Nishiki Sushi Shin

Nishiki Sushi Shin sits inside Nishiki Market, Kyoto's central food street, and builds its nigiri around fish sourced largely from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market along with seasonal catches from around Japan. The counter seats 14, all counter seating, and the same 14-seat room can be booked as a private buyout.

The menu runs in tiers: a 10-piece omakase nigiri set called Nishiki at 3,000 yen, an 11-piece Jō set at 5,000 yen, and a 10-piece Tokujō set at 7,000 yen. Sake and wine are offered alongside the sushi. Both lunch and dinner omakase service are available, which is less common among counter-only sushi shops in the area.

The restaurant is open seven days a week, with lunch service from 12:00 to 16:00 (last order 15:00) and dinner from 17:30 to 21:00 (last seating for a 21:00 exit). Reservations for both lunch and dinner are accepted. The shop notes irregular closures, so confirming a specific date before visiting is worth doing.

The address is 169-2 Higashiuoyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, placing it within walking distance of the rest of Nishiki Market's stalls and shops. Contact is by phone at 075-223-3355, and the restaurant also maintains an Instagram account under the handle nishiki_sushishin for updates on seasonal offerings.