A quick google search for 'sushi train' provides Japanese to English translations including…read more'conveyor belt sushi', 'sushi rotation' or my favourite of the bunch 'sushi-go-round'. I love how the translation actually describes what is going on when you enter a sushi train restaurant! Whichever way you decide to look at it the sushi train is a novel Japanese fast food and fun way to eat sushi and experience Japanese cuisine. There are two Rainbow Sushi restaurants in Mona Vale. Both of are open for lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday. My favourite of the two is the sushi train. The sushi is always fresh and the Chef's are always happy to whip something up from the sushi menu if it's not already on the train. Seafood is my love so I always go for the fat juicy grilled scallops or salmon sashimi. My hubby is more a teriyaki man so goes for the teriyaki chicken or teriyaki beef which melts in your mouth. There are other dishes made fresh to order like Udon and Tempura. Order them from your friendly waitress. The restaurant isn't very big so you may have to wait at the station for a ticket at the train. See what I did there? If you are visiting Sydney's Northern Beaches and feel like a Sushi-go-round dining experience. Check out Rainbow Sushi. You won't be disappointed.

Not sure how I come across this place but yup, decided to give it a try. The store was quite easy…read moreto find as it is located next to the carwash area. Was the first one to come in and was given seat as soon as I entered. The sushi rolls on the menu looked appetizing so decided to go for Spicy Waka Roll (assorted sashimi, shallots, spicy sesame sauce). Food was prepared pretty quickly. More people started coming in as soon as my dish arrived. The combination of salad (mix of green and red leaves) and sashimi are amazing. The sashimi were fresh and the portion was pretty good even though it might seemed small when it is rolled over and cut into 8 pieces. The greens were crunchy and fresh making the whole dish chewy. Besides that the spicy sesame sauce, mayonnaise on the side and sprinkles of red peppers were a good combination. It has tangy aftertaste and I skipped the wasabi to have a better taste of the sauces. Price wise it was on the moderate level. At least the 8 pieces of sushi were pretty filling as the sushi master included quite a bit of rice. From the waiters conversation, it was pretty clear that they are Japanese and I did confirm with them. This place might be small but it definitely provided some authentic sushis.

This hidden gem a little off the beaten path in Manly had the best salmon carpaccio I have ever…read moretasted, and I am given the restaurant 5 stars based on this dish alone as I will definitely be returning for it next time I'm in Australia. The salmon was expertly presented, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bathed in its citrus marinade and topped with generous portions of crunchy green onions and greens. The beef carpaccio looked amazing, too, although we did not get a chance to try it. We also had the decent scallops and the mediocre Waka roll, neither of which I particularly recommend, but the salmon carpaccio... You must make the trek to this restaurant if you're in Manly -- it may be the best dish I had during my 8-day trip to Sydney.

Really good soosh. Really good prices. Really good portions…read more Amazing for a take out sushi place in a mall. I will never NOT be amazed by how much high quality food is in Australia. 4 stars because I do miss their torched scallop nigiri's. They were heavenly.

I'm dreaming of sushi... Not like how it is here in the U.S., but how I used to have it in Sydney…read more Of all the sushi chains we saw on the recent trip, Sushi Hub somehow stood out and we ended up going to three different locations. The food is legit, and I particularly liked the little square dish for soy sauce - genius! There are tables but not the most exciting setting and a little cramped, so we took our massive haul up to the outdoor courtyard upstairs to eat, and it was perfect! I miss the sushi culture of Australia...until next time!

Absolutely my new favorite sushi train in Sydney! Such a great variety in the menu, all of my usual…read morefavorites and a few more that I surprisingly really enjoyed. Even my picky Dad found his rare favorites, like sea urchin and salmon roe. The seafood was so fresh and beautifully cooked. Plates we ordered from the menu were quite fast to come out too. The Japanese-born waitstaff, chefs and owner especially were very helpful, attentive, friendly and polite. Great tasting food, short wait times, wonderful atmosphere and cheerful staff are the only criteria I need for a perfect casual dining restaurant to fill. Definitely made me miss my time in Japan!

I've lived in Chatswood for 19 years now, and have eaten at every sushi place within the cbd…read more Sushi Kaido has been my favourite since I first started going there. Friendly staff, fresh food and sometimes they play soft jazz (I wish they did this more often). Overall once you come here you can forget about going to any other sushi places. Highly recommended that you try the Wagyu Beef with mayo and Teriyaki scallops.

$3.50 for each dish was a steal for the quality sushi they make…read more Every dish was $3.50 but the sashimi was around $6-7. It's super quick, convenient and tasty at the same time! I found the quality of the sushi was pretty good for a sushi train. They were constantly making new sushi and adding it to the train therefore you were never really eating "old" sushi. If the sushi you wanted wasn't on the train, you had the option to order it off the menu and they get served to your table very quickly. There's nothing to complain about this place. It's quick, easy & you're able to go back to shopping on a full and satisfied stomach :)

This Sushi train will draw you in with its signs plastered on the windows $3.50 sushi plates all…read moreday all night. Sold! Then as you walk into the humongous space you'll be amazed at the longest sushi train you've ever seen! It whirls, winds & bends throughout the entire space which is cool if you're decisive as if you aren't you'll miss the train & it could be a while till that dish comes back by you if it already hasn't been gobbled up by the crowds who frequent this joint. But its all about the experience so enjoy the train ride! The sushi chefs are busily going back & forth to the kitchen to get fresh new ingredients to work their magic, so theres constantly new dishes been put onto the train from your traditional rolls to black rice sushi & cornflakes encrusted sushi. There are cute little signs on plates which explain what certain fish or rice are, the benefits for those in the need to know what they're gobbling. Theres also a range of Japanese flavoured gelato on offer. Just remember to get the wait staff to calculate your bill before you go to the cash register to pay for all the plates you ended up stacking up. A great pop in for a quick snack but also a great environment to bring your friends, tantalise over the plates while they choo-choo past you. You can opt for the usual bar dining or there are actual benches that cater to groups so you're not having to play chinese whispers down the bench with your group.

There is no shortage of Beef Teriyaki for takeaway in the CBD. Personally, I think this one is the…read morebest - and incredibly good value too. The place is hidden away on underground level when descending into Martin's Place station. Maybe that is why they have to provide superior quality in order to gain business. Either way, the beef was succulent but not chewy. The sauce tasted as if it had been freshly cooked from scratch rather than ready made. Aromatic, but neither too greasy nor too salty. Finger-licking perfect. And all of that as a regular size for 6 AUD (as of June 2011) is pretty much unheard of.

This place is a GEM- especially for their "happy hour" specials-- a mixed box of sashimi/California…read moreroll for $5? Rice paper rolls (with your choice of chicken, salmon or veggie) for $3? You can't beat that! It would be a great spot for lunch, but even better for grabbing dinner on your way home as it's in the Martin Place station. I'm not sure what time "happy hour" starts but they stay open until about 7 so plenty of time to get your sushi fix and save some serious coin in the process!

Freshest sushi ever! I picked it up at 10:30am this morning,…read morefirst in, and it was divine! The rice is so soft, all the ingredients were actually, it was melt in your mouth stuff!

First time seeing a female sushi making person. They call it sushi woman. Clean place and nice…read morevariety of sushi served here. Staffs are friendly and the sushi was very fresh and delicious. I used to live in Los Angeles and found many sushi place not so great due to the freshness of fish, but this place has the fresh fish! I love it, will come back again for more.

Went here tonight after a recommendation and wondering if it really was sushi, with a twist. This…read moreabsolutely satisfied me. It was awesome. I note they have $4 plates on Monday and Friday nights for the regular Sushi options, like prawn nigiri, chicken katsu etc. However with some other interesting options like prosciutto and fig. They have other interesting menu options from the kitchen which I was very keen to try. I ordered the "Katafi prawn", a large prawn freshly fried with stringy crispy coating and salt and herbs atop. This was delicious. There were two in the serving. I then got the prawns and honey chips which was lightly fried prawns with a slightly spicy sauce and vegetable chips with a touch of honey. Again, delicious. I also ordered then salmon jalepeno which was thinly sliced pieces of sashimi on top of cucumber with a jalepeno sauce and jalepenos. Not spicy, but tasted very good. I also got an amazing "harmony tartare" (salmon belly, scallop, avocado and wasabi citrus dressing) YUM !! I got a dessert to take home for when I wasn't full anymore and OMG amazing, a coco pop/mars bar style Slice with a caramel log, white chocolate and popcorn. phenomenal. The theming was like a normal sushi train, with some really cool "sushi fish" lights. They also offer take away and delivery. The man Serving was lovely and the other employees busily working at the back. I loved everything I tried and would be keen to go back and try more!! What a find.

I had a decent meal here last night with my partner. All the rolls we tried were good, and they…read moreeven had a few unusual ones like "prosciutto and fig". The miso soup would have been better if it was hotter. There were at least three items we tried to order from the menu that the server told us had been removed or were unavailable, so they need to update their menu. I will likely go back again and hope they work out the kinks by then.

Sushi Bay is a fabulous sushi train, one that me and my family all love! We used to frequent the…read moreSushi Bay at Charlestown weekly, if not more. We now go to the one that has just opened at Glendale as it's closer, but the same quality and service is upheld at both venues. The sushi is always fantastic - fresh, good quality and new creations are frequently added to the menu. The staff are always so attentive and if there is any thing you would like made from the menu it is promptly made and ready for you before you know it. And it is very reasonably priced. I would recommend Sushi Bay to any of my friends and will hopefully always be a frequent customer! :)

Fun, good atmosphere and great food. Prices range from $3.50-9 dishes. You can also choose from a…read moresmall selection of meals you can order aswell, which are also very tasty! Must get in early as seats are limited.