Sushi around Carmel caters to a refined palate, with pristine nigiri, thoughtful sake lists, and friendly prices that do not skimp on freshness. From serene counters suited to lingering conversations to casual rooms with easy parking, reservations, and reliable takeout, there is a spot for every appetite and occasion.
Let’s get to it.
Nara Hibachi & Sushi
Value and variety sit side by side at Nara Hibachi & Sushi. Family owned by David Hsu and Yulia Oey, it reopened under the original team in 2024 and feels like a neighborhood staple in the making.
Think fast-casual ease with tables and booths, an easy pace, and plenty of carryout in motion. Hibachi plates are cooked in the kitchen rather than a tableside grill show, so you get the flavors without the fanfare, which keeps the pace brisk and the prices approachable.
The menu leans roll-forward while still covering sashimi and full hibachi entrees. Specialty maki like the Texas Roll, Cherry Blossom, and Orange Blossom share space with teriyaki and yakisoba. Freshness gets regular praise, and the owner-chef’s five years at Benihana show in the knife work and balance.
Lunch brings bento and hibachi combos that keep weekday meals easy. Online ordering works smoothly, with third-party delivery available, and occasional promos may add freebies like potstickers.
Gluten-free requests are welcome, vegetarians have real choices, and non-sushi eaters get plenty of cooked options. For hibachi flavor without the spectacle at a moderate price, Nara delivers. Weekends can be busy, so reserve.
Monterey Cuisine
A proper sushi bar in Carmel with California coastal polish. That’s the draw at Monterey Coastal Cuisine, where the sushi counter hums and the menu gives equal love to purists and roll loyalists.
Start with the Take a Chanse option and let the chefs steer. Bigeye tuna, bluefin toro, yellowtail, salmon, octopus, and halibut show up fresh and clean, while specialty rolls like TNT, Voodoo Child, and a luxe Lobster Roll bring the drama. The kitchen leans sustainable, and it tastes that way.
Seating is easy to tailor. Slide up to the custom sushi bar, settle into a booth, book a private room, or take it outside on the patio. The bar program is confident without being fussy, with cocktails, a thoughtful wine list, beers, and several sakes to pair. Not everyone in your party craves nigiri? There are steaks, seabass, lobster, fish and chips, salads, and plant-friendly rolls, plus clearly marked gluten-free picks.
Price-wise, plan on mid to upscale. Around 40 to 60 per person with drinks feels typical for a sushi-forward dinner. Reservations help, carryout travels well, and the vibe suits date nights, client dinners, or mixed-taste groups who want creativity without a formal omakase commitment.
Hanami Sushi & Sake Bar
Start with the sake. Hanami treats it like a co-star, with flights and seasonal pairing nights that make dinner feel curated without the formality of omakase.
The menu splits between pristine nigiri and sashimi, priced a la carte, and a broad roster of signature rolls like Rainbow, King of the Sea, Lava, and Samurai. Higher-end bites such as toro, uni, hotate, and ikura are MP, hinting at seasonal sourcing. Non-sushi eaters get ramen, teriyaki, and tempura, plus vegan options; celiac diners should confirm details. Prices sit mid to upper casual, with nigiri around 5 to 11 dollars and specialty rolls mostly 12 to 40, before MP splurges.
In Carmel City Center, the room reads polished yet relaxed, with an active sushi bar, roughly 80 seats inside, and a pergola patio of about 30. Weekend dinner fills fast, so reservations help. Parties of six or more book ahead and may face a deposit.
Weekday lunch pricing softens the spend. Online ordering, delivery, and catering keep it flexible. Bottom line, it suits purists and roll loyalists alike, and the sake program is robust enough to spark discovery without a formal omakase.
Hino Oishi
Two moods, one roof. Hino Oishi balances lively hibachi energy with a quieter sushi fix in west Carmel.
Sushi first. The menu spans clean, traditional nigiri and sashimi alongside American-style rolls like Rainbow and spicy, crunchy creations. A tiny sushi bar of about four seats sits by the main bar for those who like to watch the knife work. There is no formal omakase, though chef’s-choice nigiri or sashimi sets scratch that itch. The kitchen talks up fresh, high-quality fish, and specials can lean premium with items like Chilean sea bass or cold-water lobster tail.
If your crew wants a show, the hibachi side delivers. Several grills seat nine or ten, and a private room can host larger celebrations up to roughly eighteen. Lunch combos are a smart value, and portions tend to be generous, which keeps the mid-range pricing feeling fair.
Drinks are easy to pair, from sake and plum wine to house cocktails. Non-sushi eaters aren’t left out with teriyaki, tempura, katsu, and vegetable or tofu options. Takeout and delivery are available, and reservations help for groups.
Final line: Great for mixed parties and casual celebrations; less so for purists chasing a formal omakase.
Asian Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Asian Kitchen & Sushi Bar hits the sweet spot of variety without sticker shock.
The sushi bar covers both camps. Clean cuts of nigiri and sashimi, plus specialty rolls like HKS, Pink Lady, and the cheeky Out of Control. Vegetarian rolls like AAC are on deck. Purists can settle into spicy tuna or a tidy California, while others play with sauces and crunch.
Lunch is where value shows. Bento boxes and sushi combos bring balanced portions and fair prices, so a midday sushi habit feels reasonable. Pair with hot tea or chilled sake.
The broader Asian menu keeps peace with tempura, crab rangoon, hibachi plates, and a few Thai-leaning entrees for the sushi-shy.
The room reads casual and comfortable, with table service. Reservations are accepted. Takeout and party platters are handy for gatherings in west Carmel near the 106th Street corridor.
Think steady neighborhood spot, not a high-ceremony omakase. Reviews note occasional variability, yet value and variety win out. For a relaxed weeknight, a family meet-up, or an office lunch, it delivers.
Kotoyama ramen & sushi
Sushi night without the ceremony. Kotoyama keeps things relaxed, with prices that feel friendly and plates that arrive quickly. It sits right in Carmel and strikes the middle ground between ramen shop and sushi bar, which turns out to be its sweet spot.
Start with classic nigiri or sashimi, then stray into house special rolls and crisp, cooked creations. Fish tastes fresh and clean; expect familiar tuna, salmon, and whitefish. No omakase theatrics. Order à la carte, with handy combos.
Bringing a mixed crew? Ramen bowls in the high teens, karaage, and takoyaki keep non-raw eaters happy, and there is a vegetarian ramen plus veggie rolls. Service runs casual and efficient, which makes it easy for a weeknight family dinner or a quick catch-up.
Another bonus is how well it travels. Online ordering, pickup, and delivery are built in, and the brown sugar milk tea is a low-key treat. If you want a splashy sake list or lingering omakase theater, this is not that. For reliable sushi with range, fair pricing, and ramen as backup, Kotoyama belongs in the weeknight rotation.
Tiburon Coastal Cuisine
Think sushi served with a coastal passport. At Tiburon Coastal Cuisine in Fishers’ Nickel Plate district, the sushi bar sits inside a chef-driven seafood house, so a meal can glide from bluefin toro to a simply grilled fish without changing course.
The sushi lineup leans classic where it counts: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, plus rich toro in nigiri or sashimi. Then come the crowd-pleasers like Rainbow, Spider, Dragonfly, and spicy rolls, alongside poke bowls for something lighter.
It reads coastal rather than strict Edo-mae, which keeps mixed groups happy. A dedicated sushi counter suits those who like to be close to the action, standard table service covers everyone else, and private dining helps when the evening needs a little polish.
Prices land in the mid-to-upscale range, matched by a casual-elegant room and confident service. Reservations are smart. A full bar and a thoughtful wine list play well with seafood, and the kitchen leans into sustainable, seasonal sourcing.
A strong pick when one person wants rolls and another wants a steak or a simply grilled fish. Convenient to Carmel, suitable for date night or a small celebration, and takeout is an option when home is calling.
Sake Maru
The weekly fish drop is the quiet secret at Sake Maru, a north side sushi bar minutes from Carmel. Thursdays often bring pristine cuts flown in from Japan, and it shows on the plate.
Purists can settle into clean, precise nigiri and sashimi, while the roll menu leans playful. Energy, Scorpion, Lobster, even wagyu-topped bites, arrive with the kind of presentation that makes you pause before diving in.
Pricing sits in that mid-to-upper casual pocket. Think well-built combos in the 25 to 60 range, or a shareable boat when the table wants variety. There is no formal omakase, though at the counter chefs are happy to steer selections piece by piece.
The bar carries a thoughtful sake list. Mixed groups fare well since the kitchen turns out comforters like katsu, ramen, karaage, and curries. Vegetarians have options, though plant-based sushi is limited.
The vibe suits date night as nicely as a relaxed family dinner. Not an all-you-can-eat scene. Freshness and calm competence lead here, with a visible sushi line adding a bit of theater. Reservations help on busy evenings.
One World Market of Indiana
A grocery that also scratches the sushi itch? That’s One World Market, a quick drive from Carmel on the north side. The appeal is simple, market-quality fish served in a casual food court, priced fairly, and ready without ceremony.
The dedicated sushi bar keeps posted hours and preps rolls and bowls to order. No omakase here, and that is the point. You get the good stuff without the pageantry or the bill that comes with it.
The menu hits the bases, spicy tuna, dragon and California rolls, plus chirashi and sashimi bowls for clean, unfussy cuts. Nigiri is reliable. Plenty of hot comfort plates, from ramen and udon to katsu and curry. Vegetarians are not an afterthought, with inari, veggie rolls, and sides that satisfy.
Freshness is the calling card. The market sells sashimi-grade fish for home use, and they have hosted whole bluefin cutting events with Japanese-trained talent. That credibility shows up on the plate.
Seating is food-court casual with counter and table spots. Order at the counter, grab a seat, or take online takeout to go. No full bar, so come for the fish, not cocktails. Ideal for a relaxed lunch, a family dinner with mixed tastes, or a value-minded sushi fix on the way home.
Masa Sake Grill
Two moods, one stop. Masa Sake Grill covers both the sushi craving and the hibachi show, so no one at the table has to compromise.
On the sushi side, the menu treats nigiri and sashimi with respect, then leans into playful specialty rolls. Think lobster, spicy mango shrimp, and a lineup of veggie options. Prices sit in the casual-to-moderate lane, with most dinners under thirty unless you pile on extras.
Hibachi brings the sparkle. Shared teppan tables keep the room lively and family friendly, with steak, chicken, and seafood cooked right in front of you. Book a full table to keep your group together, and plan on reservations for weekend prime time.
The bar is a quiet strength. Sake flights, cocktails, and weekday happy-hour deals make it easy to linger. Lunch combos keep daytime budgets happy, and takeout is smooth if the couch is calling.
Expect variety and convenience rather than omakase pageantry or all-you-can-eat gimmicks. With a sushi bar, central bar seating, and booths, it flexes for date nights, groups, and mixed palates. Set along the Keystone corridor on the north side, it is a quick drive for Carmel diners.
Sushi Club ( Sushi All You Can Eat )
Sticker shock stays outside at Sushi Club, particularly the Fishers spot just up the road from Carmel. One set price buys an all-you-can-eat lineup, with simple house rules that keep waste in check. Order rounds as you go, finish what you start, and keep the a la carte and AYCE lanes separate; leftovers may be charged per piece.
The breadth is the draw. Expect roughly 16 types of nigiri, 20-plus classic rolls, and a slate of 16 to 22 special rolls, split between raw and cooked. Weekends widen the sashimi options, which is a nice touch if you favor clean, simple cuts. Vegetarians and cautious eaters have plenty, from tempura and miso to salads and rangoon.
Everything is made to order. You mark your choices on laminated menus at the table, then watch plates land fresh from the counter. Service is friendly and brisk when crowds are reasonable, though regulars suggest reservations and off-peak times for the smoothest experience.
Value, variety, and low-commitment decision-making make this a smart pick for mixed groups, teens through grandparents. It is not a temple of omakase, and that is the point. Prefer staying in? The website lists online ordering for pickup at Indy-area locations.
Asaka Japanese Restaurant
Opt for chef’s choice at Asaka and dinner turns into a conversation. The family’s head sushi chef trained in Tokyo, and it shows in the quiet confidence at the bar.
This is not a roll-only spot. You’ll find clean, traditional nigiri and sashimi, plus playful fusion rolls for the table. Off the sushi track, there are izakaya comforts, tempura, teriyaki, and a solid bowl of ramen. Vegetarian choices exist, though the menu is not vegan-focused.
Prices sit in the friendly middle, and the sushi happy hour can be a steal if you time it right. Sake and beer keep it easy.
The room is small and cozy, with a real sushi bar feel and a handful of tables. Walk-ins are common, reservations can be hit or miss, and hours tend to be limited to select evenings, so check before you go. Takeout happens, but calling ahead saves headaches.
Quality is generally fresh and careful, though some note an occasional off day on sashimi. If you’re particular, ask what is best that night and sit at the bar. For date night or a relaxed catch-up near Castleton, a quick hop from Carmel, Asaka hits a sweet spot of craft and comfort.
