Best Sushi in Shibuya: 8 Excellent Omakase Restaurants

Craving exceptional sushi in Tokyo? This guide highlights eight must-visit omakase restaurants in Shibuya and nearby Ebisu, where masterful chefs transform premium ingredients into unforgettable bites.

From intimate, theatrical counters to refined private rooms, each venue showcases precise rice, pristine seafood sourced across Japan, and thoughtfully paired sakes—delivering multi-course omakase that celebrates Edomae technique and seasonality.

• Table of Contents
• 1. Sushi Ikki: Close to Shibuya Station
• 2. Jukusei Sushi Yorozu: Delicious Aged Sushi
• 3. Ajuuta: Award-Winning Sushi
• 4. Tachiguizushi Sushikawa: A Lively Sushi Bar
• 5. Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi: Ingredients from Toyosu Fish Market
• 6. Takumi Sushi Owana: Great Choice for Family Dining
• 7. Sushi Rizaki Ebisu: High-Quality, Affordable Sushi
• 8. SushiSatoru: Satisfying Sushi Set Meals

1. Sushi Ikki: Close to Shibuya Station

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Sushi Ikki in Shibuya offers an authentic Edomae sushi experience where skilled chefs transform carefully selected, seasonal seafood into pristine nigiri and refined tsumami.

This intimate, nine-seat counter allows guests to watch each piece crafted with precision by an owner-chef with over a decade of culinary experience.

Highlights include premium ingredients—such as tuna from the famed Yamayuki—thoughtful omakase courses, and over 20 different types of sake to try, each chosen to complement the tasting.

Just a six-minute walk from Shibuya Station, the restaurant pairs attentive service with clear English and Japanese explanations to guide your meal.

With Michelin Guide recognition and a focus on ingredient-driven technique and sake pairings, Sushi Ikki stands apart by delivering a personal, chef-forward Edomae experience rooted in tradition and exceptional, locally sourced quality.

2. Jukusei Sushi Yorozu: Delicious Aged Sushi

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Tucked away in a quieter, refined pocket of Shibuya known for its blend of residential calm and low-key dining spots, Jukusei Sushi Yorozu offers an intimate six-seat omakase that celebrates the rare craft of aged sushi.

Self-taught chef Akira Shirayama sources fish from Hokkaido to Nagasaki and refines each slice through tailored techniques, ice aging, vinegar marination, and air drying, so flavors deepen and texture becomes silkier. 

Each topping is matched to vinegared yorozu-mai rice cooked in bespoke vermicular pots, while the sleek, minimalist black interior, matte surfaces, warm accent lighting, and a close, counter-side arrangement, create a quiet, theatrical setting for the meal and easy conversation with the chef.

Michelin one-star recognition in 2023, 2024, and 2025 underscores the meticulous craft, but what truly sets Yorozu apart is its obsessive, piece-by-piece aging and rice tailoring that transform familiar seafood into profoundly layered, unforgettable sushi.

3. Ajuuta: Award-Winning Sushi

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Ajuuta (あじゅう田) is an intimate, 12-seat sushi sanctuary in Shibuya where meticulous craftsmanship and sincere hospitality transform dining into theater.

Hailed in the Best 100 Japan Restaurant Award 2025, the kitchen sources high-quality ingredients from across Japan and crafts each bite with exacting technique, from a distinctive sushi rice to a celebrated conger eel.

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The room is sophisticated and classy, with black leather chairs, a glossy black counter, and charcoal-textured walls that frame guests seated along the counter, perfectly lit to watch the chef artistically prepare sushi like a performance.

Golden warmth from the wooden interior arches from the back of the stage and bathes the counter, enhancing both the visual drama and the flavors.

What truly sets Ajuuta apart is its blend of award-winning ingredient selection, artisanal precision, and a beautifully staged, intimate omakase experience.

4. Tachiguizushi Sushikawa: A Lively Sushi Bar

Tachiguizushi Sushikawa is a standing sushi bar in Shibuya that brings authentic Edomae craftsmanship into a refreshingly casual format.

Celebrated with consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recognitions, the counter showcases daily-selected fish from across Japan, with clear origins and prices so guests know exactly what they’re tasting.

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Orders are placed conveniently via QR code, allowing you to pick single pieces or an omakase while a curated sake list, over 20 varieties, offers expert pairings suggested by the chefs.

The interior is intimate and minimalist: a long pale-wood bar under warm, golden lighting, recessed shelves and a raised display case for curated ingredients, and a gently curved ceiling that keeps acoustics hushed, emphasizing the dialogue between chef and diner.

Sushikawa fuses traditional Japanese elements such as Edomae technique with modern convenience, letting visitors use technology to order easily while enjoying the unique rhythm of standing-counter sushi service.

5. Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi: With Ingredients from Toyosu Fish Market

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Tucked down a quiet alley in Daikanyama, Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi greets guests with exceptionally fresh seafood sourced directly from Toyosu Market, where the owner personally selects each ingredient.

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Warm, inviting décor creates the perfect ambiance for an unhurried meal shaped by the proprietor’s dedication, and the restaurant’s craft earned it a spot in the Best 100 of the Japan Restaurant Award (2022).

Evenings feature a carefully paced Owner’s Selection omakase, while a thoughtfully chosen a la carte menu provides delightful pairings and daytime options.

With punctual seating, a smart-casual dress code, and a small, attentive team (with occasional English support), the focus remains squarely on technique, provenance, and hospitality.

What distinguishes Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi is its award-recognized skill combined with Toyosu-fresh ingredients and the rare blend of refined omakase and appealing a la carte choices.

6. Takumi Sushi Owana: Great Choice for Family Dining

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Takumi Sushi Owana, a three-minute walk from Ebisu Station, offers an intimate sushi experience shaped by chef-owner Kenji Oana’s decade-plus training at Sushi Shou.

Every detail — from plump, slightly firm Ginbozu Ichizoku rice from Miyagi that cooks to a glossy, slightly sticky finish; hand-selected fish; and vinegar tuned to the day’s temperature- reflects Oana’s pursuit of balance between tradition and subtle innovation, including smoked dishes infused with straw and cherry wood.

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Ginbozu Ichizoku’s clean, mildly sweet flavor and dependable texture let delicate seafood shine.

The cypress counter seats eight for an up-close omakase, but the restaurant’s private rooms are the standout: thoughtfully designed for families and groups, they offer rare, refined privacy in a high-end sushi setting—perfect for families with children, business meetings, or intimate celebrations.

With over ten curated sakes and recognition in the Michelin Guide (Selected 2024–2026) and Japan’s Best 100, Takumi Sushi Owana pairs meticulous craft with welcoming private spaces.

7. Sushi Rizaki Ebisu: High-Quality, Affordable Sushi

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Sushi Rizaki Ebisu, the third location from the popular Shibuya spot, serves the same high-quality fish as the flagship but at a more approachable price.

Chef Shiotani keeps the omakase affordable so younger diners and newcomers can enjoy expertly made nigiri without the usual formality. The restaurant is small, just a ten-seat, single-paneled wooden counter—so service feels personal and focused.

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Sushi Rizaki Ebisu delivers a classy, high-end dining feel in a setting that’s still welcoming and affordable. The interior is minimal and intimate: warm amber lighting, deep dark walls, and a low ceiling create a cocoon-like atmosphere that highlights the pale single-paneled wooden counter and precise place settings.

By pairing flagship-quality ingredients and expert technique with a relaxed, sophisticated space and wallet-friendly pricing, Sushi Rizaki Ebisu makes exceptional sushi accessible without losing the feeling of a true fine-dining experience.

8. SushiSatoru: Satisfying Sushi Set Meals

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SushiSatoru is a compact Shibuya omakase tucked away in Tokyo, where a former professional boxer-turned-chef crafts Edomae sushi with focused care and sincerity.

Procuring rare tuna via a specialist broker and artfully tending to each accompaniment with exacting care, the intimate six-seat counter showcases both traditional techniques and inventive touches across its carefully paced courses.

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Whether you choose the head chef’s full omakase or a later junior-chef selection, expect 10–15 pieces of nigiri, seasonal small plates, miso soup and dessert served in a refined, smart-casual setting that welcomes international guests with English menus and Wi‑Fi.

What sets SushiSatoru apart is its blend of uncommon ingredients, exacting craftsmanship, and personal warmth from a team committed to sincere, memorable sushi service.

Enjoy Sushi in Shibuya

From Shibuya’s small counters to Ebisu’s private rooms, these eight omakase spots show why Tokyo’s sushi scene is so special. Each restaurant focuses on fresh, carefully sourced fish, precise rice and seasoning, and close, chef-led service.

Whether you prefer aged flavors at Yorozu, Toyosu-fresh seafood at Takeuchi, affordable excellence at Rizaki, or the staged presentation at Ajuuta, you’ll find a memorable, personal meal. Intimate seating and thoughtful sake pairings enhance every bite.

Book ahead to secure a seat—and discover how provenance, technique, and warm hospitality make Shibuya and Ebisu destinations for sublime sushi.