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Sushi Suma

425 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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425 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9698 8873
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sushi Suma

Sushi Suma delivers old-school Surry Hills comfort with massive combination trays and fresh sushi sliced with steady, experienced hands. For over two decades, regulars have relied on this Cleveland Street stalwart for unpretentious Japanese cooking that leaves no one hungry. Trays arrive packed with crisp tempura, beef teriyaki, and sashimi, often flanked by complimentary miso and warm agedashi tofu. The dining room keeps things casual and low-key—ideal for solo weeknight dinners or sharing a feast with your own bottle in tow.

  • Oversized Combo Trays: Combination sets and lunch trays arrive packed with sashimi, tempura, and beef teriyaki, flanked by complimentary starters.
  • Two Decades of Heritage: Helmed by the kitchen's long-term culinary lineage, the Cleveland Street dining room has kept its classic menu steady for decades.
  • Casual BYO Dining: A relaxed bring-your-own policy pairs seamlessly with reasonably priced beer and sake for low-key weeknight dinners.
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Why Choose Sushi Suma

Why Surry Hills diners rely on Sushi Suma for satisfying feeds and timeless Japanese dining

  • Hearty combination sets that leave you full

    Generous lunch special combination trays pack substantial portions of sushi, teriyaki, and tempura that satisfy big appetites at exceptional value.

    It was fresh, tasty, large servings and great value for money.

    Quazi Haque

  • Complimentary starter courses with combo meals

    Multi-dish meals include traditional complimentary starter courses such as hot miso soup and agedashi tofu alongside fresh sashimi.

    Sashimi is fresh and they give you free miso and agedashi tofu entree.

    Tony

  • Decades of unchanged culinary continuity

    Customers returning over decades find familiar, unchanged culinary execution prepared by veteran culinary hands.

    the food has hardly changed, the service the same if not better, one original chef in still remains.

    Valentine Xavier

  • Authentic taste that stays true over time

    Long-term patrons experience consistent, authentic taste preserved across renovations and changing menus.

    The good thing is that the sushi has not changed. It still tastes good!

    Raymond Lo

  • Peaceful setting for solo unwinding

    The calm and unpretentious dining atmosphere provides a restorative space to relax quietly after demanding workdays.

    It’s a good place to enjoy me-time and unwind yourself after a long day!

    Michelle Peng

  • Accessible drinks and relaxed BYO freedom

    A welcoming BYO policy paired with low-cost beer and sake lets diners enjoy casual drinks without steep inner-city markups.

    Very reasonably priced sake and beer as well give her a ridiculous Sydney prices elsewhere

    James Wood

Generous, authentic Japanese classics prepared by long-standing chefs

  • Sushi

    Their sushi is so soo fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented!

    serena luengruengrit

  • Tempura

    amongst the best tempura in Sydney.

    Renaldo Marcos

  • Sashimi

    Sashimi is fresh and they give you free miso and agedashi tofu entree.

    Tony

  • Lunch Special Combo

    I ordered the lunch special combo of sushi tray and beef teriyaki.

    Quazi Haque

Frequently Asked Questions

How large are the portions?

Servings are exceptionally generous. Mains and combo sets feature hearty portions that are often large enough to share, and diners frequently note they struggle to finish everything.

Can you book a table, and are there wait times?

Yes, reservations are accepted. While walk-ins can often find a table easily on quieter weeknights, booking ahead or arriving right at opening is recommended for busy peak periods like Saturday dinner and weekday lunch.

Can you bring your own drinks or buy alcohol here?

Yes, guests note it is BYO-friendly, and the restaurant also serves reasonably priced Japanese beer and sake alongside wine.

Is parking available nearby?

Street parking around Cleveland Street can be difficult to find, especially on busy weekend evenings, though free street parking options exist in the surrounding neighbourhood.

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