Twelve-seat Edomae sushi counter in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, run by chef Kazuya Ebi, with a Michelin star and a 10-course omakase.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Courses
- 10
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Kazuya Ebi
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Dress code
- Business casual
- Reservations
- Visit website · book a few weeks out · 1 month
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Sushi Souten sits on the first floor of a small building in Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, with counter seating for twelve. Chef Kazuya Ebi, who trained at Sushi Sho, leads a single ten-course omakase service built around Edomae technique.
The restaurant holds one Michelin star and is Michelin listed, with a Tabelog score of 4.8. Seating is counter-only, and there is no private room. A sake pairing is offered alongside the course, and the kitchen provides an English menu, which makes the reservation and dining process more accessible to non-Japanese speakers. Seatings run about two hours.
Sushi Souten is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with lunch service from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:30; it is closed Sundays. The restaurant is not cash-only. Business casual dress is expected at the counter.
Reservations are made through the restaurant's website, and booking about a month in advance is recommended given the twelve-seat capacity. Difficulty in securing a seat is moderate. Prospective diners should confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant, as per-person costs are set at the venue's discretion and subject to change with seasonal menus.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Souten?
- Reservations are made through the restaurant's website (sushi-souten.com). Booking around one month ahead is advisable given the twelve-seat counter.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The restaurant is priced in the upscale tier (JPY) with a ten-course menu; confirm the current per-person price directly with Sushi Souten, as it may vary by season.
- Is there a dress code?
- Business casual attire is expected for the counter seating.
- Does the restaurant serve lunch?
- Yes, lunch runs 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner 18:00 to 22:30, Monday through Saturday; the restaurant is closed on Sundays.
- Is English spoken or available on the menu?
- Yes, an English menu is available, and the restaurant is generally noted as English-friendly.
Details checked October 11, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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