English friendly in Japan

Tokyo

A 14-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nishi-Shinjuku offering a 10-course dinner omakase for ¥22,000, with lunch service and sake pairings.

Osaka

Chef Yutaka's 16-seat Edomae sushi counter in Fukushima Ward, Osaka, offers two nightly seatings, sake pairing, and a private room, closed Thursdays.

Kobe, Hyogo

Counter-only Kobe restaurant in Chuo Ward pairing sushi, tempura, and Kobe beef in one omakase, with 16 seats and an English menu.

Tokyo

Seven-seat counter Edomae sushi in Nishiazabu, Tokyo; omakase from ¥35,200, booked through Pocket Concierge, closed Mondays.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Eight-seat counter-only tempura restaurant near Higashi Chaya in Kanazawa, serving seasonal tempura course by phone reservation.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi counter in Nakameguro, Tokyo, run by chef Hisashi Udatsu, seating 18 guests for lunch and dinner service booked online.

Osaka

A halal-certified wagyu and Kobe beef omakase in Osaka's Higashishinsaibashi, near Dotonbori, with courses built around sukiyaki, steak, and wagyu sushi.

Fukuoka

Zaisho is a 12-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, serving a six-course omakase from chef Ryoya Hara starting at 22,000 yen.

Kyoto

Eight-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, led by chef Takaaki Yamashita, serving a 10-course omakase for ¥22,000 with sake pairing.

Kyoto

Edomae sushi restaurant in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, open for lunch and dinner daily, in the luxury price tier with phone-only reservations.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Sapporo's Tanukikoji arcade, open evenings except Monday, bookings by phone.

Osaka

Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kita Ward, Osaka, open evenings except Sunday, with reservations taken by phone.

Kyoto

Suzuka is a Michelin-starred, counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, open nightly for dinner by phone reservation.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Kanazawa Sushi Yojiro is an Edomae sushi restaurant in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, booked by phone, in the luxury price tier.

Hakodate, Hokkaido

Nika is a moderate-priced Edomae sushi counter in Hakodate's Suehirochō district, booked by phone, with English-friendly service.