Restaurant
Tokui Sushi
260 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Tokui Sushi
260 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Tokui Sushi
This tiny Melbourne CBD takeaway dispenses generous sushi rolls at roughly $3 apiece, defying city lunch prices. Long queues shuffle along Lonsdale Street during peak hours, but counter hands move with brisk rhythm. Most patrons grab their nori-wrapped parcels for a bench in the park, though five stools line a narrow timber bar indoors. Fillings stay thick and straightforward—tamago, unagi, and spicy chicken packed tight against soft, seasoned rice.
- Sub-$10 CBD lunches: Handrolls hold steady around $3 each, offering a filling multi-roll lunch under $10.
- Rapid turnover: Orders clear the counter swiftly to keep bustling lunch queues moving without delays.
- Substantial proportions: Stout rolls packed with fillings like tamago, unagi, and tuna deliver balanced ratios.
What's On at Tokui Sushi
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Key Advantages
Why CBD workers and students rely on Tokui Sushi for quick, budget-friendly lunches
Sub-$10 Full Meal Value
Uniformly priced handrolls allow customers to secure a filling lunch meal for well under $10 in the CBD.
Reasonable price as I feel full from 2-3 sushi rolls for under $10.
Auntie Jay Generous Handroll Portions
Handrolls feature substantial proportions that match or exceed major commercial competitors at a fraction of the cost.
3 rolls are easily the size of 4 rolls from a major chain and the ratios of filling to rice are similar, if not better.
Michael Buchan Rapid Lunchtime Queue Movement
High counter efficiency keeps lunch queues moving briskly for workers and commuters on tight schedules.
It gets busy during lunch time with a long queue out front, but queue moves fast.
Tinto Rai Seamless Grab-and-Go Location
A micro-footprint format optimized for takeaway allows patrons to grab meals quickly on their way through the city.
Conveniently located on the side of MC, I’ve stopped by numerous times on my way to catch the train.
Munchin With Jen Reliable Relief in an Expensive CBD
Decades of consistent quality and pricing offer customers dependable relief from rising urban dining costs.
In a city full of overpriced options, Tokui is the reliable, wallet-friendly gem that keeps me (and half the lunch crowd) coming back.
Katherine Unpretentious Local Dependability
Unpretentious, straightforward operations deliver consistent satisfaction compared to standard chain alternatives.
With busy yet polite staff, it is a breath of fresh air compared to the overpriced chain restaurants you would typically find in a location like this.
Keith Manning
Most popular items
Customer-favorite handrolls offering generous portions and fresh ingredients at budget prices
Tamago Roll
Got the tamago roll, avocado roll, and tofu roll—all were great but tamago roll was my favorite.
Nikola Jensen Unagi Roll
Went with their teriyaki beef, teriyaki chicken and Unagi.
The Mog Champ Salmon Roll
The sushi is extremely fresh—you can taste the quality in every bite, whether it's the salmon, tuna, or their generous handrolls.
Katherine Tuna Roll
one of the best tuna rolls I've ever ate for MIND BOGGLING $3.00.
Tanzal Jawz
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering speed, seating limits, and payment details
Order quickly at the counter
The counter service moves briskly, so review the options and have your order ready before reaching the front.
Plan for takeaway rather than dine-in
Indoor bar seating is restricted to around five stools that fill up instantly during peak lunch, making grab-and-go takeaway the most reliable option.
Account for card surcharges and late deals
Card payments carry a small surcharge, while late afternoon visits sometimes offer discounted multi-roll packs before close.
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