Restaurants with phone reservations in Japan

Kyoto

Sushi Ryuka is an 11-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, serving a 10-course omakase for ¥27,500 with sake pairing and an English menu.

Tokyo

Sushi Saito is a 22-seat, three-Michelin-star Edomae sushi counter in Roppongi's ARK Hills South Tower, with dinner from ¥50,000 and booking by phone only.

Osaka

An 8-seat counter serving Edomae sushi in Kita-Shinchi, Osaka, with sake pairing and an English menu, booked by phone.

Tokyo

Sushi Shiina is a four-seat, private-room Edomae counter near Shin-Nihombashi and Kanda stations, closed Wednesdays, with sake pairings and chef-led omakase.

Osaka

Edomae sushi counter and private room in Dōjima, Kita Ward, Osaka, with two-hour seatings and online or phone reservations.

Fukuoka

Twelve-seat Edomae sushi counter in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, run by chef Kazuya Ebi, with a Michelin star and a 10-course omakase.

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

Nine-seat Edomae sushi counter in Tennoji, Osaka, with a private room option and lunch omakase available by advance reservation only.

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.

Fukuoka

Washokudou SAI in Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, serves Edomae sushi and seasonal tempura omakase at a 14-seat counter and private room, booked by phone.

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.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Ten-seat Edomae sushi counter in Sapporo's Chuo Ward with a Michelin star, a 10-course omakase, and phone-only reservations that book out roughly a month ahead.

Kobe, Hyogo

Seven-seat counter in Kobe's Kitano district serving Edomae sushi with sake pairing; dinner omakase from ¥18,000, lunch from ¥16,000.

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.