Best Sushi & Japanese in Sunbury Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Red House |
| Best free option | Little Kitchen |
| Best for families | High Yard |
| Best local secret | Vera’s |
| Best for rainy days | Remy Cellar |
1. The Long Pantry — 233 King Crescent, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 52 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The seasonal special ($23) — solid
2. Iris — 261 King Crescent, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 53 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Vera Place — 125 King Crescent, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($23) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Sol Corner — 309 Sydney Street, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The mushroom pasta ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Ada Bench — 361 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Sunbury farmers market when it runs.
What Sunbury Actually Is
Birthplace of The Ashes cricket tradition — Lady Clarke burned a bail at Rupertswood Mansion in 1882. Victoria’s oldest homestead Emu Bottom (1836) is here. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Sunbury’s character. If you’re living in or near Sunbury, 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. Rosa Yard — 243 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Lane is usually fine.
7. Felix — 237 King Crescent, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 42 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.
8. Leo — 23 Blake Place, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The seasonal special ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Ivy Press — 322 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Common Pantry — 78 Blake Place, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The lamb shoulder ($22) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Sunbury roaster — ask which one.
11. Zara — 180 Ash Avenue, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Sunbury?
The Red House is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Sunbury good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Sunbury has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Sunbury known for?
Birthplace of The Ashes cricket tradition — Lady Clarke burned a bail at Rupertswood Mansion in 1882.
How far is Sunbury from Melbourne CBD?
Sunbury is 41km, 50min train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Sunbury won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
