Sushi Airways is a Japanese restaurant known for turning dinner into a full aviation experience. The dining room is designed like the cabin of an old aircraft, complete with boarding pass style menus, aeroplane seating and a business class feel that makes for a genuinely fun night out. On the food side, expect a solid spread of sushi, sashimi, maki and cooked Japanese dishes, alongside an eight to ten course omakase menu featuring seasonal ingredients flown in from Tokyo a few times a week. Sashimi lovers can go for the generous Sashimi Moriawase platter, while the charcoal grilled lobster with uni sauce is a highlight when in season. The restaurant has been featured by local food writers for its fresh ingredients and inventive presentation. It works well for birthdays, date nights and small celebrations thanks to its playful theme and attentive service, making it a memorable pick when you are after Japanese food with a twist.
Recommended Dishes
- Lobster with Uni Sauce – Seasonal charcoal grilled lobster finished with a rich sea urchin sauce.
- Sashimi Moriawase – A generous assorted sashimi platter with thick, fresh cuts served over ice.
- Premium Assorted Sushi Platter – A curated mix of nigiri and rolls showcasing the kitchen's range.
- Bara Chirashi – Scattered sashimi and toppings over seasoned sushi rice, a hearty rice bowl option.
- Double Shake Maki – A salmon focused roll for those who want an extra hit of fish in every bite.
- Ebi Maki – A classic prawn roll that's a reliable starter into the maki selection.
- Tsukune – Grilled Japanese style chicken meatball skewers, a comforting cooked dish.
- Airways Soft Shell Crab Salad – A crunchy, savoury starter built around crisp soft shell crab.
- Musk Melon & Ice Cream – A refreshing fruit and ice cream dessert to close out the meal.
Highlights
- Unique aeroplane cabin themed dining room, styled after an 80 year old aircraft with boarding pass menus.
- Eight to ten course omakase featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients flown in from Tokyo several times a week.
- Full à la carte menu covering sushi, sashimi, maki, yaki mono and noodle or rice dishes.
- Signature charcoal grilled Lobster with Uni Sauce, available when in season.
- Praised by local food publications and reviewers for the freshness of its ingredients and presentation.
- Great pick for birthdays, date nights and small group celebrations thanks to its playful concept.
- Highly Instagrammable setting that adds novelty to a regular Japanese dinner out.
- Couple sashimi platters available for a shared, romantic dining option.