Best sushi in New Orleans

29 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, X

People recommend Asuka for sushi, and many praise its value. Several people praise the lunch specials, one says its Philly roll is hard to beat on value, and one says its simple rolls have far more flavor than most places in town. Some describe the pieces as small.

22 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

People recommend Hana, and many say they love it. Many describe it as reasonably priced, and some mention its noodle salad. Some place it by the Riverbend, and one says it is laid-back and good for a first date. One person finds the quality meh.

Carrollton Ave

12 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/sushi

People recommend Bisutoro on Magazine Street. A few mention its Sunday hand roll deal, one calls its house rolls the best in town, and some praise the quality or freshness of the fish. One person finds it good but pricey.

Magazine Street

12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans

People recommend Mikimoto's, and many call it good value; one calls the South Carrollton Avenue spot the best sushi in the city. Some call it consistently good, and some have eaten there for a decade or more. One diner names its Philly rolls their favorite in the city. Caveats: some say it is not the best or freshest in town, a few say it has become pricey, and one says the busy roll now seems to have less tuna.

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Sukeban on Oak Street, though opinions split. Many call it incredible, amazing or the best in the city, and some single out its hand rolls. Some find it pricey, one finds the menu limited, and one finds it formal. One person says it is great but not really a sushi place, though it has sashimi and hand rolls, and two rank it below other spots for real sushi, one saying to avoid it.

Oak

10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans

Many people recommend Origami, and the location they mention is Freret. Two diners call it a favorite or amazing, and one says it is small, cute, and usually neither crowded nor loud, while one recalls a solid happy hour there. One diner finds the fish fresh with a good selection, while another calls a past meal very good but somewhat pricey. Two diners rate the taste as poor or mediocre, one found a past order oversized, one finds it fine but unremarkable, and one feels it was better in an earlier period.

Freret

9 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

People recommend Haiku on Magazine Street. A couple name it a favorite, a couple call the sushi tasty or delicious, and one finds it fairly priced for sushi. One says it is consistently tasty but will not blow your mind, and one mentions great specials.

8 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/sushi

People recommend Nanami, a sushi and omakase spot in Uptown. A few name it a favorite, one calls it outstanding, and a couple say it is amazing or delicious. One diner praises its quality and selection, and one notes that it requires a reservation.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Yo Nashi, with several praising the food or the omakase experience and one saying the sushi is on another level. One says it is a good non-traditional choice in their view. Some find it pricey, with one calling it a rip-off; one felt rushed on both visits and another left still hungry.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Tsunami Sushi, and one counts it as their top sushi pick. Two commenters praise the happy hour, with one calling it good value and saying the vibe is maybe a bit too dark, while the other says it does not run on weekends. At the Poydras location, one commenter describes the rolls as fairly bite-sized, and another names it as a preferred nearby spot outside the Quarter. One diner finds it pricey for the portions but praises the caterpillar and crunchy rolls.

Poydras

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/sushi, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Rock-n-Saké for sushi. One suggests it for a pricier night out, especially its garlic salmon roll, and another loves its sushi king cake as a unique pickup for Mardi Gras. One names the Fulton Street spot as a preferred nearby option, and another says the Warehouse District location makes drinks an easy walk afterward.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

People recommend Luvi on Tchoupitoulas Street for sushi. One calls it a hidden gem with good food, and one says it has sushi and that it is very good. One suggests it to someone who likes small slices of fresh fish, and another answers a request for sushi with Luvi. Details are brief, and specific dishes are not described.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

People recommend Sushi Takumi in the Warehouse District. One enjoyed a first visit, one says they have been loving it, and one counts it among their go-to spots in New Orleans. One recommends its small rolls and specials, and notes the inside is small and no-frills, so calling ahead for pickup may help.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Nagomi, and two say it is the clear top choice. One says it has reopened and that a visit after the reopening was incredible. Another suggests it as the pick over Yakuza House, mainly to avoid the drive. Little is said about the food itself.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

People recommend Royal Sushi on Royal Street. One says its sushi is consistently tasty but not especially exciting, one finds it decent for delivery orders, and one says it is not crazy expensive and is close to Frenchmen Street. Two simply name it among sushi options. One commenter is not a fan, and another likes Wasabi's sushi a bit more, though only slightly.