Best Sushi in Cairns
Google stars cluster at ~4★ — everything looks the same. We rank by evidence.
● Updated July 2026 · 15 venues
According to review-strength data, the best sushi in Cairns right now is Hungry Wombat (4.9 stars across 667 Google reviews), followed by KOI Bar & Restaurant, MIROKU.
| 🏆 Top pick | Hungry Wombat (Cairns City) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Sushi Momiji |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Ganbaranba (1,264 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
📍 Orchid Plaza, shop9/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.9 (667 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 53-57 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 92 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.6 (571 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 3/124-126 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (249 reviews) on Google Maps
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📍 111 Aumuller St, Bungalow QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (152 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.9 (90 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 45 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.6 (410 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 114 Hoare St, Manoora QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.9 (84 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (118 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 Shop 6/20 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.6 (280 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 2/129 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (140 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia
★ 4.5 (552 reviews) on Google Maps
📍 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,264 reviews) on Google Maps
Keep exploring: Related: 🥟 best dumplings in Cairns · 🍗 best fried chicken in Cairns · 🥖 best bánh mì in Cairns · 🥗 best poke bowl in Cairns. Sushi elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City.
How this ranking works: Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best sushi in Cairns?
Hungry Wombat currently ranks #1 for sushi in Cairns with 4.9 stars across 667 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap sushi in Cairns?
Sushi Momiji is the highest-ranked budget option in Bungalow.
How does BestDish rank sushi in Cairns?
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.