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16 Best Sushi Trains In Melbourne You Need To Visit In 2024

Author: Daria Osipova | Updated Jan 03, 2024

There's no doubt that Melbourne has some of the best sushi trains in Australia. No matter what your taste, there will be something for everyone from young kids to adults to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

With so many great Melbourne sushi choices available, knowing where to start and where you should go can be difficult. Don't worry! We've got you covered.

When considering some fun things to do in Melbourne this weekend with family, visit one of the best sushi trains near you.

The Best Sushi Trains In Melbourne 2024.
Our guide will help you find the Melbourne best sushi trains near you

Some of the best sushi trains in Melbourne CBD and Eastern suburbs are:

  • Sushi Train Knox

  • Springvale Sushi Train

  • Sushi Train Chadstone

  • Box Hill Sushi Train

  • Doncaster Sushi Train

  • Sushi Train Hawthorn

  • Sushi Train Richmond

  • Sushi Train Chapel Street

  • Sushi Train Swanston Street

  • Sushi Hub Swanston Street

  • Sushi Hotaru Melbourne

  • Tetsujin Sushi Train Melbourne City

  • QV Sushi Train

  • Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Sushi Jiro

  • Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Makoto

  • Melbourne CBD Sushi Train: Sakura Kaiten Sushi II

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Sushi train Melbourne Eastern suburbs

You can find some of the best sushi train spots in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs in Knox, Springvale, Chadstone, Box Hill, Doncaster, Hawthorn and on Victoria St and Chapel St in Richmond.

I've shared my experience of the 8 best sushi train locations in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs below, where you can take the kids and your family to try some of the best sushi Melbourne City has to offer.

List of Sushi trains in Melbourne Eastern suburbs.
List of Sushi trains in Melbourne Eastern suburbs

Sushi Train Knox: Sushi Jiro Knox City

Sushi Jiro Knox is a Japanese restaurant in Melbourne that offers a great variety of delicious sushi that quickly arrives to you, freshly made, via a sushi train.

Knox sushi train: Sushi Jiro Knox City.
Knox sushi train: Sushi Jiro Knox City. Image credit: Sushi Jiro Knox City

Inside Knox Sushi Juro is a fun and bustling atmosphere, with great music and friendly staff who will greet you in Japanese. There is also an outdoor seating area that is perfect for warmer days.

Don't miss this authentic Japanese restaurant and the dining experience for the whole family next time you're in the Knox City shopping centre!

Sushi Knox City address

2225/425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South VIC 3152


Springvale Sushi Train: Sushi Jiro The Glen

Sushi Train The Glen is located in the food court and has a great variety and good quality sushi.

Sushi train Springvale: Sushi Jiro The Glen.
Sushi train Springvale: Sushi Jiro The Glen. Image credit: Sushi Jiro The Glen on Google Images

The service at The Glen sushi train is fast, and the place's design is nice and friendly. The sushi train Glen Waverley is quite busy at lunchtime.

Springvale sushi train address

The Glen, K0025, 235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150


Sushi Train Chadstone: Sushi Jiro

I have visited Sushi Jiro Chadstone several times. The staff are always friendly and helpful. They make it very easy to order on the iPad, and the food is always fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.

Chadstone sushi train: Sushi Jiro.
Chadstone sushi train: Sushi Jiro. Image credit: KRIS HYUN KIM, Google Images

The seating arrangement at Chadstone Sushi Jiro is great, with plenty of space between tables. The quality of the ingredients and presentation are also fantastic.

I highly recommend giving this sushi train in Chadstone a try!

Sushi Jiro Chadstone address

Chadstone Shopping Centre, Lower Ground Floor, FB182/1341 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145


Box Hill Sushi Train: Sushi Jiro

Sushi Jiro Box Hill has an amazing variety of delicious sushi.

Sushi train Box Hill: Sushi Jiro.
Sushi train Box Hill: Sushi Jiro. Image credit: Sushi Jiro Box Hill on Google Images

They offer wonderful service, and the quality of their sushi is amazing. It's reasonably priced, and the environment is clean.

The Sushi Jiro Box Hill staff is accommodating and makes sure you have everything you need.

Sushi train Box Hill address

Box Hill Central SP037/1-2 Main Street, Box Hill VIC 3128


Doncaster Sushi Train: Sushi Jiro

Sushi Jiro Westfield Doncaster offers a lot of sushi options and a decent range of Japanese desserts.

Doncaster sushi train: Sushi Jiro at Westfield Doncaster.
Doncaster sushi train: Sushi Jiro at Westfield Doncaster. Image credit: Bartoq R on Google images

The location is convenient and easy to find. Another good thing is that the Doncaster Westfield sushi train has reasonable prices.

Kids love to watch the Doncaster Westfield sushi train in the form of a car that brings the food.

Sushi train Doncaster address

619 Doncaster Rd, Westfield Doncaster, Second floor, Doncaster VIC 3108


Sushi Train Hawthorn (Glenferrie Road): Sushi Hub

Sushi Hub Glenferrie Road offers a really good lunch takeaway option and a dine-in experience.

Sushi Train Hawthorn: Sushi Hub.
Sushi Train Hawthorn: Sushi Hub. Image credit: Sushi Hub Hawthorn on Google Images

Plates at this Glenferrie Road Japanese place are well-priced. Sushi Hub's friendly staff makes delicious, healthy sushi, and the place always looks clean.

Sushi Hub Hawthorn address

686 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122


Sushi Train Richmond: Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens

Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens offers fast and friendly service. There are lots of variety of sushi and desserts available.

Sushi Train Richmond Victoria Gardens.
Sushi Train Richmond Victoria Gardens. Image credit: Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens on Google Images

This Richmond sushi train can get busy at lunch times. However, the conveyor belt is always restocked, and the price is also great.

Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens address

Floor G, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, 620 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121.


Sushi Train Chapel Street: Ganbare Kaz Kaiten Sushi

This sushi train on Chapel St - Ganbare Kaz in Melbourne offers a fantastic experience!

This sushi train in Windsor has a great variety of sushi to choose from. Plus, they are reasonably priced.

Sushi Train Chapel Street: Ganbare sushi.
Sushi Train Chapel Street: Ganbare sushi. Image credit: Ganbare Kaz Kaiten Sushi

At Ganbare Kaz Melbourne, you can order your favourite sushi with an iPad.

The Ganbare Kaz staff are great and friendly. They also serve beer on tap and have homemade sake.

Windsor sushi train address

151 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181.


Best Sushi Train Melbourne CBD

You can find some of the best sushi trains in Melbourne CBS on Swanston St, Flinders St, Midcity Centre, Emporium Melbourne, QV Melbourne, Melbourne Central and Lonsdale St.

Below are my recommendations of the 8 best sushi train spots in Melbourne so you can try some of the best sushi in the city during your next weekend or Melbourne school holidays.

List of Sushi trains in Melbourne CBD.
List of Sushi trains in Melbourne CBD

Sushi Train Swanston Street: Chocolate Buddha

Chocolate Buddha Melbourne offers one of the best sushi in Melbourne CBD.

This sushi train on Swanston Street & Flinders Street is a great place for a yummy, quick meal.

Sushi Train Swanston Street: Chocolate Buddha, Melbourne VIC.
Sushi Train Swanston Street: Chocolate Buddha, Melbourne VIC. Image Credit: Oliver Paxman on Google Images

The service is friendly and fast, and the space is comfortable and kid-friendly.

You can order sushi easily via iPads. The traditional sushi options, such as tobiko maki and modern Japanese BBQ chicken rolls, are both delicious choices.

Also, their bento boxes are a great option, too.

Chocolate Buddha sushi train address

Floor G, Federation Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Sushi Hub Swanston Street

Sushi Hub is a Japanese restaurant located at 55 Swanston Street in Melbourne.

Sushi Hub Swanston Street Melbourne CBD.
Sushi Hub Swanston Street Melbourne CBD. Image credit: Teana K on Google Images

This sushi place offers a range of traditional Japanese cuisine dishes like tempura, a range of classic sushi rolls, hot platters and more.

The service at Sushi Hub Swanston St is quick and efficient, and the dishes are made to order or takeaway.

Sushi Hub sushi train address

Shop 2/55 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.


Sushi Hotaru Melbourne VIC

Sushi Hotaru Melbourne is a hidden gem sushi spot in the city, with so many options on the sushi train!

Sushi Hotaru sushi train in Melbourne CBD.
Sushi Hotaru sushi train in Melbourne CBD. Image credit: Trang Nguyen on Google Images

You can try delicious soft-shell crab, wagyu beef, eel and tuna hand rolls, as well as made-to-order hot platters.

One of the best things is that spicy and vegetarian options are clearly marked on the Sushi Hotaru Melbourne menu.

Hotaru sushi train address

Floor 1, Midcity Centre, 118/200 Midcity Arcade, Melbourne VIC 3000


Tetsujin Sushi Train Melbourne City

Tetsujin, the Emporium sushi train, is a great place where you can try popular sushi and other hot dishes.

Tetsujin sushi train menu offers a delicious chicken karaage. Their salmon nigiri is also very good.

Tetsujin sushi train, CBD Melbourne.
Tetsujin sushi train, CBD Melbourne. Image credit: Tetsujin on Google Images

The desserts at this sushi restaurant in Melbourne CBD are fantastic! The space is bright and airy with an outdoor view.

The smaller portions at Tetsujin could be great for a light lunch with your family or a casual meet-up with your friends.

Tetsujin sushi train address

Emporium Melbourne, 295 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000


QV Sushi Train

The sushi train QV has a great variety of sushi, and they are always fresh.

The rolls and nigiri at the QV sushi train are especially good! They have unique combinations that you won't find anywhere else.

Jiro Sushi QV - Japanese restaurant.
Jiro Sushi QV - Japanese restaurant. Image credit: Sushi Jiro QV on Google Images

The Sushi Jiro QV is a really nice venue with reasonably priced sushi options.

At the QV Sushi Jiro, you can order through the tablet, too, which is really convenient.

QV sushi train address

QV Melbourne, QS003 QV, Melbourne VIC 3000


Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Sushi Jiro

The Melbourne Central sushi train, Sushi Jiro Ella, offers yummy and flavourful deep-fried fish with sweet soy.

Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Sushi Jiro.
Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Sushi Jiro. Image credit: Rebecca Wong

The Elizabeth sushi train team members who served our table were friendly and offered excellent customer service, and we did not wait for our food too long.

This sushi train on Elizabeth St. has an excellent variety of seafood and delicious toppings. The food that we tried here was fresh and yummy!

Sushi Jiro ELLA Melbourne Central Address

Melbourne Central, Ground Floor, Ella Precinct, Corner Elizabeth & La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Makoto

Makoto sushi train Melbourne Central offers great food and quality service. There is a great variety of Japanese-style food on the train. ย 

The Makoto sushi train menu features stir-fried udon, raw beef, and octopus karage.

Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Makoto.
Sushi Train Melbourne Central: Makoto. Image credit: Finn Dixon

The staff is also very friendly and accommodating.

I think the coolest thing is that you can ask Makoto for premium sushi for a picnic, for example, so everyone in the family can enjoy the delicious Japanese food.

The rice is properly seasoned and pressed, the toppings are perfectly seasoned and neatly arranged, and the whole plate is perfectly presented.

Makoto Melbourne Central Address

Level 2, shop 239, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Melbourne CBD Sushi Train: Sakura Kaiten Sushi II

Sakura sushi train offers very tasty sushi. Everything at Sakura Sushi Melbourne is delicious, fast and reasonably priced.

Bets sushi train in Melbourne

The staff of Sakura Restaurant Melbourne is always friendly and helpful.

You can order sushi via a tablet at Sakura sushi train Melbourne. The coolest thing is that the food is delivered to you inside a London-style bus.

The warm crab roll was crunchy to the bite. In the Sakura Kaiten sushi menu, you can also discover the toasted salmon ikura gunkan.

Sakura Sushi Melbourne address

282 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Sushi trains are a fun and delicious way to experience sushi. The best thing is that Melbourne has many great sushi train restaurants offering something for everyone!

Whether you are looking for a weekend lunch with your loved ones, what to do in Melbourne with kids during the Victorian school holidays or the best sushi train to meet up with friends, be sure to check out the ones on this list and explore the best sushi trains Melbourne has to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

On weekends, Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens close 3.30pm; Sushi Hub Hawthorn closes 7pm; Sushi Jiro Box Hill closes 8pm; Sushi Jiro ELLA Melbourne Central closes 8.30pm; Sushi Jiro The Glen closes 8.30pm; Sushi Hotaru closes 8.30pm; Tetsujin sushi train closes 8.30pm; Sushi Jiro Dandenong Rd closes 9pm; Makoto Sushi Train closes 9pm; Sushi Jiro Knox City closes 9.30pm; Sushi Jiro Doncaster closes 9.30pm; Sushi Jiro QV closes 9.30pm; Chocolate Buddha closes 10pm; Sakura Kaiten Sushi train closes 10pm; Sushi Hub Swanston St closes 10.30pm. On weekdays and Sundays, Melbourne sushi trains tend to close earlier.

Sushi Train is a sushi restaurant concept with a unique train-themed design where people can travel by train from one station to another, eating different types of Japanese food. However, nowadays, the Sushi Train has become the ultimate foodie experience you don't want to miss! In simple terms, in most sushi train places, it's a conveyor belt that delivers fresh-made sushi dishes to your table. You can sit back, relax, and pick your favourites as they pass by.

Sushi train is the ultimate foodie experience that you don't want to miss! In simple terms, it's a conveyor belt that delivers fresh-made sushi dishes to your table. You can sit back, relax, and pick your favourites as they pass by.

Grab a pair of chopsticks and keep a wet towelette nearby. These are the items that you can find at your seat at most of the conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Wipe your hands off with the wet tissue before you start eating sushi from the conveyor belt and take your pair of chopsticks to enjoy your sushi.

The typical roll is cut into 6-8 pieces of sushi.

A sushi train works by transporting plates of sushi dishes around a restaurant so customers can choose what they like most. The train typically runs along a track that circles the restaurant, allowing customers to select their favourites as they pass by. Each plate is colour-coded to indicate its price, and customers can grab and enjoy the dish they want! Check out our article to learn more about the sushi train experience and the best sushi train places in Melbourne.

A sushi train works by transporting plates of sushi dishes around a restaurant so customers can choose what they like most. The train typically runs along a track that circles the restaurant, allowing customers to select their favourites as they pass by. Each plate is colour-coded to indicate its price, and customers can grab and enjoy the dish they want! Check out our article to learn more about the sushi train experience and Melbourne's best sushi train places.

A sushi train works by transporting plates of sushi dishes around a restaurant so customers can choose what they like most. The train typically runs along a track that circles the restaurant, allowing customers to select their favourites as they pass by. Each plate is colour-coded to indicate its price, and customers can grab and enjoy the dish they want! Check out our article to learn more about the sushi train experience and Melbourne's best sushi train places.

There are plenty of great sushi restaurants in your area. Check out our article to discover the best Melbourne sushi train places near you, complete with reviews, photos, and more.

On weekends, Sushi Jiro Victoria Gardens close 3.30pm; Sushi Hub Hawthorn closes 7pm; Sushi Jiro Box Hill closes 8pm; Sushi Jiro ELLA Melbourne Central closes 8.30pm; Sushi Jiro The Glen closes 8.30pm; Sushi Hotaru closes 8.30pm; Tetsujin sushi train closes 8.30pm; Sushi Jiro Dandenong Rd closes 9pm; Makoto Sushi Train closes 9pm; Sushi Jiro Knox City closes 9.30pm; Sushi Jiro Doncaster closes 9.30pm; Sushi Jiro QV closes 9.30pm; Chocolate Buddha closes 10pm; Sakura Kaiten Sushi train closes 10pm; Sushi Hub Swanston St closes 10.30pm. On weekdays and Sundays, Melbourne sushi trains tend to close earlier.

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