Sushi Aoi
An established sushi master has chosen to wrap up his career by opening a new sushi spot in his hometown of Asagaya.
Restaurant Details
Owner and sushi master Hoshi has a reputation that needs no introduction. He stinted at the prestigious kitchen at Sushi Tenkawa in Ebisu, and dedicated a portion of his career to Japanese cuisine at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo, garnering a clientele of celebrity-status high rollers. So when he opened Sushi Aoi in the calm of Asagaya in 2024, driven by a desire to culminate his career by making sushi in the place where he grew up, his patrons followed suit.
Hoshi brings an intense, personal focus to every aspect of Sushi Aoi. The name of the store is a play of words that’s taken a literal meaning: “Ao,” which means blue, combined with the character that means the sky, draws the image of the clear blue of March skies. You can see it in the thick blue accents and wooden surfaces. Instead of the typical pale wooden counter, Hoshi opts for darker, sultrier brown tables. Even the sake jugs and cups are chosen to match the same azure hue.
Hoshi is also a skilled and fastidious chef, and a stickler for superb ingredients. For the neta, or fish toppings, quality is paramount, like the pristine Hokkaido hairy crab and Boso abalone. Fresh seafood such as blackfin tuna receives an Edomae-style treatment of simmering and vinegaring to develop the flavors. Fish is freshly sliced on the open counter and masterfully pressed on top of sushi rice. In a slight bid for showmanship, Hoshi always puts his knife flat against the surface.
Non-sushi items are taken care of just as well. Drawing from his experience in Japanese cuisine, he sources seasonal vegetables that reflect Japan’s micro-seasons, such as Kyoto and Kaga vegetables in the summer, to create specialty dishes and appetizers. For drinks, the collection features local sake bottles. Always sporting a black tie, white-jacketed and genuine disposition, Hoshi’s service is personable. It’s no wonder he’s so busy.
An exquisite sushi-focused omakase course that only makes use of top-class, specially selected fish and seasonal ingredients. Expect a dizzying array of dishes before the highlight: 10 pieces of sushi.
An exquisite sushi-focused omakase course that only makes use of top-class, specially selected fish and seasonal ingredients. Expect a dizzying array of dishes before the highlight: 10 pieces of sushi.
Sushi Aoi Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
While the restaurant will do its best to reserve guests’ preferred seating options, it may not always be possible due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Sushi Aoi Business Days
Sushi Aoi Address
Housefukuo 1F, 3-34-13 Asagayaminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0004
Sushi Aoi Access Info
Sushi Aoi is a 2-minute walk from Asagaya Station (South Exit) or an 8-minute walk from Minami-Asagaya Station on the Marunouchi Line.
Sushi Aoi Phone Number
Sushi Aoi Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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