Best Sushi & Japanese in Williams Landing Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Ivy |
| Best free option | Nell |
| Best for families | The Half Standard |
| Best local secret | Hazel |
| Best for rainy days | Max’s |
The best sushi and japanese scene in Williams Landing is growing every year. Start at Ash Store, then check out Hazel’s. Built around Williams Landing station (opened 2013). Located 22km from the CBD, Williams Landing is part of Melbourne’s Outer West region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Williams Landing locals actually recommend.
1. Green Corner — 114 Thomas Crescent, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on James Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Sol Commons — 287 James Road, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Grove is usually fine.
3. Mia’s — 128 River Place, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 38 — 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.
4. Red House — 180 Young Grove, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Mia’s — 340 Lygon Road, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 51 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Williams Landing — The Honest Version
Built around Williams Landing station (opened 2013). One of Melbourne’s newest suburbs — most residents arrived within the last decade. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Williams Landing’s character. If you’re living in or near Williams Landing, 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. The Lucky Local — 83 Lygon Road, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Iris’s — 52 Young Grove, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Road is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The lamb shoulder ($28) — solid
8. The New Yard — 339 River Place, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 49 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.
9. Honest Corner — 49 Thomas Crescent, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on James Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Williams Landing roaster — ask which one.
10. The Southern Cellar — 92 River Place, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Nell — 43 Young Grove, Williams Landing VIC 3050
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on James Road is usually fine.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($15) — solid 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 Williams Landing?
Ivy is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Williams Landing good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Williams Landing has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Williams Landing known for?
Built around Williams Landing station (opened 2013).
How far is Williams Landing from Melbourne CBD?
Williams Landing is 22km, 38min train, 30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Williams Landing 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
