love a good bowl of phở as much as the next person, but after weeks of noodles and fish sauce, my chopsticks start craving something different. Something fresh, rolled, and preferably under 200k VND. The good news? Nha Trang has quietly built a tiny empire of affordable sushi spots — the kind hidden in alleys, run by passionate locals, and blissfully free of tourist crowds. These five cheap sushi Nha Trang spots are the ones I return to when I want a quiet evening, honest portions, and a bill that doesn’t make me wince. If you’re already checking flights to Nha Trang, save this list for those days when only raw fish will do. 🍣
🍣 Poke Sushi Nha Trang — The Alleyway Champion
📍 186/4 Hùng Vương, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily (closed 1:30–4:30 PM) | 💰 150k–200k VND per person
I almost walked straight past Poke Sushi Nha Trang. It’s tucked in a narrow alley on Hùng Vương — plastic chairs, a simple counter, no Instagram walls. But a friend had told me two words: “Cheap rolls.” I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Rolls (89k) and a Salmon Sashimi Set (119k). The rolls were crispy, fresh, not drowning in mayo. The salmon melted. Portions are honest — you won’t leave hungry. They also do poke bowls (45k–99k), chicken teriyaki, unagi, and veggie rolls from just 35k. A full meal with 2–3 rolls and a drink runs around 150k–200k VND. For sushi in Nha Trang, that’s a steal. Just don’t show up at 2 PM — they close midday. Come early, come hungry, and bring cash. 💵
🦐 Mr. Tôm — The Street-Food Sushi Empire
📍 81 Hoàng Diệu, Nha Trang | 🕒 11 AM – 10 PM daily | 💰 100k–150k VND per person
Mr. Tôm — literally “Mr. Shrimp” — started as a tiny street-food stall run by a young Vietnamese guy with a crazy passion for Japanese food. Now there are 11 locations across Vietnam, but the energy is still the same: no pretentious vibes, just good food and a team that actually cares. Nha Trang is a port city, so the fish here is as fresh as it gets — they buy daily. Classic rolls cost between 30,000–60,000 VND, nigiri starts from 15k, and you can easily eat like a king for 100k–150k per person. A full meal for two with 7 rolls and beers? Around 10 dollars. The Salmon Avocado Roll is a classic, the baked rolls are warm and filling, and the tuna salad comes in a huge portion. It gets packed between 6 PM and 8 PM — come before or after to skip the queue. And if you’re lucky, you might meet the man himself. 🍤
🍣 Sakura Sushi BBQ — The Wednesday Secret
📍 70 Phù Đổng, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily until 9:30 PM | 💰 ~270k VND per person
Another no‑tourist spot, another honest meal. Sakura Sushi BBQ sits on Phù Đổng Street, away from the beach crowds. The room is small, quiet, and surprisingly cozy — wooden tables, soft lights, and mostly local students, couples, and families. Maki rolls range from 45k to 165k: Spicy Tuna (75k), Philadelphia (85k), Sakura Special Roll (115k), Unagi Dragon Roll (195k). Portions are fair, the rice‑to‑filling ratio is good. Nigiri and sashimi are fresh enough for the price, and there are even BBQ options. The real insider tip: 15% off all food every Wednesday (except holidays), and students get 10% off any day. I ordered takoyaki, three maki rolls, and a few Sapporo beers, and the bill for two came to 547k VND (~$23). Come on a Wednesday, bring cash, and enjoy the rare feeling of having a good sushi place all to yourself. 🍺
🍣 Sushi & Maki — Big Portions, No Tourists
📍 150 Trần Nguyên Hãn, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily until 9 PM | 💰 ~150k VND per person
This is not a fancy Japanese restaurant. No bamboo gardens, no chefs with sharp knives behind a counter. Just a small local spot on Trần Nguyên Hãn street where Vietnamese families go for affordable sushi. Unagi Maki (48k), California Roll (55k), Spider Roll with soft‑shell crab (75k), and special rolls under 140k. Nigiri starts at 20k — tamago, kani, avocado — and goes up to 43k for scallop and unagi. Salmon nigiri is 30k, tuna 28k. Local reviews mention “lots of fish, not too much rice” — you actually taste the topping. The vibe is simple, clean, no frills. Plastic chairs, fluorescent lights, but the food comes fast and fresh. When I visited, there wasn’t a single tourist in sight. Come here when you’re hungry, want good sushi, and don’t want to pay resort prices. 🍚
🍣 MITAMI Japanese — Quiet Evenings, Solid Rolls
📍 72 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily (closed 2 PM – 5 PM) | 💰 200k–400k VND per person
We dropped by MITAMI Japanese on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai one evening. The place was calm — only one other table occupied. Maybe we got lucky, but it was pleasantly quiet. The Signature MITAMI Roll is the one to order: fresh ingredients, nice presentation, not overloaded with sauce. The sashimi was properly cut and chilled. Prices fall into the 200k–400k range — not cheap, but fair for Japanese food of this quality in Nha Trang. The staff are friendly, no rushing, and someone even helped us park the scooter at the entrance. Just remember: they close for a long lunch break from 2 PM to 5 PM, so plan accordingly. Cards are accepted, but with a 3% surcharge. For a solid Japanese dinner in the centre of the city, MITAMI is a very safe bet. 🍣
🏨 Where to Stay & What to Pair It With
Most of these sushi spots are scattered across Nha Trang — from the city centre to quieter residential streets. If you want to turn a sushi crawl into a staycation, you can browse hotels in Nha Trang and pick a base that puts you within walking distance of several of these spots. For a completely different kind of Nha Trang evening — one that starts with a sunset on the sand — my peaceful beach club guide has the perfect wind‑down. And if you’re in the mood for more hidden food gems, my hidden Nha Trang eateries guide has six more spots worth hunting down. 🍜
💎 Verdict: Sushi Worth the Hunt
These five cheap sushi Nha Trang spots don’t advertise on billboards. They’re tucked in alleys, run by families, and priced for locals. What they share is a commitment to honest rolls, fresh fish, and a level of authenticity that the resort restaurants can’t replicate. Come hungry, bring cash, and let the city surprise you — one roll at a time. 🍣
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