Best sushi in Perth

Sushi grew popular in the western world in the 60s, but it hit its stride in Australia in the 80s, and within a decade, Australian chefs were putting their own touches on the cuisine to create fusion twists, from uncut rolls to diverse fillings and unique flavours. 

Sushi restaurants in Perth offer everything from the classics to the modern interpretations, but if you're looking for the best sushi in Perth, look no further than Crown Perth. 

Where Did Sushi Originate From? 

In its original form, sushi was known as Narezushi, and it was simply a form of preserving food (usually a combination of fish and rice) that emerged in Japan around the 8th century. Every region of the country had its own unique dishes, but it wasn't until the 19th century that sushi, as we know it, developed.

Why Is Sushi So Popular?

How much flavour can you possibly pack into a single bite? Sushi has the answer, and it's what makes it such a popular option. Not only does sushi come in a diversity of flavours, it's easy to customise to your specific tastes and a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, so it's a healthier way to eat out.

Types Of Sushi

With so many different terms and items to choose from, sushi can seem daunting. How can you choose between maki, nigiri, sashimi, fusion rolls, or something else entirely? The nigiri is a mound of rice with raw fish on top, and many people will eat this with wasabi or soy sauce. The maki is rolled and cut into bite-sized pieces, while the sashimi is all about the thin slice of raw fish with no rice in the presentation. Fusion rolls are in the style of maki but include things like chicken or sweet treats rather than seafood. Modern interpretations include things like sushi tacos. Crown caters to every sushi preference, making it the perfect spot to stop off for a delicious bite to eat.  

The Sushi Scene at Crown Perth

Nobu

Why is Nobu so popular? With a global reputation, there is no sushi restaurant in the world more famous than Nobu. While Robert DeNiro is a co-founder, it was Chef Nobuyiki Matsuhisa who merged his training in Tokyo with the flavours of Peru to create something truly special.

His first restaurant in LA was such a hit that DeNiro convinced him to open Nobu in NYC, and today, there are more than 50 Nobu restaurants across five continents. Nobu was instrumental in transforming the sushi landscape, showing the world how, with love and care, it can be elevated to fine-dining. 

With innovative chef Pingping Po serving as the head chef at Nobu Perth and a long list of AHA awards for excellence, there's no better place to start your sushi journey. As a trailblazer in the field, you can enjoy the omakase experience leaving your dining experience entirely in the chef's hands, try Nobu's famous Black Cod Miso or explore Pingping Po's own creations of groundbreaking seafood, sushi, and more. 

Epicurean

If you're curious about sushi, Epicurean is a good place to start with the menu offering a wide range of cuisines, set up for you to mix and match while enjoying the excitement of an open kitchen. The lunch and dinner menu features everything from the salad bar, cheese, seafood, Japanese, roast meats, Asian, Indian, western dishes, and don't forget to stop off at the dessert cube.

Whether you love using gojuchang on your chicken uramaki, can't get enough wasabi on your nigiri, Epicurean boasts a wide range of condiments to customise the sushi dishes of your choice.

Atrium Buffet

Atrium Buffet offers a little bit of everything to ensure everyone's taste is covered. It's open for breakfast with all the usual flavours, including an omelette station, but you can also visit the dim sum station for something special.

If you're planning lunch or dinner, you can look forward to the sushi bar, teeming with an assortment of dishes to choose from, plus seafood, curry corner, carvery corner, western dishes, the dessert station, and so much more. You can also select the beverage package to keep your drink topped up throughout your meal.  

With so many restaurants to choose from at Crown Perth, it's difficult to settle on just one, but if you're looking for the best sushi in Perth, there's only one place to start: Nobu at Crown Perth. It doesn't get much better than an award-winning restaurant with a global reputation. It's an experience you don't want to miss.