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 course — the only format; trust the chef
Seasonal tuna selections — reliably 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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