Last Wednesday at lunchtime, with nothing else to do, I decided to visit Sushi Sho (すし匠), a fancy sushi restaurant in Yotsuya area. It had been a few years since my last visit.
When I arrived, there was a sign saying “本日は終了しました” (=already closed for today). But no worries—I had made a reservation 🙂
Though the restaurant is easy to locate, its entrance is tucked away on a quiet street, so it can be a bit tricky to find at first.
Sushi Sho is a high-end sushi restaurant where dinner courses start at 20,000 yen. However, at lunchtime, you can enjoy their exquisite seafood as a barachirashi (sashimi bowl) for just 2,000 yen. This special lunch is only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Lunchtime runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but each guest has a 40-minute time limit. Seating times are at 11:30, 12:10, and 12:50. Reservations are essential and can be made up to a week in advance. While walk-ins are accepted if there are vacant seats, it’s rare to find availability without a reservation.
I initially thought 40 minutes was too short, but my barachirashi arrived just five minutes after I was seated. This gave me plenty of time to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace. If you’re a slow eater, I recommend booking the 12:50 slot, as there are no guests after that time.
When making your reservation, the staff will confirm that only barachirashi is available during lunchtime.
On the day of your visit, all you need to do is arrive and take your seat. The staff will serve tea and your barachirashi automatically. The barachirashi set includes pickles, miso soup, and tea. In summer, cold tea is served, while hot tea is provided in colder seasons.
The barachirashi was stunning, like a bowl of jewels! It featured around 30 types of ingredients, including tuna, red sea bream, splendid alfonsino, mackerel, boiled conger eel, abalone, squid, shrimp, salmon roe, sea urchin, octopus, herring spawn on kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. Each piece of seafood was carefully prepared and beautifully presented on lightly vinegared rice.
The seafood used in the barachirashi is sourced from the same high-quality ingredients served during dinner. This makes lunchtime a fantastic opportunity to enjoy their premium sushi at an affordable price!
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Name Sushi Sho (すし匠)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Required
Credit card Available for course only
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