Mao is a sushi restaurant in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.2 stars from 1536 Google reviews. Known for consistency across 1500+ reviews and efficient service. Best for business lunch and date night (safe choice).
Rankings updated March 2026
Mao
Quick Verdict
A local might come back if someone else is choosing the restaurant. It's reliable, not remarkable—which is exactly what some evenings need.
Book if you're in Abandoibarra already, want sushi without surprises, and don't mind paying €25–40 per head for the postcode.
About Mao
Mao is a sushi restaurant on Ibáñez de Bilbao, which means you're paying for location and consistency, not discovery. It's a sit-down spot with 1536 reviews and a 4.2-star rating—solid enough for a weeknight, but not the place you'll be defending to friends next month. The menu's straightforward: nigiri, maki, some cooked options if you're nervous. Service is efficient without fuss. You'll find businesspeople at lunch and couples on Friday nights. The space is clean, modern in that functional way. It's recognisably good sushi, but you're eating it 2 streets from the Guggenheim where everyone else is eating it too. Walk past the waterfront restaurants and you'll find better value 10 minutes back toward Casco Viejo, but if you're already in Abando and your companion wants sushi, this won't disappoint you.
What Stands Out
Consistency across 1500+ reviews
4.2 stars sustained means the kitchen doesn't drift. Same preparation every service, which matters when you're ordering raw fish.
Efficient service
In and out in 90 minutes if that's your timeline. No lingering, no theatre, no apologies for the pace.
Central location without the tourist markup
Ibáñez de Bilbao is walkable from everywhere. You're not in the old town paying triple, but you're not in a basement either.
What Customers Say
Recomiendo el pato 3 sabores. ¡El pan chino también muy recomendable!
Comida excelente y buen precio, recomiendo la variedad de 34 sushis que te traen en un barco de madera!
Inmejorable relación calidad- precio. Un plato de pato de segundo, que en cualquier sitio cuesta 18 euros como mínimo por sí solo.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mao
Yes, especially Friday and Saturday after 8pm. Weekday lunch is walk-in friendly. Call ahead or book online—they'll take both.
€25–40 per head depending on what you order. Nigiri runs €5–8 per piece, maki €6–9 per roll. Wine adds another €4–6 per glass. Compare that to €18–24 for similar quality in Casco Viejo, 10 minutes away.
No. It's the most convenient sushi in Abandoibarra. Better options exist if you're willing to walk toward the old town or book ahead at specialist spots. This is 'good enough' sushi at 'premium location' prices.
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