Sushi Train Indooroopilly Junction

fantastic fresh food and service! always good and yummy, sometimes a wait at peak times

So i feel the popularity of this place has gotten out of hand. Last night we saw the line and just turned and walked away. I had mixed feelings about writing this review. The last thing i wanted was to increase the popularity of this place.
It really deserves it though!
Yes there is absolutely a difference between the sushi you get here compared to say… that little sushi stand on the corner. That difference may be in the crispiness of the nori or the type of rice they use (sushi rice has a different texture and needs to be cooled and dressed), the freshness of their sashimi or the crispness of their tempura.
Whatever it is, sushi train is up there as one of my favourite sushi places. People may scoff, after all it is hardly high brow to eat sushi from a conveyer belt. But the taste (and unfortunately their popularity) is the proof of the quality of the food.
If you like traditional sushi, you can order nigiri with king fish or sea urchin from the menu.

Okay sure, so it’s not entirely traditional sushi. But it’s absolutely effing delicious. And there’s never ending amounts of food right in front of you on an adorable little train. Yum.

Great place for sushi, I have always been a sushi and especially because the sushi goes past you on a train it makes the hole experience more enjoyable.
Not only do they have food made to order, They also provide a menu that you can order from to order some of the Western dishes of Japan.
The pricing is also «not» unreasonable.
This place would be perfect to take someone on a date or even just a family night out.
Yours truly
Lucas

I’m a big fan of sushi and who knew that an awesome kaitan sushi (conveyor belt sushi) would be right next to the Indooroopilly train station.
The owners are Japanese and when walking in, the ever warm welcome of «Irrashaimase» echoed from all the employees. There was a queue and apparently that’s the norm here. I spoke to them in Japanese when they asked how many in my party. They were so kind and we actually conversed in Japanese as we were checking out as well. I enjoyed the freshness of the fish, especially the salmon. I had eel and scallops that were very tasty. Another stand out was the hot and crispy fried crab balls.
They have limited selection of Japanese drinks which was fun to have. I really want to come back and try out more items on the menu. They have a VIP card that costs $ 3 but then you’ll be given 30 points to start off and for ever $ 2 you spend, you’ll get 1 point added to your card.
A tip would be to come earlier to beat the crowd here but the customers seem to understand that it’s more of a quick dinner than leisure one, especially if you’re at the counter.

It was a simple and clean looking place, just the way sushi trains should be. The staff was really friendly and welcoming (as is true Japanese restaurants), and was seated quickly during normal lunch hour. I guess it’s one of the pluses of a sushi train — the turnover of customers of really high, so they get lots eating, and the wait isn’t usually too long.
I was feeling seafood, so I got the Baby Squid and Salmon Sashimi nigiri and the Softshell Crab, for a total of 14.5, which is I suppose decent for Brisbane. The squid and salmon were good, but I did notice the ornamented salmon plates were cut thinner, which I wanted to try but didn’t think was worth it. Some of the nigiris (sushi boat) had different amounts of rice, and weren’t that standardized, which bothered me a little, but I guess now I’m being nitpicky. The Softshell Crab was a little overfried and gave me a «fried» aftertaste, but it wasn’t bad. I do prefer my crab with ponzu sauce rather than the one they provided, but no biggie. Overall, Sushi Train is a-​ok, with the attentive waitresses making the experience better, but it wasn’t as cheap as I had expected [expectations prompted by Urbanspoon]. There’s really not much to complain about though!

Fresh and delicious are 2 words that come to mind. Traditional greeting when you arrive is a nice touch. Nice selection. Could sit on the line for hours if the price did not add up so quickly.

Save a long trip to Japan if you can’t afford the flight… and go to Indro Sushi train instead! It’s the best!

It’s always good to hear an «irasshaimase!» when you walk into a sushi bar; the traditional Japanese greeting is a good indicator that the place is, well, authentically Japanese. The sizable queue on many nights is another good indicator too I suppose.
The train contains all the usual offerings, with some very nice and fresh sashimi (I particularly liked their tuna) but the a la carte menu has some hidden gems. Their ‘Aburi Salmon Nigiri’ — sashimi-​grade salmon on a molded bed of sushi rice, seared with the aid of a blow torch right in front of you eyes — is melt-​in-​your-​mouth good.
My only gripe is that their green tea is from a teabag and costs $ 2. You do get free hot water refills after that though.

Sushi Train at Indooroopilly Junction is, in my opinion, one of the freshest and friendliest sushi trains in Brisbane. It’s tucked away between Coles and an Indian spice store, but is unmissable with its bright green signage. You can either park downstairs or walk the easy 100m from Indooroopilly train station.
The staff are very friendly, and the food is delicious and fresh. And when it comes to sushi, freshness is top priority. I’m content with picking plates off the train, but you can also order your favourites which get made in front of you by a sushi chef while you wait. I always order plates of Ika (squid) and fly fish roe, which are wrapped and delivered in crisp seaweed.
I’d recommend this place for a casual lunch with friends, or a quiet place where you can gossip with co-​workers when you need to escape from the office. Otherwise, just come here one afternoon and stuff your face as I did, and plan to do in the future.

I got all excited about having sushi at the sushi train when it first opened at Indooroopilly Junction. Sure there are other sushi bars out there, but in my opinion, the model of the ‘Sushi Train Franchise’ is the best one yet.
They all seem to be owned by Japanese people… not Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Malaysian or Thai… (I’m yet to see an Indian sushi bar owner). Which in my experience makes it that much more authentic tasting. The one at Indooroopilly have $ 3 plates all day on certain days like their birthdays and other special occassions and it does tend to get really busy in there.
The food is very fresh, I personally like their Agedashi Tofu additions and Chicken Karaage as well as the ever so popular Tuna Salad Boat and Chicken and Avocado sushi’s. This franchise is really clean, it’s really efficient and your food is always cooked the way you like it. It’s funny how you can’t really stuff up a good fried chicken (chicken karaage) but so many other places tend to… stuff it up. I like the fact the train doesn’t break down and I love the fact they are so friendly and always willing to help you out.
Definetely try this place out, if not for the sushi, for the noodle soups, or gyoza or other yummy things you can order straight from the menu. This is the same franchise that owns Top Noodle so if you have a VIP card, you get 1 point for every $ 10 you spend. great discount because you can get discounts off your food quickly if you’re a frequent customer like myself.