New Orleans/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 20, 2019
The 4 best spots to score sushi in New OrleansPhoto: Asuka Sushi & Hibachi/Yelp

Got a hankering for sushi?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sushi spots in New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

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1. Royal Sushi & Bar

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First on the list is Royal Sushi & Bar. Located at 1913 Royal St. in Marigny, the sushi bar and bar, which offers ramen and more, is the highest-rated sushi spot in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp.

2. Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

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Next up is Gert Town's Asuka Sushi & Hibachi, situated at 7912 Earhart Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Mikimoto

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Gert Town's Mikimoto, located at 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and fast food spot four stars out of 320 reviews.

4. LemonShark Poke

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LemonShark Poke, a sushi bar and Hawaiian spot that offers poke and more in the Garden District, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 83 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2901 Magazine St. to see for yourself.


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