The best sushi in Manchester

Upmarket restaurant Musu serves contemporary Japanese dishes in the middle of the city. This sophisticated venue is enhanced by moody lighting and dramatic wall art. A number of indulgent dining experiences are available here, including a menu of carefully-made sushi, a tasting menu of sushi and other favourites, and a decadent omakase menu of sushi and sashimi.

Sexy Fish in Spinningfields is a glitzy and glamorous destination for Japanese and Asian cuisine. Fish and seafood is a speciality here. A number of menus are available and the sushi is particularly popular – there's even a sushi happy hour. The setting is lavish and a house band performs weekly to add to the ambience.

An offshoot of neighbouring venue Australasia, Sunset is a breezy venue that specialises in cocktails and Asian-inspired cuisine, including an afternoon tea with Asian influences. Sushi is a big part of the menu here, with sushi boxes and rolls served alongside other small plates. Exotic cocktails are also served here in a relaxed and on-trend environment.

You'll get a unique experience at Waku Waku. This eatery is inspired by Asian comic cafés. The space features white walls with details drawn by hand to create a 2D optical illusion. In this unique environment you can try Japanese classics, including plenty of sushi. Try sets or individual rolls, plus seared sushi, hand rolls, and sashimi.

Located in Chinatown, Wazuzhi has a conveyor belt offering endless plates of delicious and authentic sushi. Plenty of other Japanese dishes are on offer as well like hirata buns, noodles, and small plates. Asian desserts and bubble tea are available too. Expect authentic food served in a lively setting with J-pop on the playlist.

Open for over 20 years, Samsi serves Japanese cuisine in the middle of Manchester. The dining room is spacious and bustling, decorated with cherry blossoms and pops of red. Diners can try sushi platters and rolls, plus sashimi, as well as a range of other Japanese favourites like tempura and ramen. Set menus are on offer too.

Australasia offers quiet luxury in Spinningfields, with stylish interiors decorated in natural colours and materials. This spot serves Australian cuisine with Japanese and Indonesian influences – it's a top destination for sushi. A wide variety of individual rolls are available, as well as omakase sushi selections. Complete the experience with cocktails, wine, or sake.

Based at the Malmaison hotel in Deansgate, Sora offers great city views from the seventh floor and has a refined interior decorated with vibrant art. Cocktails and pan-Asian dishes are the speciality at this stylish venue, and there's plenty of sushi and sashimi on the menu. The drinks come with clear Asian influences, including creative cocktails with Asian spirits and liqueurs.

An ideal choice on your lunch break, One Sushi in the city centre is a sleek and streamlined venue that offers sushi to-go. Various options are available to grab in a hurry, including combination boxes. Alternatively, the venue does a unique standing omakase meal; it lasts one hour and each piece is presented to you by the chef.

Quirky eatery Sakura Japanese Restaurant offers a unique style of service. You order using a tablet and a robot waiter will bring your food over. The menu is an unlimited buffet of sushi and Japanese dishes, as well as colourful cocktails. Lots of types of sushi are available including inari and inside out rolls, plus fresh sashimi.

For sushi in Didsbury, check out Nagoya Sushi & Noodle Bar. The restaurant is modern and full of character thanks to the bold Japan-themed murals on the walls. On the menu you'll discover a variety of Japanese delicacies including noodles, small plates like gyoza, and an extensive collection of sushi rolls, platters, and sashimi, including vegetarian pieces.

Sushi Marvel in the city centre serves quality sushi and other Japanese dishes. The dining space is simple and elegant but the restaurant does takeaways too. There's a separate lunch menu that includes a number of sushi sets, but sushi is on the main menu as well. Try platters or individual rolls, plus other dishes like gyoza and takoyaki.

Unagi Street Food & Sushi started out as a food truck but now operates a number of buzzy locations with their own unique character. The menu features rice and noodle dishes, street eats like spring rolls and karaage chicken, plus a varied choice of sushi rolls. Omakase sushi selections are also available that are great for groups.

Originating in Edinburgh, the Manchester branch of Maki & Ramen is the group's first location in England. It's a charming and colourful site with flowers hanging from the ceiling. The Japanese menu includes something for everyone, including vegan dishes. Various types of sushi are available as well as sushi sets, plus sashimi is on the menu.

Sushi Mami is a must for sushi lovers. This place has an à la carte menu but you can go all-out with all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese dishes. A wide range of sushi pieces are served, as well as rice and noodles, teppanyaki, and stir-fried dishes. The space is relaxed and vibrant, with a smart private room available.

There are multiple branches of Zumuku Sushi located around Manchester. The restaurants are bright and contemporary, each one with its own style but all serving authentic food prepared using time-honoured techniques. The menus feature a variety of sushi pieces, as well as omakase platters, plus other Japanese recipes like fried noodles and katsu curry.

Have a fun and lively Japanese meal at Sapporo Teppanyaki, a spot where the charismatic chefs theatrically prepare your food in front of you. Teppanyaki cooking is naturally a highlight at this vibrant restaurant but it's also well-known for sushi. Various types of sushi are served in addition to sashimi and omakase selections intended for sharing.

Kitten in Deansgate Square is a polished and style-conscious Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar. The space has tiled floors, towering plants, marble surfaces, and large windows. The menu includes a choice of sushi and sashimi, as well as other favourites like tempura and items from the robata grill. The cocktails also have a strong Japanese influence.

Known as the first sushi restaurant to open in Prestwich, Codi's Kitchen is a stripped-back local eatery with chipboard walls, plants, and neon signs. Dining-in, takeaways, and catering services are available. The menu includes a varied choice of sushi rolls as well as other dishes like filled bao buns and main dishes cooked in a Japanese, Chinese, or Korean style.

Okitchen in Didsbury serves a combination of Korean and Japanese food. It's a vibrant place decorated in soft pink shades, plus there's outdoor seating. The menu includes a large selection of sushi, available as individual rolls or in a platter. Sashimi and vegetarian sushi are also available. There's a varied drinks list too that includes cocktails and Asian beers.

Kyotoya in Withington is a humble but buzzy local spot for Japanese cuisine. The food here offers value for money and is served in a straightforward venue with indoor and outdoor tables. There are plenty of traditional dishes to try out, including sushi platters and individual rolls. Sashimi, noodles, and tempura are also on the menu.

Ring Sushi Hotfood in Chorlton offers Japanese cuisine to eat-in or take away. This humble local restaurant has simple decor with plenty of authentic touches. Food served here is halal – you'll find lots of types of sushi as well as platters and sashimi. Although sushi is the focus, the restaurant serves gyoza too.