Best Sushi in Cairns
The best sushi in Cairns right now is Hungry Wombat (score 65 from 667 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for sushi in Cairns โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 15 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 Cairns right now is Hungry Wombat in Cairns City (4.9 stars across 667 Google reviews), ahead of KOI Bar & Restaurant, MIROKU. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 5,313 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.7โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Hungry Wombat (Cairns City) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Sushi Momiji |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Ganbaranba (1,264 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hungry Wombat | Cairns City | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #2 | KOI Bar & Restaurant | Cairns City | โ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #3 | MIROKU | Cairns City | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #4 | Wawawa Izakaya | Cairns City | $$ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #5 | Haruka Japanese Cuisine | Edge Hill | $$ | 4.7โ | โ |
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#1 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ Orchid Plaza, shop9/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the udon and tempura; both are must-eat dishes.
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4.9 (667 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 53-57 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the miso scallops and green tea sake with plum syrup.
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4.8 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
MIROKU
46๐ 43 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the karaage, miso soup, and salmon; the tempura is essential.
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4.9 (106 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 92 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the gyoza and poke bowl; the tempura and sushi rolls are excellent.
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4.6 (571 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 3/124-126 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the salmon don and salmon sashimi; both are fresh and delicious.
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4.7 (249 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 111 Aumuller St, Bungalow QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the karaage chicken and chicken katsu curry; both are excellent.
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4.8 (152 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
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4.9 (90 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 45 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Yaki Tori and Gyu Tataki; try the agedashi tofu too.
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4.6 (410 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 114 Hoare St, Manoora QLD 4870, Australia
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4.9 (84 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 537 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville QLD 4870, Australia
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4.8 (118 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ Shop 6/20 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.6 (280 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 2/129 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.7 (140 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia
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4.5 (552 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
๐ 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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4.4 (1,264 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 sushi spots in Cairns
UMAKA
39๐ Shop 2/6 14 Rd, Edmonton QLD 4869, Australia
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4.7 (114 reviews) on Google Maps
Common sushi questions in Cairns
What's the best budget sushi in Cairns?
Sushi Momiji is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Bungalow โ #6 overall for sushi.
Where's the best sushi in Cairns for a special occasion?
Wawawa Izakaya ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Cairns City.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly sushi in Cairns?
Haruka Japanese Cuisine is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Edge Hill.
Where can I get gluten-free sushi in Cairns?
Wawawa Izakaya is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Cairns City.
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How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6โ
with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8โ
with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded โ 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.