A 12-seat counter in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward serving Edomae sushi from chef Sakai Taiko, holding three Michelin stars.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 12
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- 堺 大航
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- OMAKASE
- Booking
- Omakase.in
- Category
- Counter onlySake pairing
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin 3 starsMichelin starred
Sushi Sakai occupies the second floor of the LANE Round Building in Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. The counter seats twelve and is run by owner-chef Sakai Taiko, working in the Edomae tradition. A single omakase course runs roughly twelve pieces of nigiri alongside about eight tsumami dishes, served in a sukiya-style room set with Karatsu ware.
The restaurant holds three Michelin stars and appears in the Michelin Guide. Reservations are handled through the Omakase.in booking platform, and the restaurant is grouped in the luxury price tier. Sake pairing is offered, and sommelier-selected wine is also available alongside the sake options for those who want a beverage pairing through the meal.
Service runs in multiple seatings across lunch and dinner. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday offer both lunch and two dinner seatings; Tuesday is dinner only; Thursday is lunch only; the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Sakai Sushi also operates two sister counters in the same building, Gahoujin on the third floor and Zaisho, both staffed by chefs trained under Sakai, for those seeking a different seating or a private booking.
The restaurant periodically closes for holiday breaks, including stretches around Obon in August, Golden Week in spring, and the New Year period; anyone booking around these windows should check the site's notices page before confirming a reservation.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Sakai?
- Reservations are made through the Omakase.in booking platform; the restaurant's own site also lists a contact page for inquiries.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Sushi Sakai is listed in the luxury price tier; an exact course price is not published, so confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant when booking.
- How many seats does the restaurant have, and is it counter-only?
- There are 12 seats, all at the counter, so every guest sits close to chef Sakai Taiko while he works.
- What does the course include?
- The omakase typically runs about 12 pieces of nigiri and roughly 8 tsumami dishes, with sake pairing available and sommelier-selected wine also offered.
- What are the operating hours?
- Hours vary by day with lunch and dinner seatings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, dinner only on Tuesday, lunch only on Thursday, and the restaurant closed Sunday and Monday; it also closes for periods around Obon, Golden Week and New Year.
Details checked October 11, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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