The Best Sushi Restaurants In Quito

Ecuadorians love their seafood, supporting a vibrant restaurant scene replete with fusion and traditional-style sushi. Check out this list of great sushi options, from the classic tuna roll to the gigantic sushi-burrito.

Shibumi Sushi Bar

Bar, Restaurant, Japanese, Fusion, Sushi, Asian

At Shibumi Sushi Bar, traditional Japanese sashimi, nigiri and sushi rolls are served beside dishes crafted to include local Andean ingredients, such as quinoa.

Maki

Restaurant, Japanese

Popular with locals, Maki sushi is located on a back street in the la Floresta neighborhood and down-mountain in Cumbaya. Specializing in uncommon flavors like the Victoria Secret Roll, this is a sushi restaurant that might require a little imagination.

Sushi Shop

Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi, Fusion

Located in Batan Alto, Sushi Shop provides a great dining opportunity in a neighborhood little-known for its food scene. The chef’s combo platters are a great option for groups looking to share a meal.

Hanzo

Restaurant, Japanese, Peruvian, South American, Fusion, Seafood, Sushi, Asian

Hanzo takes the best of Peruvian and Asian cuisines, creating Japanese sushi rolls spiced with Peruvian hot peppers and influenced by the ceviche flavors of the South American Pacific Coast.

Tanoshi

Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Rolling traditional-style sushi as well as offering other great Japanese dishes such as udon noodle soups and tempura battered veggies, the chefs at Tanoshi are top notch. Reservations are recommended for this Benihana-inspired grill.

Zao

Restaurant, Fusion, Sushi, Japanese, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian

Listed on the ‘CNN top 15 restaurants in the world’ in 2015, Zao includes a selection of fusion sushi on their diverse international menu. Monday from 7pm until 10pm, Zao offers Sushi Club for $30 per person.

Segundo Muelle

Restaurant with Rooms, Peruvian, Fusion

The sushi menu at Segundo Muelle comes as a surprise to most customers looking for Peruvian cuisine. These fusion-style rolls are anything but traditional, providing a nice change of pace for those looking to push cultural barriers.

Noe

Restaurant, Japanese

Noe is the most popular sushi restaurant in Ecuador, with traditional restaurants and shopping mall counters offering up Japanese-style sushi. Be sure to try the extra pickled ginger and wasabi.