Japan is undoubtedly the heart of best sushi where best of the best sushi is served. However, not everyone has the luxury of hopping on a plane and go to Japan just to taste sushi due to work and many other reasons. Luckily, sushi has incarnated itself around the world so you don’t really have to go to Japan to taste good sushi. You can simply enjoy some of the best sushi at your home country and at your own city. Yet the question comes, who has the best sushi? Each city has many sushi restaurants serving their version of this delicacy. That is why I make it my personal mission to try out sushi bars when I travel. These are my favorite picks of the best sushi restaurants.
Best Sushi Places Around The World
Best Sushi Places in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is known for a large Asian population. So you are guaranteed to find lots of Asian / sushi restaurants. Vancouver being close to the ocean, you usually get the option to choose from a long list of fish.
Toshi Sushi
Shiro
Hachi Hana
The Club House
Best Sushi Places in Denver, USA
You would be surprised to know that there are some delicious sushi bars in Denver. However, there is an American twist to the sushi you will find in Denver, which of course is not a bad thing at all. For example, you will find yourself in a steak n’ sushi bar. Whether you’re looking for authentic sushi or with an American touch, you will find it all in Denver.
Kobe An
Benihana
Sushi Sasa
Tokyo Joe’s
Best Sushi Places in Rome, Italy
Sushi might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you are in Rome although Italy offers some great sushi. So if you are craving for some sushi while in Italy, you can grab some as Rome has few restaurants worth checking out. The selection is limited but the quality of sushi you will be eating is excellent. So don’t worry if you get a craving for sushi in Rome as you will get some of the best sushi at trendy and sleek Italian sushi restaurants.
Daruma Sushi
Sushisen
Harusaki
Rokko
Best Sushi Places in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is famous for an array of sushi restaurants due to their large community of Japanese and a large number of expats who loves good sushi. Not to mention the locals love eat sushi too. You will find every kind of sushi, everything from traditional Narezushi (fermented sushi) to California rolls. Keep in mind that the prices could be on the higher side but it is delicious.
Teppanyaki
Zen Cucina
Miyatake
Rakuza Tokyo
Best Sushi Places in Paris, France
There are fabulous sushi places in Paris for all sushi fans. You won’t find a lot of sushi restaurants, I must admit, and the ones you do find are overpriced because of the quality. So if you do want to eat sushi, you will have to shell out a few extra bucks out of your pocket. But it is worth it for the quality and variety of sushi you will be able to enjoy.
Planet Sushi
Sushi Villa
Lo Sushi
Hanawa
Best Sushi Places in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the birthplace of sushi and where you will see fish everywhere you turn. It is pretty obvious that Japan has some of the best sushi in the world and no one dares to argue I am sure. I haven’t had sushi in Japan just yet, and hope to do so soon. However, I heard from my family and friends that Tokyo is the place to be for top notch sushi. They know sushi and they know it best. So if you want to gorge yourself on fish, head to Japan.
Toufuya-Ukai
Kurasawa
Sushiko
Kosaku
Best Sushi Places in New York, USA
New York is second in line for world’s best sushi. No surprise there in my mind. You will find a sushi restaurant on every block and most of them are really delicious too. You will be able to find everything from sushi kiosk to elegant, world class, high end, blow your budget sushi places in New York. The best thing about eating sushi in New York is that you can find something to eat at every price.
Sushi Yasuda
Morimoto
Kanoyama
15 East
If you can’t wait and won’t be in Japan or New York anytime soon, the next best thing is to make your own sushi. Trust me I have made sushi at home with friends and it comes out really great. Of course you need the right equipment because making sushi is a form of art. So if you want to make your own sushi, make sure you have some great sushi making kit and cook books to teach you. Share with us any places you think serves up the best sushi!