Roll Into Flavor at 12 Must-Try Sushi Spots in Bali
We all have that one friend who treats every vacation as an opportunity to try the finest culinary spots in town. During our trip, that friend convinced us to step out of our comfort zone and explore Japanese dining in the most elegant setting.
We visited a fine dining restaurant that introduced us to sushi in Bali, prepared with artistry and premium ingredients. The atmosphere felt polished yet welcoming, perfect for nights when you want to feel a little extra.
For anyone looking to elevate an evening, we gathered restaurants that offer elegance, authentic flavors, and a memorable dining journey that feels something exceptional.
1. The Aburi Sushi Bali
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Website: https://theaburisushi.com/
Location: Jl. Sunset Road No.108A, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +62813326678
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Pricing: $
The Aburi Sushi Bali built its reputation on the simple joy of watching sushi torched in front of you. The chefs use real Japanese binchotan charcoal for that signature smoky edge, a touch that most conveyor-style spots don’t bother with.
Their “Aburi Stairs” platter is what made them famous: layers of wagyu and salmon nigiri stacked neatly and finished with caramelized sauce that glistens under the lights. The portions are generous enough to share, though regulars swear it’s better not to.
Part of the charm is that it attracts both locals and visiting Japanese diners, which speaks volumes about the quality. It’s also right beside Sunset Point’s row of dessert cafés, making it perfect if you want something sweet after sushi.
| Pro Tip: Ask for a seat at the corner of the conveyor belt. It’s where servers pass most often, making it easier to get quick refills or custom orders. It also gives a full view of the sushi station, so you can spot new dishes the moment they’re placed. |
2. Ji Restaurant Bali
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Website: https://jirestaurantbali.com/
Location: Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu Beach, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Canggu, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +628113889599
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
Ji Restaurant Bali is one of the few restaurants in the world built inside a 300-year-old Javanese temple. The woodwork and sculptures were shipped piece by piece and rebuilt by local artisans, creating an atmosphere that feels genuinely sacred.
The restaurant’s story began with the owner’s obsession with antique architecture and Japanese culture, which explains the mix of historical detail and creative cuisine. The menu leans bold, blending Balinese spice and Japanese precision.
Upstairs, the terrace overlooks Batu Bolong Beach, and guests come just for cocktails and that golden-hour glow. The “Tic Tac Toe” sushi platter, arranged like a game board, is a favorite for first-timers who want to try the kitchen’s signature rolls in one go.
| Pro Tip: Request the “Chef’s Story” sushi platter, which includes off-menu rolls that change weekly based on local fish catches. It’s the best way to experience Ji’s creative side without having to guess from the menu. |
3. Takumi Bali
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Website: https://takumibali.com/
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.43A, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +62817427313
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 12 AM
Pricing: $$
Takumi Bali feels more like a Tokyo fine-dining counter than a resort restaurant. It’s led by Chef Daijiro Horikoshi, who trained under Michelin-starred mentors in Japan before bringing his omakase craft to Bali.
The omakase sequence runs about 2 hours, starting from delicate sashimi before building toward seared wagyu and a warm miso broth finale. Every ingredient is flown in twice a week, and even the water used is filtered to mimic Japanese mineral levels.
Takumi offers an 18-course omakase, a 9-course or 6-course traditional kaiseki, vegan kaiseki, and even sushi omakase.
| Pro Tip: Let the chef know your spice tolerance before the omakase starts. Some courses include wasabi leaves or spicy ponzu, which can easily overwhelm delicate fish. |
4. Kaminari Group
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Website: https://www.kaminarigroup.com/
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.98y, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281237896010
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Pricing: $$
Kaminari Group has shaped Bali’s Japanese dining scene with restaurants that focus on craftsmanship. The founders started with one small izakaya in Seminyak and built a portfolio that now includes sushi counters and ramen joints under one family.
Their sushi venues stand out for consistency, where the rice has the right shine, and the knife work stays sharp even on busy nights. You’ll notice that Japanese staff are training local chefs, which keeps standards impressively high across all locations.
Many of their outlets offer omakase nights and sake-tasting sessions that draw regulars who treat it as a ritual. Prices can run steep, but diners pay for the precision and care that defines the group’s reputation.
| Pro Tip: Ask the chef if the day’s sushi features locally caught tuna. They often source it from Jimbaran fishers in the morning, giving you a fresher bite than the imported options. |
5. Yuki Bali
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Website: https://www.yuki-bali.com/
Location: 84RH+RM2, Jl. Pura Dalem, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281139608556
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
Yuki Bali merges modern Japanese dining with the breezy charm of Canggu’s surf culture. Its design blends wooden textures and soft light, giving it a polished yet beachy feel, making it feel more like a coastal lounge than a formal sushi restaurant.
The kitchen keeps flavors bold with truffle tuna rolls, wagyu sando, and salmon belly tataki are local favourites. Everything is made to share, and plates arrive quickly enough to keep the table buzzing without losing finesse.
The bar deserves attention too, with yuzu martinis and cucumber gimlets that blend perfectly with the savoury dishes. It’s a place that easily transitions from dinner to drinks without ever feeling rushed.
| Pro Tip: When dining at Yuki, ask the bartender which sushi roll pairs best with their yuzu-based cocktails. The citrus notes cut perfectly through the richer tuna or truffle rolls, giving you a more balanced meal. |
6. Sama Sama Yakiniku & Japanese Restaurant
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Website: https://samasamabali.com/
Location: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.128, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281239747019
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
Sama Sama is where sushi meets sizzling yakiniku, and that mix is what keeps it interesting. Guests grill their own meat at the table while sushi rolls and bento sets arrive from the kitchen.
Their sushi is refreshingly simple: clean cuts of tuna, salmon, and mackerel, all plated neatly without overcomplicated sauces. What makes it stand out is the value of the combination sets give generous portions for less than what sushi-only venues charge.
The restaurant also runs occasional bundle promos that include yakiniku and sushi sets for groups, perfect for casual celebrations.
| Pro Tip: Go for the “floating sushi boat” experience. Sama‑Sama offers sushi and cake served on a “floating basket,” which seems like a fun and unique way to enjoy your meal. |
7. Kyoka Japanese Kitchen
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Website: https://kyokaubud.com/
Location: Jl. Dewisita, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
Contact: +62361971056
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Pricing: $
Kyoka Japanese Kitchen brings Kyoto-style comfort food to Ubud, a refreshing change from the beach-heavy dining of southern Bali. The decor is calm and elegant, with lantern lights and wooden booths that feel inviting without being too formal.
Their sushi is just one part of a menu filled with homely dishes like oyakodon, tonkatsu, and soba noodles. The sushi rolls are lighter, often paired with citrus ponzu or grated daikon rather than thick sauces.
If you bring your own bottle (BYO), you’ll pay a corkage fee (the listed rate: IDR 200,000).
| Pro Tip: Go a bit before dinner rush (around 6 PM to 7 PM). Make sure to mention if you want a deck or upstairs seat when you reserve. |
8. Sushimi
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Website: https://www.sushimibali.com/
Location: Jl. Raya Seminyak Jl. Camplung Tanduk No.4X, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6287878780036
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
Sushimi Bali runs a sushi‑train (conveyor‑belt) system, delivering sushi plates straight to your seat. On certain days (depending on the branch), they offer all sushi‑train plates at a flat rate of IDR 20,000.
Beyond traditional nigiri, the menu offers sushi burritos and sushi donuts, making dining feel playful. Each dish is clearly labelled for dietary preferences, which is handy for groups with vegans or gluten-free diners.
Prices are straightforward because each plate colour is assigned a fixed rate, making it easy to track spending as you go. Plus, there’s a happy-hour deal for sake cocktails if you drop by in the late afternoon.
| Pro Tip: Use the BaliCard to get up to 15% off food & drink here, especially on sushi-train plates and late-afternoon service. |
9. One Eyed Jack
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Website: https://oneeyedjackbali.com/
Location: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.c89, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281999291888
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 3 PM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
One Eyed Jack is a modern “Izakaya.” It sits in Canggu and combines Japanese technique with modern Australian flair. The concept was started by an Australian chef who trained in Tokyo, and that mix shows up in the menu’s creativity.
The kitchen is run by a chef who used to work for the famed Nobu Restaurants (Malibu & New York).
Expect dishes like tuna tacos with wasabi cream, sake-steamed clams, and miso eggplant that double as small plates or sushi accompaniments. The sushi itself is elevated through subtle tweaks like house-pickled ginger and homemade soy.
| Pro Tip: Ask for the sake or whisky flight pairing when you order sushi. Their bar is built around Japanese spirits, and they’ll match three small pours with your roll selection. |
10. Miss Fish
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Website: https://www.missfishbali.com/
Location: Jl. Raya Semat No.4, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281390006477
Hours:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 6 PM – 5 AM
Pricing: $$
Miss Fish in Berawa feels like dinner and nightlife rolled into one. The omakase bar serves beautifully presented sushi by day, but by evening, it transforms into a dimly lit lounge with DJs and cocktails.
The kitchen is led by an executive chef, Carlos Barvo (Spanish‑Colombian, Barcelona‑born), who combines Japanese discipline with global culinary influences.
The sushi menu leans premium, with rolls topped with truffle foam or edible flowers. Each plate feels more like art than a quick bite, but the flavor still holds up behind the presentation.
| Pro Tip: Book the early omakase seating and let the staff know if you plan to stay for drinks. The kitchen usually sends out small off-menu sushi bites later to guests who dine and linger. |
11. Padma Resort Legian Bali
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Website: https://padmaresortlegian.com/
Location: Jl. Padma No.1, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +62361752111
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM and 6 PM – 11 PM
Pricing: $$
Padma Resort Legian is a five‑star beachfront resort located in Legian, Bali. The main sushi spot inside the resort is TENKAI Japanese Nikkei Restaurant.
TENKAI features a sushi bar. The menu balances traditional sushi with modern plates like wagyu tataki and tempura soft-shell crab rolls. It’s a pleasant surprise for a hotel restaurant, with quality that competes easily with standalone venues.
Tenkai also serves ceviches and tiraditos, featuring raw or cured fish prepared with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. These dishes deliver fresh, vibrant seafood with tangy and zesty notes.
| Pro Tip: Check the resort’s event schedule before you go. Their Japanese-themed buffet night often includes a live sushi-rolling station, offering unlimited access for a fixed price. |
12. Ling-Ling’s Bali
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Website: https://linglingsbali.com/
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.43B, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
Contact: +6281916417867
Hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 12 AM
Pricing: $
Ling-Ling’s adds a youthful twist to Japanese dining. The restaurant’s neon-lit décor, hip-hop playlists, and playful cocktail names make it feel like a mix between a sushi bar and a late-night lounge.
Sushi isn’t the only draw here because their fusion plates steal the spotlight. Think kimchi tacos, crispy salmon bombs, and wagyu gyoza, all designed for sharing. It’s inventive without feeling too wild, perfect for those who want fun over formality.
There’s a beloved weekly event: “Taco Tuesday” with special tacos, which has become a crowd‑pleaser.
| Pro Tip: On Tuesdays, enjoy their “Two-for-One” cocktails paired with a sushi-and-share plate special. It’s one of the few mid-week deals in Canggu with value and vibe. |