In layman’s language, sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that sees the use of vinegared rice accompanied by a variety of ingredients, be it vegetables, seafood, or more. There’s a special variety of sushi rice that is used in the preparation of this dish. This rather simple straight dish doesn’t really extend too far and mostly sees the use of a fish slice or a prawn with a few veggies on a slab of rice that has been rolled up and served with condiments like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Image Credit: Unsplash
It has happily gained popularity across restaurants too since every corner of the world is gearing up for International Sushi Day 2026. With that being said, have you ever wondered where the world’s most unique and expensive sushi comes from? There are places beyond Japan that have mastered the art of this delicacy and here are the top sushi restaurants around the world which you should try at least once in your life.
Restaurant Sugita, Tokyo, Japan
Takaaki Sugita, chef and owner, spent twelve years training at Nihonbashi Kikokucho Miyako, a sushi store founded in 1908 that went independent in 2004. Mr Sugita was born in Chiba Prefecture and is unique among Tokyo's finest sushi chefs in not having trained under a particularly notable sushi master. You'll start with an exquisite appetiser sequence that includes soft steamed abalone, delicate flounder sashimi, and smooth soy-marinated bonito. A famous sardine roll with ginger and herbs will provide superb balance, followed by a warm chawanmushi with anago. Rich monkfish liver with miso-marinated salmon roe will give depth, and properly cooked cutlassfish with a hint of lime will complete the meal. You will next be treated to an immaculate sushi sequence, with the chef's trademark rice, seasoned with a combination of amber and red vinegars, serving as the ideal base for each topping. Expect outstanding nibbles like kohada, delicate baby squid, and isaki, followed by sumptuous chutoro and otoro tuna. Horse mackerel and black perch will highlight the chef's accuracy, while prawns, akami tuna, and sweet soy-glazed anago round out the menu. A silky, expertly cooked tamago will bring this outstanding sushi meal to a pleasant conclusion.
Address: 1 Chome-33-6 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0014, Japan (Basement Level 1, View Heights Nihonbashi Building)
Timing: 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM; 3:30 PM - 8:15 PM and 8:30 PM - 11 PM
Price: ¥90,000–¥120,000(INR 52,000 - INR 70,000)
Image Credit: Unsplash
Bar Masa, New York, USA
An Omakase dinner is an exclusive chef-curated dining experience and at Masa, New York, this dining experience could cost you a fortune. This luxe restaurant asks diners to allow two hours for the Omakase dinner experience. The dress code one needs to follow is comfortable and casual wear. The restaurant even requests the diners to limit the amount of perfume they wear so as not to overwhelm the sense of smell of other diners. At Bar Masa, you should concentrate on the restaurant's superb sushi and trademark dishes. Begin with toro tartare topped with caviar, then on to exquisite sashimi and nigiri including fatty tuna, uni, shima-aji, and kinmedai. The iconic Toro Toro Roll is a must-try, demonstrating the restaurant's fine artistic approaches to sushi. To wrap up the experience, try kampachi with serrano potato julienne or the famous Peking duck foie gras tacos.
Address: Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019, USA.
Timing: 12 PM - 2 PM and 5 PM - 9 PM
Price: $250 - $400 (INR 21,000 - INR 34,000)
Sushi Misaki, Bangkok, Thailand
The restaurant will call and ask if you want the B4,000 or B6,000 omakase, which are the only two options on the menu. The courses in the two sets are very similar, with the cheaper set having 18 dishes and the more costly having 20. The price difference is mainly about size, with premium delicacies like otoro (fatty tuna), sea urchin, and salmon roe being more generously portioned in the costlier package. Whatever you choose, you'll feel more than taken care of as Misaki (who for most of the dinner mans the counter single-handedly) guides you from the first course of sea urchin and snow crab locked in a rich beef consomme jelly, through tuna rolls and dainty cups of buttery monkfish liver, onto some eight or so different nigiri (fish atop rice), with the occasional abalone soup or rich oyster in between, before finishing with one of the best red miso soups you've ever had. The chef prepares much of his sushi in the Edo method, which means that the fish has gone through an ageing process that adds fresh intensity to his bluefin tuna, which has been cured for one week before serving.
Address: Ground Fl Rain Hill Project 777 Sukhumvit 47 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Timing: 12 PM - 2 PM and 5 PM - 10 PM
Price: B4,000 - B6,000 (INR 25,000 - 35,000)
Nobu, Miami, USA
When Madonna hails a restaurant for their taste, it needs no further approval. This restaurant’s website has a quote from Madonna that says, “You can tell how much fun a city is going to be if Nobu has a restaurant in it.” An Omakase dining experience at Nobu, Miami costs nothing less than $200. Stars such as Taylor Swift, Robert de Niro, Madonna, Leonardo Di Caprio etc have all been spotted at Nobu’s multiple chain outlets within the US. Nobu Matsuhisa is a world-renowned chef known for his unique approach to traditional Japanese cuisine infused with Peruvian influences—a style now commonly referred to as "Nobu style." His name is synonymous with quality, precision, and authenticity, and it represents a legacy that he is continuing to expand in Nobu restaurants around the world. Signature meals include Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño, and expertly made sushi.
Address: 4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States
Timing: 6 PM - 9:45 PM
Price: $250 - $400 (INR 21,500 - INR 34,500)
Maido, Lima, Peru
Blending the finest of two very different cuisines would be a difficult task for anybody, but Lima-born chef Mitsuharu Tsumura fulfils that promise with passion. His food effectively blends rare Amazon rainforest ingredients with Peruvian mainstays such as quinoa and maize, combining the unusual with the delicate tastes and methods of Japanese cooking. Peru has deep links to Japan, as seen by the sizable Japanese community found across the nation. A little appetiser made of rich tofu and topped with quinoa begins your taste journey and is said to be really creamy, and the crunch of the grains adds a unique texture. A classic wakame sarada will meet expectations, while the 'Cevichero' maki rolls with ebufarai, avocado, and chalaca wil arrive with a side of delectable fried squid. Maido’s famous dishes include the 'Amazing Scallops' from Paracas (a beach town south of Lima) and the 'Nikkei Ceviche'. The traditional marinade used to cure ceviche is known as 'tiger's milk,' a hot citrus-based sauce with chiles and onions. It is a Peruvian culinary staple that adds a subtle spice to the scallops without overwhelming the meal. The latter, on the other hand, is a taste masterclass with tiger's milk complemented by dashi, ginger, cilantro and maize, another Peruvian staple.
Address: Ca. San Martín 399, Miraflores 15074, Lima, Perú
Timing: 1 PM - 10 PM
Price: S2,590 (INR 60,000)
Image Credit: Unsplash
Nagomi, Geneva, Switzerland
Nagomi serves some of the city's best genuine sushi, created by Chef Masahiko Numabukuro at a tiny counter where each piece is cooked with care. Expect perfectly cut sashimi, precisely made nigiri, and fresh seafood that highlights the delicacy of the fish. The restaurant's minimalist approach emphasises precision, freshness, and balance above ornate garnishes. For the greatest experience, sit at the sushi counter and let the chef lead your pick. The experience is very similar to a Tokyo neighbourhood sushi-ya, with fine knife technique, well seasoned rice, and a focus on seasonal fish rather than ostentatious toppings. Nagomi, with its modest 12-seat setting, amazing sake collection, and calm environment, is one of Geneva's most genuine Japanese dining experiences.
Address: Rue de Zurich 47, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Timing: 12 PM - 2 PM and 7 PM - 10 PM
Price: CHF 300 - CHF 440 (INR 29,000 - INR 43,000)