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Kagurazaka, a sloping neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo, keeps the feel of old Japan while also having a modern stylish atmosphere. Around Kagurazaka, you will find many charming stone paved alleys, along with plenty of fashionable and tasty gourmet spots. This time, we have rounded up places around Kagurazaka Station where you can enjoy great sushi.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on3,374Tabelog reviews.
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Sushi Oya offers authentic sushi prepared by a chef who trained at well-known restaurants, served as a course meal. It is located on the 3rd floor of a building just down a small lane off Jizozaka, a 5-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station.
Inside, the restaurant has a calm Japanese atmosphere. It is by reservation only and has only 8 counter seats and a Private room that can accommodate up to 6 people.
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The counter seats are recommended for anyone who wants to watch the chefs at work and enjoy nigiri (hand-formed sushi) fresh made.
The carefully chosen shari (seasoned sushi rice) is the result of trying vinegars, salts, and sugars from all over Japan. Depending on the topping, they use two kinds of shari, one made with akazu (red vinegar) and the other with komezu (rice vinegar). They also adjust the temperature to match each topping.
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They offer only the "Omakase course." It is said to be a highly satisfying menu, featuring not only sushi but also a wide range of tasty otsumami (small dishes).
Every topping is fresh and well loved for its great flavor, with the taste of the seafood spreading across your palate. Everything is said to be in excellent balance, and it makes the drinks go down easy.
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I got the impression that they change the shari (sushi rice) depending on the topping for each nigiri. Today, I especially liked kohada (gizzard shad), uni (sea urchin), kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn), ikura (salmon roe), and akagai (ark shell clam). Kuruma ebi has now settled into a style with a hint of charcoal aroma, and I really like both the way it is cooked and that aroma. The ikura had a sticky, rich texture, and it felt like it had been a while since I had this style at Oya-san. It was delicious.
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田中青葉
The pace and flow of the nigiri (hand-formed sushi) felt pleasant, and I was once again drawn in by the lingering aftertaste that spread in my mouth. It leaves you with a sense of Manzoku that makes you forget the passage of time. The interior is clean and warm, and the staff's service was as attentive as ever, which made for a very pleasant time. Another big draw is how naturally their careful attention to detail comes across.
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Kagurazaka Sushi Rin is on the second floor of a building along Kenban Yokocho, a 10-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. You can enjoy authentic sushi prepared by skilled chefs along with pairings of Japanese sake and wine.
The calm interior has a sukiya-style design and only 18 seats in total, with an L-shaped counter and 1 Private room. Because it is popular, reservations are recommended.
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At night, they offer an "Omakase course" made up of 22 pieces of sushi and à la carte dishes. You can fully enjoy fresh toppings sourced from the wholesale market.
The shari (sushi rice), made with either rice vinegar or akazu (red vinegar) depending on the topping, is said to have an excellent balance with each piece. If you sit at the counter, you can enjoy the sushi with all five senses.
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After 20:30, you can order sushi and snacks A la carte. It sounds perfect for a second stop.
At lunch, the restaurant is popular because you can enjoy not only the same courses as dinner, but also 3 types of courses that let you enjoy sushi more casually. Even the nigiri sushi centered course comes with a starter and soup.
choco_suki
Every piece of sushi and the Japanese sake were excellent！！！I visited in November, and crab was just in season, so it was really delicious! The chef was also very kind, and I liked being able to enjoy the meal while chatting with him! This time I ordered the Omakase course, and everything was truly great, so I highly recommend it！！
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クラウド
The shari (sushi rice) is on the small side, but each grain of rice stands out nicely. The balance of vinegar is also spot on. Every piece of nigiri comes already seasoned. The first shima-aji (striped jack) was excellent, and from that point on there was only more to look forward to. The nikiri (sweet soy glaze) is adjusted for each topping, which shows the chef’s careful work. Every topping was great, but the shima-aji and kohada (gizzard shad) were especially good.
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Sushi Shige Ari is a sushi restaurant located along Ushigome Chuo-dori, a 9-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. It serves course meals of sushi made with seasonal ingredients sourced from the wholesale market.
The cozy, homey interior is a small space with 9 counter seats in total. It is said to be very comfortable.
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They offer only the Omakase course. It includes more than 20 pieces in total, with sushi and otsumami (small dishes) served alternately at just the right timing.
A big part of the appeal is that from any seat, you can watch the chef carefully shape each piece one by one using fresh seasonal neta (toppings). The owner is also friendly, so you can enjoy a great meal in a relaxed atmosphere without feeling stiff.
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Every piece of sushi here has a great reputation for its fresh toppings and excellent taste. The otsumami (small dishes to go with drinks) are also said to be so well prepared and tasty that they make the drinks go down easy.
The photo shows their specialty roll with gobo (burdock root) and toro (fatty tuna). It is said to be a standout dish where you can enjoy the texture of softly simmered gobo and the melt-in-your-mouth feel of toro.
Yannn-
I came back because it was so good last time! I’m very Manzoku this time too! Enjoy nigiri sushi, small plates, and drinks in a warm and welcoming space. It’s such a lovely place that you’ll want to bring people with you. If I’m having sushi in Kagurazaka, this is my only choice.
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e618d4
Of course the toppings are fresh, and the temperature and balance of the shari (sushi rice) are spot on, making every bite feel like a little moment of happiness. The taisho (head sushi chef) also chatted with us in a friendly way, so we could relax and have a comfortable time. The seasonal toppings in particular were all impressive. I think this place is perfect both for serious food lovers and as a treat for yourself.
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Sushi Kagura is a place where you can enjoy a course of sushi made with seasonal ingredients sourced from wholesale markets and production regions.
The interior has a refined Japanese feel with bamboo and shoji (paper sliding screens) as its main design elements, and it is by reservation only, with just 7 counter seats and 1 Private room that can accommodate 4 people. It is located on the 4th floor of a building in Kagurazaka, a 7-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station.
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They offer courses for both lunch and dinner. The most popular is the "Sushi Kagura Course," where you can enjoy more than 20 pieces of sushi and a selection of a la carte dishes. You can also add an alcohol pairing.
A key feature is their focus on ingredients, technique, beauty, and health, such as using moshio (seaweed salt) rich in minerals and seasonings made with yakuzen (traditional medicinal ingredients).
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They use shari (sushi rice) blended with two kinds of akazu (red vinegar), komezu (rice vinegar), and kurozsu (black vinegar), and it has a reputation for gently falling apart the moment it hits your mouth, letting you enjoy the rich flavor of the fresh toppings.
The photo shows their specialty, the famous "uni (sea urchin) caviar hand roll," which is said to offer the creamy texture of fresh, sweet additive-free uni along with the crisp crunch of the nori.
orayacham1020
I can't believe additive-free, gluten-free sushi exists in this world!! Being gluten-free doesn't mean the taste drops at all; if no one told you, you probably wouldn't notice—it was such naturally delicious sushi. They even use onsen-sui (hot spring water) for the water, and it was sushi that felt gentle on the body and left me feeling great the next day!
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tomos248
This time, the sushi was outstanding across the board, from aka uni (red sea urchin), small murasaki uni (purple sea urchin), three kinds of tuna, nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), botan ebi (spot prawn), and anago (conger eel) to everything else, and the matsutake (pine mushroom) chawanmushi and fried tachiuo (beltfish) were also excellent! It seems the head chef also has experience as a pastry chef, and the kaki (persimmon) crème brûlée at the end was amazing too! The level of Manzoku is really high, so I have already decided this is a must-visit every season.
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Located just a 1-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, Kagurazaka Sushi Yasaka Bettei is a hidden gem sushi restaurant where you can enjoy authentic sushi carefully shaped piece by piece by skilled chefs.
The small interior has only 13 counter seats and is said to be a stylish space with a luxurious feel.
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A nice point is that no matter where you sit, you can enjoy sushi while watching the chef’s skilled craftsmanship right in front of you. You can savor each piece right after it is shaped.
The shari (sushi rice) made with akazu (red vinegar) is slightly small, and is said to have an excellent balance that brings out the flavor of the fresh toppings. It also has a great reputation for pairing very well with alcohol.
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They offer several courses. Lunch seems especially popular because you can enjoy sushi at a better price than dinner.
The "Premium Nigiri" "Takumi," which lets you enjoy 10 pieces of nigiri sushi, is the most casual lunch course, yet it is still a very filling option that also comes with a small side dish, appetizers, and soup.
sshin708
I enjoyed the meal at a relaxed pace in the calm atmosphere. Starting with the octopus appetizer and chawanmushi (savory egg custard), the sushi they timed just right and shaped one by one had small portions of shari (vinegared rice), and I felt like I could keep eating piece after piece. The hokkigai (surf clam), kinme from Choshi, and horse mackerel were especially good.
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mikana3737
This was my first time trying a sushi restaurant in Kagurazaka, and I was a little nervous. But once I went in, the atmosphere was great and I could relax. The sushi and the drinks were both very good, and the taisho (head chef) chatted with me about all kinds of things in a friendly way, so I had a really nice time. I’d definitely love to go again.
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Sushi Mikuni is a hidden gem sushi restaurant on the second floor of a building, about a 9-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station.
You can enjoy sushi and Japanese food made with seasonal ingredients personally selected by the owner at the market. The interior has a Japanese feel and is a cozy space with 6 counter seats and 1 Private room that can accommodate 4 people.
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One thing that sets it apart is its uncompromising focus on ingredients. For the shari (sushi rice), they use carefully selected rice from Tochigi Prefecture and rice vinegar from Kyoto Prefecture.
Using fresh neta (sushi toppings), each piece of sushi is carefully shaped one by one and is said to be excellent. If you sit at the counter, you can watch the chef's skilled technique right in front of you.
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They offer several kinds of courses. For those who want to enjoy sushi, the "Sushi Course Kutani" is said to be perfect, with 15 pieces of sushi plus a selection of à la carte dishes and dessert.
The à la carte dishes are also said to be carefully made and delicious across the board, and they have a great pairing with the wide selection of Japanese sake.
chihiro84437
The Omakase-style sushi is truly careful and beautiful, piece by piece. The chef's knife hangs on the wall, and the sight of it is very striking. Watching the chef seriously break down the fish right in front of me, I could not help but stare. What moved me most was the strong focus on freshness of the ingredients. With every bite, you can taste the season, and it feels simple yet deep.
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ミロ717
I went with the course menu. The interior has a calm atmosphere, and from the counter you can enjoy watching the taisho (head chef) carefully at work up close. The service was attentive without being overbearing, so I could relax and enjoy the meal. Each piece of sushi had its own character, starting with shiromi (white fish), followed by seasonal fish rich with fat, then uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe), making the meal enjoyable from start to finish without ever getting boring.
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Raikei serves authentic sushi made with carefully selected wild caught fish from waters near Japan. It is by reservation only and has just 8 counter seats.
The compact interior has a calm atmosphere full of Japanese style charm, making it a comfortable place to relax. It stands quietly about a 9-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station.
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The sushi rice is made with specially cultivated rice from Akita Prefecture, cooked a little firm and seasoned with two kinds of rice vinegar and akazu (red vinegar). It has a nice balance of acidity and is said to pair very well with the fresh toppings.
A big draw is that from any seat, you can watch each piece being carefully shaped one by one. The freshly made sushi is said to be excellent across the board.
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This restaurant mainly serves course meals, and its most popular dinner course is "Omakase Seasonal Otsumami (small plates) and Edomae Nigiri (Edo-style hand-formed sushi)," where you can enjoy a total of 23 items including around 12 pieces of sushi, a la carte dishes, and sweets.
It is very filling, and some reviews say it offers a high level of Manzoku. At lunch, they offer several courses that let you enjoy sushi in a casual way.
きつねのため息
Starting with the sashimi, then the small plates, and all the way through to the sushi, every fish and shellfish dish was very delicious. The kinmedai (golden eye snapper) and squid sushi were especially great, with top-notch texture and umami. They also had sparkling green tea that non-drinkers could enjoy, which was really appreciated.
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グルメっぽーい
With the chef and staff running the place, it has a cozy atmosphere with about 7 counter seats, and it always feels especially comfortable whenever you visit. The food is carefully prepared, and I love the homey feel of getting about 6-7 Appetizers and around 15 pieces of sushi, adjusted to how hungry you are that day. Personally, besides the seasonal Appetizers, my favorite regulars are kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) and toro-taku maki (fatty tuna and pickled daikon roll).
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Located in Kagurazaka, a 6-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, Sushi・Sake・Sakana Sugidama Kagurazaka is a casual taishu sushi izakaya (casual Japanese pub serving sushi) where you can enjoy creative sushi and other dishes.
The interior is said to be a stylish space, marked by bold murals painted by artisans. It has counter and table seating.
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This sushi spot is known for toppings like salmon and aburi engawa (seared flounder fin) with such a soft texture that they almost melt in your mouth.
The "Nomeru 3-Kan Set" in the photo lets you enjoy three popular kinds at once: salmon, seared engawa, and inari sushi topped with salmon and ikura (salmon roe). Inari is a type of sushi made by stuffing sushi rice into sweet and savory simmered aburaage (fried tofu pouch). The photo shows a portion for 2 people.
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They offer a wide variety of original sushi that lets you enjoy cooking methods that bring out the best in each ingredient, along with unexpected ingredient pairings. The photo shows the “Ebi-ten no Tenmaki,” where you can enjoy ebi tempura (shrimp tempura) that is said to be lightly crisp and tasty.
They also have a full lineup of delicious a la carte dishes that are fun to look at as well.
Each piece of nigiri (hand-formed sushi) has a solid presence, and it feels more than worth the price. The restaurant also offers a wide range of signature small plates and dishes to go with drinks, making it feel less like a sushi restaurant and more like a sushi izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can really enjoy drinking, which is part of its appeal! The interior is bright and lively, making it perfect for a drink after work or a casual drink with friends. This is a great place to keep in mind for days when you want to enjoy sushi without anything too formal.
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もももん18
The best value sushi spot in Kagurazaka (a Tokyo district)! It's super cheap anyway!! But still delicious✨The menu is extensive too, and I couldn't order everything I wanted〜。。。The sushi is really filling, and the cuts are thick! I couldn't finish it in one bite. Haha. They also have counter seating, so there were lots of people dining alone! I might just drop by again
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Sushiya Hajime is a sushi restaurant on the second floor of a building along Sannenzaka, a 7-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. You can enjoy authentic sushi in a course meal, with no compromises on anything from the toppings to the prep work.
The small interior, with only 8 counter seats, is said to have a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
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They offer only an Omakase course, centered on 12 to 13 pieces of sushi along with a variety of à la carte dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
Many of the toppings are fresh and unusual, and the shari (sushi rice) is said to be mellow and gently fall apart in your mouth. The balance is also excellent, and it has a reputation for being very delicious.
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The exact offerings vary with the season and what is available that day, but the à la carte dishes are all carefully made and excellent, with a good balance alongside the sushi.
They stock more than 10 kinds of Japanese sake selected with care by the owner. It is recommended to share your taste preferences and order Omakase.
BRK
Everything was so genuinely delicious that I actually preferred eating each piece with hardly any soy sauce. What I especially liked were the uni and sweet shrimp. I usually am not that fond of either, but their fresh, melt-in-your-mouth flavor was excellent. They were so good I could have kept eating them forever, and I also liked that each piece was small, so I could enjoy many different kinds of neta (sushi toppings) one after another.
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s873
I had the Omakase course with a friend at night. It started with small appetizers, and while enjoying Japanese sake, we moved on to the nigiri. The chutoro (medium fatty tuna), uni (sea urchin), and the comparison of anago (conger eel) with salt and with tare sauce were especially delicious, and the chef's smile and the atmosphere of the restaurant were also very nice.
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Located on the 4th floor of a building in Kagurazaka, a 3-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, Kagurazaka Yokota offers sushi and tempura made with seasonal ingredients specially selected by the head chef in kaiseki (traditional multi-course) courses.
The interior is said to be a calm and stylish space. It has counter seating and Private rooms.
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The counter seats are recommended for those who want to watch the sushi being made. The Private room lets you enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace in a private setting.
Every piece of sushi is said to be delicious. The balance between the fresh toppings seasoned by the chef and the rice made with red vinegar is excellent, and it is said to have a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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At both lunch and dinner, you can order from several different courses. The contents vary by course, but each one also includes a wide range of a la carte dishes besides sushi and tempura.
The 15-dish "Tempura and Sushi Lunch [Jo] Kaiseki" is the most casual course to enjoy, but it is said to be very filling.
haruko228
・Tenpura and Sushi [Yuki] Kaiseki
It was my first time trying tempura with scallops and daikon radish, and not only did they taste great, the texture was really fun too. Every piece of sushi was delicious, and I was very satisfied. I also appreciated that the staff served the course at just the right pace. It was a luxurious course that let me enjoy great sushi and tempura at the same time.
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イノナカ
・Tempura and Sushi Lunch [Premium] Kaiseki
Next came kani (crab) chawanmushi (savory egg custard). Then the sushi. Starting with squid, then shimesaba (cured mackerel), amadai (tilefish), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and more. Eating tempura, eating sushi, it was the best. Since we drank a lot of alcohol, the cost per person was high, but without drinks, this restaurant is a really good value.
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Ginyu is a long-standing sushi restaurant founded in 1987 that has been loved by locals for years. It is located along Waseda-dori, a 1-minute walk from the Yarai Exit of Kagurazaka Station.
The calm Japanese-style interior has a homey atmosphere. There are counter and table seats.
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The sushi here uses seasonal seafood Special selected directly at the wholesale market, and every piece is said to be fresh and delicious. They are especially particular about maguro (tuna), and source large wild hon-maguro (Pacific bluefin tuna).
The photo shows the house specialty, the "hon-maguro (Pacific bluefin tuna) five-piece assortment." It is a luxurious set of otoro (fatty tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), rare head toro, akami (lean tuna), and seared kama-toro (collar fatty tuna).
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Lunch here seems popular for letting you enjoy sushi in a casual way. They offer a wide range of good value set meals that come with two kinds of side dishes and a soup.
The “1.5 Hirutoku Nigiri” in the photo is the most popular lunch menu item, with 10 pieces of nigiri sushi and a sushi roll. They also have a selection of Rice bowls loaded with seafood.
saki.46
I was pretty impressed from the start, and the sushi was just as good! They had an especially wide range of maguro (tuna), and besides akami (lean tuna) and toro (fatty tuna), they also served unusual cuts like cheek meat, which really showed the restaurant’s attention to detail.
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shin_run
I visited for lunch! I had the Saturday lunch special set. My favorite was negitoro (minced tuna with green onion)! It was oddly so good... The other toppings were tasty too, but this was the kind of flavor that made me want to come back for it. The set also came with several side dishes, so it felt like a great deal!
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Sushi no Fujitsubo is on the third floor of a building along Kenban Yokocho, a 7-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. This directly operated sushi restaurant by a wholesaler lets you casually enjoy sushi made with fresh-caught natural local fish from that morning and more.
The calm Japanese-style interior includes counter seats where you can enjoy the live atmosphere, as well as table seating and Private room options that are perfect for groups.
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The sushi toppings are said to be fresh and thick, with a nice bite and plenty of flavor.
Along with an à la carte menu, they offer a wide range of courses where you can enjoy sushi and individual dishes. You can choose based on the occasion and your budget, and the individual dishes are also tasty and highly satisfying.
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Lunch is also popular, with good value menu options and reservation-only courses.
The "Surprising tsubo Rice bowl" in the photo is a popular item, generously topped with more than 10 kinds of thick-cut fresh seafood over sushi rice. It also comes with chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), made by steaming beaten egg with dashi and ingredients, as well as soup.
たかし61006
We had a course meal. Everything was good, from the Appetizers to the main sushi. The sashimi and sushi were of course delicious, and the simmered fish and hamo (pike conger) tempura were also very tasty. The atmosphere was comfortable, and they have a wide selection of drinks, so I was happy to find a sushi restaurant with All you can drink.
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Itsmehn
I had the course meal. The sushi is made right in front of you, but the atmosphere is very homey, so you do not feel too nervous lol. Every piece of sushi was made with very fresh fish and tasted great. Dish after dish, including simmered fish, kept coming out, so I ended up very Manpuku.
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At Kagurazaka Sushi Kimoto, you can enjoy an authentic sushi course prepared by a chef who trained at many well-known restaurants. It is located on the third floor of a building in Kagurazaka, a 3-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station.
The interior is said to be an elegant and calm space filled with Japanese charm. It has counter seats and a Private room.
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Each piece of sushi topping is carefully prepared in detail to suit the ingredient. By letting the fish rest, the restaurant brings out its natural flavor.
The toppings are seasoned, so the style here is to eat them without dipping them in soy sauce. They are known for their outstanding freshness, great balance with the shari (sushi rice) made with akazu (red vinegar), and how good every piece tastes.
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Both lunch and dinner offer several courses to choose from depending on your budget and what you want. The contents vary by course, but each one includes a la carte dishes and dessert.
The a la carte dishes made with Special seasonal ingredients are all delicious, and they apparently pair perfectly with the wide selection of Japanese sake.
yuka0820308
The interior was very clean, and each item was very delicious. We also had fresh nama-gaki (raw oysters) as a Special treat, and the meal felt satisfying all the way to the end. The shari (sushi rice) and gari (pickled ginger) also had flavors that were different from other places and helped bring out the neta (sushi toppings) even more. It was a Private room, and we were able to spend our time there in a very relaxed way. Thank you very much!
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みっきいたんぽぽ
The meal included a starter + 8 pieces of nigiri sushi + tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) + chawanmushi (savory egg custard) + aka-dashi (red miso soup) and dessert, which felt just right for lunch♪ Of the toppings, the zuke maguro (marinated tuna) was the most delicious〜♥ It was said to be line-caught Toi maguro from Hokkaido Kitani Suisan. The taisho (head chef) worked with a nice brisk rhythm, shaping each piece quickly and serving them at a good pace to match how fast we were eating♪
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Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon is on the 4th floor of a building tucked away in Kakurenbo Yokocho, an 8-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. It serves sushi made with seasonal ingredients in a course menu.
The interior has a warm, wood-accented Japanese modern feel. There are 7 counter seats and 2 Private rooms.
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The restaurant uses toppings Special selected by a master who became independent from a long-established tuna wholesaler. Every item is exceptionally fresh, letting you enjoy its rich flavor and aroma.
The counter seats are appealing because you can watch the chef break down the toppings and form the sushi, then eat it freshly made right in front of you. It offers a luxurious way to spend your time.
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They offer a wide range of courses. The most popular is the "Konkon Omakase Course," which includes 22 items in total with sushi and otsumami (small dishes to enjoy with drinks). The first half features sushi made with shirozu (white vinegar) rice, and the second half uses akazu (red vinegar) rice, so you can enjoy the sushi without getting tired of it. The otsumami are also said to be very good.
They also have a selection of wines and Japanese sake that pair well with sushi.
ryu- nosuke
All of the sushi was delicious, but the shiitake (shiitake mushroom) sushi, lightly seared and formed by hand, was especially rich in umami and very tasty. The wines all paired well with the shari (sushi rice), and I really enjoyed comparing them while savoring the sushi.
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pisama7
What first surprised me was the freshness of the toppings and the wide variety. Tuna goes without saying, but the shellfish was also excellent, and the nori (seaweed) was incredibly good. It was so tasty that I would want to come every month.  What stood out most in particular was the shari (sushi rice) made with aka-su (red vinegar). Its light acidity and richness brought out the flavor of the toppings, and I couldn’t get enough of the texture as it gently fell apart in my mouth. 
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Kagurazaka Shin is a sushi restaurant that serves carefully crafted sushi made with natural seafood toppings and Special rice. Tucked away quietly in a back alley about a 7-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, it has the feel of a hidden gem.
The calm interior is a compact space with 7 counter seats and 1 Private room that can accommodate 4 people.
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The counter seats are recommended for those who want to enjoy sushi while watching the fresh toppings and the chefs’ skill.
The sushi toppings are aged using the restaurant’s own method and served at their best, they say. The rice is seasoned with a blend of Special red vinegar and rice vinegar. The carefully crafted sushi has a great reputation, with every piece said to be excellent.
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You can order from multiple courses. Even the courses centered on sushi come with a set that includes sakizuke (appetizer), soup, and dessert.
The timing of each dish is said to be spot on, and the non-sushi dishes are also carefully prepared and all taste great. They also have a good selection of Japanese sake, including rare labels and the owner's Special picks.
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From here, a gorgeous performance of sushi begins. The flow continues with kampachi (greater amberjack), aji (horse mackerel), and shime-saba (vinegared mackerel), bringing out the character of each fish, while the aburi kinmedai (seared golden eye snapper) makes an especially striking impression with its aroma. Then comes a rush of standout pieces: akami no zuke (marinated lean tuna), zuwaigani (snow crab), hotate (scallop), kuruma ebi (tiger prawn), toro (fatty tuna), anago (saltwater eel), and tama (sweet omelet). In every single piece, the chef’s skill shines through, with no weak spots in either the flavor or the way each piece is formed.
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東京グルメガイド＆ドヤスポット
The chutoro (medium fatty tuna), anago (conger eel), and toro-taku maki (fatty tuna and pickled daikon roll) are all excellent. The melt-in-your-mouth chutoro, the soft anago, and the toro-taku maki wrapped in crisp, fragrant nori (seaweed) all show the chef’s care in every piece. The beauty of the tableware and ochoko (small sake cups), along with the perfect pacing of how each dish was served, made it a highly satisfying time from start to finish.
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Sushi Uogashi Nihonichi Poruta Kagurazaka Ten, about a 9-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, is a popular spot where you can casually enjoy sushi made with fresh neta (toppings) shipped directly from the wholesale market.
The compact interior has only 15 counter seats in total. It is said to have a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to visit even on your own.
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One of the big draws is that you can watch the sushi chef carefully shape each piece of sushi right in front of you. The freshly made sushi is said to be delicious across the board.
Orders are placed on a touch panel. Nigiri sushi is generally available from 2 pieces, and temaki-zushi (hand-rolled sushi) can be ordered from 1 roll. There are also options such as "Hikarimono (silver-skinned fish) 3-piece" and "Kai (shellfish) 3-piece," which let you enjoy them one piece at a time.
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They offer a good value lunch menu that comes with miso soup. If you want to eat more, you can also order extra. Even the easygoing 10-piece Shun is said to bring a high level of Manzoku.
As shown in the photo, Takeout is also available. It seems many people snack on sushi while they wait for their order to be ready.
すみのくら
I visited on a weeknight evening, and there were quite a lot of customers. Since there is only counter seating, it may be easy to stop by even on your own. The freshness of the toppings made perfect sense. The fish was rich with fat and satisfying to eat. Everything was very fresh, and I ended up ordering a lot without thinking. It was delicious.
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インメル
I usually order more snacks in the second half, but since the shari (sushi rice) portions were small and made it easy to compare different pieces, I tried a variety of things. As expected, the nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) was especially good, with a slightly stronger salty taste.
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