Kaiseki and Edomae sushi on the fourth floor of Hamburg's Alsterhaus, led by chef Yoko Etsuseisai Higashi, open daily except Sunday with lunch service.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Yoko Etsuseisai Higashi
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushiKaiseki
- Price
- Upscale
YOSHI im Alsterhaus occupies the fourth floor of Hamburg's Alsterhaus department store, with views toward the Alte Post and the Rathaus. The restaurant has served Japanese cooking in Hamburg-Mitte since 2012, with a separate street entrance at Poststraße 8.
The menu centers on Edomae sushi and sashimi, prepared with daily fish deliveries including salmon, unagi, uni, and bluefin tuna in o-toro and chu-toro grades. Each nigiri is shaped by hand. Beyond sushi, the kitchen serves wagyu and Kobe beef, teriyaki, yakiniku, nabeyaki udon, and tempura, alongside vegetarian and vegan dishes.
A multi-course kaiseki menu is offered for those who want to move through a sequence of dishes focused on balance and lightness. The kitchen is led by chef Yoko Etsuseisai Higashi. The restaurant was named Testsieger Sushi 2026/2027 by the Genuss Guide Hamburg's Genuss-Michel awards.
YOSHI is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00 except Sunday, when it is closed, and lunch service is available. The counter-only seating is English friendly. Reservations can be made by phone at 040 36099999 or through the restaurant's website.
Good to know
- Does YOSHI serve lunch?
- Yes, lunch service is available; the restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00 except Sunday.
- How do I make a reservation?
- Call 040 36099999 or book through yoshi-hamburg.de; since seating is counter-only, advance booking is recommended.
- Is English spoken at the restaurant?
- Yes, the restaurant is listed as English friendly.
- Where exactly is the restaurant located?
- It's on the fourth floor of the Alsterhaus at Jungfernstieg 16-20, with a separate entrance via the Expresslift at Poststraße 8.
- What price range should I expect?
- YOSHI is classified as upscale (price tier 3 of 4); specific menu prices aren't listed here, so confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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