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The Roll Call: Grand Rapids’ Best-Voted Sushi Spots of 2025

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Sushi in the City

We sushi lovers are a passionate bunch – and in Grand Rapids, that passion runs deep-sea deep.

With warm rice, fresh fish, melt in your mouth sashimi & inventive rolls, our city’s sushi scene has become mega impressive. 

GR’s sushi hotspots are escalating their sushi game to rival big city and coastal towns, and we are here for it.

Locals rave, visitors return and our chefs who obess over their technique, creativity & quality are delivering sushi that tickles our tastebuds and has us scheduling sushi on repeat.

We asked, and you told us, here are the results for the Best Sushi Spots around town.

The Sushi Showdown – Top Voted Sushi Spots

Whether you’re a longtime sushi lover or a newcomer to chopsticks, these standout restaurants prove that Grand Rapids knows how to roll with the best of them.

The locals have spoken – these top voted sushi spots are serving up everything from impeccably crafted nigiri to bold, flavor packed specialty rolls.

Dive in and discover where the city’s happiest sushi fans are making their rezzies.

  1. Ju Sushi & Lounge
  2. Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar
  3. Tokyo Grill & Sushi
  4. Mikado Sushi
  5. Poki Toki
  6. Umi Sushi & Grill
  7. Kawa Sushi
  8. ATO Sushi
  9. Sushi Market
  10. Max’s South Seas Hideaway
winner!

Ju Sushi & Lounge

Address1144 E Paris Ave SE #9
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Our big winner is Ju Sushi and Lounge. Offering a giant menu with premium sushi & traditional Japanese Cuisine, along with a full bar with excellent cocktails.

Ju has both traditional & lounge seating, with fireside options.

My personal favorite rolls are the Crunch Munch & Tiger.

ju sushi roll
Ju Sushi & Lounge
no 2

Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar

Address1015 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Ginza offers a unique culinary experience with sushi made from the purest, freshest, and finest ingredients. Full bar & great service are also highlights.

Outdoor seating available.

My favorites are the Chen and Pink Lady rolls.

ginzal sushi roll best sushi
Ginza Sushi
no. 3

Tokyo Grill & Sushi

Address4478 Breton Rd SE
Kentwood, MI 49508

Tokyo Grill is a simple spot with both Western and traditional floor seating. They offer grilled meats & inventive & delicious sushi rolls.

Start with soup and salad (onion dressing). Delish!

Local fan favorite is their tempura.

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Tokyo Grill
no. 4

Mikado Sushi

Address3971 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Mikado has a cheery decor and offers à la carte sushi galore & traditional eats.

They boast over 25 years of experience in Japanese Cuisine & are one of the first sushi restaurants to open in Grand Rapids.

Fan favorites are the Golden Tiger, Pink Monster and Michigan rolls.

mikado sushi best sushi grand rapids
Mikado Sushi
no. 5

Poki Toki

Address5150 Northland Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Poki Toki is local small biz born right here in GR.

A casual, Asian, Japanese, Korean, Hawaiian-inspired restaurant serving poke bowls and sushi with locally sourced and organic ingredients.

My favorite is a spicy tuna poke bowl with all the fixins’.

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Poki Toki

Final Bite

To (dim) sum up, Sushi isn’t just a meal, its a full-blown obsession, and Grand Rapids has embraced it with open arms (and mouths.)

The locals have spoken, and these Top Voted Sushi Spots are the places to roll up – in person, our sleeves, all of it.

Whether you’re sticking with your tried-and-true favorites or venturing into something new, each plate offers its own kind of comfort. So settle in and sink your teeth into a chef curated, perfectly crafted roll and savor that soy joy. 🥢

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Kate Overbeek

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Kate is a Grand Rapids native. After graduating from MSU, she landed there to raise her three boys with her husband of over 20 years. She loves to travel, especially to new spaces and places. Her teenage sons keep her schedule busy and her fridge empty. But when she's not rooting for them in sports, she's usually skiing, playing golf, hanging around the lakeshore, and trying to catch a view of sunset.