Sushi Train Smithfield

Sushi Train Smithfield brings the Sushi Train Australia format to Smithfield, Cairns: a rotation sushi bar where plates are prepared by sushi chefs and served one at a time. The brand says it has been part of Australia’s dining scene since 1993, when founder Bob Jones introduced the rotation sushi bar system, combining Japanese-style preparation with a more interactive way to dine.

The published menu covers a broad range of Japanese offerings rather than sushi alone. Diners can browse nigiri, aburi, rolls, ship-style sushi, vegetarian options, entrees, noodles, rice dishes, desserts and platters. The menu includes familiar choices such as salmon and tuna preparations, chicken and prawn rolls, vegetarian rolls, gyoza, edamame, karaage, udon, ramen and rice bowls. There are also more specific options including aburi wagyu, salmon ikura rice bowl and Kakitama udon dishes.

The moving-plate format makes this a practical choice for diners who like to choose as they go, whether eating alone or sharing a selection with others. Its range also gives mixed groups flexibility, with seafood, meat-free and cooked dishes listed alongside raw sushi. Seafood listings identify produce as Australian, imported or mixed where relevant, and the site advises customers to ask staff when origin varies. The brand’s menu also includes platters designed for combining rolls, nigiri and other selections at the table.