Suzuka is a Michelin-starred, counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, open nightly for dinner by phone reservation.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin 1 starMichelin starred
Suzuka serves Edomae-style sushi from a counter-only room in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, inside the Forum Ebisugawa building. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and operates in the luxury price tier, reflecting a focused, chef-led omakase format typical of counter sushi houses in the city.
Service runs every day of the week, with dinner seatings from 17:30 to 22:00. There is no listed lunch service, so visits are an evening commitment. The restaurant is noted as English friendly, which can ease planning for travelers unfamiliar with Japanese dining customs or menu terms.
Reservations are handled by phone rather than through an online booking system. The number on file is 075-251-0111, and given the counter-only seating and starred status, calling ahead of a Kyoto trip is advisable rather than attempting a walk-in. The official website, sushi-suzuka.com, may carry further details on booking windows or seasonal closures, though none are listed here.
No specific course price, seat count, or chef name is published in the available data, so these should be confirmed directly with the restaurant when booking. What is established is the cuisine style, Edomae sushi, the Michelin recognition, the counter format, and the consistent evening hours across all seven days.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Suzuka?
- Reservations are made by phone at 075-251-0111; there is no listed online booking system.
- What are Suzuka's opening hours?
- The restaurant is open every day from 17:30 to 22:00 for dinner service.
- Is Suzuka suitable for non-Japanese speaking visitors?
- Yes, it is listed as English friendly, which should help with both booking and dining.
- How much does an omakase meal cost at Suzuka?
- Exact pricing is not listed; it falls in the luxury price tier, so confirm current course prices when you call to reserve.
- Is there regular table seating at Suzuka?
- No, the restaurant offers counter-only seating, consistent with its Edomae sushi format.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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