Best Sushi in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Sushi Passion
sushi · asian-fusion · Birmingham B2 5HU
sushi passion delivers the goods with a 4.9 rating and scores that suggest they're actually nailing the craft, not just coasting on hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMSFB4.8
Google4.9(4.2k)Facebook4.8(127)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warninghigh score with limited corroboration—could be a flash in the pan, so maybe don't plan your anniversary around it yet.
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Rank 2.
Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋
japanese · japanese-curry · Birmingham B5 4TR
gyo curry does japanese curry right and won't wreck your wallet; consistent 4.8+ across platforms means they're not faking it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.8T4.9YMS
Google4.8(305)Tripadvisor4.9(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Tokyo izakaya Birmingham
japanese · japanese-izakaya · Birmingham B1 1PU
tokyo izakaya nails the casual japanese drinking spot vibe at a fair price—proper yakitori and sake energy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(814)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Yakinori Japanese Kitchen - New Street
japanese · hawaiian · Birmingham B2 4DU
yakinori does the grilled chicken thing competently and the hawaiian-american fusion angle keeps it from being another cookie-cutter japanese spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.3YMS
Google4.7(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.3(271)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Miyako Teppanyaki
japanese · Ladywell Walk
miyako teppanyaki brings the tableside theater without pretension—solid for groups who want food and a show.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:30G4.6T4.3YMSFB4.9
Google4.6(746)Tripadvisor4.3(478)Facebook4.9(1.1k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Maneki Ramen Birmingham
ramen · noodle-shop · Birmingham B3 1DW
maneki ramen earned condé nast nod for a reason; they're doing the broth work properly and it shows in the scores.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7TYMSFB4.9
Google4.7(1.5k)Facebook4.9(40)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Kyoto Sushi & Grill
japanese · sushi · Birmingham B5 4TD
kyoto sushi & grill is solid mid-tier japanese; nothing flashy but the 4.4 rating says they're consistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.4T4.2YMSFB4.8
Google4.4(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.2(493)Facebook4.8(236)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine
japanese · Birmingham B5 4DY
tsukiji does straightforward japanese cuisine without trying too hard—reliable if you're not hunting for anything adventurous.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.2YMSFB5.0
Google4.4(529)Tripadvisor4.2(48)Facebook5.0(11)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Mount Fuji
japanese · sushi · Birmingham B5 4BH
mount fuji is a safe bet for sushi at a fair price; 4.4 rating suggests they're doing the basics right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 20:30G4.4T3.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.4(756)Tripadvisor3.8(10)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Warningtripadvisor score dips to 3.8—might be inconsistent or just not everyone's speed.
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Rank 10.
一番拉麵 Birmingham Ichiban
ramen · japanese · 278 Thimble Mill Ln
ichiban ramen has google love with a 4.7, so the broth is probably worth the trip if you're craving bowls.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 18:00G4.7T3.6YMSFB5.0
Google4.7(151)Tripadvisor3.6(13)Facebook5.0(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warninggoogle-yelp mismatch suggests the hype might be overblown—check recent reviews before committing.
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Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Sushi Passion
sushi · asian-fusion · Birmingham B2 5HU
sushi passion delivers the goods with a 4.9 rating and scores that suggest they're actually nailing the craft, not just coasting on hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMSFB4.8
Google4.9(4.2k)Facebook4.8(127)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warninghigh score with limited corroboration—could be a flash in the pan, so maybe don't plan your anniversary around it yet.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 2.
Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋
japanese · japanese-curry · Birmingham B5 4TR
gyo curry does japanese curry right and won't wreck your wallet; consistent 4.8+ across platforms means they're not faking it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.8T4.9YMS
Google4.8(305)Tripadvisor4.9(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Tokyo izakaya Birmingham
japanese · japanese-izakaya · Birmingham B1 1PU
tokyo izakaya nails the casual japanese drinking spot vibe at a fair price—proper yakitori and sake energy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(814)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Yakinori Japanese Kitchen - New Street
japanese · hawaiian · Birmingham B2 4DU
yakinori does the grilled chicken thing competently and the hawaiian-american fusion angle keeps it from being another cookie-cutter japanese spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.3YMS
Google4.7(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.3(271)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Miyako Teppanyaki
japanese · Ladywell Walk
miyako teppanyaki brings the tableside theater without pretension—solid for groups who want food and a show.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:30G4.6T4.3YMSFB4.9
Google4.6(746)Tripadvisor4.3(478)Facebook4.9(1.1k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Maneki Ramen Birmingham
ramen · noodle-shop · Birmingham B3 1DW
maneki ramen earned condé nast nod for a reason; they're doing the broth work properly and it shows in the scores.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.7TYMSFB4.9
Google4.7(1.5k)Facebook4.9(40)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Kyoto Sushi & Grill
japanese · sushi · Birmingham B5 4TD
kyoto sushi & grill is solid mid-tier japanese; nothing flashy but the 4.4 rating says they're consistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:30G4.4T4.2YMSFB4.8
Google4.4(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.2(493)Facebook4.8(236)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine
japanese · Birmingham B5 4DY
tsukiji does straightforward japanese cuisine without trying too hard—reliable if you're not hunting for anything adventurous.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.2YMSFB5.0
Google4.4(529)Tripadvisor4.2(48)Facebook5.0(11)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Mount Fuji
japanese · sushi · Birmingham B5 4BH
mount fuji is a safe bet for sushi at a fair price; 4.4 rating suggests they're doing the basics right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 20:30G4.4T3.8YMSFB5.0
Google4.4(756)Tripadvisor3.8(10)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Warningtripadvisor score dips to 3.8—might be inconsistent or just not everyone's speed.
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Rank 10.
一番拉麵 Birmingham Ichiban
ramen · japanese · 278 Thimble Mill Ln
ichiban ramen has google love with a 4.7, so the broth is probably worth the trip if you're craving bowls.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
16 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 18:00G4.7T3.6YMSFB5.0
Google4.7(151)Tripadvisor3.6(13)Facebook5.0(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warninggoogle-yelp mismatch suggests the hype might be overblown—check recent reviews before committing.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram TikTok Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Sushi in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — Harry's ten

Sushi Passion

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋

Tokyo izakaya Birmingham

Yakinori Japanese Kitchen - New Street

Miyako Teppanyaki

Maneki Ramen Birmingham

Kyoto Sushi & Grill

Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine

Mount Fuji

一番拉麵 Birmingham Ichiban

Also considered

Best Sushi in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — Harry's ten

Sushi Passion

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋

Tokyo izakaya Birmingham

Yakinori Japanese Kitchen - New Street

Miyako Teppanyaki

Maneki Ramen Birmingham

Kyoto Sushi & Grill

Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine

Mount Fuji

一番拉麵 Birmingham Ichiban

Also considered