A counter-only Edomae sushi shop in Sapporo's Susukino area, open since 1978, known for buying whole bluefin tuna each winter and serving live botan ebi and
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Yutaka Sushi sits in Chuo Ward, in the Minami 5 Jonishi block of Sapporo's Susukino district. The shop opened in 1978 and has kept the same counter-only format since, with seating directly in front of the chef's station rather than tables.
The kitchen's stated approach is to avoid trends and keep serving what it calls traditional sushi, built on live fish sourced mainly from Hokkaido waters. A recurring practice here is the seasonal purchase of a single whole bluefin tuna caught by longline off Oma, Aomori, or Hakodate's Toi coast; past fish have weighed between roughly 154 and 228 kilograms, logged by the shop most years since at least 2016. Other standing items include live botan ebi, served for its texture and sweetness, and house-made ikura prepared without the skin left on the roe.
Availability of specific seafood varies by day and season — items like live squid, new-season kazunoko, or autumn shako depend on what comes in, so calling ahead is advised if a particular ingredient matters to the visit.
Yutaka Sushi is open Monday through Saturday from 17:30 to 22:00 and closed Sundays. Reservations are taken by phone at 011-531-7441, with the shop noting that calls are best placed after 16:00. The restaurant falls into the luxury price tier, though a set menu price is not published; confirming current pricing directly with the shop is recommended before booking.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Yutaka Sushi?
- Reservations are handled by phone at 011-531-7441; the shop notes calls are best made after 16:00. No online booking system is listed.
- What are the opening hours?
- Yutaka Sushi is open Monday through Saturday from 17:30 to 22:00 and closed on Sundays.
- How much does an omakase meal cost?
- The restaurant is listed in the luxury price tier, but no specific set menu price is published on the site; confirm current pricing when you call to reserve.
- Is there counter seating, and are there tables?
- The restaurant is counter-only, with seating at the sushi counter facing the chef.
- What kind of fish does the restaurant serve?
- The shop emphasizes live fish from Hokkaido, a seasonal whole-bluefin-tuna purchase caught by longline near Oma or Hakodate's Toi coast, live botan ebi, and house-made ikura; availability of some items like squid or shako varies by day.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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