
Roll call! Unveiling Adelaide’s Top 5 Sushi Restaurants
If you’re looking for a scrumptious combination of seaweed, rice, seafood, mango, and more, sushi is definitely for you! It’s a bite-sized snack originally from Japan now cherished all over the world!
Much like the diverse array of sushi options available, Adelaide boasts numerous sushi restaurants. Explore our list of the best ones to start your sushi-tasting adventure!
Sushi Planet

Menu: Salmon carpaccio, spicy tuna crisp, cold soba, summer salad, avocado rolls, and more
Website: http://www.sushiplanet.com.au/
Address: Unit 1/60 West Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Contact Details: +61 1800 787 447
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30 PM-9 PM
- Thursday-Sunday: 11:30 AM-9 PM
Google reviews score | 4.4/5 |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 4.4/5 |
Food | 5/5 |
– Freshness and quality of ingredients | 5/5 |
– Consistency | 5/5 |
Staff | 4/5 |
– Responsiveness | 4/5 |
– Professionalism | 4/5 |
Fairness of pricing | 5/5 |
Location | 5/5 |
Pros
- Affordable and filling options
- Minimalist restaurant design
- Fast service
- Seafood sushi is of excellent quality
Cons
- Received complaints for cold service
- Has cases of mixing up table reservations
Sushi Planet is easily recommendable because of its affordable and filling options. It also has all-you-can-eat days and many group dining packages, making it an accessible choice.
The founder of the restaurant believes in creating a highly satisfying dining experience for clients by providing convenience and a well-maintained dining space.
The staff is successful in applying this, as its waiting lines move fast, its serving times are quick, and the restaurant’s minimalist design is pleasing and cozy. Even ordering online is convenient and quick.
The sushi is fresh and comes with just the right amount of vinegar in the rice. The chefs especially do seafood right, incorporating tasty and plentiful bits of kingfish, shrimp, miso salmon, and more into the sushi.
That said, the restaurant staff has received complaints about cold service. Also, it has had cases of mishandling table reservations.
Ginza Miyako Japanese Restaurant

Menu: Assorted sushi platter, chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, smokey bay oysters, wagyu beef carpaccio, and more
Website: http://www.ginzamiyako.com.au/
Address: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Level 1/150 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Contact Details: +61 8 8221 6147
Operating Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday-Sunday: 12 PM-2:30 PM, 5:30 PM-10 PM
- Tuesday-Wednesday: 5:30 PM-10 PM
Facebook reviews score | 4.5/5 |
Google reviews score | 4/5 |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 4.5/5 |
Food | 5/5 |
– Freshness and quality of ingredients | 5/5 |
– Consistency | 5/5 |
Staff | 5/5 |
– Responsiveness | 5/5 |
– Professionalism | 5/5 |
Fairness of pricing | 4/5 |
Location | 5/5 |
Pros
- Accessible location in the CBD
- Mixes traditional Japanese cuisine with French cooking influences
- Has a traditional Japanese dining room
- Professional and courteous staff
Cons
- Pricey
- Food can take up to an hour to be served
Ginza Miyako Japanese Restaurant has a very accessible location in the CBD with a great view of North Terrace and the Adelaide Casino.
It’s owned by the Taste of the Orient Group, which specializes in Asian cuisine. For this restaurant, it aims to provide a traditional Japanese dining experience mixed with French influences.
The French influence is evident in the plating designs, cooking techniques (such as sautéing and braising), and use of sauces. Standout dishes include the Wagyu carpaccio (thinly sliced beef) and the savory sushi seafood platter.
Furthermore, the restaurant has a traditional Japanese dining room where guests dine in the traditional seiza position (legs tucked under their buttocks). Additionally, the servers consistently uphold professionalism and courtesy.
In terms of downsides, however, the restaurant is a bit pricey. Also, the staff can take up to an hour to serve dishes.
Kintaro Sushi

Menu: Crunchy chicken roll, fresh tuna sushi, cheese chicken roll, lobster salad, vegetable tempura nigiri, and more
Website: https://kintarosushi.com.au/
Address: 2/6 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Contact Details: +61 8 8122 5168
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM-8 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM-7 PM
Facebook reviews score | 3.6/5 |
Google reviews score | 4.1/5 |
Total reviews | 4.7/5 |
Score consistency | 3.85/5 |
Food | 5/5 |
– Freshness and quality of ingredients | 5/5 |
– Consistency | 5/5 |
Staff | 5/5 |
– Responsiveness | 5/5 |
– Professionalism | 5/5 |
Fairness of pricing | 4/5 |
Location | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Fast serving times
- Has six convenient locations in Adelaide
- Good plating
- Well-designed online ordering tool
Cons
- Pricey
- Limited seating spaces
Kintaro Sushi strives to offer top-notch sushi with the speed and convenience typically associated with fast food establishments, making it an exceptionally convenient option for sushi lovers.
That’s why its serving times are quick, usually within 20 minutes or less. In addition, it has 6 branches in Adelaide (Rundle Place, Gouger Street, Leigh Street, Kurralta Park, Norwood, and Tea Tree Plaza) making it highly accessible.
The chefs prepare sushi with excellent presentation, enhancing the appeal of options like sweet avocado nigiri, spicy tempura prawn nigiri, and smoked salmon cheese roll. Additionally, their servings are generous.
In addition, they have a well-designed online ordering tool where selection of food and payment is fast.
On the downside, however, the restaurant is a bit pricey. Also, its seating spaces are limited.
Sushi Train

Menu: Salmon sushi, mackerel sushi, unagi and egg, tamago (sweet omelet), chicken and avocado sushi, and more
Website: http://www.sushitrain.com.au/
Address: 19 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Contact Details: +61 8 8410 7100
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Thursday, Saturday: 11 AM-8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-9:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Google reviews score | 4.2/5 |
Total reviews | 4.8 |
Score consistency | 4.2/5 |
Food | 4/5 |
– Freshness and quality of ingredients | 4/5 |
– Consistency | 4/5 |
Staff | 5/5 |
– Responsiveness | 5/5 |
– Professionalism | 5/5 |
Fairness of pricing | 5/5 |
Location | 5/5 |
Pros
- Fast serving times
- Large dining spaces
- Has 7 branches in Adelaide and many more all over Australia
- Has convenient mobile app for pre-ordering
Cons
- Quality of sushi is a bit inconsistent
- Has cases of mixing up contents of takeout orders
If you’re always on-the-go, Sushi Train is a great choice because its prioritizes customer convenience. Through conveyor belts and a large staff size, serving times are fast here.
Sushi Train is a franchise that has branches in Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and New Zealand. In Adelaide alone, they have 7 branches.
One of its standout items is the marinated tuna sushi that comes with a delicate texture and a delightful tang. The mini ebi fry also comes with just the right crunchiness that goes well with creamy mayonnaise.
In addition, the restaurant has a convenient mobile app that makes it easy to pre-order food. It comes with complete information about the sushi’s ingredients, calorie content, and allergens.
That said, the quality of the sushi is a bit inconsistent. Also, the staff has had cases of mixing up the contents for takeout orders.
Umaii

Menu: Coffin Bay oysters, Hokkaido scallop, caviar, salmon avocado sushi, cured mackerel sushi, and more
Address: 27 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Website: https://umaii.com.au/
Contact Details: +61 8 7093 1388
Operating Hours:
- Monday: 5 PM-9:30 PM
- Tuesday-Thursday: 12 PM-3 PM, 5 PM-9:30 PM
- Friday-Saturday: 12 PM-3 PM, 5 PM-10:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Facebook reviews score | 5/5 |
Google reviews score | 4.7/5 |
Total reviews | 4.3/5 |
Score consistency | 4.85/5 |
Food | 5/5 |
– Freshness and quality of ingredients | 5/5 |
– Consistency | 5/5 |
Staff | 5/5 |
– Responsiveness | 5/5 |
– Professionalism | 5/5 |
Fairness of pricing | 4/5 |
Location | 5/5 |
Pros
- Unique interior that blends 80s Japanese city culture with izakaya aesthetic
- Responsive and courteous staff
- Elegant food presentation
Cons
- Requires reservations
- Pricey
Umaii brings a unique aesthetic that blends 80s Japanese city culture and the design of an izakaya or a Japanese bar. This makes for a comfortable and relaxed dining space that is also IG-worthy.
It’s owned by Chester Chan and Tammy Deng who want to create quality Japanese food using fresh produce that showcases South Australia’s best.
They achieve this through dishes like the hiramasa kingfish nigiri, which comes with a subtle salty taste that lingers. The beef tenderloin nigiri topped with mustard is also a great pick with its rich and tangy flavor.
The servers are responsive and courteous, making sure that customers’ requests are attended to. In addition, they plate food elegantly, making the sushi more appetizing.
In terms of negatives, however, a minor one is that the restaurant requires a reservation before dining. Another is it’s pricey.