Kiku Zushi is a 12-seat Edomae sushi counter in Kasuga, Fukuoka, offering a 15-course omakase from chef Takahashi Kenji, Michelin-starred and bookable via
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Courses
- 15
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Takahashi Kenji
- Sake pairing
- $50
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- OpenTable · book a few weeks out · 1 month
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Kiku Zushi sits in Kasuga, part of greater Fukuoka, and runs a single counter of 12 seats facing chef Takahashi Kenji, a graduate of the Tsuji Culinary Institute. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and a Tabelog score of 4.5, and is listed in the Michelin guide.
The omakase runs 15 courses over roughly two hours, priced at 250 USD per person. Sake pairing is available for an additional 50 USD. Both lunch and dinner service are offered, with lunch seatings in the early afternoon and a dinner seating in the evening, Monday through Saturday; the restaurant is closed Sundays.
Seating is counter-only, with no private room option. The dress code is smart casual, and an English menu is provided, which simplifies the experience for visitors who don't read Japanese. Reservations are handled through OpenTable, and the restaurant recommends booking about a month in advance given the limited seat count. Kiku Zushi is not cash-only, so cards are accepted alongside cash.
Given the single 12-seat counter and the restaurant's Michelin recognition, demand for seats is expected to be steady, particularly for dinner service. The moderate difficulty rating for booking reflects this balance between seat scarcity and the available online reservation system, rather than any unusual restriction process.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Kiku Zushi?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable, and the restaurant suggests booking about one month ahead due to the 12-seat counter.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The 15-course omakase is priced at 250 USD per person, with an optional sake pairing available for an additional 50 USD.
- Is there an English menu?
- Yes, an English menu is provided, which is helpful for non-Japanese-speaking guests.
- What should I wear and how long does the meal take?
- Smart casual dress is expected, and the seating runs approximately 120 minutes.
- Is Kiku Zushi open for lunch?
- Yes, lunch service is offered Monday through Saturday, with two lunch seatings before the evening service; the restaurant is closed Sundays.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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