AS ONE of the first restaurants to call the new Nicholas Street Precinct home, Sushi Hyo will soon be celebrating their first anniversary in the emerging city heart.
Owner and founder of Sushi Hyo, Graham Ryu, had been rolling out his popular sushi train restaurants throughout Queensland for more than a decade before adding Ipswich city heart to the mix.
“Nicholas Street Precinct is right in the action and will only get more exciting as the Hotel Commonwealth re-opens across the road and the Venue entertainment precinct also opens its doors this year,” Graham said.
Originally from Pohang in the south east of South Korea, Graham moved to Sunnybank in 2001. He first established a cleaning business before launching his successful sushi venture.
Recognising the huge demand for sushi in the Queensland market, Graham opened his first sushi train restaurant in his local Sunnybank – and hasn’t looked back since, opening in multiple locations throughout the south east and as far north as Townsville.
Sushi Hyo has all the Japanese cuisine favourites, from nigiri, aburi and sashimi to the classic chicken and avocado roll. Whether made-to-order by request or selecting from the sushi train, Sushi Hyo has established itself as a premier location for sushi in Ipswich.
They also have a wide selection of hot food dishes to choose from such as karaage chicken don, katsu curry, and the more traditional yakisoba.
Mr Ryu hasn’t ruled out expanding into his native Korean cuisine, recognising there are many similarities between the two – but says sushi’s popularity among young and old here in Queensland has been unrivalled.
The name Sushi Hyo is a nod to both Japanese fare and Graham’s Korean roots, with ‘hyo’ meaning deep respect in Korean, which Graham says is about recognising the importance of respecting both customers and staff.
“Our chef, Jack Kwon, curates a delicious menu that is made with the freshest, highest quality ingredients,” Graham said.
“Everything is made fresh on site each day and we take great pride in making sure our food brings our customers back time and time again.
“Whether visiting us in Yamanto or Nicholas Street Precinct, we are confident our sushi and hot dishes are the best in Ipswich.”
Open for dine-in and takeaway for lunch and dinner, Sushi Hyo in Nicholas Street Precinct is right beside Tulmur Place where parking is available for free for up to 3 hours on weekdays, and the train station is a short stroll away.
3 Questions for Graham
- Why did you choose the precinct to open Sushi Hyo?
I had been rolling out sushi train restaurants throughout Queensland, and when I saw the plans for Nicholas Street Precinct I knew it had all the elements any new restaurant is looking for. It is right in the city centre, has easy access to parking and the train station right nearby, and has a great selection of dining options to choose from. - What does the emerging city heart mean for Sushi Hyo?
We joined the precinct in its earliest days and we’re very excited for what’s to come this year. We hope that the Hotel Commonwealth opening across the road and the Venue entertainment precinct just around the corner will mean more and more people from across Ipswich will take advantage of this great part of the city, especially at night. - What’s the future looking like for Sushi Hyo in the precinct?
Right now, Nicholas Street Precinct is mainly enjoyed during the day except for when there are major events on like St Nicholas Precinct or Tunes in Tulmur. People who work in the city heart will know us and visit, but we can’t wait for more of our community to see what a great place the precinct is to enjoy at night – with the lights around Tulmur Place and the projection on the roof above us.
