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    Sushi on Stanley

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fried Dumplings
    Esther A.

    Bottom Line - Super cheap. Super Fresh. A terrific little hole in the wall neighbourhood favourite that we will definitely be visiting again soon. It's a tiny little spot and we'd heard that there usually is a line, but we came early on a Sunday evening and there were about 5 empty tables to choose from. There isn'y anything glamorous about it...probably not a first date kinda spot, but it's the perfect place for a quick and delicious sushi dinner for great value. We had Fried Dumplings ($5), the Medium Sushi & Sashimi Platter ($22), the Salmon Teriyaki which also came with Rice, Miso Soup and a Side Salad ($13). Everything was super fresh. The staff was friendly and efficient. Nothing not to like about that...

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    Lani P.

    I like Sushi. No, that's a lie. I freakin' love sushi. Ask anyone. I'll eat it for breakfast if I allow myself (which is often). I'll eat it days in a row for lunch. Suffice to say, I'll rarely say no to sushi. We visited Sushi on Stanley during the lunch-hour rush which meant we had to had to get our ninja on. There were plenty of hungry eyes willing you to hurry up and free another table. We ate with speed but still managed to enjoy our California rolls, salmon sashimi and frankly, the best miso soup I've had this side of Tokyo. The sushi was good quality and luckily there wasn't a compromise between the quality and the cost. For what you get the price is reasonable and I'd be back in a heart beat. Next time I'm taking my nun-chucks.

    Joel Amigo H.

    If you're a sushi aficionado or novice, sushi on stanley will be your education into the world of extremely awesome sushi. It's been an award winning best sushi bar for years on end, and there's no surprise as to why, their sushi is incredibly fresh, using great creative combinations, artistically presented with such care, and great value for money. For starters try their edamame beans, followed by dumplings, fresh tuna and salmon sashimi, and finish up with their delicious chicken teriyaki, all for under $20. This is a hole in the wall type place, so if you're a big group try to book a table in advance, and if you're in a rush they're already very quick at making the meals, so please don't be too impatient.

    Justine C.

    Great to eat in and also to take away. Both are just as great. I love it how (in many cases) when taking away; I can see that my sushi is being freshly prepared for me. Four circular rolls of raw salmon and avocado; and another four rolls of raw tuna and avocado for only $7 is fantastic value, and without overdoing it on the rice either. This is one sushi establishment that does not get stingy on the fish. The fish is abundant, and their fresh wasabi really tastes like a plant and really packs some punch. The servings of the fish are generous, and their miso soup (while eating in) with any of their chicken and fish dishes (with great company, where conversations can last for hours) is just divine. The staff are super friendly, and the ambience is inviting. It is a pity that the shop front is small; and although it can get busy as: people are so polite and mindful of the small space. Payment is via cash only; but don't let that put you off experiencing Darlinghurst's (if not Sydney's) best non-sushi train establishment. I am salivating already. It's too bad as I am situated and living roughly 800kms away right now.

    Audrey L.

    Ok finally I went to sushi in Stanley! I order a set with teriyaki chicken, sashimi n tempura! I'm very impressed with the tempura! It's so yummy! Didn't expected it can be so fresh!!! Sashimi is fresh enough but not that impressive at all, n the Teriyaki chicken is over cooked, even there is a lot of sauces on it, the chicken was still very dry! The meal comes with rice, salad and soup. One point down is becoz this place is way too small.

    Dinner
    L.g. O.

    Phenomenally fresh ingredients and a friendly atmosphere make this place noteworthy. I ordered the sushi avocado and tuna rolls with a side salad and steamed pork gyoza. Delicious. Will be going back for lunch tomorrow.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Ben L.

    This little nook of a restaurant, tucked away in Darlinghurst, has some of the best quality Japanese food for the lowest prices. This is not an exaggeration, I frequently go there with my gf and eat plenty of food and the total bill is only $30-40. Their chicken teriyaki is amazing. I know that a lot of places make pretty lame and bland teriyaki, but Sushi on Stanley makes it sweet, gooey, and moreish. I would glady eat a bucket load of it. The other thing that sets this location apart from other Japanese venues is their sushi. It is fresh and the ratio of filling to rice is dumbfounding. I'll upload a photo of a sushi roll and you can have a look at the massive amounts of salmon or avocado in each roll. You might have to wait for a seat as there aren't many tables, and it gets quite busy during lunch times.

    Rachel W.

    Yum! Delicious, fresh, made when you order sushi and great japanese food. I love the teriyaki chicken bento box with salmon sushi. How do they make the teriyaki sauce so yummy and sticky? I don't know-but its yummy. A hole in the wall type place, blink and you'll miss it Don't take for a first date if your trying to impress! Great for a casual meal or takeaway Not so great on a hot day as no air-con and chairs are very close together. Nice enough staff-service is prompt.

    Morgan C.

    You know as soon as you get to Stanley Street on a busy lunchtime that Sushi on Stanley must be good. It's right next door to another sushi joint that seems to rely totally on the reluctant rejectees who haven't got time to wait for a table a their preferred destination. If there's a spare seat at SoS, then the other choice is almost guaranteed to be empty or very close to. The reason for its popularity? Great value, fresh, delicious sushi, and a great reputation to go with it (which is unfortunate for the place next door - doesn't really stand much of a chance!). And if you don't think you have time to sit down for a meal, you need not worry, service is extremely prompt! It may look like just another small sushi bar, but this one is definitely worth a visit!

    Danielle L.

    I used to head to this place for lunch all the time when i worked in the area and it was a always a simple good place to grab Sushi.... During lunch time this tiny little place is packed, if you're grabbing takeaways make sure to stand outside or else the wait staff or other patrons will get annoyed with you using the very little space that they have. The meals are fair in price - neither cheap or expensive - but it's consistently good and simple which i believe to be a good sign....they also have a high food turnover - which means their sashimi is really fresh - always important for sushi.... Great vibe, awesome simple Japanese...worthy of a lunch date.

    Alecia W.

    There is always, always, always a line here, but the meals come out from the kitchen quickly which makes for a high table turnover. One Friday night I made the impatient mistake of going to the Japanese diner next door when we were told a table would be some twenty minutes - make sure you hang around, the food is far better and it's around the same price for a meal anyway. The vegetable tempura is light, crispy and served straight from the deep-fryer, and the entrée mixed sashimi plate is pretty generous given the price. They are also BYO, adding yet another reason to stop in here for a delicious and quick dinner before hopping along to Darlinghurst's many nearby bars.

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    Solid sushi spot in Darlinghurst. Very cheap by Sydney standards, especially the little pre-made to-go boxes. Must try the chicken sushi!

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    lunch set. Teriyaki beef - a little bit too salty for me. dumpling - juicy. Sashimi, sushi.

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    Great value for a quick and easy sushi snack - I recommend the Katsu Chicken and Avocado!

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    Review Highlights - Sushi on Stanley

    You know as soon as you get to Stanley Street on a busy lunchtime that Sushi on Stanley must be good.

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    Motto - Chili Chicken Bento $10.90... Omg!!! Sooooo good! Just the right amount of spice in the chicken

    Motto

    4.8(4 reviews)
    1.0 kmHaymarket
    $

    Why no one's written a review is beyond me. But I'll gladly deflower, pop the cherry, take the…read moreV-card of this yummy establishment. Motto is the underdog of Japanese restaurants at Sussex Centre. Not only do they live in the shadow of highly rated Ramen Ikkyu, but Motto's location doesn't get the best foot traffic either. The escalators up from ground floor plop you out on the opposite side. This was my third time visiting Motto. Typically, there would be one or two very helpful and courteous girls who greet and coax you into checking out their menu. Thank goodness for picture menus! This time there was a dude by the of Chris working behind the counter. He first thanked me for stopping to look at the menu, then after suggesting that I should try one of the deep-fried options, he thanked me again for ordering. Genuinely courteous? Absolutely! CHICKEN KATSU PLATE ($9) OMG!!!! Best bang for your buck for suuuuure! The chicken is exactly how Chicken Katsu is supposed to be made. Crispy, flaky outside and juicy inside. If you've read my other reviews, you know I can consider myself a bit of a Chicken Katsu snob since that's my go-to-dish at Japanese restaurants. To top things off with this belly-loving dish, you get rice, a side salad w/dressing and miso soup... Oh and almost forgot THE BEST part - FREE ICE CREAM!!!!! Definitely coming back again to try another suggestion..

    Love this place! Had the chili chicken bento meal with a side of salad, seaweed salad, fried tofu,…read morerice, miso soup and refreshing tea all for 10.50!! And you get free icecream at the end. I asked them I make my chicken extra spicy and they definitely delivered! Love the spicy red sauce they had and it was a great portion size- just perfect for after a 3 hour bike ride around the city! Come discover this gem!

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    Motto - Beef Bento w/Jasmine Iced Tea

    Beef Bento w/Jasmine Iced Tea

    Motto - Yay for picture menus!

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    Ippudo Sydney - Chicken Ramen

    Ippudo Sydney

    3.9(181 reviews)
    0.9 kmSydney
    $$

    Dec 26th 2025 Food - solid ! Chicken Katsu was too good !…read more The kids enjoyed their ramen ! Service - took our order promptly and helped with suggestions Atmosphere - chill with just the right number of patrons - fun relaxed vibe

    My daughter reminded me that we have been to their Berkeley, CA location…read more Quality/Quantity - They had specials, but they did not honor any of them... Maybe take down the signs? Chicken bun - Got one of each = Chicken, pulled pork, ebi. All were good, but small portions. Promotion = 3 for $21AUD. Tori Shoyu Ramen - Good, but barely enough for one person. Small portions. Beer tasters - Orion Black & Suntory Malt; both were good. The Orion Black won! Condiments - Good selection, but did not want to take away from their signature flavors, so did not use or try. Atmosphere - Cool decor, see pictures. Beautiful bar, but no one was sitting there? Chef bar seating, perfect for single people. Semi open kitchen, sushi bar open kitchen. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 8pm, until 7:30pm on Sundays. Yelp hours differ. My picture of posted hours and their website has more accurate business hours. Service - Okay. Price - $49AUD, $32US, but left hungry... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1985 and with your 12 Australian locations and with all of your world wide locations. 2008 Opened your NY, US location. 2010 Ranked #1 on Yelp in NY for US Coast to coast restaurant review. #3 in 2011. I am going to have to try your other 2 Bay Area, CA locations.

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    Oiden - My meal

    Oiden

    4.3(54 reviews)
    0.9 kmSydney
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    Wow. The beef gyudon with soft boiled egg was the perfect combination - not too sweet and not too…read moresalty. As a middle age person, you gotta watch what you eat.

    Overall, an acceptable experience from a fast-food chain joint. The shop is located at the entrance…read moreof the mall, with a single service line and open kitchen. With relatively few staff that have to multitask between assembling, serving and taking orders, the queue rapidly lengthened behind us as dinner hours began. We ordered the karage bowl, plain wagyu bowl, the teriyaki chicken salad, assortment of side dishes and the matcha milk. The fried chicken is lightly battered and has a strong soy sauce flavor, topped with a layer of mayo. While the slightly undersized pieces have just came out from the fryer, the exterior barely have any crisp and is quite oily, while the interior is a little overcooked. The beef, different from its thick and succulent appearance on the menu, is overcooked and stringy. However, the flavoring on point and the topped spring onions are cut perfectly. Nothing special about the salad, and the same for the self-served takoyaki-on-a-skewer and cold tofu with sliced spring onions. The self-serve matcha milk was a pleasant surprise, with the right level of sugar and bitterness, only lacking some creaminess.

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    Oiden - And they use the real Siricha, not Huy Fong's brand

    And they use the real Siricha, not Huy Fong's brand

    Oiden - Takoyaki, mini spicy pork bowl, and matcha mousse

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    Takoyaki, mini spicy pork bowl, and matcha mousse

    Suminoya

    Suminoya

    4.1(21 reviews)
    1.2 kmSydney
    $$$

    Everything tasted fresh and amazing! Beef was so tender and I love convenient it is to order…read morethrough their IPAD. Staff were really quick in serving us our food. Definitely worth every penny!

    PROBABLY THE BEST JAPANESE BBQ PLACE IVE EVER BEEN TO!…read more And yes, this deserves all caps. Located in a little alleyway in Sydney's CBD, Suminoya doesn't look like much. But you're not coming here for waterside ambience, you're coming for the food...and it delivers. First the logistics: You get 70 minutes to order, and 90 minutes to eat. I was with a party of 6 hungry people (4 adults and 2 kids), and it seemed a bit rushed. I wish we had the full 90 minutes. But we were really hungry, so we were furiously ordering. Ordering is done off of an iPad on the table. It was a slick set up, ordering was easy, and servers were fast. We all ordered the full buffet ($65 for adults); highly recommended as this includes the Kobe beef. Kobe beef was probably the most flavorful I've had anywhere. I ordered the ribs, cubes, and steak...this was like meat candy. Sushi was also of surprisingly good quality Salmon melted in your mouth and the scallops were fresh and flavorful. We ordered about 6 rounds through the 70 minute ordering period, right up until the final minute. I could have used an additional 20 min so I didn't feel rushed, but I definitely had all you could eat. Will definitely return when I go to Sydney!

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    Suminoya - Get the garlic butter!

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    Sushi on Stanley - sushi - Updated May 2026

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