If you want to enjoy sushi around Toranomon Station, here are 16 popular picks.

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Sushi Kagura is a sushi restaurant tucked away in a back alley of Shimbashi. You can enjoy top quality sushi made by the owner, who trained extensively at well known restaurants.

Inside, there are 9 seats in total at a white wood counter. The space is compact and clean. With dim lighting and jazz playing, it is said to have a grown up atmosphere.

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They offer a course meal where you can enjoy seasonal seafood, with 20 items including sushi and a la carte dishes that also work well as otsumami (small dishes to enjoy with drinks).

Among them, the tuna is especially notable, sourced from a trusted intermediary wholesaler. They mainly use Domestic wild caught fish, and it is said to be delicious all the way through, from its aroma and the sweetness of its fat to the lingering finish.

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They also offer drinks that pair well with the sushi and a la carte dishes. The owner personally checks and selects the options proposed by the sommelier from the menu in the restaurant.

The lineup is also extensive, including wines that let you enjoy great pairings with seafood and Japanese sake brought in from around Japan.

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Sushi Rakuichi is a by reservation only restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal seafood as sushi. The owner is a veteran sushi chef with 20 years of experience devoted entirely to sushi. It has an open kitchen, so you can also enjoy watching the skillful preparation.

The calm interior has only 8 seats. With its Japanese style, it is said to be a comfortable space where you can dine casually.

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You can enjoy courses made with fish from each season. In addition to sushi, they also serve a la carte dishes made with seafood.

The toppings use fresh fish carefully selected every morning. The natural maguro (tuna) is said to offer the fresh taste of never-frozen fish. Reviews also say the modestly sized shari (sushi rice) is well balanced with red vinegar.

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The "Homemade Gindara (black cod) Saikyo-yaki (Kyoto-style miso-marinated grilled fish)," made with a blend of three kinds of special Saikyo miso, is one of the signature menu items. Saikyo-yaki is a dish of fish marinated in miso and then grilled until fragrant.

There is also a wide selection of Japanese sake, which the owner personally Special selects. If you choose the All you can drink option, you can also fully enjoy comparing different kinds.

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Oku Shin Sushiya no Uokin is a sushi restaurant where skilled chefs prepare fresh fish from Toyosu. It is about a 12-minute walk from Toranomon Station.

The space feels like a kominka (traditional Japanese house), with a calm atmosphere that makes you forget the noise of the city. They have counter seats and Private rooms where you can spend time in your own private space.

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The chef’s Omakase course, made up of 24 dishes, is said to be filling and delicious. A wide range of seafood dishes, including sashimi and fried items, are served one after another.

The sushi toppings also get high marks for their freshness, and the shari (sushi rice) is made with akazu (red vinegar), known for its mild acidity and deep umami.

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This is an example of an à la carte dish served on a certain day using shrimp. The heads of the kurumaebi (Japanese tiger prawn) were prepared as Kara-age, and they were said to be delicious with a crisp texture.

They also serve playful creative dishes, such as toasted bread filled with fish paste.

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Toranomon Raki is a restaurant where you can enjoy creative dishes centered on washoku (Japanese cuisine) and Edomae-zushi (Edo-style sushi). It is located inside Toranomon Hills Station Tower, directly connected to Toranomon Station.

The interior, done in a unified wa-modern (Japanese-modern) style, is a calm and stylish space. It offers lively counter seats and table seating, among other options.

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True to its name, which was chosen to express the wish that guests enjoy their meal and leave happy, this restaurant serves original takes on washoku (Japanese cuisine).

The photo shows the "Omakase Four-Piece Set," whose toppings change depending on the day. You can enjoy fresh sushi made with seasonal ingredients.

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The Clay Pot rice is one of their specialties. They use specially cultivated Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture. It has a great reputation for the excellent match between the fluffy cooked rice and the ingredients.

They also offer a wide range of drinks that pair well with the food, and they carefully select 10 kinds of Japanese sake to match the season.

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Iki na Sushidokoro Abe Toranomon Hills Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy sushi made with carefully prepared shari (sushi rice) and dishes made with seafood. It is located inside "Toranomon Hills," about a 5-minute walk from Toranomon Station.

The space has a Japanese-style feel with soft lighting, and they also offer counter seats and Private room table seating.

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The sushi rice is Uonuma Koshihikari, produced in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. As for the toppings, the company president personally travels around Japan to select fresh seafood. They also have contracts with various fishing ports.

You can enjoy it through courses or A la carte, and some say the taste is so good it leaves a real impression.

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One thing that many reviews praised was the All you can eat option, limited to 15 groups per day. Within the time limit, you can enjoy not only authentic sushi made by an itamae (sushi chef) but also tempura and a variety of à la carte dishes.

There is also a wide selection of toppings, so the table looks colorful and the meal feels nice and indulgent.

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Furishio to Italian Il Frisio has been getting a lot of buzz as a place where you can enjoy Italian sushi created by a famous chef of Italian cuisine, and it is located inside Toranomon Yokocho, where well-known Tokyo restaurants gather, in Toranomon Hills Business Tower.

There are counter and table seats, and the casual atmosphere makes it easy to drop by.

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What Chef Masayuki Okuda, who is active around the world, creates is “oil sushi,” made by pairing salt and oil. He uses 30 types of olive oil and more than 100 kinds of salt from countries around the world.

The seafood selection is also diverse, and the collaboration with oil is said to be true gourmet food.

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They also offer a pasta menu, and the lunch set that lets you enjoy it together with sushi is said to be popular. The noodles are cooked based on their own method of boiling them in water with a 2.5% salt concentration. This gives them a smooth, slippery texture.

The way the sauce and oil coat the pasta is just right, making it into top class Italian food.

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Shinbashi Tenzushi is a well-reviewed restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Edo-style sushi), based on the concept of “a place where you can indulge in premium ingredients.”

A striking L-shaped counter made of white wood welcomes guests, and there is also a fully private room in the back. The interior is simple and clean.

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The owner personally goes to the market, and you can enjoy a course of sushi made using only Special top quality wild caught seafood.

The shari (sushi rice) seasoned with akazu (red vinegar), known for its mellow tang, is a hallmark of Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi). The rice is said to be cooked with perfect heat control. They are particular about everything involved, including wasabi and soy sauce.

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Among the course dishes, there are also a la carte items that bring out the best in the ingredients. All of the seafood is fresh, and the seasoning is said to highlight its umami.

Since each dish is served in small portions, they are also perfect as snacks with drinks.

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Sushiya Shinkichi Shimbashi Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy sushi along with a wide lineup of seafood and fish dishes. They source more than 40 kinds of neta (sushi toppings) from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market).

There are table seats with views outside, as well as counter seats where you can watch the cooking.

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They tested many kinds of rice and vinegar for their carefully crafted shari (sushi rice), aiming for a light tasting shari. They use 100% Domestic rice, and the vinegar is their own original blend.

A recommended item is the ni-anago (simmered conger eel). By cooking it slowly, they give it a very soft finish. It is well known as a dish that goes perfectly with the house-made sweet sauce.

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The “Jikasei Kani Cream Korokke (house-made crab cream croquette)” is a very popular à la carte dish. It often sells out during service.

It is carefully prepared from scratch, and when you break it open with chopsticks, it is packed with shredded crab meat. They say it offers something a little different from the usual creamy croquette.

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Kappo Kawada is a well-regarded restaurant where you can enjoy creative cuisine that is not bound by convention. Although it is near Toranomon Hills, a lively area full of people, the restaurant has a hideaway-like interior that makes you forget the noise of the city.

There are 10 seats in total, arranged around a U-shaped counter, in a stylish space. The chef's friendly conversation is said to be part of the fun as well.

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The menu offers just one option, the "KAWADA Omakase course." You can enjoy a monthly changing menu made with seasonal ingredients.

The last item to appear is their signature "Toro-taku." You can also enjoy the performance as the chef stacks up the ingredients right in front of you.

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The sushi uses seasonal toppings, and some people even rave that the nigiri is better than at sushi restaurants.

From classic pieces to more luxurious toppings, the course is said to keep you excited to see what comes out next.

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Shunmai is a restaurant where you can enjoy sushi and creative dishes made with care, including additive-free and Homemade items. It offers a Japanese-style space where you can relax without feeling formal, with a hinoki (Japanese cypress) counter and tatami seating.

The interior is said to be small and charming with a nice atmosphere. Along with the good food, the wood-grain furniture and the simple, warm tableware made by artisans are also well regarded.

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The Homemade sushi uses Special ingredients and skilled chefs carefully shape each piece into a top-class bite. They change the neta (sushi toppings) they source with the seasons.

All of the food is served as a course, and you can enjoy a range of items including nigiri (hand-formed sushi) and tsumami (small dishes).

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Although it is a sushi restaurant, it is also particular about its vegetable dishes. It uses seasonal vegetables from all four seasons and finishes them with additive-free salt and seasonings.

They also offer many fine drinks that pair well with the food. You can enjoy Japanese sake and wine in stylish cups and smooth-rimmed glasses.

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Uomaru Fubuki Zushi is a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Edo-style sushi) crafted by a head chef with 30 years of experience. The seafood is fresh and sourced directly from Toyosu and fishermen in Miyazaki. Many people also enjoy it with drinks such as Japanese sake and shochu.

Inside, there are table seats and counter seats, and the calm atmosphere makes it a nice place to dine.

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You can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) in a course along with sashimi and à la carte dishes. The sushi is said to have a light, delicate taste that spreads nicely in your mouth, and they prepare fresh toppings that change with the four seasons.

The selection of Japanese sake and shochu, which changes each time, is also said to bring out the sushi even more.

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The "Kani to Ikura no Kora-zushi" made with crab carefully shelled every day and rich ikura (salmon roe) is one of the restaurant's special signature dishes.

The "Niana-go" is also popular for its soft texture and appealing sweet-savory sauce. It is said to be tender and to break apart quickly in the mouth.

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Hiyoshi Zushi is a restaurant where you can enjoy Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) finished through aging. They source fresh seafood from Toyosu, and you can enjoy it with rare labels of sake.

Inside, there are counter and table seats, and the space has a warm Japanese feel with soft lighting.

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You can enjoy carefully crafted sushi in a kaiseki course (traditional multi-course Japanese meal). The menu is said to feature seasonal flavors, including Appetizers and soup dishes.

The toppings are very fresh, and the sushi, with its smaller portions of shari (sushi rice), is easy to eat and has a refined taste. Since they source seasonal fish, some say you will never get tired of visiting no matter when you go.

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The "tokusei bara-chirashi (special scattered sushi bowl)" is a luxurious dish topped with shrimp, ikura (salmon roe), and more. It uses plenty of fresh ingredients, so you can enjoy a range of textures and flavors.

They also offer alcoholic drinks that pair well with sushi. Their Japanese sake lineup includes rare premium labels, according to reviews.

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Namara Umai! Sushido Shimbashi is a sushi restaurant known for its tasty seasonal seafood from Hokkaido and natural maguro (tuna). They offer a full lineup for All you can drink that you can enjoy within a set time.

The interior has a lot of character, like a renovated old school sushi restaurant. It is a small space lined with warm counter seats.

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You can enjoy sushi made with toppings sourced from Tennen Maguro Daizen, a long-loved vendor at Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market), as well as ikeuo (live fish kept in tanks) from Hokkaido.

The shari (sushi rice) uses traditional red vinegar. It has a rich aroma and gives the sushi an authentic taste.

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There is also a course with All you can drink draft beer, Japanese sake, and more. Reviews also said the selection is wide and pairs well with the food.

They also serve plenty of menu items that go well with drinks. The photo shows grilled skewers made with tuna Cheek meat, which was said to be perfect as a snack with alcohol.

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Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shimbashi Ten, a 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, is a sushi restaurant where you can casually enjoy sushi based on the traditions of Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi).

In addition to counter seating, the restaurant also has table seating and Private room options, making it easy to choose seats to suit the occasion.

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They offer a wide lineup of easy-to-order sushi set menus. All of them come with miso soup and salad.

They prepare the sushi in traditional Edomae-style ways such as yubiki (parboiling), aburi (searing), and zuke (soy-marinating), bringing out the best umami in each ingredient with methods suited to it.

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The most popular item is the “Saikyo Tennen Hon-maguro Set (Ultimate Wild Bluefin Tuna Set).” It is a tuna filled set that tuna lovers will not be able to resist.

It is said to be nice that it also includes otoro (fatty tuna belly), the most luxurious cut, and chutoro, which has an excellent balance of fat and lean meat. You can enjoy the differences in flavor depending on the cut.

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The Sushi Andaz Tokyo is a luxury sushi restaurant located on the 52nd floor of Toranomon Hills, attached to a rooftop bar.

This Special space has counter seating only, where sushi chefs prepare the sushi right in front of you.

Another reason for its popularity is that guests can talk with the chefs and deepen their understanding of sushi.

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They place top priority on freshness and a sense of the season, carefully selecting ingredients and applying traditional Edomae (Tokyo-style sushi) craftsmanship.

Dinner is served in two seatings, and they offer only an Omakase course. The quality of the neta (sushi toppings) is top class, and the careful knife work lets you really enjoy the natural texture of each ingredient.

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The course mixes in à la carte dishes as well, and it is known for showing the chefs’ skill even in the kobachi (small side dishes) and sashimi.

They have a wide selection of Japanese sake for pairing, and they will suggest the perfect glass for each dish. Another highlight is that you can also order cocktails from the bar next door.

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They offer both A la carte orders served in portions of 2 pieces each and set menus built around different themes. They source fresh seafood from all over Japan and focus on warm shari (sushi rice) and freshness.

You can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) crafted right in front of you by skilled chefs.

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The popular No. 1 lunch set is the “Shun Nigiri (seasonal nigiri).” It is also nice that it comes at a low price and is served quickly.

In addition to classic toppings like tuna, squid, and horse mackerel, it includes an assortment of three seasonal ingredients. One spring, seasonal hotaruika (firefly squid) and nama-shirasu (fresh whitebait), among others, appeared.