From the classic ‘What looks good?’ to the inevitable ‘How big are their meals?’, the eye rolls and hanger pangs are an official non-issue at the nearest sushi train.
Park your pals at a track-side table: Brisbane’s best sushi trains are about to round the corner. Next stop: Stack City. Climb aboard.
Choo Choo Sushi
Logan Hyperdome
Nestled in the Hyperdome, Choo Choo Sushi is one of Brisbane’s best sushi trains for a fast, post-shopping feed. Slide into a booth at the station and let the conveyor belt take the guesswork out of your feast with over 150 different dishes to choose from, including kingfish carpaccio and Japanese-style fried chicken. Ravenous? Grab a sushi sando or a plate of moreish beef wagyu aburi. Don’t miss Choo Choo Sushi’s desserts. Our top pick is the chewy matcha mochi.
Mista Boo Sushi and Izakaya
8 Mile Plains
Mista Boo’s 8 Mile Plains venue continues to spread its vibrant interiors and sushi rolls, ships and hot food along the Southside. Secure a spot at their neon-lit bar-turned-station and fill up on some of Mista Boo’s loyal feaster's faves—think tender sashimi and crispy chicken katsu nigiri. Or let the izakaya menu transport you to the electric streets of Tokyo with big beers, sake and plates of gyoza, edamame and fried chicken.
Wara Sushi
Newstead
From its humble beginnings in the streets of Logan–and you best believe we funded half their rent with our karaage orders–Wara Sushi has climbed the ranks of Brisbane sushi trains quicker than you can say ‘Irasshaimase!’. Today, you can find stacks on stacks of Wara’s sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks, plating up rolls the size of your head, and nigiri worth crossing the city for.
Sushi & Nori
Bowen Hills
After sweeping through Melbourne, Sushi & Nori has made waves at Bowen Hills’ King Street foodie precinct. Their mantra is fresh and simple, focusing on the three elements of good sushi: fish, rice and nori. Park yourself at the station for some of Brisbane’s best sushi train plates, with a focus on daily, seasonal seafood. You’ll spot modern flavours like truffle tuna tartare, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, and tempura soft shell crab.
Ginga
South Bank & Fortitude Valley
After saving half the city from pre-movie hanger pangs, Ginga has earned a name as one of the top-notch cheap sushi trains in Brisbane. With locations beside South Bank Cinemas and within the Valley’s Emporium, it’s a no-brainer for a quick meal without wrangling friends to agree on a menu. Hot tip: if you’re in the area and need a quick lunch, you can grab plates off the train for a quick takeaway fix.
Sushi Edo
Various
It’d be a safe bet to say you’ve encountered the lines queueing outside Sushi Edo at one time or another. With locations in Newmarket, the CBD and the Barracks (ka-ching!), Sushi Edo’s gaining a fast reputation for its cracker sushi train menu. Bonus: all plates are $3.80, so wear your stretchiest sushi pants and grab at those plates of aburi with reckless abandon.
Sushi Train
Various
Over 25 years ago, Sushi Train changed the game for good, bringing a new level of feasting to Australian diners for the first time. If you’re a fan of sushi (or simply don’t enjoy waiting for your meal), it’s safe to say you’ve probably encountered this team before. With dozens of locations around the state, Sushi Train’s a no-brainer for quick, cheap sushi train feasting with spades of nigiri, aburi and rolls to choose from.
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Image credit: Miso Hapi, Sushi & Nori