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A few years ago, Udatsu Sushi became one of Tokyo’s most talked-about omakase spots after earning Michelin stars in 2023 and 2024 for its inventive approach to sushi, including vegetarian-friendly omakase courses. Since then, Udatsu has expanded with outposts in Hong Kong and Los Angeles, and is now taking things a step further with a brand new restaurant in Tokyo.
Hisashi Sushi opened its doors on April 15 in the heart of Omotesando. Supervised by chef Hisashi Udatsu, the new hotspot reimagines traditional Edomae sushi through a more casual, contemporary dining experience.
The restaurant has room for 22 guests – 19 seated at the counter and three standing – and centres on a striking sushi counter made from Aso lava stone, framed by a U-shaped dining counter crafted from fragrant Kiso cypress.
Built around the concept of ‘Tokyo code. Edomae wisdom’, the restaurant presents sushi as an art form, channelling the city’s urban energy while encouraging guests to enjoy Edomae sushi in an approachable setting.
Prix fixe meals and à la carte options are available, with lunch ranging from ¥2,420 to ¥6,050, while dinner starts at ¥12,100. À la carte highlights include dishes like minced tuna cutlet (¥880) and steamed abalone with liver sauce (¥1,650).
Like the original Udatsu, Hisashi Sushi places great emphasis on detail. The organic sushi rice is sourced from Kumamoto, where it’s grown using naturally filtered water from Mt Aso, then seasoned with vinegar from Kyoto’s Iio Brewery, as well as agave powder and salt from Itoshima, to create a delicate balance of flavours. The restaurant also uses Mitsuru shoyu from Itoshima and makes its own salt for seasoning sushi by boiling down seawater sourced from the same picturesque seaside town in Fukuoka.
Highlights from the sushi menu include the unique avocado natto hand roll (¥880), an unexpectedly delicious combination.
Hisashi Sushi also places strong emphasis on alcohol pairings, with craft beer, sake, wine and even Clase Azul tequila on offer – that last one’s said to pair especially well with uni.
Reservations for Hisashi Sushi can be made via phone, on Omakase or Tabelog. For more details, visit the restaurant's Instagram.
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