Sushi Saito
An intimate eight-seat sushi counter in the Ark Hills South Tower (Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku) widely regarded as among the best edomae sushi in Tokyo.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Sushi Saito worth it?
Sushi Saito deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A tiny counter run by Takashi Saito, prized for impeccable rice and a relaxed, generous mood relative to its rarefied status.
- 02
It went introduction-only in 2019 (no first-time walk-ins), so a seat is almost impossible without an existing regular or a connected concierge.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Sushi Saito.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Sushi Saito is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Sushi Saito is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
Sushi Saito rewards a trip built around food & drink.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Sushi Saito.
You're watching the budget
Sushi Saito can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
History and culture matter to you
Sushi Saito offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want context, not just the photograph
Sushi Saito offers some depth & learning, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- The omakase nigiri course — the only format; trust the chef
- Seasonal tuna selections — reliably a highlight
Plan it well
- Cost
- Very expensive (omakase)
- Timing
- Lunch or dinner seating
- Booking
- Introduction-only since 2019; a regular's referral or a well-connected concierge is typically required
- Allow
- About 1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Ark Hills South Tower, Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku
Sources and method (1)
- Held three Michelin stars but was removed from the Michelin Guide in 2019 after it stopped accepting the general public; now effectively introduction/referral-only. en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Eight-seat counter run by chef Takashi Saito on the ground floor of Ark Hills South Tower, Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku. en.wikipedia.org ↗