Best Sushi in Canterbury
The best sushi in Canterbury comes in all shapes, from a counter in the Indoor Market to a Korean barbecue spot and a supermarket kiosk that makes it fresh by hand. Places are ranked using their Google rating weighted by how many reviews they have, so busy favourites rise above places with only a few ratings. Student tip: most of these do takeaway and several deliver, so sushi can be your post-library treat without a full restaurant bill.
- 6 places, ranked by Google rating
- Open places only, checked every month
- Website and Google Maps for each
- 1
Mittsu Sushi
Mittsu Sushi has a spot inside Canterbury's Indoor Market on St Peter's Street, which makes it an easy lunch stop when you're in town. Sushi is the main event, and you can eat in, take it away or order delivery. There's outdoor seating too, plus beer and desserts if you're lingering.
- 2
Yaki Seoul
Yaki Seoul on St Dunstan's Street pairs Korean barbecue with sushi under one roof, so the group can share grilled meat and still get a sushi fix. It's a dine-in spot that takes bookings and does desserts, which makes it a good pick for birthdays near Canterbury West station.
- 3
Mister Miyagi's Sushi
Mister Miyagi's on Orange Street serves sushi alongside hot food and noodles, with both takeaway and eat-in. There are vegetarian options, beer to go with your rolls and delivery if you'd rather stay in. A dependable city-centre pick when the group can't agree between sushi and noodles.
- 4
Sushi Daily
Sushi Daily is the sushi kiosk inside Asda on Sturry Road, where the team prepares everything fresh by hand. It's takeaway, so it's perfect for adding a tray of sushi to the weekly shop or grabbing lunch on the go. Not a sit-down experience, but handmade sushi with supermarket convenience.
- 5
Happy Samurai
Happy Samurai on Butchery Lane, close to the Cathedral, is a Japanese family restaurant doing ramen, izakaya-style dishes and fresh sushi and sashimi. It takes bookings, welcomes groups and has vegetarian options, so it works for a proper sit-down dinner with friends. Takeaway and delivery are available too.
- 6
Kokoro
KOKORO on the High Street is a handmade sushi and hot food restaurant built for a quick, central bite. You can eat in, take away or order delivery, and there are vegetarian options and desserts on the menu. Ideal for a fast lunch in town when you want something lighter than a burger.
Ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not jump the queue. We check the list every month and drop anywhere that has closed.
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