Soto is a 12-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Toyama, open evenings most weekdays and booked by phone.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- 小杉外博
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Soto occupies a single counter in Izumichō, Toyama, seating just 12 guests who watch chef Kosugi Sotohiro work through an Edomae sushi omakase. The restaurant does not offer a private room or lunch service, and each seating runs roughly 150 minutes, which sets the pace for the evening.
The menu is presented without English translation, so diners who don't read Japanese may want to confirm details with staff before arriving. Soto is not cash-only, meaning card payment is an option, though guests should verify accepted methods when booking.
Hours run from 17:30 to 20:30 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with an earlier 17:00 start on Monday. The restaurant is closed Wednesday and Sunday. Given the single counter and limited seating, reservations are essential and are handled by phone rather than online booking.
Priced at the top end of the four-tier scale used here, Soto fits the luxury category typical of small-format Edomae counters, where cost reflects the chef's direct service and the quality of seasonal fish sourced for the omakase. As with many counter-only sushi restaurants, exact pricing isn't published, so it's worth confirming the current omakase rate when you call to reserve.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Soto?
- Reservations are taken by phone at 076-422-8899; there is no online booking system listed.
- Is there an English menu at Soto?
- No English menu is available, so non-Japanese speaking guests may want to ask about translation or menu details when reserving.
- How long does the omakase meal take?
- A seating lasts about 150 minutes, based on the restaurant's listed seating duration.
- What days is Soto open?
- Soto is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 17:00 or 17:30 to 20:30, and closed Wednesday and Sunday.
- Do I need cash to pay?
- Soto is not cash-only, so other payment methods appear to be accepted, though it's best to confirm the specifics with the restaurant.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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