Best Sushi & Japanese in Tecoma Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Ava Depot | | Best with kids | The Half Room | | Hidden spot | The Half Cellar | | Bad weather pick | The Green House |
1. Vera’s — 287 Park Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Mabel’s — 14 Bourke Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Kai Place — 244 Bourke Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on River Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Tecoma roaster — ask which one.
4. High Union — 352 Cecil Place, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 57 — 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.
5. Green Cellar — 49 Bourke Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bourke Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
6. Assembly — 281 Chapel Terrace, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Tecoma — The Honest Version
Small Dandenong Ranges suburb between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully. Community successfully fought McDonald’s — national news in 2013. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Tecoma’s character. Whether you’re based in Tecoma 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. Ruby’s — 317 Chapel Terrace, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on River Lane is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Tecoma farmers market when it runs.
8. The Humble Corner — 118 Cecil Place, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Sol’s — 258 Bourke Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Mabel — 65 Park Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Terrace is usually fine.
11. New House — 225 Cecil Place, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
12. Marco — 263 Park Drive, Tecoma VIC 3147
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 61 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Tecoma?
Iris’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Tecoma good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Tecoma has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Tecoma known for?
Small Dandenong Ranges suburb between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully.
How far is Tecoma from Melbourne CBD?
Tecoma is 36km, 58min train, 41min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Tecoma is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
