Fresh handmade sushi rolls and nigiri at Wabi Sushi, Japanese takeaway in Melbourne

Wabi Sushi

Melbourne's Best Japanese Restaurant for Fresh Sushi

Wabi Sushi is one of Melbourne's best Japanese restaurants serving freshly made sushi, sashimi & poke daily. Dine in or takeaway across 3 suburbs.

Find your nearest: Richmond Prahran Hawthorn
Sushi chef hand-shaping fresh salmon nigiri at Wabi Sushi Melbourne

About Wabi Sushi

Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne

At Wabi Sushi, we believe fresh, authentic Japanese food should be something you can enjoy any day, not a rare treat. We're top-rated as one of the best sushi kitchens in Melbourne, and that dedication to excellence runs through everything we do, the reason locals across Richmond, Hawthorn and Prahran keep coming back.

Everything is freshly made daily. Our chefs hand-craft each piece of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and hosomaki in-store, and prepare our poke bowls and hot bowls to order, never frozen, never mass-produced. Pure Japanese flavour, made fresh, served with a smile. Fresh. Healthy. Wabi.

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Our story

Loved by Locals

Why Melbourne Keeps Coming Back to Wabi Sushi

Freshly Made Daily

Every roll, bowl, and platter is hand-crafted in-store each day, never frozen, never mass-produced. Just fresh Japanese flavour, the way it should be.

Best Quality

We're top-rated for our fresh sushi, and that care shows in every dish. Loved by locals for exceptional taste and quality.

Pure Japanese Flavour

Authentic sushi, sashimi, nigiri and poke, balanced, fresh and full of flavour, prepared the traditional way with quality ingredients.

Affordable Every Day

Great Japanese food shouldn't break the bank. Enjoy fresh, healthy meals at prices that make Wabi an easy everyday choice.

Three Handy Locations

Find us in Richmond, Hawthorn and Prahran. Your local Wabi is always close for a quick lunch, dinner, or takeaway.

Catering & Platters

Our fresh sushi platters and party trays make catering for events, offices, and gatherings effortless.

What's On

Deals worth leaving the office for

Fresh offers across all three Locations — updated regularly, gone quickly.

Lunch Just Got Better
Lunch Special

Lunch Just Got Better

Fresh, filling and packed with flavour! Enjoy our Chicken Katsu Poke with your choice of a Can of Coke or Miso Soup | Only $16.50

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Loved by locals across Melbourne

Our Locations

Three Locations. One standard of fresh.

Find your nearest Wabi Sushi and order ahead for quick pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

1. What makes Wabi Sushi one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne?

Wabi Sushi is one of the best sushi kitchens in Melbourne where everything is freshly made daily, never frozen, never mass-produced. With authentic Japanese flavour, affordable pricing and three convenient Melbourne locations, we've become a go-to spot for locals wanting fresh sushi, sashimi and poke bowls.

2. Where are Wabi Sushi's locations in Melbourne?

Wabi Sushi has three locations across Melbourne: Richmond (268 Bridge Road), Hawthorn (642 Glenferrie Road), and Prahran. Each location serves the same freshly made sushi and Japanese favourites, so your local Wabi is always close by.

3. Does Wabi Sushi offer takeaway?

Yes. Wabi Sushi is your local sushi takeaway, freshly made and ready to grab and go. You can also dine in at any of our Richmond, Hawthorn, and Prahran locations.

4. Is the sushi at Wabi Sushi made fresh?

Absolutely. Every piece of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and hosomaki is hand-crafted in-store daily, and our poke bowls and hot bowls are prepared fresh to order. Freshness comes first in everything we make.

5. What's on the menu at Wabi Sushi?

Our menu features hand-crafted sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and hosomaki, plus poke bowls, hot bowls, karaage-style bites, gyoza and refreshing drinks. Popular picks include our salmon and tuna rolls, crispy chicken katsu rolls, and the ever-popular Chicken Katsu poke bowl.

6. Does Wabi Sushi offer catering?

Yes. We offer fresh sushi platters and party trays perfect for events, offices, and gatherings. Just let your local store know your numbers, and we'll take care of the rest.

7. Is Wabi Sushi good for a quick lunch?

It's one of Richmond's most popular affordable lunch spots. Everything is freshly made and ready fast, so you can grab a healthy, satisfying Japanese meal without the wait, dine in, or take away.

8. What is a poke bowl at Wabi Sushi?

A poke bowl is a fresh, build-your-flavour Japanese-inspired rice bowl topped with proteins, vegetables and sauces. Our Chicken Katsu poke bowl is a customer favourite, crispy, fresh and full of flavour.

9. Why is Wabi Sushi considered one of the best in Melbourne?

Wabi Sushi is top-rated for serving freshly made, authentic Japanese food daily at affordable prices with exceptional service. It's why we're loved by locals across Melbourne.

Do you deliver?

Yes. We offer no-contact delivery from all three of our locations: Richmond, Prahran, and Hawthorn.

Do you offer catering?

Yes — freshly rolled sushi platters and party trays for offices, birthdays, weddings and functions of any size, from small team lunches to 100+ guests.

How much notice is needed for platters?

At least 24 hours for standard platters, 48 hours ideally, and 3–5 days for large functions of 50+ guests.

Do you make vegetarian & vegan platters? What about gluten-free (GF) options?

Yes — we offer dedicated vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free (GF) platters with tamari soy sauce available upon request.

Do you make party platters?

Yes — our Wabi Sharing Platter starts at 40 handmade pieces ($49), with catering sets up to 64 pieces plus sides.

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Richmond · Prahran · Hawthorn