Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu

Restaurant Details

Like many top sushi bars in Tokyo, Sushi Matsumoto is tucked away in an unassuming multitenant building, but the branch, whose flagship store in Akasaka earned a Michelin star in 2019 and 2020, emerges as a hidden gem amongst the city’s already-competitive sushi landscape.

Located in Ochanomizu, the restaurant’s bareback design (cypress door, warm-toned lighting and understated traditional Japanese architectural elements) tells you where their true focus lies: the craft of meticulous Edomae sushi.

There’s an anticipation building up as the omakase course unfolds. The meal begins with a rich shijimi clam soup and playfully alternates between snacks and Edomae nigiri. Appetizers might include deep-fried nebuto fish (Japanese cardinalfish) from Onomichi and chawanmushi with umeboshi (pickled plum). The highlight is the chance to taste and compare two types of uni (sea urchin) — purple sea urchin from Aomori and Bafun from Hokkaido.

At the L-shaped counter, the chef personally hands you nigiri directly from the prep area. Noteworthy is the fatty tuna tendon, seasoned with house-made salt, and yellowtail nigiri.

Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu Access Info

• Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu is a 1-minute walk from JR Ochanomizu Station (Hijiribashi Exit), a 2-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line (Exit 2), or a 1-minute walk from Shin-Ochanomizu Station on the Chiyoda Line.

Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu Phone Number

Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu Business Days

Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu Address

87th Tokyo Building 4F, 2-chome-6-11 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 101-0062

Sushi Matsumoto Ochanomizu 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.