually fine.
5. The Southern Cellar — 310 Sydney Crescent, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Noble Park North farmers market when it runs.
6. The Good Works — 258 Main Grove, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Noble Park North roaster — ask which one.
Why Noble Park North Is Worth Knowing
Residential suburb between Noble Park and Mulgrave. Yarraman Station precinct. Mix of older and newer housing. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Noble Park North’s character. For Noble Park North 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.
7. Hazel’s — 277 Sydney Crescent, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Sydney Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Noble Park North farmers market when it runs.
8. Honest Bench — 25 Anderson Grove, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Noble Park North roaster — ask which one.
9. Iris Store — 355 Railway Street, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. The New Yard — 307 Railway Street, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Noble Park North farmers market when it runs.
11. Bright Press — 35 Anderson Grove, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
12. The Southern Post — 20 Anderson Grove, Noble Park North VIC 3164
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. 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 Noble Park North?
The Bright Cellar is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Noble Park North good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Noble Park North has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Noble Park North known for?
Residential suburb between Noble Park and Mulgrave.
How far is Noble Park North from Melbourne CBD?
Noble Park North is 26km, no direct train, 30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
