Best Sushi In Tokyo

Eating is serious business in Tokyo. Some of the best sushi restaurants in the world can be found in Japan’s largest metropolis. Here is a short list of our favorites, all personally tasted and enjoyed!

[Sushi from Tsukiji Fish Market]

The sushi restaurants listed here are all excellent and, more importantly, approachable for non-Japanese patrons. Yes, you might find better sushi at many other institutions in Tokyo, but they are often extremely difficult to reserve without a concierge, a Japanese friend, or indeed even a regular customer willing to go out on a limb for you. Plus, many don’t have English-speaking staff or English-language menus.

In contrast, the places listed here are all places you can actually visit and enjoy.

• Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi (Roppongi; expensive)
  If you’re set on eating at Sukiyabashi Jiro but can’t snag seats there, try your luck with Jiro’s son’s restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi instead.
• Umegaoka Sushi-no-Midori (Akasaka; mid-range)
  Umegaoka Sushi-no-Midori is a mid-range sushi chain that’s a favorite with travelers for their reasonable prices. If you’re in Akasaka and need an affordable place for sushi, this is a good place to have on your list.
• Yoshinozushi Honten (Nihonbashi; mid-range)
  If you’re pressed for time but still want decent sushi, skip the conveyor belt chain restaurants and come over to Yoshinozushi Honten in Nihonbashi. Their reasonably-priced lunch nigiri sets put the fast in fast food.
• Hinatomaru (Asakusa; budget)
  Whether it’s lunch, tea, or supper, you can’t beat a good sushi meal. Hinatomaru, a stand-and-eat sushi bar in Asakusa, serves up fresh, well-made sushi that’s great value for money.
• Uoriki (Shibuya; mid-range)
  If you’re in Shibuya and craving fresh, tasty sushi that won’t break the bank, look no further than Uoriki.
• Manten Sushi (Marunouchi; mid-range)
  There’s no shortage of high end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, but very few can match Manten Sushi Marunouchi’s cost performance in this category. This is one of the true must-visits for affordable sushi dining.
• Ginza Aoki (Ginza; expensive)
  Ginza has no shortage of amazing sushi restaurants. Sushi Aoki, a 1-star Michelin restaurant is a tiny restaurant down a quiet lane in Ginza that’s a great place to begin your sushi journey.
• Ginza Sushiko Honten (Ginza; expensive)
  Ginza Sushiko Honten has 1 Michelin star and the honor of being one of the oldest sushi places in Tokyo. Naturally, it has the sushi chops to match these accolades.
• Ginza Kyubey (Ginza; expensive)
  Sushi empire Kyubey is one of Tokyo’s most famous high-end sushi restaurants. At the Ginza branch, you’ll get quality sushi without the rigid atmosphere of tiny counter seaters.
• Tsukiji Sushi Iwa (Tsukiji; mid-range)
  Looking for decent sushi around Tsukiji without the mile-long queues? Check out Tsukiji Sushi Iwa, a casual, mid-range restaurant a short walk away from the market. We suggest paying just a little more at lunch to get the most bang for your buck.
• Sushi Sei Honten (Tsukiji; mid-range)
  For quality sushi at reasonable prices in Tsukiji, you can’t go wrong with Sushi Sei Honten. As a bonus, this two-storey restaurant doesn’t see the mind-boggling queues of rival shops!
• Janoshin (Imperial Palace District; mid-range)
  Looking for a no-fuss neighborhood sushi joint that’s also good value for money? The quiet and unassuming Janoshin in Kojimachi might be right up your alley.

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Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Tokyo map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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