Sushi Koshikawa
Impeccable traditional Edomae sushi is expertly crafted in a quiet refuge just meters from Akasaka Station.
Restaurant Details
Edomae sushi may have been simply a quick and easy bite to eat during the Edo period, but here at Sushi Koshikawa, the culinary form is imbued with an unprecedented level of luxury, all while staying true to the roots and traditions of the craft.
The most premium ingredients are chosen every morning from Toyosu Market, and in true Edomae fashion, aged to bring out the best possible umami in each fish. The head chef and his staff have put in extensive research to find out which fisheries produce the fish with the best flavor in each season, and has also studied the optimal amount of time to age each fish. In keeping with the Edomae tradition, the sushi rice is dressed with red vinegar, and each piece is brushed with nikiri soy sauce — a sweet mixture of sake, soy sauce and mirin (sweet rice wine).
But Sushi Koshikawa’s regular clientele come back again and again not just for the impeccable sushi, but also for the atmosphere. Swathed in earthy tones and warm lighting, an L-shaped, 8-seat Hinoki cypress low counter invites guests to take their place before the head chef and the staff, who aside from expertly crafting sushi, also offer pairing recommendations from their extensive sake menu.
But as much of a treat as it is to watch the chefs at work, the private room seating option is also highly popular, accommodating up to six guests at a time. At not even one minute’s walk from Akasaka Station’s Exit 7, Sushi Koshikawa is as convenient as it is atmospheric. Being easily accessible from many of the hotels around the area, like The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, is also no small factor in its popularity.
To be able to establish a foothold in the highly competitive sushi scene of Akasaka is no mean feat. But Sushi Koshikawa has not only gained traction: it has established itself as one of the major players in said scene, and is unlikely to go away any time soon.
Limited to Saturday lunch services only, this course offers a varied selection of traditional Edomae-style sushi. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Limited to Saturday lunch services only, this course offers a varied selection of traditional Edomae-style sushi. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Koshikawa’s standard dinner menu, a 20-piece selection of Edomae-style nigiri. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Koshikawa’s standard dinner menu, a 20-piece selection of Edomae-style nigiri. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Limited to one dinner service a day only, Koshikawa offers a 20-piece selection of Edomae-style nigiri, served at an entirely private counter separated from the rest of the restaurant. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Limited to one dinner service a day only, Koshikawa offers a 20-piece selection of Edomae-style nigiri, served at an entirely private counter separated from the rest of the restaurant. ※ Please note that the menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Sushi Koshikawa Remarks
As Sushi Koshikawa can be difficult to find from street level, visitors are reminded that it is located on the floor above the Vietnamese restaurant Aodai Akasaka.
Children above 6 at counter seating are required to order a course menu.
Parties with children looking to order a la carte should reserve for a private room instead.
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.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Sushi Koshikawa Business Days
Sushi Koshikawa Address
Koshihara Trade Akasaka Building 2F, 5-4-14 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052
Sushi Koshikawa Access Info
Sushi Koshikawa is located on the second floor of the Koshihara Trade Akasaka Building, opposite the Sotetsu Fresa Inn and above the Vietnamese restaurant Aodai Akasaka. It is a 30-second walk from Akasaka Station’s Exit 7. Alternatively, it can be accessed via a 7-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station.
Sushi Koshikawa Phone Number
Sushi Koshikawa 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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