Sushi and Japanese Restaurants in Cyprus

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Japanese restaurants in Cyprus at a glanceA dash means no priced menu is published; check the restaurant's page before you go.
NicosiaSumosan opened with The Landmark Nicosia hotel on Makarios Avenue on 2 December 2025 and is the first Sumosan in Cyprus.
LimassolLimassol has the biggest choice by far, and most of it is along the seafront hotel strip between the Four Seasons and the Amara.
Famagusta district: Ayia Napa and ProtarasNikkei Peruvian Senses is the Nikkei restaurant at the Nissiblu hotel in Ayia Napa.
PaphosBonsai is the Asian restaurant at Cap St Georges, the beachfront resort at Agios Georgios in Peyia, about 25 minutes north of Paphos town.
Practical tips for eating Japanese in CyprusThe hotel restaurants are small and popular, and Friday and Saturday fill first.

Quick answer

Limassol has the most Japanese restaurants in Cyprus: Matsuhisa at the Amara and M Fusion at the Four Seasons for a special night, Kai Sushi Bar at the Crowne Plaza (served at La Brezza in winter) and Oshi in the old town for an easier evening, with all-you-can-eat sushi three nights a week. In Nicosia, Sumosan at The Landmark is the city's contemporary Japanese address. On the east coast, Nikkei at Nissiblu in Ayia Napa mixes Japanese and Peruvian cooking, and Vassos serves sushi alongside grilled fish on the harbour. In Paphos, Bonsai at Cap St Georges does sushi and teppanyaki. Book ahead for weekends, and note that most of these restaurants close on Mondays.

Limassol has the widest choice: Matsuhisa (Amara), M Fusion (Four Seasons), Kai Sushi Bar (Crowne Plaza) and Oshi (old town).
Sumosan at The Landmark Nicosia opened in December 2025; in 2026 its starters ran from €6.50 to €38.
Oshi in Limassol offers all-you-can-eat sushi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
From 27 October 2026 the Kai Sushi Bar menu is served at La Brezza Restaurant and Terrace at the Crowne Plaza Limassol.
Many of these restaurants close on Mondays, and several open for dinner only.

Sushi has gone from a hotel novelty to a regular night out in Cyprus, and the island now has everything from a Nobu Matsuhisa restaurant to a neighbourhood all-you-can-eat. Most of the serious Japanese cooking is in Limassol, with one strong address in Nicosia and a couple of good options on the east coast and near Paphos. Below is our own short list, grouped by district, with what each place is like, rough prices where published and how to book.

Our own picks, checked in November 2026. Opening days and hours change, especially in winter, so check before you go. Know a great place we've missed? Tell us.

Japanese restaurants in Cyprus at a glance

Restaurant	Area	Style	Budget	Open
Sumosan	The Landmark, Nicosia	Contemporary Japanese	€€€	Tue–Sun, dinner
Matsuhisa Limassol	AMARA, Agios Tychonas	Japanese-Peruvian	—	Dinner; book ahead
M Fusion	Four Seasons, Limassol	Sushi, grills and ceviche	€€€	Tue–Sat, dinner
Kai Sushi Bar	Crowne Plaza, Limassol	Japanese, sushi	—	Tue–Sun, dinner
Oshi	Eleftherias Street, Limassol	Asian fusion, sushi	€€	Tue–Sun, lunch and dinner
Nikkei Peruvian Senses	Nissiblu, Ayia Napa	Japanese-Peruvian	€€€	Tue–Sat, dinner
Vassos Psarolimano	Ayia Napa harbour	Fish taverna with sushi	—	Daily, all year
Bonsai	Cap St Georges, Peyia	Asian, sushi and teppanyaki	—	Evenings

A dash means no priced menu is published; check the restaurant's page before you go.

Nicosia

Sumosan: contemporary Japanese at The Landmark

Sumosan opened with The Landmark Nicosia hotel on Makarios Avenue on 2 December 2025 and is the first Sumosan in Cyprus. The cooking is contemporary Japanese rather than traditional: grilled black cod with miso is a signature dish, alongside seared Wagyu tataki, a Wagyu katsu sando and prawns with wasabi mayonnaise. In September 2026 starters ran from €6.50 to €38, and mains went up to €97 for the premium cuts, so you can keep the bill sensible by sharing sushi and small plates. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 18:30 to 23:30 and is closed on Monday. Book on 22 653500 or through the hotel's dining page; it is a good choice for a client dinner or a birthday.

For more places to eat in the capital, see our guide to where to eat in Nicosia.

Limassol

Limassol has the biggest choice by far, and most of it is along the seafront hotel strip between the Four Seasons and the Amara. Our Limassol restaurant guide covers the rest of the dining scene by area.

Matsuhisa Limassol: Nobu's cooking at the AMARA

Matsuhisa Limassol is chef Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant at the AMARA hotel on Amathus Avenue in Agios Tychonas, serving his contemporary Japanese-Peruvian cooking with the sea as a backdrop. The chef himself cooked two dinners there in June 2026. This is the island's best-known name in Japanese food, and tables are limited, so book well ahead, especially in summer, on 25 442222 or by email to the hotel's restaurant bookings team. Expect hotel prices.

M Fusion: sushi and ceviche over the lagoon

M Fusion is at the Four Seasons, on a deck over the hotel's lagoon with sea views. The menu mixes East and West for sharing: sushi, ceviche, salads and grills, with Peruvian touches. Expect to pay €51 or more a head; it opens Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 22:30. Book through OpenTable or on 25 858000. It works well for a group that does not all want raw fish.

Kai Sushi Bar: Crowne Plaza, now at La Brezza for winter

Kai Sushi Bar at the Crowne Plaza on the Limassol seafront serves Japanese food from 18:00 to 23:00, Tuesday to Sunday, with a smart casual dress code. Between May and October it uses the Kai Terrace, with views over the pool and the sea. From 27 October 2026 the Kai menu moves to La Brezza Restaurant and Terrace for the winter, with indoor tables and heated terraces, so ask for Kai when you book. Book online through the hotel's Eat App link or call the hotel on 25 851515.

Oshi: all-you-can-eat in the old town

Oshi, at 52 Eleftherias Street near the historic centre, is the most relaxed place on our list. Its pan-Asian menu runs from sushi and Japanese dishes to Chinese and Thai, and it offers all-you-can-eat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, which suits families and groups with big appetites. Expect about €31–€50 a head (2026). It opens Tuesday to Sunday for lunch (12:30–15:00) and dinner from 18:30. Book through OpenTable; for private events call 25 377770.

Famagusta district: Ayia Napa and Protaras

Nikkei Peruvian Senses: Japanese-Peruvian at Nissiblu

Nikkei Peruvian Senses is the Nikkei restaurant at the Nissiblu hotel in Ayia Napa. Nikkei is the food of Japan's community in Peru, so expect sushi rolls alongside Peruvian flavours such as lime and chilli. Expect to pay €51 or more a head; it opens Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 22:00. Book through OpenTable or on 97 762000. Ayia Napa is quieter in winter, so check that it is serving before you drive over out of season.

Vassos Psarolimano: sushi on the harbour

Vassos Psarolimano has been on Ayia Napa harbour since 1962 and is best known as a fish taverna, but it also has a full sushi menu, including maki, nigiri and its own Napa rolls. It is the easy choice when half the table wants grilled fish and the other half wants sushi. It was on the WiZ 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list announced in January 2026, opens all year and has live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Book on 23 721884; it also delivers through Wolt. More on the area is in our guide to where to eat in Ayia Napa and Protaras.

Paphos

Bonsai: sushi and teppanyaki at Cap St Georges

Bonsai is the Asian restaurant at Cap St Georges, the beachfront resort at Agios Georgios in Peyia, about 25 minutes north of Paphos town. It serves sushi and teppanyaki, cooked on a hot plate, in the evening. Non-residents are welcome, and the resort recommends booking, especially in summer; call 2600 0000. Resort restaurants can change their days out of season, so confirm when you book. Our Cap St Georges guide has the rest of the resort, and our Paphos restaurant guide covers the town.

Practical tips for eating Japanese in Cyprus

Book ahead, and remember Mondays

The hotel restaurants are small and popular, and Friday and Saturday fill first. Book a few days ahead, and a week or more for Matsuhisa in summer. Almost every place on this list is closed on Monday, and several open for dinner only.

Know the styles

Sushi bar: nigiri, sashimi and maki, often with a few hot dishes. Kai and Oshi are the easiest introductions.
Contemporary Japanese: sharing plates and signature dishes such as black cod with miso. Sumosan is the example in Nicosia.
Nikkei: Japanese technique with Peruvian flavours. Try Matsuhisa or Nikkei Peruvian Senses.
Teppanyaki: meat, seafood and vegetables cooked on a hot plate, often in front of you. Bonsai serves it near Paphos.

Allergies and diets

Soy sauce contains wheat, so ask for tamari if you avoid gluten, and say so when you book. Shellfish and sesame turn up in many rolls; mention allergies before you order. Vegetarians usually have cucumber, avocado and vegetable rolls, plus tempura and edamame.

Children

Oshi's all-you-can-eat nights and Vassos on the harbour are the most relaxed with children. The hotel restaurants welcome families but suit older children who can sit through a long dinner.

Sushi at home

Many sushi bars in the main towns deliver through the apps. Our guide to food delivery in Cyprus explains how they work.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best sushi in Limassol?

For a special occasion, Matsuhisa at the Amara serves the Japanese-Peruvian cooking of chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and M Fusion at the Four Seasons pairs sushi with grills and ceviche. For a more relaxed night, try Kai Sushi Bar at the Crowne Plaza or Oshi in the old town.

Is there a good Japanese restaurant in Nicosia?

Yes. Sumosan, inside The Landmark Nicosia on Makarios Avenue, serves contemporary Japanese food such as black cod with miso. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 18:30, and booking is advised.

Where can I find all-you-can-eat sushi in Cyprus?

Oshi on Eleftherias Street in Limassol offers all-you-can-eat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Book through OpenTable, especially for the Sunday sitting.

What is Nikkei food?

Nikkei is the cooking of Japanese communities in Peru: sushi, sashimi and tiradito with Peruvian chillies, lime and corn. In Cyprus you can try it at Nikkei Peruvian Senses at Nissiblu in Ayia Napa and at Matsuhisa in Limassol.

Are there Japanese restaurants in Paphos and Larnaca?

In Paphos, Bonsai at Cap St Georges in Peyia serves sushi and teppanyaki in the evening and welcomes non-residents. For sushi in Larnaca, check the delivery apps.

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