Seven-seat Edomae sushi counter near Ikenoue Station in Tokyo, serving a 20-item omakase of five seasonal dishes and 15 nigiri for ¥25,000.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Courses
- 20
- Seats
- 7
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- Https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/sushinakao/reserve · easy to book · 3 days
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter onlySake pairing
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Sushi Nakao is a counter-only restaurant in Setagaya's Daizawa neighborhood, a one-minute walk from Ikenoue Station on the Tokyu Inokashira Line and about six minutes by train from Shibuya. Seating is limited to seven guests, and the restaurant operates on a full-reservation system with a minimum lead time of three days.
The chef sources seafood personally at Tsukiji or Toyosu, selecting items based on what the market offers that day. Fish is cured with vinegar and aged before service, a method the restaurant applies across its sushi and seasonal dishes. The Premium Omakase Course runs ¥25,000 (tax included) and includes five seasonal small dishes—appetizer, sashimi, cold dish, grilled dish, and a steamed course—followed by fifteen pieces of nigiri and miso soup, twenty items in total. Two shorter menus are also offered: a ¥20,000 anniversary course with two small dishes and fifteen nigiri, and a ¥16,000 nigiri-focused course of fifteen pieces with miso soup.
Drinks include sake, shochu, wine, beer, and soft drinks, with sake pairing available alongside the omakase. The restaurant notes it favors natural and organic ingredients where possible and asks diners to mention allergies or preferences at the time of booking.
Reservations can be made online through TableCheck or by phone; groups of more than five people are asked to call directly. The kitchen is closed on Wednesdays, and remaining days run lunch service from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Nakao?
- Reservations can be made online via TableCheck or by phone at 03-6805-3077, at least three days before your visit. Groups larger than five people are asked to call directly rather than book online.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The main Premium Omakase Course is ¥25,000 including tax, covering five seasonal dishes and fifteen pieces of nigiri. Shorter options are available at ¥20,000 and ¥16,000.
- How many seats does the restaurant have?
- The counter seats a maximum of seven guests, so reservations are required and space is limited.
- How do I get to Sushi Nakao?
- It's a one-minute walk from Ikenoue Station on the Tokyu Inokashira Line, roughly six minutes by train or thirteen minutes by taxi from Shibuya Station.
- What are the operating hours?
- Lunch runs 12:00–14:30 and dinner 17:00–22:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; the restaurant is closed Wednesdays.
Details checked October 11, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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