Best Sushi in Canberra
The best sushi in Canberra right now is Raku (score 69 from 3,723 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for sushi 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 sushi in Canberra right now is Raku in CBD ($$$$ price tier) (10 community mentions · 7× called the best), ahead of Sushi Bell, SUSHI TEN. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 24,636 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 38 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Raku (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Raku | CBD | $$$$ | 4.7★ | Omakase |
| #2 | Sushi Bell | CBD | — | 4.8★ | Omakase |
| #3 | SUSHI TEN | Yarralumla | — | 4.8★ | Omakase |
| #4 | Maji Japanese Cuisine | Campbell | — | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | IORI Japanese Restaurant | CBD | $$$ | 4.5★ | Train/Conveyor |
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#1 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
🏅 Locals’ pick
Raku
69📍 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
Why it ranks: 10 community mentions · 7× called the best
#2 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 SHOP 9/240 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Lion Roll and the octopus salad.
★ 4.8 (134 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 1/29 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the sushi rolls and miso soup; both are huge and delicious.
★ 4.8 (187 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 sushi 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
#5 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 41 E Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.5 (890 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
Akiba
18📍 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kingfish; order an extra plate to share.
★ 4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#7 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 Shop B11A/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche and sushi; save room for picarones
★ 4.6 (1,124 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 Shop EG08/84 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,376 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 SouthPoint G U 22/210 Anketell St, Greenway ACT 2900, Australia
★ 4.8 (272 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 19/21 E Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (339 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 2/34 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (183 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 8c/15 Bowes St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
★ 4.8 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 sushi 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
#14 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
Flui
12📍 Ground Floor, 39/41 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.9 (176 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#15 of 15 sushi spots in Canberra
Mu
9📍 1 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (155 reviews) on Google Maps
Common sushi questions in Canberra
Where's the best sushi in Canberra for a special occasion?
IORI Japanese Restaurant ($$$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly sushi in Canberra?
KOTO Japanese Restaurant is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Parkes.
Where can I get gluten-free sushi in Canberra?
Maji Japanese Cuisine is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Campbell.
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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 ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, 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 Canberra?
Raku currently ranks #1 for sushi in Canberra — 10 community mentions · 7× called the best.
Where is the best sushi in the Canberra CBD?
Raku is the top-ranked sushi spot in the CBD (Shop DG36C/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank sushi 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.