Hienadz Vardanyan 
Tokyo is a must-visit city for food lovers around the world. It has 149 restaurants that have been awarded at least one Michelin star.
While many people think of sushi when they think of Japan, the city has much more to offer than that.
However, if it is sushi you are interested in then surely you want to try out the best the city has to offer.
There are 12 restaurants in the City that have been awarded 3 Michelin stars. But, there is only one sushi restaurant in Tokyo that holds the title.
Today, we will be looking at a 3 Michelin star sushi restaurant in Tokyo. That restaurant is Sushi Yoshitake – 7-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku.
Sushi Yoshitake (鮨 よしたけ)
Sushi Yoshitake is the only sushi restaurant in Tokyo to hold 3 Michelin stars. It was founded by Chef Masahiro Yoshitake.
Here is what the Michelin expert had to say about the restaurant:
“Weaving together the past and future of Edomae sushi, Masahiro Yoshitake applies his own ideas, further developing the traditional techniques arrived at by sushi artisans of the past.For example, by steeping the white-fleshed fish kobujime in a liquid derived from kombu, he enhances its flavor and makes it more succulent by preventing any loss of moisture. The nikiri soy sauce is prepared separately according to the characteristics of red-, white-fleshed, or blue-backed fish.”
Experience
This is a 3 Michelin star sushi restaurant in Tokyo and can therefore be quite exclusive.
Sushi Yoshitake is a traditional sushi bar where you are able to watch the food being cooked in front of you.
You will be served by some of the highest trained sushi chefs in the world, who could very easily double as entertainers or comedians.
They will cook your next course as you are eating your current one. Most bars seat around 8 people.
The traditional meal service includes 25 courses followed by house Miso Soup (which is a Yuzu twist on the traditional dish).
While the majority of the dishes are sushi, Sushi Yoshitake mixes in an amazing range of seafood into their menu that will leave you planning your next trip to the restaurant.
When you want to eat at a 3 Michelin star sushi restaurant, you should expect to pay a lot of money and they are not always worth it.
This is most definitely one of the Michelin star restaurants in Tokyo worth the money.
The menu will change throughout the year so that the restaurant can serve up the best of what is in season at the time.
Mr. Yoshitake himself goes to the fish market each day to choose what they will serve that evening.
Customers are forbidden from taking pictures of their food and most chefs prefer not to be filmed while they are working.
A wide variety of drinks are served at the restaurant.
There is no strict dress code at Sushi Yoshitake. However, men cannot wear tank tops or sandals.
Women are discouraged from wearing jeans and a t-shirt. We recommend leaning on the smarter side of smart-casual.
After such a unique and high-end sushi experience, you might also be interested in exploring more sushi options in a more casual setting. Check out our guide to the best sashimi buffets in Tokyo for some great recommendations.
Where To Find Sushi Yoshitake
Sushi Yoshitake can be found at the following address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7 Chome−8−13 Brown Place９Ｆ
Like many other 3 Michelin star restaurants in Tokyo, the restaurant states that booking is essential if you want to eat at the restaurant.
In the tourist season, you will want to try and book as far in advance as you can. In quieter parts of the year, you should be able to get away with booking 3-4 weeks in advance.
Not be mistaken or put off by the appearance of the building and entrance from the outside. It may look like an office building, but there is something truly magical hidden inside.
Store Information
- Tel: +813-6253-7331
- Business Hours: 2-part system. (18:00 and 20:30)
- Regular Holiday: Sunday
- Access: 434m from Shimbashi Station
- Address: Brown Place 9F, 7-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
