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Sushi Hotaru

118/200 Midcity Arcade, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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118/200 Midcity Arcade, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9663 7538
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sushi Hotaru

Hidden on level one of Midcity Arcade, this frantic kaitenzushi counter delivers fast, wallet-friendly plates alongside cuts you rarely spot on Melbourne sushi tracks. Engawa and sweet amaebi share the circuit with fresh salmon and shatter-crisp soft shell crab temaki. Diners tap screens for hot unagi and steam-plumed bowls of udon made right behind the bar—plates keep moving and the unreserved queue clears fast.

  • Dual-Order Service: Combines a circling conveyor belt with rapid screen ordering for items prepared on the spot behind the counter.
  • Specialty Cuts: Features specialty selections like engawa (flounder fin) alongside crisp soft shell crab temaki and sweet amaebi.
  • Arcade Walk-In: Tucked on the first floor of Midcity Arcade, drawing steady walk-in queues for unreserved counter stools.
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Why Diners Choose Sushi Hotaru

Why Melbourne diners make Sushi Hotaru their go-to sushi train for quick, authentic, and affordable plates.

  • Dual-Ordering Flexibility and Speed

    Diners can pluck freshly prepared plates straight from the conveyor or order specific items made on the spot via individual touchscreens, with orders arriving in minutes.

    You can pick plates off the train, or use the tablet to pick specifically what you would like. When using the tablet food promptly arrived, fabulous system.

    JK C

  • Accessible Pricing Across the Entire Menu

    A uniform, low-cost plate system delivers fresh nigiri, rolls, and made-to-order sides without breaking the dining budget.

    Want an authentic Japanese sushi experience without the price tag in the heart of Melbourne? SUSHI HOTARU is where it's at!

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  • Welcoming and Comfortable Solo Dining

    Solo guests find counter dining welcoming, safe, and comfortable, with efficient seating and zero friction when dining alone.

    as a solo girly eating alone felt warm, welcomed and safe.

    Charlie Mascall

  • Authentic Japanese Sushi Bar Atmosphere

    Diners enjoy an authentic, nostalgic dining atmosphere driven by friendly staff and rapid-paced sushi craftsmanship.

    worth the money and the atmosphere reminds me of an authentic sushi train establishment back home.

    Kana

  • Central CBD Midcity Arcade Convenience

    Tucked upstairs inside Midcity Arcade, the walk-in counter setup makes it an easy, satisfying choice for a CBD lunch break or post-shopping meal.

    Prices are super reasonable for the quality, and food comes out quickly, which is great for a CBD lunch or casual dinner.

    Amilliah

  • Hidden Walk-In Gem Worth the Wait

    Hidden upstairs without advance reservations, the bustling walk-in spot moves queues swiftly and rewards in-person diners with freshly prepared dishes.

    Tucked away up an escalator find you my favourite conveyor sushi place in the CBD.

    Madison

Signature sushi rolls and nigiri praised by regular diners

  • Soft shell crab temaki rolls

    The soft shell crab temaki rolls were the standout for me — incredibly crispy, packed with flavour, and wrapped perfectly in seaweed that stayed fresh and crisp.

    Amilliah

  • Unagi

    My friends and I absolutely love their unagi! I've been craving it for so long, and I finally got to try it . The sauce on the unagi is perfectly balanced, not greasy at all, and the sashimi is incredibly fresh .

    Yan Wang

  • Engawa sushi

    The engawa sushi is what keeps me going back to this restaurant as it's hard to find in other sushi places.

    孫Vanny

  • Spicy scallop nigiris

    I dream about the salmon and spicy scallop nigiris.

    Hungry

Other favorites

Popular side dishes, noodles, and desserts to complement your sushi selection

  • Udon

    The udon is by far one of the best simpliest ones ive ever had here in melbourne and i definitely reccommend.

    emily

  • Takoyaki

    Recommend the takoyaki and okonomiyaki

    Benjamin Clay

  • Okonomiyaki

    Recommend the takoyaki and okonomiyaki

    Benjamin Clay

  • Sesame ice cream

    Highly recommend the udon and sesame ice cream.

    JK C

Before you head over

Actionable guidance on timing, navigation, and ordering for a seamless visit.

  • Arrive Early to Beat Walk-in Queues

    Because the venue operates on walk-ins rather than advance reservations, queues form regularly outside the Midcity Arcade entrance; visit right at opening or during off-peak times to minimize your wait.

  • Navigate to Level 1 in Midcity Arcade

    Head into Midcity Arcade and ride the escalator up to Level 1, then follow the corner to the right to locate the entrance.

  • Order Directly via Tabletop Tablets

    If you prefer dishes prepared fresh to order or cannot spot a specific item on the conveyor belt, tap the table touchscreens for rapid delivery directly from the kitchen chefs.

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