Best Poke Bowl in Canberra
The best poke bowl in Canberra right now is Akiba (score 86 from 13,999 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for poke bowl in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best poke bowl in Canberra right now is Akiba in CBD ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 13,999 Google reviews), ahead of Wilma, OMI Canberra. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 34,681 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Akiba (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Akiba | CBD | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Wilma | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | OMI Canberra | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Raku | CBD | $$$$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | KOTO Japanese Restaurant | Parkes | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
Akiba
86📍 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
Wilma
84📍 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Shop EG08/84 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,376 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
Raku
67📍 Shop DG36C/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tasting menu; the scallops are essential.
★ 4.7 (3,723 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tasting menu; the Nasu Dengaku and wagyu taco are standouts.
★ 4.8 (673 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Shop B11A/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,124 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 2/34 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the udon; the karaage chicken is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (183 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 SHOP 9/240 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (134 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Australian National University 155-12 Kambri, 155 University Ave, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (161 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Shop FG07/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2608, Australia
★ 4.8 (96 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Unit G9/21 Provan St, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the salmon sashimi and nigiri platter; the fish is exceptionally fresh.
★ 4.6 (280 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
Mu
41📍 1 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (155 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 220 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.6 (270 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 2/121 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the hot chocolate; the Chicken Lettuce Sandwich is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (543 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 poke bowl spots in Canberra
📍 shop 7/131 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.5 (170 reviews) on Google Maps
Common poke bowl questions in Canberra
Where's the best poke bowl in Canberra for a special occasion?
Akiba ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly poke bowl in Canberra?
KOTO Japanese Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Parkes.
Where can I get gluten-free poke bowl in Canberra?
Maji Japanese Cuisine is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Campbell.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Canberra · 🥟 best dumplings in Canberra · 🍗 best fried chicken in Canberra · 🥖 best bánh mì in Canberra. Poke Bowl elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your poke bowl questions answered. Nationally: best poke bowl in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
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 poke bowl in Canberra?
Akiba currently ranks #1 for poke bowl in Canberra with 4.8 stars across 13,999 Google reviews.
Where is the best poke bowl in the Canberra CBD?
Akiba is the top-ranked poke bowl spot in the CBD (40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank poke bowl in Canberra?
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.