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Sushi Saito

An intimate eight-seat sushi counter in the Ark Hills South Tower (Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku) widely regarded as among the best edomae sushi in Tokyo.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • History & culture buffs
  • The genuinely curious
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The omakase nigiri coursethe only format; trust the chef
  • Seasonal tuna selectionsreliably a highlight
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Routinely cited by chefs and serious eaters as one of the finest sushi counters in the world, with exceptional rice.
Not independently verified — estimated
Access is famously restricted, often requiring an introduction or a hotel concierge with a relationship — walk-in booking is effectively impossible.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A grail-level sushi experience if you can get a seat — warmer in mood than its reputation suggests.

  • Solo

    For a true aficionado, one of the most sought-after counters anywhere.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Very expensive (omakase)
Time
About 1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Lunch or dinner seating
Booking
Introduction-only since 2019; a regular's referral or a well-connected concierge is typically required
Accessibility
Ark Hills South Tower, Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku
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