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13 Best Restaurants in Tsukiji

13 Best Restaurants in Tsukiji

Mar 21, 2025

Tsukiji is a must-visit destination for gourmet travelers. In this article, we introduce 12 carefully selected restaurants in Tsukiji, curated by the editorial team of OMAKASE, an official Michelin partner, making it easy for even first-time visitors to Japan to navigate the dining options.

The Dining Scene in Tsukiji

Fresh fish in Market

Tsukiji Was Once Home to the World's Largest Market

Until 2018, Tsukiji housed the world's largest market with over 300 years of history, where fresh fish, produce, meat, and condiments from all over Japan converged in Tokyo. Even after the market's relocation, it remains bustling with tourists, as both professionals and the general public can still enjoy shopping and dining. With about 460 shops offering various food ingredients, cooking utensils, and tableware, along with restaurants, it's an unmissable area for food enthusiasts. Operating from early morning, visiting between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM allows you to enjoy meals featuring seafood and other specialties, as well as purchase ingredients.

Tsukiji Area Restaurants: Renowned for Sushi and Japanese Cuisine

Due to its proximity to the market, Tsukiji boasts over 35 sushi restaurants and is also renowned for Japanese restaurants using seasonal ingredients from across the country, attracting food connoisseurs from around the world. From the numerous restaurants in the Tsukiji area, we will introduce 13 establishments carefully selected by a Michelin partner. We've compiled recommended restaurants for international visitors to Japan, so please use this as your guide.

Recommended Restaurants in Tsukiji

1. Tachigui sushi Akira / Sushi

Tachigui sushi Akira

A standing sushi bar opened in Tsukiji by the owner of the popular sushi restaurant Sushi Ryusho in Shirokane-Takanawa, with the motto, "Enjoy Edomae (traditional Tokyo-style) sushi in a casual and fun atmosphere without formality." Due to the availability of high-quality sushi at reasonable prices, many people line up in front of the store even before the ticket distribution time. The chef personally visits the Toyosu market to select the day's ingredients, which is announced on social media in the morning, featuring tuna from Yamayuki, Japan's top tuna wholesaler, and additive-free, carefully sourced sea urchin nigiri-zushi, which fans look forward to daily.

Tachigui sushi Akira
Tachigui sushi Akira Tsukiji Akilab branch's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Regular holiday
Wednesdays
Price range
Lunch: USD 83.07 - USD 98.17
Dinner: USD 83.07 - USD 98.17
Address
7-8-10, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukiji station, Shintomicho station
Directions from station
4 minutes walk from Tsukiji Station
6 minutes walk from Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Credit card available
Seats
10 Seats
Available Seats at Tachigui sushi Akira Tsukiji Akilab branch

2. WAGYU USHITOMI GINZA / Japanese Cuisine

Cutting red meat

This renowned meat kappo (upscale Japanese cuisine) restaurant specializes in tongue and skirt steak, offering Japanese cuisine featuring Wagyu (premium Japanese beef) and seasonal ingredients. The concentrated umami of premium Japanese black beef is prepared with minimal seasoning, thanks to the skilled craftsmanship of the chefs. The modern Japanese interior with only eight counter seats provides a relaxed space to enjoy your meal leisurely. The meat, slowly grilled over charcoal, directly conveys the flavors of the ingredients. It's a high-quality restaurant offering great value, perfect for enjoying a meal with all five senses.

 Illuminated counter seats
WAGYU USHITOMI GINZA's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Regular holiday
Irregular Holidays
Price range
Lunch: USD 90.62 - USD 90.62
Dinner: USD 207.67 - USD 290.73
Address
1F, Axas Ginza ASYLCOURT, 1-15-13, Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho Station
Directions from station
3 minutes walk from Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card
Seats
8 Seats
  • Tina Wang
    5.0
    Posted on :05/15/2024
    VERY TASTY!!! Very accommodating. I don’t like to eat beef tongue, so the chef changed it for me. We’re running a little late and we called the restaurant to let them know as well. They’re very accommodating. Food is very very very tasty!!!
  • Alan Tam
    4.7
    Posted on :02/22/2024
    could you send the receipt of Mr Tam's dinner on 16Jan? thank you
  • Guillaume
    4.4
    Posted on :01/07/2024
    Very nice place. A little expensive but very nice meat. Staff was very friendly. Sake is very good and not expensive.
    However you d rather check the place where restaurant, it is difficult to find.
Available Seats at WAGYU USHITOMI GINZA

3. Kutan / Japanese

Michelin Star Michelin Star
Michelin Guide, 2025
 At the door of the store

Kutan is a renowned restaurant where you can taste Japanese cuisine that showcases skill and sensibility. Since earning two Michelin stars, it has attracted gourmet enthusiasts from Japan and abroad seeking authentic Japanese cuisine. The chef has trained and honed his skills in Japanese cuisine restaurants overseas and at Kanda, which has maintained Michelin's three stars for ten consecutive years. The course meals, which carefully select seasonal ingredients and maximize their potential, are beautifully presented and visually impressive.

Kutan's Information
Operation hours
6:00 PM-
Regular holiday
Sundays , Public Holidays
Price range
Dinner: USD 365.49 - USD 365.49
Address
2-5-5, Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho Station
Directions from station
2 minutes walk from Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Credit card available
Seats
13 Seats
Awards
Michelin
starstar
Awards
  • Herve Godec
    5.0
    Posted on :03/28/2025
    Perfect dinner, the chef is very creative, all the staff very professional, it was an unforgettable experience.
  • Christis Loizides
    5.0
    Posted on :03/19/2025
    A memorable experience.
    Exquisite food, subtle taste, great live cooking by the chef and great service by his team.
    Highly reccomended!
Available Seats at Kutan

4. Fugu Club miyawaki Bettei / Fugu (pufferfish)

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2025
Fugu hotpot and vegetables

A renowned restaurant known for its fugu (pufferfish) cuisine, listed in the Michelin Guide despite the absence of a signboard. Fugu, considered the highest grade when wild-caught, is known to become even more delicious through the artisan's meticulous skill and technique. While offering high-quality fugu (pufferfish) at reasonable prices based on the inherited fugu (pufferfish) food culture, the restaurant also serves modern fugu (pufferfish) arrangements that have evolved with a spirit of exploration for new fugu (pufferfish) dishes. The relaxing interior of an old Japanese house built in 1927 is also attractive, allowing guests to spend a leisurely time.

 Interior view of the illuminated shop
Fugu Club miyawaki Bettei's Information
Operation hours
Monday to Saturday
5:00PM-11:00PM (L.O. 10:30PM)

Sundays and Public Holidays
5:00PM-10:00PM (L.O. 9:30PM)
Price range
Dinner: USD 137.06 - USD 182.75
Address
6-7-7, Tsukiji , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukiji station
Directions from station
3 minutes walk from Tsukiji Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card available
Seats
30 Seats
Awards
Michelin
New selection
  • Michael
    4.8
    Posted on :11/24/2024
    We went as a party of 3, and was give a semi-private area of the restaurant upstairs. It was very nice and quiet, lovely place to have good conversations. The dinner was amazing, with a few show-stoppers like the hire-zake (roasted fin wine) and grilling the fugu on the table side. The portion is also quite generous in my opinion, we all very full by the end. The service we received was very attentive yet not intrusive. I highly recommend it!
  • Eduard Sh.
    5.0
    Posted on :11/06/2024
    Unique and excellent Fugu Omakase Menu. Especially loved the BBQ part.
  • Amy Mari
    5.0
    Posted on :07/03/2024
    What an exceptional meal. It was our first time having fugu and it was INCREDIBlE! Service was superior. Food was amazing. I highly recommend booking the omakase meal. A true Japanese delicacy and just a great experience. It was about 12 courses but paced and portioned perfectly so I never felt like I ate too much. Highlights for us were the sashimi, hibachi fugu, and pizza (yes, pizza!).
Available Seats at Fugu Club miyawaki Bettei

5. Zaichi Tsukishimahonten / Yakiniku (Japanese-style barbecue)

  1. Japan Restaurant Award,Best 100 (2018 - 2023)
  2. Japan Restaurant Award,Bronze (2021 - 22)
4 pieces of red meat on a plate

Zaichi Tsukishimahonten is a popular restaurant offering high-quality Hida beef raised in the premium environment of Hida Takayama. It has been selected as one of the Best 100 restaurants on a major Japanese gourmet review website. The Tsukishima branch is known as the originator of the famous Gochameze Yaki, which involves eating lean beef and three types of offal with a secret miso sauce. By mixing three parts of fresh offal with lean meat and grilling them together, the sauce, meat juice, and fat harmonize, increasing the richness and umami, making it a must-try dish. The year-round available premium Morioka cold noodles are also a final course menu item you'll want to try.

 grilled hormones
Zaichi Tsukishimahonten's Information
Operation hours
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM(L.O.10:00 PM)
Regular holiday
Irregular Holidays
Price range
Dinner: USD 78.91 - USD 78.91
Address
AM Bldg. 1,2F, 2-14-8, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukishima Station
Directions from station
1 minute walk from Tsukishima Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card
Seats
42 Seats
Awards
Awards
  • P.W.
    5.0
    Posted on :03/04/2024
    This restaurant is where you can enjoy your meal while watching it being grilled. The quality of the meat is excellent, and I enjoyed perfectly marbled cuts.
Available Seats at Zaichi Tsukishimahonten

6. Sakuragi / Japanese Cuisine

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2025
 black bowl and soup

Sakuragi is a Japanese restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide as a Selected Restaurant. It features carefully selected seasonal ingredients chosen by experts and continuously pursues freshness. The menu consists of a monthly changing course of about ten luxurious dishes from sashimi to dessert. The cuisine, prepared by the chef who trained for 18 years at Kozue in Park Hyatt Tokyo, is characterized by its fresh taste that brings out the best in the ingredients while pursuing freshness. The seared bonito grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) and clay pot rice are notable, with detailed attention all the way to presentation. The high-quality and relaxing interior with a hinoki (Japanese cypress) counter is also attractive.

 Bright interior and counter seats
Sakuragi's Information
Operation hours
6:00PM~- Start all at once
Regular holiday
Irregular Holidays
Price range
Dinner: USD 207.67 - USD 207.67
Address
2F, Daigoginzauesutotsukiji Bld., 3-7-2, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukiji Station
Directions from station
5 minutes walk from Tsukiji Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card available
Seats
8 seats
Awards
Michelin
New selection
Available Seats at Sakuragi

7. Shunkeian Arakaki / Tempura Dining

Michelin Star
Michelin Guide, 2025
Grilled fish on a blue plate

Shunkeian Arakaki is one-Michelin-starred tempura restaurant. Founded on extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, it offers creative tempura incorporating kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner) techniques. A unique feature is that the dishes are served on Yamuchin pottery and Ryukyu lacquerware, reflecting the owner's Okinawan roots. Brown sugar pudding and awamori are also popular. Freshly fried tempura is served at the counter, with a thin but crispy batter that's easy to eat. The enhanced flavor and texture of the ingredients showcase the chef's high skill level.

lots of seafood lined up
Shunkeian Arakaki's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM -
Regular holiday
Mondays,Sundays
Price range
Dinner: USD 149.52 - USD 149.52
Address
1F-B, VORT Shintomi-cho, 3-5-10, Minato, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomi-cho Station
Directions from station
5 minutes walk from Shintomi-cho Station
Payment methods
Credit card available
Seats
8 Seats
Awards
Michelin
star
Awards
  • Rameel
    5.0
    Posted on :02/03/2025
    This was very good. The chef took great care in preparation and we were very full at the end.
  • thierry
    4.5
    Posted on :01/17/2025
    really nice tempura restaurant. The food is nothing to complain, fresh and big. The starter’ soup is very good, the tempura dishes are better and the pudding from dessert is the best. Only thing, it’s a three hours meal, a little bit too long and I was a little bit tired already.
  • Mike MA
    5.0
    Posted on :12/29/2024
    Small but nice restaurant. Food is tasty. The chef is friendly and welcome.
Available Seats at Shunkeian Arakaki

8. PRIMO PASSO / Italian

Michelin Star
Michelin Guide, 2025
 transparent plate and noodles

Primo Passo is an Italian restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide as a Selected Restaurant. The owner, who was in charge of the pasta station at a starred restaurant in Naples, values introducing the deliciousness and versatility of pasta. The chef's unique ideas and ingredients-focused dishes are attractively fused with Japanese flavors, creating a new sensory experience. The full open kitchen, likened to the chef's stage, adds an exciting live element to the dining experience. The simple and modern space is sophisticated, providing a relaxed atmosphere for adults to enjoy their meal and conversation.

Arranged chairs and counter
PRIMO PASSO's Information
Operation hours
5:00 PM -,8:30 PM -
Regular holiday
Wednesdays,Irregular Holidays
Price range
Dinner: USD 124.6 - USD 137.06
Address
ACN Tsukiji Building B1F, 1-5-11, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho Station
Directions from station
2 minutes walk from Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card
Seats
14 Seats
Awards
Michelin
star
  • L.D.
    5.0
    Posted on :03/04/2024

    It was a charming-looking restaurant. While I initially had some reservations about eating Italian food in Japan, I was pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the dishes were.
Available Seats at PRIMO PASSO

9. Rokkan / Japanese

Rokkan is a renowned, invitation-only restaurant without a sign, mainly offering softshell turtle dishes. The owner trained for many years at Kyomi, a famous restaurant reportedly frequented by John Lennon, before becoming independent. The restaurant is characterized by its technique of bringing out the rich flavors of ingredients to their fullest. The interior consists of a four-seat counter and two private rooms, with the counter accommodating only one group at a time, creating an intimate, hideaway-like atmosphere. It offers evolved softshell turtle dishes, gaining a reputation for converting even those who previously disliked softshell turtle cuisine into fans.

Rokkan's Information
Operation hours
Operation hours:12:00 PM -, 6:00 PM -
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
Price range
JPY16,500 - JPY45,600
Address
6-6-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukiji
Directions from station
Tsukiji
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
Seats
12 seats

Make a Reservation

10. Sushi Chu / Sushi

Sushi Chu is a renowned sushi restaurant run by a chef who served as the head chef at Sushi Yoshitake, a Michelin three-starred restaurant, before becoming independent. It continues to offer seasonal flavors that maximize the umami of fresh fish and bring out the inherent deliciousness of the ingredients, showcasing the craftsmanship unique to Edomae (traditional Tokyo-style) sushi. The interior, based on soft white wood, is a luxurious space with only eight seats. A selection of sake, primarily from breweries in the Tohoku region, perfectly complements the sushi, creating an exquisite harmony.

Sushi Chu 's Information
Operation hours
6:00 PM -
Regular holiday
Sunday, other unspecified holidays
Price range
JPY30,800 - JPY35,800
Address
2-5-7 Tsukiji, ACN Tsukiji 2-chome Building 1st Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho, Tsukiji
Directions from station
Shintomicho, Tsukiji
Payment methods
Card and cash
Seats
8 seats

Make a Reservation

11. Sushidokoro Yamato / Sushi

Sushidokoro Yamato is a renowned sushi restaurant attracting sushi lovers from Japan and abroad. The young owner, who learned Japanese cuisine at the two-Michelin-starred Kotetsu in Ginza and trained for 5 years at the one-Michelin-starred Nihonbashi Kakigara Cho Sugita, serves Edomae (traditional Tokyo-style) sushi drawing on his experience in both Japanese cuisine and sushi. The clean and calm interior made of cypress wood offers a reservation-only space with just eight counter-seats, ideal for those who want to enjoy sushi at a leisurely pace. Guests can savor sake and sushi while observing the owner's careful work, which inherits the straightforward traditions of Edomae (traditional Tokyo-style) sushi.

Sushidokoro Yamato 's Information
Operation hours
12:00 PM -, 5:00 PM -, 7:40 PM -
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
Price range
JPY18,000 - JPY30,000
Address
3-7-2 Tsukiji, Dai-go Ginza West Tsukiji Building 1F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tsukiji Station
Directions from station
Tsukiji Station
Payment methods
Cash, Card (VISA, Master only)
Seats
8 seats

Make a Reservation

12. Sushi Hashimoto / Sushi Dining

  1. MICHELIN (2020 - 25): One Star
  2. Japan Restaurant Award,Best 100 (2022)
  3. Japan Restaurant Award,Silver (2021 -24)

Sushi Hashimoto is a renowned sushi restaurant that gained attention by earning one Michelin star in 2025 and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Restaurants on a famous Japanese gourmet review website. Raised by parents who ran a sushi restaurant in Fukushima, the owner trained at the one-Michelin-starred Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita. Starting the nigiri-zushi course with kohada (gizzard shad), he inherits his master's style while combining his own ideas, constantly evolving both nigiri-zushi and small dishes. In the modern and calm interior made of hiba wood, guests can experience a special time while entrusting their dining experience to the chef's omakase (chef's choice menu) course.

Sushi Hashimoto's Information
Operation hours
12:00 PM -, 5:00 PM -, 7:45 PM -
Regular holiday
Tuesday, Wednesday
Price range
JPY33,000 - JPY38,000
Address
1-8-2 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho Station
Directions from station
Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Cash, Card (VISA, Master only)
Seats
8 seats

Make a Reservation

13. Sushi Miyuki / Sushi Dining

Sushi Miyuki is a sushi restaurant opened by the former second-in-command of the Michelin-starred Sushi Hashimoto, offering Hashimoto-style sushi at affordable prices. The chef expresses his uniqueness in sushi while inheriting the heart and techniques learned from his master. The bold appearance of sushi with large cuts of fish has also been a topic of conversation. Lunch offers nigiri-zushi only, while dinner features an omakase (chef's choice menu) course of small dishes and nigiri-zushi. With a unique lineup of sake, guests can enjoy new harmonies of sake and sushi. The interior features an L-shaped six-seat counter, allowing guests to enjoy sushi flavors in a hideaway-like atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sushi Miyuki 's Information
Operation hours
12:00 PM -, 6:00 PM -
Regular holiday
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Price range
JPY8,800 - JPY19,800
Address
1F Maki Plaza, 1-15-11 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shintomicho Station
Directions from station
Shintomicho Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card
Seats
6 seats

Make a Reservation

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About the author

Koyanagi
Koyanagi

A Tokyo-based foodie, she spends nearly all of her earnings on culinary explorations throughout Japan, from street food to fine dining. Her passion for food has become a career, contributing to gourmet magazines and collaborating with TV shows. She also handles the creation of articles for OMAKASE. When dining out, she makes it a point to properly understand the chefs' and restaurateurs' backgrounds and philosophies.