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Sushi Train Newtown

316 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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Find Sushi Train Newtown

316 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 9557 4435
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sushi Train Newtown

A King Street staple for quick conveyor-belt sushi, pairing high-turnover plates with cut-to-order seafood specials. Pull fresh nigiri straight from the belt or scan the QR menu for cuts rarely seen at standard trains—like otoro, bonito, and unagi over seasoned rice. King Street regulars treat it as an easy solo drop-in, pulling a seat near the front window with BYO wine for just three dollars corkage.

  • Off-belt seafood specials: Order less common cuts like otoro, bonito, trevalli, and unagi directly via digital menu rather than waiting on belt rotations.
  • Casual wine BYO: Bring your own bottle of wine to accompany plates for a flat three-dollar per person corkage fee.
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Why Dine at Sushi Train Newtown

Why diners choose Sushi Train Newtown for casual meals and specialty seafood

  • Fast and Continuous Conveyor Dining

    A continuous conveyor delivers fresh plates rapidly, supplemented by digital ordering directly from the sushi bar.

    The sushi train setup makes dining fun and super convenient — plates come around fresh and fast

    Thomas Mann

  • Convenient Wine BYO Policy

    Guests can bring their own wine for a modest corkage fee, making relaxed dinners or casual celebrations seamless.

    Byo corkage $3 pp wine only.

    Kaitlin Kramer

  • Specialty Seafood on Demand

    Digital menu ordering unlocks authentic and less common seafood selections that go far beyond standard salmon rolls.

    variety is good (if you order via digital menu, e.g kingfish, squid, scallop, unagi, tuna belly, tuna ship, bonito, mackerel)

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  • High-Quality Sashimi Varieties

    Chefs prepare specialty cuts like otoro and salmon belly that stand out from typical conveyor chain fare.

    They had a wide variety of fresh sashimi that we havent found elsewhere such as toro.

    Tawwie T

  • Effortless Solo and Casual Visits

    Positioned right on King Street near transport, the counter setup welcomes spontaneous solo diners and quick bites.

    Tip: it's a lot easier to get a spot quickly if you're a single diner :)

    Kristine Davis

  • Vibrant King Street People Watching

    Front-facing counter seating offers a relaxed perch to watch the bustle of Newtown while enjoying fresh plates.

    You can people watch king st if you sit near the front.

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Customer favourites and standout sushi selections from the belt and digital order menu.

  • Otoro

    Salmon belly, Otoro, Scallop, Trevalli, and raw prawn sushi are must try!!!

    Janice Z

  • Salmon belly

    Salmon belly, Otoro, Scallop, Trevalli, and raw prawn sushi are must try!!!

    Janice Z

  • Squid tempura nigiri

    I’d highly recommend their squid tempura nigiri and umeboshi and cucumber rolls, they’re great together also!

    Lara W

  • Umeboshi and cucumber rolls

    I’d highly recommend their squid tempura nigiri and umeboshi and cucumber rolls, they’re great together also!

    Lara W

Before you head over

Practical timing, ordering, and dining tips for your King Street sushi visit

  • Order specialty cuts via QR code

    To access cuts like mackerel, bonito, unagi, otoro, or scallop that may not circulate on the belt, order directly using the table's digital QR code.

  • Beat the dinner rush or drop in solo

    Lines often build up outside this King Street spot; solo diners seat much faster, while larger groups should arrive around 6:00 pm before peak dinner rush.

  • Bring your own wine for $3 corkage

    Wine BYO is permitted at a corkage rate of $3 per person, making it an easy accompaniment to a casual sushi dinner.

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