Chef Takashi runs a 12-seat counter in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, serving a 10-course Edomae sushi omakase for ¥150 per person, booked through OpenTable.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Courses
- 10
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Chef Takashi
- Sake pairing
- $20
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- OpenTable · book a few weeks out · 2 weeks
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Samurai Restaurant Omakase Kyoto sits in Shimogyo Ward, a short walk from central Kyoto, and seats twelve guests at a single sushi counter. Chef Takashi, who trained at a sushi school in Tokyo, prepares a ten-course Edomae omakase with an English menu available for non-Japanese speakers.
The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide with two stars and holds a Tabelog score of 95. Service runs both lunch and dinner, with seatings lasting about two hours. A sake pairing is offered for an additional $20, and the dress code is smart casual. Dining is at the counter only; there is no private room.
Pricing is set at ¥150 per person for the omakase course, placing it in the moderate tier. Reservations are made through OpenTable, and the restaurant recommends booking about two weeks ahead given the limited twelve seats. The kitchen is open seven days a week, from 11:00 to 22:00 most days and until 21:00 on Thursdays.
For those planning a visit, the address is 452 Tenshitsukinu Ke3chōme in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, and the restaurant can also be reached by phone at 070-3609-0830. Credit cards are accepted, as the restaurant is not cash-only.
Good to know
- How do I book a table?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable, and the restaurant suggests booking about two weeks in advance due to the twelve-seat counter.
- What does the omakase cost?
- The ten-course Edomae sushi omakase is priced at ¥150 per person; a sake pairing can be added for an additional $20.
- Is there a dress code?
- Smart casual attire is requested for dining at the counter.
- Is English spoken or is there an English menu?
- Yes, an English menu is available, which can help non-Japanese speakers order confidently.
- How long does the meal take and is lunch available?
- Seatings run about two hours, and the restaurant offers both lunch and dinner service seven days a week.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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