Best Sushi & Japanese in Yallambie Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Ava’s |
| Best free option | The Southern Store |
| Best for families | Pilgrim |
| Best local secret | Kai’s |
| Best for rainy days | Northern Table |
We’ve tested every best sushi and japanese option in Yallambie to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Common Room is the one everyone knows. Ruby Kitchen is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. Yallambie sits in the Outer North corridor, 22-33km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best sushi and japanese scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Yallambie since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Max Kitchen — 223 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
2. Lena Depot — 253 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Atlas Corner — 252 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 38 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
4. Leo Post — 181 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Gus Table — 138 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A local institution Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($13) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. Hazel’s — 214 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
Ask for: The seasonal special ($14) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
What Nobody Tells You About Yallambie
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary nearby. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Yallambie’s character. If you’re living in or near Yallambie, 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. Golden Cellar — 3 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Ada Table — 323 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
9. Ada’s — 70 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. The Common Works — 216 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($14) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
11. River Social — 210 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($22) — solid
12. Zara’s — 308 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Macleod Best Sushi and Japanese — same vibe, different suburb
- Yallambie Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Yallambie Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Yallambie Complete Guide — everything about Yallambie
- Compare Suburbs — see how Yallambie stacks up
- All Yallambie Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Yallambie?
Ava’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Yallambie good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Yallambie has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
How far is Yallambie from Melbourne CBD?
Yallambie is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Yallambie isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
