Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers one question: where do you find Japanese food in Lilydale, sushi takeaway included? The answer on this page is one place, J Sushi Cafe on Main Street, because it is the only Japanese place that two independent sources agreed on.
We checked it against OpenStreetMap, its own website and the Australian Good Food Guide. Anything we could not confirm that way is left off rather than padded in, so this is a short page on purpose. It also answers searches for sushi and Japanese food in the suburb.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi takeaway, priced menu online | J Sushi Cafe | Prawn and Vegetable Tempura | $12.20 |
J Sushi Cafe — 98 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140
J Sushi Cafe’s menu prints Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs) at $7.65 and Vegetable Tempura (8Pcs) at $9.65; tempura is vegetables or seafood dipped in a light batter and fried. The same menu prints Salmon California Maki at $9.15 and lists salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, sesame and mayo, and maki are rolled sushi cut into bite-sized pieces. AGFG lists J Sushi Cafe with Takeaway and Child Friendly ticked, and its own site lists Monday to Wednesday 9:30am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:30am to 7pm and Sunday closed.
On the menu (copied from jsushicafe-online.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Prawn and Vegetable Tempura: $12.20
- Vegetable Tempura (8Pcs): $9.65
- Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs): $7.65
- Salmon California Maki: $9.15
Decoder: On J Sushi Cafe’s menu, the Prawn and Vegetable Tempura at $12.20 is the tempura line, meaning battered and fried pieces, so read it as a hot-style side rather than a roll.
Quick answers
Where can I get sushi takeaway in Lilydale?
J Sushi Cafe on Main Street is the one place on this page. AGFG lists it with Takeaway ticked, and its own site publishes a menu with prices. Call or check the site before you go, since menus and hours change.
What are J Sushi Cafe’s opening hours?
J Sushi Cafe’s own site lists Monday to Wednesday 9:30am to 5pm, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 7pm, Saturday 9:30am to 7pm and Sunday closed. Confirm with the cafe before a special trip, because listed hours can change.
How much does sushi cost at J Sushi Cafe?
J Sushi Cafe’s menu prints Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs) at $7.65, Vegetable Tempura (8Pcs) at $9.65, Salmon California Maki at $9.15 and Prawn and Vegetable Tempura at $12.20. Those were copied as printed and may have changed since.
Is there a longer list of Japanese restaurants in Lilydale?
Not on this page. J Sushi Cafe is the only Japanese place we could confirm at two independent sources, so we list one rather than guess at others. If you know of another, email the address at the bottom of the page and we will check it.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
