The best sushi in Charlottesville
Ten leads our ranking for sushi in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026, and local critics name it too. Now and Zen and Akira Level Sushi & Ramen come next.
1TenReaders' choice, 2025, 2026- 2Now and ZenReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
3Akira Level Sushi & RamenReaders' top three, 2025, 2026
19 sushi restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow. Omakase: Akira Level Sushi & Ramen, North American Sake Brewery, Sanga Omakase and Ten.
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No longer open
- Flaming Wok, 1305 Seminole Trl has closed.
- Kuma Sushi Noodles&Bar, 12 Elliewood Ave has closed.
- Osaka, 2119 Ivy Rd has closed.
- The Omakase Bar, 107 E Main St has closed.
What sushi costs in Charlottesville
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Classic roll | Specialty roll | Nigiri or sashimi | Omakase or platter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Sushi | $5.25 (California Roll) | $12 (Dragon Roll) | — | — |
| Now and Zen | $8.50 (California Roll (Avocado & Crabstick)) | $16 (Crunch Roll) | $11 (Bluefin Tuna (2pc)) | $26 (Chirashi) |
| Ten | $14 (Kani Avocado Roll) | — | $6 (Hamachi Nigiri) | — |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Osaka closed
- M Sushi renamed (formerly Sushi King)
- The Omakase Bar closed
- Kuma Sushi Noodles&Bar closed
- Flaming Wok closed
- Sushi Koji added to the list
- Sanga Omakase added to the list
- M Sushi added to the list
- Corner Poke added to the list
Questions
- What is the best sushi in Charlottesville?
- Ten. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for sushi, voted by readers; On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants. Now and Zen and Akira Level Sushi & Ramen come next.
- How much does sushi cost in Charlottesville?
- On the restaurants' own menus: classic roll from $5.25 (M Sushi) to $14 (Ten); specialty roll from $12 (M Sushi) to $16 (Now and Zen); nigiri or sashimi from $6 (Ten) to $11 (Now and Zen); omakase or platter about $26.
- How many sushi restaurants are in Charlottesville?
- 19 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Akira Level Sushi & Ramen, Asian Express, Chimm St., Corner Poke, Crozet Seafood Supply and 14 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 4 more, in Palmyra, Ruckersville and Waynesboro.
- Where can you get omakase in Charlottesville?
- Akira Level Sushi & Ramen, North American Sake Brewery, Sanga Omakase and Ten offer omakase, according to their own menus.
- Which sushi restaurants in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 2 take online bookings: Chimm St. and Ten. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order sushi online in Charlottesville?
- 9 have online ordering on their own websites: Akira Level Sushi & Ramen, Asian Express, Chimm St., Corner Poke, Crozet Seafood Supply, East Garden, M Sushi, Sushi Koji and 1 more.
- Is Flaming Wok in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Flaming Wok has closed. For sushi nearby, see the list above.
- Is Kuma Sushi Noodles&Bar in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Kuma Sushi Noodles&Bar has closed. For sushi nearby, see the list above.
- Is Osaka in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Osaka has closed. For sushi nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Omakase Bar in Charlottesville still open?
- No. The Omakase Bar has closed. For sushi nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Sushi, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Charlottesville Insider, Where to Find the Best Sushi in Charlottesville, December 2024. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Wanderlog, The 10 best sushi restaurants and sushi bars in Charlottesville, April 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5charlottesville.guide, Top 9 Asian Restaurants, November 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Sushi, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 7I Love CVille, Top 6 Sushi Places In CVille, April 2014. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 8CvilleRightNow, Charlottesville’s newest Omakase comes to North American Sake Brewery, August 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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