21 Best Sushi Bars near Wellington

“Sushi Moto is a culinary sanctuary, a shrine to the sacred art of sushi, and a family-run treasure trove that’s been dishing out nirvana on a plate for over a decade. We’ve been loyal pilgrims to this sushi mecca since day one, and let me tell you, it’s been worth every single chopstick-wielding moment.

Everything here is made to order, no pre-packaged nonsense. You can taste the freshness, the dedication, the decades of experience rolled up in every dish. It’s food that doesn’t just feed the body, but nourishes the soul—reminding you what it means to eat something crafted by hands that care.

Prices are damn near miraculous, especially when you consider the quality. You’re not just paying for sushi here; you’re paying for a transcendent experience that makes you question everything you thought you knew about raw fish and rice.

The sushi is fresh—so fresh it practically swims to your plate. Hand-crafted with a level of care and precision that borders on obsessive. But that’s exactly what you want when you’re indulging in sushi this good.

Family-run, and you can feel it—the warmth, the love, the absolute dedication to making sure every bite transports you to a place of pure bliss.

This isn’t just a local sushi joint; it’s the best damn sushi spot in town. So if you’re anywhere near Wellington and you’ve got a taste for something extraordinary, get yourself to Sushi Moto. Your taste buds will thank you.“

“The restaurant is super cute with yummy food! My only complaint is the service isn’t super fast even when there’s nobody there.
But, the place is enjoyable to sit in, so you’re not losing your mind nor aggravated or bored while you’re waiting. The staff are all kind, too, just takes a bit.

Everything is yummy and you can’t really miss out! Whatever you get will be scrumptious, and the restaurant is quaint and fun.“

“Great food and wonderful service. Mike the owner does a great job making sure every dish is fresh and delish ❤️“

“This family run restaurant has the tastiest, most authentic Thai food I have ever had. The staff and management are accomodating and they can do substitutions to help you deal with your dietary restrictions or preferences. We regularly order the Chicken with Cashew Nut, but have had Pad Thai, Thai Fresh Rolls, Crispy Calamari, Chicken Satay, Thai Chicken Wings, Chicken Tom Kha, Miso Soup, House Salad, Green Papaya Salad, Pancetta Pasta, Chicken Peanut, and Chicken Teriyaki. Their Panang, and Mixed Vegetables with Chicken are also outstanding. The Fried Banana with Vanilla Ice Cream is divine.“

“The most iconic restaurant in Wellington! Fabulous for having drinks at the bar, a dinner after work or a special event or celebration!!!! Food is outstanding...service is spectacular and the music and ambiance is refreshing!!!!! The red curry chicken is a definite go to...the handmade spring rolls are to die for and for those who love sushi, it is the best around!!!!“

“It’s a family ran business. Everybody is so nice and helpful. We always go there on a Friday night with 10 people unannounced. And they always make room for us somewhere. They’re just very nice. Their food is always so hot and so fresh we just love it. I would definitely recommend it to my best friends. 🤩“

“I came here about a year ago & wasn’t a huge fan of the quality of food or the service but liked their downtown location (which is a further drive for me). I’ve tried it again three times in past few months & all 3 times I’ve been blown away by the improvements. The service was excellent, the food was delicious & cooked perfectly. I will now happily come to this location when I crave hibachi instead of having to drive downtown. They’ve done a tremendous job at listening to the reviews & making changes. I’ve gone twice for lunch & once for dinner. One of the lunches I went to alone & still received excellent service& food at the hibachi table. Would def recommend retrying if you’ve been disappointed in the past because they’ve definitely made improvements!“

“Super good food, great atmosphere, good people, i would recommend to anyone wanting to try asian food or look at huge fish tanks“

“Absolutely delicious, fresh and unique sushi! An experience🍣 you won’t want to miss! Perfect for a special occasion!“

“Always great! The food is amazing!“

“Delicious food my husband and i love especially if you go durante the week“

“We love dining here! Jonny is the best server! We will definitely be back for the sweet and sour chicken and Thai donuts. ❤️“

“First time at this location and it was just as delicious as the others. Love sushi Yama, definitely coming back.“

“Thier special fresh green tea is phenomenal just like Japan! Come here for genuine green tea and sushi is better than most“

“pleased with each take out“

“The best Thai I’ve ever had after trying so many Thai restaurants! The service is friendly & efficient too!“

“Best sushi in the area have tried others and Always return to sushi king“

“Food is very good. I had tuna sashimi, chicken stir fry, shrimp tempura , avacado roll, miso soup and edamame. Everything was very good. Hardiest miso soup I ever had. I recommend this place. I has take out but the restaurant looked very clean. Rep was very nice also!“

“Great food, friendly staff! Best local restaurant for family dining! #supportlocal“

“C’est la 1 ère fois que mange ici , j’ai bien aimé et le service est excellent. Je vous le recommande.“

“Was at another store in the plaza & saw this place. So I decided to try it. I ordered shrimp pad Thai & veg fried rice. Wow wow wow. The food was so tasty & good. It’s hard to find good homemade Thai food. You found a lifetime customer. I highly recommend this place.“