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Tokyo · Kenji Watanabe
Tokyo omakase ranges from accessible lunch counters to once-in-a-lifetime 20-course experiences.
Tokyo omakase ranges from accessible lunch counters to once-in-a-lifetime 20-course experiences. Every pick carries an expert score, booking notes, and neighbourhood detail — ranked by FlightLogic critics from verified visits, not aggregated reviews. The full ranked list with scores follows below.
TL;DR
Tokyo is the global capital of sushi, and omakase remains the definitive way to experience it. Our 2026 guide evaluates counter restaurants on fish quality, rice temperature, service in English, and booking accessibility for international visitors — from Michelin two-starred Harutaka in Ginza to the legendary counter at Sukiyabashi Jiro's Roppongi branch.
★★★ Michelin
Japanese · Sushi
Expert 9.6/10
An eight-seat Ginza counter where aged Edomae sushi is served one exacting piece at a time.
★★ Michelin
Japanese · Sushi
Expert 9.2/10
A twelve-seat Shinbashi counter where Shinji Kanesaka ages his own fish and lets rice temperature do the rest.
★★ Michelin
Japanese · Sushi
Expert 9.2/10
The Roppongi counter that extends the Jiro lineage, built on the same unforgiving rice and knife work.
Expect ¥15,000–¥30,000 ($100–$200) for high-end omakase, with three-Michelin-starred counters running higher.
Yes, but plan 3–8 weeks ahead. FlightLogic marks restaurants that accept international credit cards and English-language booking.