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The Genuinely Best Sushi Spots in Istanbul

Where is the best sushi in Istanbul? Since almost every spot is packed with 4.5-plus ratings, it's hard to decide on stars alone. That's exactly what Volicious fixes: it filters out ratings inflated by a handful of reviews and surfaces the spots proven by thousands of real experiences.

The list below ranks sushi spots in the city core by a Volicious Score that balances the rating against how many reviews back it. A newly opened place with a 5.0 from a few reviews can't outrank a long-standing spot holding 4.6 across thousands. Our goal is simple: take you to what's genuinely good.

Last updated: 29 Jul 2026Spots evaluated: 30+Source: Google reviews

Ranking

by Volicious Score
  1. 01

    Mimar Sinan Roof

    15.3k reviews
    4.89/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.8✓ trusted
  2. 02

    Loti Restaurant | Sultanahmet

    7.9k reviews
    4.84/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.9✓ trusted
  3. 03

    Lotiz Lounge & Hookah

    7.7k reviews
    4.77/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.8✓ trusted
  4. 04

    Sushi LAB

    4.4k reviews
    4.54/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.6✓ trusted
  5. 05

    Kaen Sushi

    3.3k reviews
    4.45/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  6. 06

    China Magic Box Sushi

    1.3k reviews
    4.39/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.7✓ trusted
  7. 07

    Lucky sushi & Chinese

    789 reviews
    4.30/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.7✓ trusted
  8. 08

    Konoha Akaretler

    963 reviews
    4.29/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  9. 09

    Noodle House

    1.6k reviews
    4.29/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.3✓ trusted
  10. 10

    inari Omakase Kuruçeşme

    1.2k reviews
    4.29/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.4✓ trusted
  11. 11

    İoki Nau Karaköy

    586 reviews
    4.29/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.9✓ trusted
  12. 12

    Sushi&Spice Akaretler

    1.4k reviews
    4.28/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.3✓ trusted
  13. 13

    THE WOKSHOP

    928 reviews
    4.26/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.4✓ trusted
  14. 14

    Sunset Grill & Bar

    4.5k reviews
    4.26/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.1✓ trusted
  15. 15

    Maderia Sushi Bar

    669 reviews
    4.26/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.6✓ trusted
  16. 16

    Pokemate

    767 reviews
    4.24/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.4✓ trusted
  17. 17

    Konoha Etiler

    519 reviews
    4.23/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.6✓ trusted
  18. 18

    Little piece of asia

    779 reviews
    4.23/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.3✓ trusted
  19. 19

    Shanghai Restaurant 上海饭店

    565 reviews
    4.22/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  20. 20

    İOKİ Ulus

    508 reviews
    4.21/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  21. 21

    Oligark İstanbul

    2.2k reviews
    4.20/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.0✓ trusted
  22. 22

    IST TOO

    427 reviews
    4.19/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  23. 23

    Naomi Sushi Bar

    759 reviews
    4.19/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.1✓ trusted
  24. 24

    Chinese & Sushi Express

    392 reviews
    4.17/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.4✓ trusted
  25. 25

    Restaurant ZURICH

    345 reviews
    4.17/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.5✓ trusted
  26. 26

    PEOPLE Nişantaşı

    542 reviews
    4.16/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.1✓ trusted
  27. 27

    Wagamama

    1.3k reviews
    4.16/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 3.9✓ trusted
  28. 28

    Korto Istanbul

    630 reviews
    4.13/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 3.8✓ trusted
  29. 29

    𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜̇𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢 & 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗜̇

    279 reviews
    4.13/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.3few reviews
  30. 30

    Sushi&Spice Capitol AVM

    329 reviews
    4.13/5
    Volicious ScoreGoogle ★ 4.1✓ trusted

Frequently asked

What is the best sushi spot in Istanbul?

Right now the highest Volicious Score belongs to Mimar Sinan Roof. Our ranking balances a spot's rating against the number of reviews behind it, so places inflated by a few reviews can't reach the top. The list is updated regularly.

Why is the Volicious Score different from the Google rating?

A Google rating is a raw average — a 5.0 from 5 reviews looks the same as a 4.6 from 5,000. The Volicious Score weighs a rating by how many reviews back it, so places inflated by a handful of reviews don't rise to the top.

How many sushi spots did you evaluate in Istanbul?

We evaluated 30+ spots in the city core and re-ranked them by review count. You only see the ones that genuinely stand out.

How do I find spots near me in real time?

Download the Volicious app and share your location; it ranks the best spots within walking distance using the same logic. This page is a city-wide guide.

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