Sushi's popularity has soared nationwide and it's no different in Watford - so we have rounded up the top rated places to eat it locally.

The traditional Japanese dish, usually made from core ingredients fish, a nori sheet, and sushi rice, has been lapped up by foodies, but sometimes is not the cheapest.

If you fancy indulging this weekend, check out the best rated sushi places in and near Watford according to Tripadvisor below.

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1. Sushi No Mai, Watford Market

Watford Observer: Sushi No Mai is located at Watford Market.Sushi No Mai is located at Watford Market. (Image: Google Maps)

Described as "graceful Japanese cuisine in Watford" by the restaurant's website, Sushi No Mai is located within Watford market.

The location has a 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor, with 90 of the location's 117 reviews giving it five stars.

Amy Jiang said: "Great authentic Japanese place

"This place is nestled away in the Watford market and very small and cramped, but highly worth it."

2. Hanako, The Parade

Watford Observer: Hanako is located in The Parade, near Watford High Street.Hanako is located in The Parade, near Watford High Street. (Image: Google Maps)

Hanako in Watford's The Parade has a 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor.

86 of 144 reviewers gave the location top marks, making it the 28th best rated restaurant in Watford.

Lewis S wrote: "Really nice little restaurant, will definitely be visiting again. 

"(It) took me a while to try it but one of my friends took me here and it was a nice surprise."

3. Sekushi, Bushey

Watford Observer: Sekushi is located on High Road, Bushey.Sekushi is located on High Road, Bushey. (Image: Google Maps)

Sekushi is a restaurant in High Road, Bushey, that serves pan-Asian cuisine and sushi.

The location has a four-star rating on TripAdvisor, with 20 of the establishment's 30 reviewers giving the location all five stars.

Alona K commented: "Best sushi ever. Highly recommended tuna with jalapeño, (it) was amazing.

"Lovely service and atmosphere very nice."

4.  YO!, Atria Watford

Watford Observer: Yo! Is located in Atria Watford.Yo! Is located in Atria Watford.

Yo! is a sushi restaurant located in the Atria Watford shopping centre.

The location has a 3.5 star rating on TripAdvisor, with 69 of 135 reviewers giving the location all five stars.

Harmony H wrote: "Great service!

"I had a great time here food was amazing and all together great experience lovely place to eat."

5. Kokoro, High Street

Watford Observer: Kokoro is located on Watford's High Street.Kokoro is located on Watford's High Street.

Kokoro is a Japanese restaurant located at 52 High Street, Watford.

The establishment has a 3.5 star rating on TripAdvisor, with nine of 22 reviewers awarding the restaurant all five stars.

Charlotte Y said: "All the food is delicious, really fresh and massive portions.

"Great value too."