Best Sushi in Brisbane
The best sushi in Brisbane right now is Sushi Kotobuki (score 66 from 1,036 reviews), based on 24 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for sushi in Brisbane โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 24 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best sushi in Brisbane right now is Sushi Kotobuki in East Brisbane ($ price tier) (8 community mentions ยท 6ร called the best ยท in 1 youtube review), ahead of Ichiban Sushi Barracks, Shunsai. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 24 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 24 venues ranked ยท 21,178 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.7โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 33 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Sushi Kotobuki (East Brisbane) |
| ๐ Most reviewed | The Fish Factory (3,007 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 24 across 14 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sushi Kotobuki | East Brisbane | $ | 4.6โ | Omakase |
| #2 | Ichiban Sushi Barracks | Brisbane City | โ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #3 | Shunsai | East Brisbane | $$ | 4.8โ | Omakase |
| #4 | Sono Japanese Restaurant | Portside Wharf | Hamilton | $$ | 4.7โ | โ |
| #5 | Sushi Edo CBD | Brisbane City | $ | 4.4โ | Omakase |
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#1 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
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Localsโ pick
๐ 3/53 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sashimi and karaage chicken; the katsu chicken curry is the sleeper hit.
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4.6 (1,036 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 8 community mentions ยท 6ร called the best ยท in 1 YouTube review
#2 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 13/61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sushi; it is fresh, delicious and generously portioned.
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4.8 (526 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
Shunsai
28๐ t5/45 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the omakase; the Tuna Belly with Foie Gras aburi is essential.
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4.8 (472 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 1 YouTube review ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia
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4.7 (2,359 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1 editorial list
#5 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 153 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the soft shell crab hand roll; it is a standout.
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4.4 (2,311 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Unit 30/115 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sushi; the prawn hand rolls are essential.
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4.4 (451 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 70 Pinelands Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sushi and sashimi; both are fresh and generously cut.
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4.6 (650 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Ground Floor/191/203 Wharf St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia
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4.6 (423 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#9 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop2/1220 Sandgate Rd, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia
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4 (384 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
Hikari
16๐ 55a Florence St, Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia
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4.7 (625 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 23 Rotherham St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
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4.7 (503 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ G06/20 King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
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4.7 (456 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 6/17 Barrett St, Robertson QLD 4109, Australia
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4.9 (130 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#14 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 355 Lytton Rd, Morningside QLD 4170, Australia
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4.4 (3,007 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#15 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 166 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.9 (184 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ The Green, King St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
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4.3 (198 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#17 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 42-43/1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
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4.3 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best
#18 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Market Square, Level 2/341 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
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4.7 (221 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 73 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.7 (1,968 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
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13๐ Alden St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
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4.7 (1,570 reviews) on Google Maps
#21 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ The Garden Pavilion West Village TG.2, Level 2/111 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
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4.7 (1,466 reviews) on Google Maps
#22 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ Ground Floor, Shop 8/243 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.8 (146 reviews) on Google Maps
#23 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.5 (1,933 reviews) on Google Maps
#24 of 24 sushi spots in Brisbane
๐ 10/220 Melbourne St, Brisbane City QLD 4101, Australia
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3.8 (34 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
๐ New & buzzing in 2026
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+81 Sushi Kappo
๐ West End QLD
New in 2026 โ spotted in the latest guides; too new to rank fairly yet.
Common sushi questions in Brisbane
What's the best budget sushi in Brisbane?
Sushi Kotobuki is the top-ranked budget ($) option in East Brisbane โ #1 overall for sushi.
Where's the best sushi in Brisbane for a special occasion?
Shunsai ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in East Brisbane.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly sushi in Brisbane?
SUSHI & NORI is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Bowen Hills.
Where can I get gluten-free sushi in Brisbane?
Sushi Kotobuki is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in East Brisbane.
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How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best sushi in Brisbane?
Sushi Kotobuki currently ranks #1 for sushi in Brisbane โ 8 community mentions ยท 6ร called the best ยท in 1 YouTube review.
What is the best cheap sushi in Brisbane?
Sushi Kotobuki is the highest-ranked budget option in East Brisbane.
How does BestDish rank sushi in Brisbane?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.