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A blend of rice from a certified Rice Meister and a 300-year-old vinegar from Fukui make the rice at this Nakano restaurant something special.
Restaurant Details
The resume of Sushi Kunimitsu’s head chef reads like a list of the best sushi restaurants in the world. Tambi Shimomura in Motomachi. Sushiya no Matsukan in Azabujuban. The former Open Fish in Shibuya. Several of the best sushi restaurants in America and even Germany. (It’s no wonder that he greets foreign guests with fluent English, and patiently explains each course in detail.)
But through it all, the solitary dedication towards achieving the most delicious possible sushi has not wavered. The chef is of the belief that good sushi can come from anywhere in Japan: to him, all that matters is that he manages to adequately convey the efforts of the producers who supply him, as well as the unique charms of Japanese cuisine.
Of course, a chef with such a stellar history of restaurants under his belt demands nothing but the best ingredients. Like the best sushi chefs, his fish comes fresh from Toyosu Market every morning, shipped straight from the best fishery areas in Japan. They are then aged in-house to bring out the best possible umami.
But in his own words, the cornerstone of sushi is the shari rice, and Sushi Kunimitsu is no exception. The rice is chosen specifically by a certified Rice Meister of the Japan Rice Retail Association, who carefully chooses the blend of grains based on the ideal firmness and texture. Kunimitsu’s secret weapon is the rice vinegar from a shop in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, with more than 300 years of history behind it. In comparison to other sushi restaurants, Kunimitsu’s shari are typically smaller to ensure a more balanced taste, letting the flavor of both rice and toppings shine through.
The final piece of the puzzle is the collection of rare sake at Kunimitsu; with several varieties that are difficult to find in the Kanto region, the staff are more than happy to recommend companion drinks that best suit the sushi served on the day itself.
Dining Courses
Omakase Course with Head Chef's Recommended Sake (Counter Seating)
Evening
¥19,200
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The counter seating option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one glass of sake, recommended by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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The counter seating option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one glass of sake, recommended by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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¥19,200
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Omakase Course with Sake Pairing & Kanpai Drink (Counter Seating)
Evening
¥26,000
(Tax Incl.)
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The counter seating option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one drink to start and five glasses of sake, personally chosen by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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The counter seating option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one drink to start and five glasses of sake, personally chosen by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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¥26,000
(Tax Incl.)
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Omakase Course with Head Chef's Recommended Sake (Private Room)
Evening
¥26,000
(Tax Incl.)
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The private room option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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The private room option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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¥26,000
(Tax Incl.)
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Omakase Course with Sake Pairing & Kanpai Drink (Private Room)
Evening
¥32,800
(Tax Incl.)
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The private room option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one drink to start and five glasses of sake, personally chosen by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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The private room option for Kunimitsu’s omakase course, paired with sake recommended by the head chef himself. Guests are invited to enjoy an abundance of seasonal seafood and other ingredients, expertly made by Kunmitsu’s chefs into nigiri that they hope will touch diners’ hearts. ※ This course comes with one drink to start and five glasses of sake, personally chosen by the chef. Please note that the exact content of the course menu is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
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¥32,800
(Tax Incl.)
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Sushi Kunimitsu Access Info
Sushi Kunimitsu can be accessed in a variety of ways. The closest way is a 30-second walk from the East Exit of Higashi-Nakano Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line. Alternatively, it is 5 minutes on foot from Ochiai Station on the Tozai Line, or a 12-minute walk from Nakano-Sakaue Station on the Toei Oedo and Marunouchi Lines.
Sushi Kunimitsu Phone Number
03-5989-1433
Sushi Kunimitsu Business Days
Sunday
12:00 PM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Wednesday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Thursday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Friday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Saturday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Sushi Kunimitsu Address
Higashinakano Toshin Building 2F, 5-chome-3-6 Higashinakano, Nakano City, Tokyo, 164-0003
Sushi Kunimitsu 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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