Sukiyabashi Jiro

Sukiyabashi Jiro is een sushi restaurant in Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Japan. Een tak wordt geëxploiteerd door zijn zoon Takashi is gevestigd in Roppongi Hills in Minato, Tokyo.It De Michelin-gids heeft Sukiyabashi Jiro bekroond met 3 sterren.
Sukiyabashi Jiro is one of the most beloved sushi restaurants in Japan. Located in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Sukiyabashi Jiro has been building a reputation of quality sushi and impeccable service since the 1950s under the watchful eye of its founder, Jiro Ono. The restaurant is known for its meticulous preparation and seasoning of the sushi, with a focus on the best ingredients.

The prestige of Sukiyabashi Jiro isn’t limited to Japan. The restaurant has been featured in books and movies, including an acclaimed documentary by Naomichi Sasaki. Eating at Sukiyabashi Jiro is an experience to be savored and is unlikely an experience that you won’t forget.

Diners can select from two tasting menus. The omakase menu costs about 30,000 yen (approximately $270 USD). This menu requires a reservation and consists of multiple pieces of sushi, plus some cooked dishes. The second menu, known as the kaisendon menu, features seafood sashimi, sushi and soup. This menu costs about 9,000 yen (approximately $78 USD) per person.

The seating inside the restaurant is very limited, with only ten seats at the sushi bar and there is always a queue outside the restaurant hours before opening. Reservations require weeks of advance booking and won’t be available on short notice. Prices are also non-negotiable. But if you can manage to get a seat, you can expect to taste the finest sushi in the world, precisely prepared and seasoned. The experience is akin to a fine art performance – it’s a unique opportunity to watch a master craftsman at work.

Overall, Sukiyabashi Jiro offeres an unparalleled experience of world-class Japanese sushi. It is worth the considerable effort to secure a seat and enjoy the experience of this legendary restaurant.