Tokyo Restaurants

Kyūbey

#14 of 690 things to do in Tokyo

#3 of 493 restaurants in Japan

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Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, service

  • Address
    • 8-7-6 Ginza Chūō-ku
  • Transport
    • Ginza Line to Shimbashi (exit 3), JR Yamanote Line to Shimbashi (Ginza exit)
  • Phone
    • 03 3571 6523
  • Price
    • sushi sets lunch ¥4200-8400, dinner from ¥10,500
  • Hours
    • 11.30am-2pm & 5-10pm Mon-Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Kyūbey

If you can splurge on only one Tokyo sushi experience, make it this one. Established in 1936, Kyūbey’s quality and presentation have attracted a moneyed and celebrity clientele ever since, seeking incomparable quality and presentation. Go for broke with kaiseki (course menu, lunch/dinner from ¥10,500/15,750), or have it served on pottery by famed artisan Kitaoji Rosanjin for ¥31,500. Otherwise just peruse the Rosanjin exhibition on the restaurant’s 4th floor. Kyūbey continues to make headlines: in 2009, it bought at auction half of a single bluefin tuna that sold for a staggering ¥9.63 million (and sold single cuts of toro from it for ¥2000!).

 

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    Before I went to Japan if you had told me I would drop $400 on one meal for two people I would have thought you were crazy; but I couldn't be happier that I spent that money at Kyubei. Walking into the restaurant we were greeted by Kimono clad wait staff and seated at a long elegantly styled sushi bar. Our sushi chef served only us and one other couple for two of the best hours my taste buds have ever experienced.

    The fish was beyond fresh, I think it must have been alive until we ordered it. The prawns were brought out on ice still alive and trying to escape from the sushi chefs experienced grip. This may not be for the squeamish, but for a sushi lover it doesn't get any better than this! Each sushi roll and piece of sashimi was served individually, giving us time to savor each delectable flavor and texture. Not only was the sushi above and beyond anything I had ever tasted, but the assortment of palate cleansers was also a treat. From sea urchin to fried eel bone I enjoyed things I had never thought about eating before.

    Yes, it's pricey. But if you're into sushi it's absolutely worth it! Not only was the food better than anything I have ever tasted, but the intimate setting with the sushi chef created an experience like no other.

    Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, service

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