Sushi Sei
Last updatedβ 4.3 Β· 163 Google reviews Β· $$$
Sushi Sei is a small Japanese omakase restaurant in Haymarket, with an intimate, quiet feel where the chef prepares each piece of sushi in view of diners. It is best at fresh seafood and set courses, and suits date nights and special occasions. MacArthur Park is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Sushi Sei
Food at Sushi Sei
The restaurant serves Japanese omakase, where the chef prepares sushi as diners watch, plus a walk-in menu of selected nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls and Japanese dishes. The set courses run from the Yui Nigiri Experience to the signature Sushi Sei The Omakase. Fish is prepared with Tsumoto-shiki, a method that removes blood and brings out cleaner flavour. Visitors single out the uni and the fatty tuna belly. Warm dishes, miso soup and dessert come with the longer courses. Vegetarian options are not offered.
What to order: Uni, in hand rolls and on nigiri Β· Fatty tuna belly nigiri
How the fish is prepared
Sushi Sei uses Tsumoto-shiki, a preparation method the restaurant says removes blood, reduces unwanted odour, protects texture and brings out cleaner flavour. Each course is served as it is finished, so the pace follows the chef. One visitor said the chef explained where each piece of fish came from, with some sourced locally and some from Japan.
Prices at Sushi Sei
| Yui Nigiri Experience | $120 |
|---|---|
| En Kaiseki | $150 |
| Sushi Sei The Omakase | $230 |
What customers say about Sushi Sei
- π¬Fresh, high-quality seafood, with sashimi and uni singled out
- π¬Intimate setting where you watch the chef work
- π¬Friendly, attentive service
- π¬Richer cooked dishes and the dessert divide some diners
Tips for visiting Sushi Sei
- βBook the omakase ahead, as it is reservation-only and bookings run through SevenRooms.
- βLunch runs from noon to 2pm, and dinner seatings start at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm.
- βSome diners find the cooked dishes rich and salty, so ask for lighter choices if that matters to you.
Getting to Sushi Sei
The restaurant is at shop 20/2 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, in Darling Square. Parking is available. MacArthur Park and the Chinese Garden of Friendship are both a few minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Sushi Sei
What cuisine does Sushi Sei serve?
Sushi Sei serves Japanese food, with a sushi omakase and a walk-in menu of nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls.
Can I book a table at Sushi Sei?
Yes. Reservations are made through SevenRooms, which is linked from the restaurant's website, and the omakase is reservation-only.
How much does the omakase cost at Sushi Sei?
The Yui Nigiri Experience is $120, the En Kaiseki is $150, and the signature Sushi Sei The Omakase is $230.
What days and times is Sushi Sei open?
It is open Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch from 12pm to 2pm and dinner seatings at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm.