Harutaka * ( Chef’s Choice Sushi by ex-Jiro Chef) , Tokyo
HARUTAKA * , Ginza, Tokyo. Pedigree : 1 michelin star. (2 stars in 2011) Harutaka is very well known as chef’s favorite sushi ( Ryugin’s Seiji Yamamoto and even fellow sushi-master 3-star Yoshitake-san) , possibly because this sushi-ya opens till late in time for chef’s supper after work! The chef here is also a former … Read more
Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi ** , Tokyo (so near.. yet so far)
Sukiyabashi Jiro , Roppongi Branch Pedigree : 2 Michelin Stars run by the son of THE LEGEND – Jiro Ono. By now, the man needs no introduction .. just grab the dvd of ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ ! Location : Within the landmark ROPPONGI HILLS complex (side building). In the vicinity are michelin-loaded restaurants like … Read more
Sushi Kimura ** (2013 Debut Michelin 2-star Sushi) , Tokyo
Sushi Kimura ** Tabelog : http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1317/A131708/13026584/dtlphotolst/1/smp0/D-normal/2/ Location : Outside city center. FUTAKO-TAMAGAWA , a relatively new fashionable residential area of the affluent. Pedigree : Debut in the 2013 Michelin Tokyo guide with 2 stars. Considering that the sushi category has been relatively ‘untouchable’ with the likes of Jiro, Mizutani, Saito and constant 2-stars like Sawada … Read more
UMI **, Tokyo
UMI ** 2 Michelin Star Sushi in AOYOMA, Tokyo. Not far off the main shopping areas of Omotesando/Aoyama. This lively sushi-ya serves over 30 different selections of fishes, including tsumami (sashimi) and nigiri (sushi). Sourcing seafood from all over Japan, the emphasis is on ‘quantity’ and ‘variety’. That’s not taking away anything from the sushi … Read more
Taku **, Tokyo
2 Michelin Star Sushi in Nishi-Azabu. Opens till late (last order 1.00am) A very hospitable sushi-ya , as opposed to the initimidating atmosphere of most revered sushi-ya in Tokyo. Owner-chef has background as sommelier , hence, wine is not only served but suggested as a pairing for sushi. The Omakase course offers around 20-30 … Read more
Araki ***, Tokyo
3 Michelin Star Sushi in Ginza For tuna lovers, Araki is certainly THE BEST SUSHI IN THE WORLD. And if you aren’t , Araki is still ONE OF the best sushi in the world. Flashback: In 2010, a sushi-ya little-known to the English-speaking community shot instantly to 3 michelin star status, rubbing shoulders with legendary … Read more
Sushi Kanesaka ** , Tokyo
2 Michelin star sushi in Ginza Shinji Kanesaka-san is one of the most highly-revered sushi master in Japan as well as one being one the most successful restauranteur , owning no less than 3 michelin-rated Sushi-yas in Tokyo and being the first sushi brand to successfully make its name overseas with Shinji at legendary Raffles … Read more
Sushi Saito ***, Tokyo
3 Star Michelin Sushi in Akasaka. Located next to the American embassy – this is one of the weirdest locations not just for a 3-star michelin restaurant, but FOR ANY RESTAURANT! Literally inside a car-park building, the restaurant itself (if you could call it that!) has a seating area smaller than some restroom cubicle (no … Read more
Sushi Sawada**, Tokyo
2 michelin star sushi One of the most highly-rated sushi in Tokyo. Masterchef KOJI SAWADA runs this tiny sushi place single-handedly with his wife as the sole waitress. An immensely intimidating atmosphere where we were told repeatedly not to take photographs. The chef later did however apologize and explained that Japanese his regular customers find … Read more
Sushi Mizutani ***, Tokyo
One of 4 3-stars Michelin Sushi in Tokyo, and alongside Sukiyabashi Jiro, Mizutani was the first to get the 3 stars ever since the inaugural guide was published. A protege of JIRO , it is reported that Mizutani obtained all the fish from exactly the same source as his ex-boss. On this rare occasion, we … Read more
Sukiyabashi Jiro*** , Tokyo
For the past 3 years, and most recently in January 2011 (before the tsunami devastation hit Japan) , sfreelife tasters embarked on a ‘sushi journey’ to the reputably ‘greatest sushi restaurants’ in the world (ie. Tokyo). Without a doubt, sushi is a favorite amongst our tasters, who self-admittedly play a part in pushing those rare … Read more
Tsukiji Market (part 2 – the sushi)
Another main attraction of visiting the market is the famous row of Sushi-Ya in the outer layer. There are too many to count but 2 are crazily popular – Sushi Dai and Sushi Daiwa – both located next to each other. According to most people, there isn’t much to separate the two although Sushi Dai … Read more
Tsukiji Market (part 1 – the market)
Tsukiji Market needs no introduction. So i’ll just quote directly off Wikipedia : ‘..the biggest wholesale and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind. There are two distinct sections of the market as a whole. The “inner market” (jonai shijo) is the licensed wholesale market, … Read more
Midori Sushi , Shibuya
Extremely popular Sushi-Ya from Umegaoka Expect long queues, at least half to one-and-a-half hour at meal times! Shibuya Branch @ Mark City
Ginza Kyubey*, Tokyo
Legendary sushi in Ginza, Ginza Kyubey 1 star Michelin 2008-2009 http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/eat/kyubey-716552
