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Sushi You Must Try in Melbourne South

KOMEYUI omakase anchors the south. UMINONO and Kakizaki deliver counter precision. Kai Dining innovates in South Yarra while Future Canteen thrills Balaclava.

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6 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

KOMEYUI omakase anchors the south. UMINONO and Kakizaki deliver counter precision. Kai Dining innovates in South Yarra while Future Canteen thrills Balaclava.

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Where they are · 6 spots across Melbourne

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The 6 · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
02
of 6
4.9
JapanesePrahran
Editor's note

Prahran's intimate sushi omakase from French-trained chef Arnaud — Tokyo-level quality with a creative modern spin at a lunch-only counter.

03
of 6
SUSHI BAR KAKIZAKI4.7
JapaneseSouth Yarra
Editor's note

South Yarra's intimate 10-seat omakase where a 30-year master's knife work rivals Tokyo's best.

04
of 6
KAI DINING4.7
JapaneseSouth Yarra
Editor's note

South Yarra's quietly brilliant Japanese spot where sushi platters earn genuine loyalty.

05
of 6
MISUZU'S4.8
JapaneseAlbert Park
Editor's note

Albert Park's long-running Japanese institution — deeply fresh sashimi, plum wine, and staff who feel like family.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Sushi You Must Try in Melbourne South · The Curator