Restaurants with phone reservations

Fukuoka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, with a chef's omakase ending in a mini seafood ramen, from ¥15,000 at dinner.

Bangkok

A 10-seat Edomae sushi counter inside Hotel Nikko Bangkok's Thong Lo location, run by chef Saito Yoshihiro of the Sushi Saito lineage, with a 15-course omakase.

Kyoto

Kaiseki counter inside The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto by chef Katsuhito Inoue, 58 seats, open Thursday through Monday, booking by phone or concierge.

London, England

One-hour counter omakase in Fitzrovia, London, served Tuesday to Friday from 6pm near Oxford Circus.

Osaka

Edomae sushi counter in Nishi Ward, Osaka, seating 12 across an 8-seat counter and a semi-private table, with course-only dining and wine pairing options.

Fukuoka

Edomae sushi kaiseki counter in Akasaka, Fukuoka, run by chef Kijima Eitaro, with lunch omakase from 6,000 yen and evening courses from 21,000 yen.