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Sushi Watanabe - Arakicho Review Summary
Sushi Watanabe - Arakicho
+81 (0) 3-5315-4238
7 Arakichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0007
Key Takeaways
Sushi Watanabe is known for its fresh seafood and excellent sake pairings.
The restaurant offers a cozy and upscale dining experience, ideal for special occasions.
While many diners are satisfied with the quality, some feel the prices are on the higher side.
What Customers Have to Say
Overall Quality
Overall, the quality of the food and service is highly regarded. Many customers express satisfaction with their meals, noting the skillful preparation and presentation. However, a few reviews indicate that not every visit meets expectations, leading to a mixed sentiment overall.
Favorite Dishes
Customers rave about the variety of dishes, especially the seasonal seafood. Popular choices include the uni (sea urchin) and anago (conger eel), which are praised for their freshness and flavor. Many reviews highlight the deliciousness of the sake pairings that complement the dishes perfectly.
Price
The restaurant is on the higher end, with prices typically ranging from ¥20,000 to ¥29,999 per person. While some diners feel the cost is justified by the quality of the food and service, others mention that it can be quite expensive for a sushi meal.
Ambiance
The ambiance is described as intimate and cozy, with a beautiful L-shaped counter that allows for an up-close experience with the chefs. The setting is perfect for special occasions or quiet dinners, making it a favorite among those looking for a refined dining experience.
Vibe
The vibe is upscale yet welcoming, with a focus on traditional sushi dining. Diners appreciate the attentive service and the chef's expertise, which adds to the overall experience. However, some reviews mention that it can feel a bit formal for casual outings.
Sushi Watanabe - Arakicho Google Average Rating
4.3
5
Google
A cozy little restaurant that serves excellent sushi. Chef Watanabe is very meticulous and friendly. He serves many sushi dishes that are not as commonly served in other sushi restaurants. It also has a good selection of sakes and they did great pairing of sakes with the dishes served.
5
Google
We would have never found this or make the reservation ourselves... But luckily, my best friend lives in the neighborhood and made the reservation for an amazing dinner!
Everything was flavorful, fresh and the textures were amazing!! They only have about 8 seats, so if you can get in, you’ll be sitting at the counter watching chef working his magic! (And chef speaks very good English, too!)
Sake selection was also incredible, you can simply tell him what you prefer, and they will have something for you! Or, if you’d like to have wine, bubbles, Shochu or beers... They’ve got it all :)
Everything was flavorful, fresh and the textures were amazing!! They only have about 8 seats, so if you can get in, you’ll be sitting at the counter watching chef working his magic! (And chef speaks very good English, too!)
Sake selection was also incredible, you can simply tell him what you prefer, and they will have something for you! Or, if you’d like to have wine, bubbles, Shochu or beers... They’ve got it all :)
5
Google
Best sushi I've ever had, and the most expensive. They require reservations and have no menu, you will be served a lot of different fish.
5
Google
love the taste of sushi rice. ive tried different expensive sushi places but this is the best in Tokyo
5
Google
Second time. May 2022
It’s been a long time since I’ve been here!
Every single plate of snacks is perfect ✨
Is it okay if I don't have this? There's nothing like it.
It would have been nice to have a leisurely drink and eat slowly, but since the start time was after 8 o'clock, I ate a lot.
The white meat grilled fish had an elegant taste and was great.
I'm glad that the nigiri had more shellfish this time!
The horse mackerel was also amazing.
Also, additional bonito toro? I think you said you could only get two volumes?
It was smooth and elegant, and I don't think I would have recognized it if I hadn't heard it was bonito.
I love the general manager of THE craftsman, and I know him by sight, so it's fun for me to talk to him about various things 😊
I think people with no manners write strange things.
It's true that the trend of saying anything is fine for customers is a bad thing 🇯🇵.
First visit↓
Bio's Champagne was delicious✨
The happiness of having delicious alcoholic beverages and carefully made elegant snacks presented just right in front of you.
I forgot to take a photo, but I started with the octopus.
For some reason, I can't leave out the octopus.
The next engawa was crunchy and went perfectly with the champagne.
The smoked oysters are also rich, which goes perfectly with the champagne.
Whelks are so elegant that I want to eat more of them (lol)
I wanted to eat whelk with sushi. I should have said it.
And smoked roasted blackthroat.
This is exquisite! Sake or beer would be good too.
The abalone chawanmushi was also rich, and although I don't really like chawanmushi, the one here was really delicious.
After enjoying the snacks, move on to the nigiri.
I received 4 types of sea urchin for the omakase, but there was an additional sea urchin.
I can eat endlessly now.
I wanted it to never end!
It’s been a long time since I’ve been here!
Every single plate of snacks is perfect ✨
Is it okay if I don't have this? There's nothing like it.
It would have been nice to have a leisurely drink and eat slowly, but since the start time was after 8 o'clock, I ate a lot.
The white meat grilled fish had an elegant taste and was great.
I'm glad that the nigiri had more shellfish this time!
The horse mackerel was also amazing.
Also, additional bonito toro? I think you said you could only get two volumes?
It was smooth and elegant, and I don't think I would have recognized it if I hadn't heard it was bonito.
I love the general manager of THE craftsman, and I know him by sight, so it's fun for me to talk to him about various things 😊
I think people with no manners write strange things.
It's true that the trend of saying anything is fine for customers is a bad thing 🇯🇵.
First visit↓
Bio's Champagne was delicious✨
The happiness of having delicious alcoholic beverages and carefully made elegant snacks presented just right in front of you.
I forgot to take a photo, but I started with the octopus.
For some reason, I can't leave out the octopus.
The next engawa was crunchy and went perfectly with the champagne.
The smoked oysters are also rich, which goes perfectly with the champagne.
Whelks are so elegant that I want to eat more of them (lol)
I wanted to eat whelk with sushi. I should have said it.
And smoked roasted blackthroat.
This is exquisite! Sake or beer would be good too.
The abalone chawanmushi was also rich, and although I don't really like chawanmushi, the one here was really delicious.
After enjoying the snacks, move on to the nigiri.
I received 4 types of sea urchin for the omakase, but there was an additional sea urchin.
I can eat endlessly now.
I wanted it to never end!