If you want to eat great sushi in Saitama Prefecture, start here! 20 recommended spots by area

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Toyozushi, located on the second floor of a building a 2-minute walk from the west exit of JR Omiya Station, is a sushi restaurant that uses its own aging techniques to bring out the full flavor of its seafood toppings.

There are 36 seats in total, including Private room and Semi-private room seating, as well as counter seats that give the place the feel of a classic sushi restaurant.

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As for white fish, it is flown in directly from the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu. It is prepared using kaichu hoketsu shinkeijime (a high-skill method of bleeding and nerve tightening in seawater).

To match the seafood toppings, they use akazu (red vinegar) and shirozu (white vinegar) separately. Hon-wasabi (true wasabi) is said to be delivered from a contracted farm in Shizuoka Prefecture to Saitama Prefecture.

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Each of the counter seats and table seats has its own Omakase course, pairing à la carte dishes with nigiri sushi.

An okonomi nigiri (custom nigiri) style is also available, so it is a good idea to order premium ingredients like uni (sea urchin) or otoro (fatty tuna) exactly as you like.

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Azuma Zushi Honten, just a 1-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station, is a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant that stays true to its roots, including cooking its shari (sushi rice) in a classic kama (iron pot).

It has a calm atmosphere and offers counter seats set against a fish tank, as well as table seating and ozashiki (tatami seating).

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The shari (sushi rice) seems to be popular, cooked up fluffy in a kama (traditional pot) using reduced-pesticide rice, and you can feel their care in the ingredients, from natural sea salt to naturally brewed soy sauce.

The photo shows a set menu called “Kochou,” and the anago nigiri (conger eel sushi), whose flavor has been kept the same since the restaurant first opened, stands out the most.

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They offer a great selection of a la carte dishes that pair well with Japanese sake, and the limited-quantity "Kushiyaki 3 Brothers" comes recommended.

It features skewers of unusual parts such as octopus suckers, anago (conger eel) with liver, and tuna sunazuri (gizzard-like part) with rich fat. The sweet and savory "gindara (sablefish) simmered dish" is also popular.

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Omiya Sushi Ishiyama is a restaurant in Saitama Prefecture that serves orthodox Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi), and stepping through its hinoki (Japanese cypress) door, you are greeted by a crisp, refined atmosphere.

In addition to counter seats made of white wood, you can also choose a tasteful wood-grain Private room. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of a building, a 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station.

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The “Sushi Kaiseki” is served in an Omakase style, combining 7 pieces of nigiri sushi brought out one after another with seasonal kobachi (small side dishes) and a small Rice bowl.

You can upgrade the set to Jo, Premium, or Special, so decide on the course while keeping your budget in mind.

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Sushi is not made with seafood toppings alone. Remarkably, A5-ranked Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Strip loin appears served on top of shari (sushi rice).

They suggest ways to enjoy the meat that pair well with it, such as topping it with nama uni (fresh sea urchin) or nama wasabi shoyu-zuke (fresh wasabi marinated in soy sauce), or serving it with moshio (seaweed salt) and sudachi (Japanese citrus).

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Omiya Sushitei Hiro is a sushi restaurant in Saitama Prefecture where you can enjoy seafood from Iwate Prefecture. They serve ingredients shipped directly from the production region, including produce from the mountains.

The interior has only 6 counter seats, creating a hideaway-like, almost out-of-the-ordinary space. The restaurant is about a 7-minute walk from Kita-Omiya Station on the Tobu Railway.

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For both lunch and dinner courses, the chef is said to prepare sushi right in front of you using Special seasonal ingredients.

As mentioned above, the menu mainly features ingredients from Iwate Prefecture, so not only is it popular with people from the area, but visitors from outside the prefecture may also discover a new side of Iwate's appeal.

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Along with the sushi, the a la carte dishes are also packed with ingredients from Iwate Prefecture, and they also have a full lineup of Japanese sake brewed in Iwate Prefecture. If you have any dislikes or allergies, it seems you can ask in advance.

It is by reservation only, so once your plans are set, be sure to contact the restaurant.

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Omiya Sushi Iwai is known for its authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi), prepared by a head chef who trained at a popular sushi restaurant in Tokyo, and the restaurant is located on the first basement floor of a building, just a 1-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station.

In addition to its clean L-shaped counter seating, it also has Private rooms.

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The menu centers on Omakase style courses, with several grades available from a trial version to Premium and Special.

Depending on the course, the sushi may be served together on one plate, such as Ichino Premium nigiri 5 pieces and Nino nigiri 4 pieces, so you can eat the sushi in whatever order you like.

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Not only sushi, but also Appetizers, soup dishes, and grilled dishes make for a full course, and the tableware also gives a stylish impression overall.

You can choose a plan with All you can drink, so this restaurant is also recommended for people who enjoy alcohol. Enjoy the pairing of alcoholic drinks and sushi.

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Edomae Gatten Sushi Omiya Higashiguchi Ten pursues affordable luxury and is an authentic sushi restaurant dedicated to Edomae sushi.

In addition to lively counter seating, it also offers Sunken kotatsu seating where you can stretch out and relax, as well as fully private rooms. The restaurant is a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Omiya Station.

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You can order your favorite nigiri sushi all at once A la carte, or choose from the wide range of course meals (assorted varieties available).

They offer options such as one that comes with 14 carefully selected pieces of sushi and Japanese-style ajillo, as well as luxurious courses that include seasonal dishes.

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One standout is the eye catching “anago ippon shobu (whole conger eel showdown).” It features a huge anago (conger eel) made into sushi, so large that you can’t see the shari (sushi rice) at all.

They also offer a full lineup of izakaya style dishes, including assorted sashimi that’s great for sharing and menu items that pair well with Japanese sake. The selection of alcoholic drinks is extensive too.

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Sushi Togura, about a 13-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Yono Station, is a homey sushi restaurant marked by its white noren (traditional shop curtain). In addition to a single-slab counter, it also has raised Sunken kotatsu seating.

The shari (sushi rice), which is said to make or break the taste of sushi, uses rice from Saitama Prefecture.

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The nigiri sushi assortments are named “Sakura” and “Kasumi.” Each is a 10-piece set and comes with hosomaki (thin rolled sushi).

At this restaurant, you can order both nigiri and hosomaki from just 1 piece or 1 roll, so if you find a seafood topping you really like, it would be a good idea to order extra.

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Grilled vegetables are also popular alongside nigiri sushi. They carefully select Special seasonal ingredients, such as takenoko (bamboo shoots) in spring and asparagus in early summer.

Because they cook them simply, the natural flavor of the ingredients becomes nicely concentrated. Sometimes they even offer rare vegetables.

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Sushi Nosuke, a sushi restaurant just a 1-minute walk from the Atre North Exit of JR Urawa Station, values its connections with people, ingredients, and cooking tools, and offers an elegant space with soft lighting and a refined wood-grain interior.

Some reviews also say it is a place you will want to use for dinner with someone important.

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The seafood toppings are prepared with great care, and the shari (sushi rice) wrapped inside is cooked with akazu (red vinegar). It is said to gently fall apart in your mouth.

In addition to Omakase style courses of 10 or 12 pieces, they also offer courses that come with otsumami (small dishes served with alcohol).

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They offer a Special selection of about 10 to 15 kinds of Japanese sake collected from around Japan, including some rare labels known as premium bottles.

Beautiful glasses add a bright touch to the table. They also always have standard alcoholic drinks like beer and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

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Urawa SUSHIWORKS, located on the first basement floor of a building about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR Urawa Station, is a casual modern sushi restaurant that offers All you can eat sushi.

The chic space, based around a monochrome black color scheme, looks like a great place to relax and enjoy a calm, unhurried time.

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A whole lineup of nigiri sushi (hand-formed sushi) is laid out. The All you can eat sushi comes as a set with (Each) course, and for the first 30 minutes, you enjoy the course meal.

After that, the rest of the time is All you can eat. Not only nigiri sushi, but temaki-zushi (hand-rolled sushi) and side dishes are also included in the All you can eat option.

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During the course meal hours, they say a stylish plate appears that might make you forget you are in a sushi restaurant.

Each course is named "innovative" and "LUXURY," and the latter even comes with All you can drink. You will want to visit the restaurant with a good appetite.

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Sushi Hakuto is a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy artisan sushi in Omakase style. The space has a stylish feel, built on a classic base with touches of current trends.

They also put thought into the tableware used to serve the sushi. It is on the first floor of a building, a 1-minute walk from the west exit of JR Kita-Urawa Station.

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The 14-piece "Nigiri Omakase Course" is a set menu that makes the most of seasonal ingredients sourced that very day.

Also on the shortlist are the 20-piece "Oyakata Omakase Course," which requires a reservation at least 2 days in advance, and the "Hakuto Special," which features premium ingredients and should be reserved at least 3 days ahead.

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The 2-person Today’s 3-kind sashimi assortment lets you choose the kinds of fish you like, including white fish and silver-skinned fish.

Their specialty is an assortment of shellfish sashimi, and they also offer a full range of small plates. A pairing with New York wine, which is rare for a sushi restaurant, also comes recommended.

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About a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kita-Urawa Station, Sushi Takagi is a sushi restaurant where you can order not only course meals but also nigiri-zushi (hand-formed sushi) by the piece. It seems to meet a wide range of needs, whether you are dining alone or having a family meal.

The 1st floor has counter seating, and the 2nd floor has table seating.

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Based on the idea that sushi is not a luxury but something to enjoy casually and deliciously, the restaurant offers sushi with a wide range of seafood toppings.

In addition to the "Premium nigiri" set with 9 pieces plus 1 roll, they also offer set menus such as the "Manager's Omakase nigiri," which lets you add 1 extra piece of your favorite topping.

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Some Tabelog reviewers tried the "banshaku set (drinks-and-snacks set)," which comes with sashimi and other dishes that pair well with Japanese sake. It also includes 1 drink of your choice.

The restaurant offers not only Japanese sake but also shochu and wine, so it is a good pick for people who enjoy drinking.

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A 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Urawa Station, Sushi Ren is a sushi restaurant on the second floor of a building with just 9 counter seats, created so guests can enjoy a Special moment.

Because they prepare sushi based on the day’s available ingredients, they offer course meals only at both lunch and dinner.

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The key point is the shari (sushi rice) made with akazu (red vinegar), a secret recipe handed down by the head chef. It is said to offer a mellow acidity and deep flavor.

At dinner, you can choose from a plan centered on 7 pieces of sushi, a basic 10-piece plan with 4 extra à la carte dishes, or the head chef's Special course featuring high-end ingredients.

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At lunchtime, the meal starts with an Appetizers assortment, followed by the popular freshly made dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet with dashi) and 8 pieces of nigiri sushi plus 1 type of makimono (sushi roll). It also comes with miso soup and a sweet dessert, making it a satisfying set.

The drinks are wide-ranging too, with Japanese sake that pairs well with sushi, white wine, and Champagne, making you want to try all kinds of combinations.

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Senpachi Sushi, about a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Yono Station, is a sushi restaurant founded in 1968 with a long history in Saitama. The restaurant has its own rice paddy in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, where it grows rice exclusively for the shop without pesticides.

The atmosphere is homey, making it easy for first-time visitors to stop by.

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It is said to be a great place to enjoy a wide range of nigiri sushi made with fresh seafood toppings. They are particular about not buying fish unless the market has fish good enough to satisfy them.

As for the restaurant’s specially selected rice, they keep it refrigerated as brown rice, then have only the amount they need slowly milled and sent to Saitama Prefecture.

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The restaurant recommends the aburi anago (seared conger eel) and the limited item, aburi shime-saba (seared cured mackerel).

For the nigiri selection, in addition to the five grades from standard to tokutoku, you can also choose the "Oyakata Osusume Nigiri." They also offer a nigiri assortment for 2 people.

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Sushi Satou in Warabi, Saitama Prefecture, is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi). The restaurant is on the first floor of an apartment building, a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Warabi Station.

It also gets good reviews for its L-shaped counter seating, where you can take your time enjoying the meal while watching the skilled chef’s work right in front of you.

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The standard choice is the "Omakase nigiri," and it seems the course contents change depending on the availability of Special ingredients sourced (Each) day.

Reviews also said that the seafood toppings are prepared with careful skill, making them exciting to look at.

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They offer course options with either nigiri sushi only or otsumami (small dishes) only, and they have a good selection of Junmaishu and dry Japanese sake that pair well with sushi.

You may also want to try pairing it with shochu or lemon sour. If you want to enjoy seasonal flavors, it is also a good idea to visit the restaurant again in a different season.

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Sushiwa Wakoen in Wako, Saitama, is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy both sushi and Yakiniku at the same time.

They aim to create a restaurant loved by local people, and it has a good reputation for offering seating to meet a range of needs, including counter seats, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Banquet halls. The restaurant is located a 30-second walk from the south exit of Wako-shi Station on the Tobu Railway.

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This is a deluxe set menu with 24 pieces of nigiri sushi and the equivalent of 2 rolls on one plate. The bright colors really whet your appetite.

Honmaguro (bluefin tuna) is one of the specialties, and seafood is said to arrive not only from markets in Tokyo but also from Toyama Prefecture. These are (assorted varieties available) menu items made with plenty of fresh seafood toppings.

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A set that brings together sushi and Yakiniku. It gives a very luxurious impression. Spending time grilling meat while picking at sushi sounds great.

For both lunch and dinner, you can choose a course that comes with All you can drink and serves sushi and meat in a good balance.

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Sushi Ruri in Kawagoe, Saitama, is a sushi restaurant that has been getting buzz in reviews for serving carefully crafted sushi at reasonable prices.

From the noren curtain at the restaurant to the chairs and walls inside, touches of ruri (lapis lazuli) blue appear throughout, creating a captivating space. The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from JR Nishi-Kawagoe Station.

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At dinnertime, the courses are divided into those available by On-the-Day reservation and those that require advance reservation.

Depending on the course, there are about 7 to 9 dishes, and they offer not only nigiri sushi made with fresh seafood toppings but also seasonal a la carte dishes such as fried items and steamed dishes.

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They are said to be well known for their tasty zuke (marinated fish), with tuna zuke and Sea Bream marinated in sesame soy sauce served as either a Rice bowl or sushi.

If you plan to drink Japanese sake, the homemade "ika no shiokara (salted fermented squid)" comes recommended. After the meal, you will want to check out the homemade items too, including the "homemade pudding."

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Saitama Prefecture’s Sushi-dokoro Hayashida is a place where you can enjoy sushi at a relaxed pace in a homey setting.

The 1st floor has counter and table seating, while the 2nd floor is equipped with a spacious ozashiki (tatami room), making it easy to use for many occasions, including family outings. The restaurant is located a 30-second walk from Tobu Railway’s Yagisaki Station.

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They visit the market every morning and carefully choose the freshest sushi toppings. The balance between the shari (sushi rice) and toppings is just right, resulting in sushi made with care from the prep stage onward.

In addition to the Omakase style, you can choose from the recommended or special course. It includes not only sushi but also sashimi dishes.

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For (Each) grade such as Matsu, Ume, and Premium, the chirashi-zushi (scattered sushi) style was also available. It is topped with large pieces of seafood.

They also offer a lineup of snacks and grilled dishes that pair well with drinks, including tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) made with fresh eggs sold directly by a poultry farm.

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Misasa Sushi in Okegawa, Saitama, opened in 1980. This sushi restaurant carries on the flavors of Edomae-style sushi and uses the phrase "Colorful sushi that dances in the palm of your hand."

Besides family meals, it also hosts Banquets and other events (assorted varieties available). The restaurant is a 9-minute drive from JR Okegawa Station and has parking for 20 cars.

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Just like the phrase “irodori no sushi (colorful sushi)” suggests, the sushi is lined up in a neat and beautiful presentation. The lunch sushi sets come in A, B, and Premium, and according to the menu, they can adjust the amount of sushi rice.

Each set comes with salad, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), and miso soup.

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You can also order it in a Rice bowl style, and the photo shows the "akami tekkadon (lean tuna rice bowl)." If you prefer the chirashi sushi type, you can choose from two grades: regular or premium.

The 7-piece "inari sushi" and one whole "futomaki (thick sushi roll)" are popular items available for takeout, so why not pick some up as a gift?

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Sushidokoro Tsukumo Seibu Tokorozawa Ten in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, is a sushi restaurant inside a large commercial complex, making it easy to stop by while shopping.

The restaurant has counter seats, table seats, and Private room. It is on the 8th floor of the shopping center Seibu Tokorozawa S.C., a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Tokorozawa Station on the Seibu Railway.

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What stands out is the shari (sushi rice) made with a blend of rice. It combines Emi no Kizuna, a sushi rice grown in Niigata Prefecture, with Mizuho no Kagayaki, which is said to taste good even after it cools.

As for the sushi vinegar, they reportedly age sake lees from ginjo sake for more than 3 years. Of course, the seafood toppings are also said to be Special seasonal ingredients.

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The course menu offers sushi kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) named Hana (Flower), Tsuki (Moon), and Kumo (Cloud), and each includes not only nigiri sushi but also ozukuri (sashimi platter).

They also seem to put a lot of effort into their selection of Japanese sake, including an original Japanese sake said to be specially brewed by a sakasho (sake expert). Tell them what you like and have them choose for you.

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Yoshi Sushi in Asaka, Saitama, is known as a place where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) made with carefully selected fresh seafood.

The single slab hinoki (Japanese cypress) counter is especially striking, and jazz plays inside, creating a refined atmosphere. The restaurant is a 2-minute walk from the South Exit of Asaka Station on the Tobu Railway.

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For the course, you can choose an Omakase style option with 7 pieces of nigiri sushi and 5 other dishes such as grilled items, or a course with 10 pieces of sushi plus 6 dishes.

There is also a plan that comes with 2 hours of All you can drink, so if you enjoy alcohol, this may be a good choice.

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If you want drinks to go with seafood-based otsumami (small plates), the Japanese sake selection focuses mainly on limited labels. It seems they also carry a carefully chosen lineup of whisky.

Takeout is available for nigiri sushi, and if you like, making a reservation in advance should help you pick it up smoothly.