Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to

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sushi no midori

For amazing value at an equally amazing price, try Sushi no Midori. Midori has multiple stores, and none of them take reservations. Instead, they run on a ticket system. What this means is that you need to get there early in order to even eat. Wait times of three hours are common at dinner.

Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to

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つきじ鈴富

Located in the upscale department store GinzaSix, Tsukiji Suzutomi is operated by the Tsukiji tuna broker Suzutomi. Try high quality seafood direct from Tsukiji in an elegant atmosphere. The tuna is particularly delicious.

Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Sushi Saito

With three Michelin stars and fans like Chef Joel Robuchon, Sushi Saito is worth your attention. Chef Takashi Saito is a leader in the industry, masterfully aging ingredients to bring out the best in flavor. With only seven seats, you need to reserve months in advance to eat at this place.

Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Sukiyabashi Jiro

This list wouldn’t be complete without the famed sushi restaurant from the sensational documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”. Travel back in time and enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional sushi house at Sukiyabashi Jiro. This restaurant exclusively serves an omakase menu, or a Chef’s selection menu, that consists of 20 pieces of sushi.

Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Sushi Yoshino

This super small restaurant is made in the "kojinmari" style, with a single beautiful counter and a single table. In this cozy atmosphere, you can have authentic Edo-style sushi courses. Something you absolutely have to try is their [Otoro], which is the fattiest part of a maguro (tuna). It is so tender that it melts in your mouth! Another dish you can’t miss is their [Shime-kohada], which consists of sashimi (sliced raw fish) that has been carefully soaked in vinegar. This amazing delicacy will allow you to experience the real deliciousness of vinegared rice. Treat yourself with this great sushi made by a skillful artisan!

Sumida-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Ryoma Higashi Azuma

Despite being located in Roppongi, Tokyo's foremost business area, this restaurant is quiet and elegant. Counter seats let you enjoy the sight of the chef preparing sushi right in front of your eyes. This experienced artisan will serve you a perfectly timed and diligently prepared [Omakase Sushi], which is a course consisting of the chef's recommended delicacies. Alternatively, you can take a seat at a table or in one of the private rooms to enjoy [Fukkura Takiage Tai Meshi Course], which has a simple yet deep taste, or the [Nabe Course] - a nabe (hot pot) or shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) course with seasonal fish.

Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Sushi Aoki Nishi-Azabu

At this restaurant, you can have authentic Edo-style sushi made by a chef who polished their techniques for 15 years at a historical sushi restaurant in Ginza. The most recommended option is their seasonal [Omakase Nigiri Course]. It consists of 26 delicacies, including sashimi and over 13 nigiri. "I want customers to eat a lot of the elaborate dishes I carefully make with seasonal products", said the chef when explaining the concept of this course. This is how you get to enjoy "a little bit of everything". If you're looking for some privacy for your date or business dinner, you can use the counter booths that have doors to ensure privacy.

Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Ginza Sushi Dokoro Shin

As one of the top quality sushi restaurants in Ginza, the mission of Ginza Sushi Dokoro Shin is "to offer a place that’s easy to visit without the struggle and worry of not being able to get in". Unlike other restaurants of this kind in Ginza, here, you can enjoy high-quality sushi at reasonable prices. For example, nigiri sushi made with the freshest daily fish start from 150 JPY per piece. The owner’s friendly personality adds to their skills, so you’ll be able to eat elite Ginza sushi without making any prior reservations!

Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to

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Sushi Kanesaka

This is a famous starred restaurant in Tokyo. The chef makes sushi with extreme care, taking into account not just the taste, but also the molding and serving. The charm of their sushi lies in the perfect balance between the rice and other ingredients. The restaurant is particularly attentive to the temperature, humidity, and ripening of the ingredients, in order to serve the sushi at their best condition. You can enjoy all of this in a neat and comfortable atmosphere.