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You may wonder if the appeal of Komada outweighs the challenge of its remote location. Just one visit and any doubts will be swept away. From the beautiful interior design perfectly fitting the feel of the old Japanese-style home and incredible warmth of the couple who runs it, to the dazzling skill ... (read more)
Founded on passion passed down from his father, a young chef has his heart set on building the top sushi restaurant in his hometown of Fukuoka. Committed in buying from local fishermen, Sushi Karashima offers a treat of flavorful seasonal catches, perfected by traditional techniques and exquisite Ka ... (read more)
Renewed with aesthetics of the new generation, Sushi Nanba Asagaya is embarking on a new chapter under a young master chef. Carrying on his mentor’s obsession with the perfect rice, Chef Shunsuke Takaoka is testing the potential of sushi even further with techniques he can call his own. Combining si ... (read more)
In the heart Kyoto’s historic district, a young sushi master is embarking on a challenge. Leaving behind his home base in Tokyo, Chef Tadayasu Morita’s first restaurant is founded on passion for Edomae sushi and traditional Japanese arts. Set in magnificent decor, Gion Sushi Tadayasu is establishing ... (read more)
With a fetish for temperature precision, Sushi Nanba presents you with delectable morsels of seafood and rice whose formulation has been calculated down to the degree. The terse chef needs few words because his handiwork does all the charming. With traditional Japanese taste in a modern setting, Sus ... (read more)
Overlooking a historic garden, Sushi Wakon offers an quintessential culinary experience that marries the best of Kyoto and Edo traditions. Curated by two Michelin-starred Chef Rei Masuda, the restaurant perfects the art of sushi with freshest catches from Tsukiji. Immersed in modern Japanese décor a ... (read more)
Leading Osaka’s fine restaurant scene is a master chef who seeks for the most natural way to savor sushi. “Gentle sushi” as he describes it, Harasho’s cuisine is minimalist in approach while founded on classic Edomae principles. Focusing on the pure flavor of the fish, the restaurant continues to ea ... (read more)
Hidden away in a Tokyo apartment building, Sushi Kinoshita is the best-kept secret for sushi connoisseurs seeking for a truly authentic experience. Blessed by Tokyo’s top Michelin chef, the restaurant curates a classic sushi menu of top-rated bluefin tuna and other seasonal catches. Reserve your sea ... (read more)
The most elusive sushi seat in Japan is found in the city of Kokura on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Gourmands from around the world jostle for one of just five seats at Tenzushi, which serves unparalleled cuisine described by the chef as “sushi by addition”. Inheriting the style forged by his ... (read more)
At the heart of the bustling Tokyo restaurant scene, a rising star chef is redefining the way of Edomae sushi. Melding classic craftsmanship with eccentric ideas, Sushi Hashimoto curates a new world of his own that stages an imaginative, stimulating and delicious experience. Since opening in 20 ... (read more)
Generous portions, exquisite knife cuts, and an appearance like vibrant rock crystals – sushi made with love at this treasure of a sushi restaurant. Serving fresh catches from one of the world’s premier fishing grounds, this Fukuoka establishment has delighted guests with its local seafood for 22 ye ... (read more)
The complete sushi restaurant. Paying utmost respect to each day, each guest, and each moment, the chef humbly greets every guest before treating them to exquisite Japanese hospitality. With a focus on fresh, unaged sushi served in keeping with the customer’s dining pace, Sushiya Ichiyanagi delights ... (read more)
Michio Kojima reminds us that there is no end to the way of the shokunin—a Japanese term that describes an artisan who relentlessly pursues perfection. Now owning a new restaurant of his own, former Kyubey chef curates an ultimate experience where the every single step from the fish selection to sak ... (read more)
While most consider luxury and casual as opposite concepts, a young sushi master with a brand new vision is aiming to bring them under the same roof. Renowned for its dynamic ideas and international mindset, Ishibashi Masakazu has become the latest culinary sensation at the heart of Tokyo’s high-end ... (read more)
Tucked away in a gourmet neighborhood in central Fukuoka is a restaurant dedicated to the true art of Edomae sushi. Set in breathtaking Japanese architecture, Sushi Sakai stages Kyushu’s seasonal treasures that are perfected using traditional techniques and paired with the chef’s favorite sake. Here ... (read more)
Like a gust of wind, newly-opened Hakkoku breathes a fresh perspective to the sushi mecca of Ginza. Here, the customer takes center stage. Ordering is Okonomi (à la carte) rather than Omakase (the chef’s choice), a philosophy that lets the guest indulge in their desires. The restaurant has found ... (read more)
This brand new exclusive space is home to a somewhat intimidating chef with an incredible flair for perfection and a deep yearning to share the goodness of Hokkaido sushi with the world. It's secluded, it's unique, it's superb. In the quiet tree-lined streets of Maruyama, Sapporo, a two-star sus ... (read more)
Perfection in every detail—Chef Tamura’s vivid imagination lifts sushi to an entirely new experience. At Wakichi, the two-star Sapporo restaurant, every dish is simple yet powerful, creating an unforgettable course of seasonal harvests through hidden techniques and mastery. Wakichi is located ... (read more)
Fanatical about flavor and freshness, Sushidokoro Mekumi’s chef is like a professor studying his ingredients and researching daily for ways to make their umami pop. Attracted by his truly unique style, top chefs and gourmands flock to Kanazawa from all over the globe to discover just how delicious f ... (read more)
Pure passion. Perfecting every element as he faithfully adheres to the traditions of Edomae sushi, this extremely talented young chef works with the conviction of a veteran. With an unparalleled fastidiousness for the rice, warm freshly steamed rice aromas waft across the beautiful gingko counter wh ... (read more)
Far away from anywhere, a little sushi bar on the southwestern island of Kyushu has blown away those who made the pilgrimage. Ignited by their words of praise, Teru Sushi is becoming one of Japan’s hottest culinary sensations, attracting gourmands who want to experience the best of what Kyushu can o ... (read more)
Tucked away in the narrow backstreets of trendy Nishi-Azabu, this two-star sushi bar is an irresistible find for wine lovers. For more than a decade, Taku has served countless pairings of sushi and wine, mastering the delicate balance between the raw fish and the fermented grape. What’s more, the ch ... (read more)
For the love of sushi and an earnest desire to share that with customers, whose comfort and happiness is paramount: Miyakawa presents delicious, approachable sushi shaped by the hands of a chef who has the honor of earning three Michelin stars. With a focus on the innate flavors and umami in ingredi ... (read more)
Ikko promises to take guests on a journey through a sushi story, with a young genius chef obsessive not only about his ingredients but about the progression of the meal that incorporates the best of Japan’s unbeatable seafood. Made possible through unbending passion and commitment to sushi, by a che ... (read more)
A dining experience far from the metropolis may be your favorite sushi yet: Otome Sushi allows you to savor a diverse range of fresh seafood from the local markets, thanks to the unique topography and converging warm and cool ocean currents in the Hokuriku region . Born to fishermen parents in a ... (read more)
Takumi Shingo offers a night to remember with its lively atmosphere, friendly hospitality and meticulously prepared sushi dishes made from delicacies that the chef himself loves to eat. The ‘takumi’ kanji, also read ‘sho’, is a banner for the deep connection with Sushi Sho master Nakazawa, who has p ... (read more)
Flavors of the ocean, pure and simple. An atmosphere intimate, rustic and warm. A loud welcome of irasshaimase echoes around as you step into this comfortable family-run space with a history of over 40 years. Once the home of a sushi legend, this two-star Michelin sushi restaurant thrives on the ene ... (read more)
The ‘Father of Aged Sushi’ at Sushi Kimura pushes the boundaries to serve sushi and small plates cuisine, opening customers eyes to non-conventional fish varieties and exciting new combinations that will tantalize even the most trained of sushi palates. Tucked away in the suburbs of Tokyo, you canno ... (read more)
Playful and approachable sushi cuisine – this friendly, English-speaking chef has created an atmosphere focusing on your comfort and fun Taking inspiration from Japanese and European cuisine, Sushi Shokunin Hatano Yoshiki creates innovative combinations that please adventurous epicureans and conser ... (read more)
With just seven seats but three stars, it is no exaggeration to call Sushi Yoshitake exclusive. In the company of a master sushi chef who exudes kindness, and his welcoming team, savor each dish in the degustation course of mouth-watering sushi and flavorful tsumami small plates. Challenges of the p ... (read more)
The ultimate master is my customer: this is the mantra of the worldly, chatty chef of this exquisite yet no-fuss sushi restaurant. Ginza is filled with sushi eateries but the Kanesaka experience of classic sushi in a friendly atmosphere should not be missed. You might not follow all the Japanese fis ... (read more)
Despite being one of the youngest sushi chefs in town, Chef Arai has already forged his own style. Newcomers and regulars alike love it, especially having a say in the line-up in their sushi course – a rarity in this age of omakase. A most enjoyable sushi experience right in the heart of Ginza, the ... (read more)
A sushi experience like no other. Along with the innovative sushi at Sushisho Saito, you are treated to a series of appetizer-like dishes called otsumami, carefully interspersed throughout the meal. Devouring bites of different textures and temperatures, market-fresh and aged fish, with various topp ... (read more)
By no means wild and unusual, but perhaps best described as unconventional. Unconventional pairings, unconventional methods, unconventional presentation. Translucent succulent hirame sashimi topped with generous truffle shavings, plump yet velvety uni, and a tummy-warming seasonal croquette all make ... (read more)
Artistry, craftsmanship and a fastidious passion for the finest sushi. A softly draped noren, the clean soothing smell of freshly cut timber, an interior resembling an exquisite ryokan – these are the elements that greet you the moment you step into Ginza Harutaka. Craftsmanship exhibited at every t ... (read more)