I recently visited Sushi Takeuchi (鮨たけうち), a cozy sushi restaurant in Daikanyama. Open since July 2017, this restaurant is managed by Chef Takeuchi, who has honed his skills at renowned establishments like Sushi Kanesaka, Sushi Saito in Ginza, and Sushi Sato. Sushi Takeuchi is located about a 10-minute walk from Daikanyama Station.
The restaurant has a discreet exterior with no traditional shop curtain, giving it a hidden, exclusive vibe. A small sign with the name “Sushi Takeuchi” is the only clue to its location.
The interior features a minimalist design, with just eight counter seats and a beautiful white-wooden counter, creating an intimate and cozy setting.
Sushi Takeuchi offers two lunch courses:
✔¥4,000 (sushi only)
✔¥8,000 (sushi with appetizers)
Dinner is a single course priced at ¥18,000 (tax excluded), but the same course can also be reserved for lunch. Reservations are accepted by phone for lunch and online (via Pocket concierge or Tabelog) for dinner. When booking by phone, you’ll be asked to choose your course and time, allowing the staff to efficiently prepare for each guest.
We opted for the ¥4,000 lunch course, which included a small dish, 10 pieces of sushi, a sushi roll, soup, and dessert. Here’s what was served:
Herring spawn on kelp: Delicate texture with a rich umami flavor.
Umi Budou(Sea caviar): Paired with wakame seaweed and dressed in tangy ponzu sauce.
Longtooth grouper: Crisp texture with red vinegar-seasoned rice.
Yellowtail: Melt-in-your-mouth fatty goodness.
Chu-toro: Fresh tuna from Oma, rich in flavor and unaged for a clean taste.
Horse mackerel: Topped with minced chives for a hint of garlic.
Lightly grilled blackthroat seaperch: Perfectly fatty yet light.
Whelk: Crunchy and aromatic.
Scallop: Naturally sweet with a subtle sauce.
Sea urchin : Sweet and creamy.
Miso soup: Made with shijimi clams, a comforting end to the meal.
Marinated tuna: Bold and flavorful.
Conger eel: Soft and perfectly grilled.
Sushi roll with kanpyo: While I usually dislike kanpyo’s sweetness, the balance of the vinegared rice and wasabi made it enjoyable.
Dessert: A refreshing combination of persimmon and pear.
Sushi Takeuchi exceeded my expectations, offering high-quality sushi at a reasonable price. I’m eager to return for the ¥8,000 course and their signature Gari-maki (rolled sushi with pickled ginger).
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Name Sushi Takeuchi (鮨たけうち)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available (Pocket concierge, Tabelog)
Credit card Available
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