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Otoro fatty tuna nigiri served on a black lacquer board at Sushi Kensuke

Sushi Kensuke Azabu-Juban: A Dashi-Driven Omakase (2026)

A first-hand omakase at Sushi Kensuke, one minute from Azabu-Juban Station. Otoro with 50 hidden cuts, seared nodoguro, and dashi built from shellfish.

2026.06.16

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A piece of lightly torched nigiri resting on a glossy black plate at Karin sushi in Ryogoku

Karin: Sushi and Kappo Fusion by Ryogoku Station, Tokyo (2026)

I sat at the cedar counter at Karin, a sushi and kappo spot two minutes from Ryogoku Station, and ate the omakase. Here is every dish I tried.

2026.06.13

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Snow crab and sea urchin nigiri served on a red lacquer plate at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi

Zoroku Yuzan: Edomae Sushi Omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo (2026)

I sat at the counter at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi for an Edomae sushi course. From snow crab with sea urchin to truffle custard, each plate held a surprise.

2026.06.10

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Tokyo Sushi Guide 2026: 4 Types from ¥1,000 Kaiten to ¥50,000 Omakase

Kaiten ¥1,000, counter ¥5,000, omakase ¥10,000+. Tokyo sushi has 4 distinct types. Pick by budget, reservations, and Japanese ability.

2026.05.03

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