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Sushi Equipment
Commercial sushi equipment for the whole fit-out — sushi display fridges and cases, rice cookers and warmers, refrigerated prep benches and the cold storage that keeps raw fish safe, curated for Australian sushi bars, Japanese restaurants and grab-and-go counters. Whether you're opening a sushi train, a food-court kiosk or a full Japanese kitchen, this range pulls the product line a sushi operation actually runs on into one place, so front counter and back of house get specced together. It sits alongside our other industry equipment ranges; for the full cold-chain selection browse commercial refrigeration, and for cooking behind the pass see benchtop equipment.
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Sushi is a cold-chain business first and a kitchen second: the display case sells the roll, the rice line sets the pace, and everything in between has to hold temperature. This range is built for sushi train and kaiten operators, grab-and-go sushi counters in food courts and shopping centres, Japanese restaurants adding a sashimi or maki station, and takeaway venues rolling for the lunch rush. If your menu runs wider than sushi — ramen, teppanyaki, yum cha — the Asian restaurant equipment range covers the whole cuisine, and restaurant equipment covers full-service dining. Start here when raw fish and rice are the heart of the business.
FED-X
FED-X 1500mm Salad Bench Countertop Prep Fridge XVRX1500/380S1500(W) x 395(D) x 281(H)mm
$900.00 +GST$1,200.00
FED-X
FED-X 1200mm Countertop Prep Fridge Salad Bench Stainless Lid XVRX1200/380S1200(W) x 395(D) x 281(H) mm
$802.50 +GST$1,070.00
Bonvue
Bonvue Counter Top Square Glass Cold Food Display GN-900RT900(W) x530(D) x730(H) mm
$1,377.00 +GST$1,800.00
Thermaster
Thermaster 63 L Four-Sided Countertop Beverage Display Fridge White TCBD78W428W x 386D x 1000H(mm)
$849.15 +GST$999.00
FED-X
FED-X 1800mm Countertop Prep Fridge Salad Bench Stainless Lid XVRX1800/380S1800(W) x 395(D) x 281(H) mm
$990.00 +GST$1,320.00
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Atosa
Atosa VRX GN1/4 x 8 Glass Salad Bench Countertop Prep Fridge 1800/330 ESL38871805(W) x 335(D) x 435(H)mm
$1,225.90 +GST$1,886.00
What a sushi bar fit-out covers
Zone by zone — every line links to the matching range so you can build your kit as you read.
Sushi display fridges and cases
In a grab-and-go operation the display case is the shopfront: packs of nigiri and sushi roll trays sell on sight, so the glass, the lighting and the holding temperature all earn their money. Angled and square countertop cases put the product at eye level on a service counter, while larger merchandisers handle food-court volume. Browse countertop display fridges for the counter formats, or the full food displays range for upright and open-front alternatives. Size the case to what you can sell fresh in a day — a full small case sells better than a half-empty large one.
Rice cookers and rice warmers
Rice is half of every roll, and the rice station sets how fast the kitchen can work. A commercial rice cooker batch-cooks to your peak demand, and a benchtop rice warmer holds cooked, seasoned sushi rice at serving temperature through service so rollers never wait on the next batch. Plan the two as a pair: cook in batches sized to your busiest two hours and hold in the warmer, with a second cycle behind it on big days.
Refrigerated prep benches
The roll station works fastest when every filling sits chilled within arm's reach. Countertop and full-size prep units hold fillings in gastronorm pans at the bench — fish, vegetables, mayo lines — with a work surface in front for the rolling mat. Browse countertop prep fridges for benchtop formats with stainless or glass lids, or salad bar fridges where the prep line doubles as a self-serve or made-to-order display.
Cold storage and raw fish handling
Behind the counter, the cold chain does the food-safety work: dedicated storage keeps raw fish separated and cold from delivery to prep. An under bench storage fridge at the prep bench keeps the day's fish at hand without crossing the kitchen, upright storage holds bulk stock, and commercial freezers hold frozen sashimi-grade stock. Keep raw fish in its own zone or on dedicated shelving below ready-to-eat product, and log temperatures as part of your food safety plan.
Knives, mats and sushi tools
The hand tools finish the job: long single-bevel slicing knives for sashimi, colour-coded boards to keep raw fish cutting separate, plus the bamboo rolling mats, rice paddles and spoons, and the non-stick maki tools your rollers work with every day. Browse knives and chopping boards, then the wider commercial kitchenware range for serving ware, storage containers and utensils to round out the kitchen.
How to plan a sushi bar fit-out in three steps
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Map the menu to stations
List what you'll actually serve — rolls, nigiri, sashimi, hot sides — and group it into stations: rice line, roll bench, raw fish prep, display and pack, wash-up. Each station needs bench space, power and a one-way flow from raw to ready-to-eat. If an item can't fill a station, cut it from the menu before it costs you equipment.
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Size the display and rice line to peak trade
Work out your busiest two hours — usually the lunch window — and size backwards from it. The display case should hold what you can sell fresh in that window plus one restock; the rice cooker and warmer should cover the same peak without a mid-rush cook that leaves rollers idle. The practical rule: under-speccing the peak costs sales, over-speccing the display leaves it looking empty by mid-afternoon.
3
Confirm power, drainage and bench space before you order
Most benchtop sushi kit runs on standard outlets, but display cases, prep fridges and storage refrigeration each add to the circuit load, and some units need condensate drainage. Measure the counter and the prep bench, then check each product page for the model's exact electrical, drainage and clearance requirements — and have your electrician confirm the site if several refrigerated units share one wall.
Sushi Equipment FAQs
What equipment do you need to open a sushi shop?+
A typical Australian sushi shop opens with: a refrigerated display case for packed rolls and nigiri, a commercial rice cooker and a rice warmer, a refrigerated prep bench for fillings, dedicated cold storage for raw fish plus freezer space for frozen sashimi-grade stock, sashimi knives and colour-coded boards, rolling mats and paddles, and packaging for grab-and-go trade. Map the menu to stations first and let that set the final list.
What is a sushi display fridge and what should I look for?+
A sushi display fridge is a refrigerated glass case — usually countertop, angled or square — that holds packed sushi at safe cold-holding temperature while keeping it visible to customers. Look for the glass format that suits your counter height, LED lighting that flatters the product, easy-clean shelving, and a capacity matched to what you sell fresh in a day. Each model's temperature range and footprint is on its product page.
What size rice cooker does a sushi bar need?+
Size the rice line to your busiest two hours rather than the daily total: estimate rolls sold at peak, work back to cooked rice per batch, and choose a cooker that covers it with one batch cycle in reserve. Pair it with a rice warmer so cooked, seasoned rice holds at serving temperature while the next batch cooks — the warmer is what keeps the roll bench moving through the rush.
How should raw fish be stored in a sushi kitchen?+
Keep raw fish in its own cold zone — a dedicated fridge, or sealed containers on shelving below ready-to-eat product — held cold from delivery to prep, with frozen sashimi-grade stock kept frozen until it's needed. Log temperatures as part of your food safety plan and follow your council and FSANZ requirements for raw, ready-to-eat seafood.
Is it worth buying second-hand sushi equipment?+
Second-hand can look cheap upfront, but with sushi the risk sits in the worst place: ageing compressors in the display case and cold storage that hold raw fish. A failed fridge doesn't just stop trade — it writes off stock. Every unit in this range is sold new with manufacturer warranty — see our warranty and service information for what's covered.
Can I finance sushi equipment instead of buying outright?+
Yes — SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy equipment financing is available on eligible items, with weekly payments so opening capital stays in stock and staff rather than hardware. Eligibility shows on each product page, and our team can talk through the options on 1300 111 901.
What power do sushi display fridges and prep benches need?+
Most countertop display cases, prep fridges and rice equipment run on standard 10-amp outlets, but several refrigerated units on one counter add up quickly, and some models have their own electrical or drainage requirements. Check each product page for the exact specifications and have your electrician confirm the circuits before the fit-out is locked in.
Do you deliver sushi equipment across Australia?+
Yes — we supply commercial sushi kitchen equipment Australia-wide, metro and regional: rice cookers and warmers travel on standard freight, display cases and refrigeration on palletised delivery. Call 1300 111 901 if you want a second pair of eyes on your counter layout and equipment list before you order.
Sushi equipment finance and pricing
A sushi counter is refrigeration-heavy, which makes the opening equipment list capital-heavy at exactly the moment cash flow is tightest. SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy is available on eligible equipment — a weekly-payment option that gets the display case and cold chain working before the business has proven its site (eligibility shows on each product page). The range runs from workhorse commercial brands to premium display kit at competitive prices, so spend where customers look — the front display — and save on the back-of-house storage doing the same cold job out of sight.
Raw fish leaves no margin for warm fridges — our commercial fridge temperature control guide covers why holding temperature matters and how to keep every unit in your line compliant.
Popular picks: the Bonvue 146L angled countertop display fridge CTA-146 puts packed rolls and nigiri at eye level on a grab-and-go counter, and the Robalec 9.6L benchtop rice warmer SW9600 keeps seasoned rice at serving temperature so the roll bench never waits on the cooker.
Why buy from Commercial Kitchen Store
Free kerbside delivery
To metro SYD, MEL, BNE & ADL on eligible items only — plus free pickup at our Granville showroom.
Finance available
Spread the cost of your fit-out with SilverChef Rent-Try-Buy weekly payments.
Reviews & support
Genuine customer reviews on our product pages, plus warranty and service support after the sale.
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