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A wunderkind brings together the finest catch from Toyosu Market, Haenuki rice, fiery Amagi wasabi and perfect technique at this Shinjuku restaurant.
Restaurant Details
Every sushi chef’s dream is to start their own restaurant. To a sushi chef, “going independent”, as it is called in the business, is the culmination of one’s years of training and mastery in the culinary tradition.
For Chef Ikuta Takahiro, this has been a long time coming. He entered the sushi business when he was just 18 years old, an apprentice going to Toyosu Market every morning to learn the ins and outs of choosing fresh fish.
Most chefs take the better part of two decades, even three, before going independent. But at just 31 years of age, Chef Ikuta hung up his hat at Isetan Shinjuku’s Sushi Rosan, and opened the doors of Sushi Takahiro in January 2024 — a testament to his talent and skill.
Taking cues from the masters who came before him, Chef Ikuta is just as particular about the ingredients in his nigiri. The foundation of sushi is the rice, and he cuts no corners in this regard. The house blend of rice is primarily the famous Haenuki variety from Yamagata Prefecture, mixed with a proportion of whatever rice is in season at the time. He selects each grain for its texture and sweetness, ensuring it is the ideal fit for his sushi toppings.
Wasabi, meanwhile, comes straight from a producer in the Amagi region in the Izu Peninsula, one of the most renowned wasabi production areas in the whole country. And, of course, as he has done for the past 13 years, he continues to go to Toyosu Market every morning to find the finest fish, meeting with fishermen who have supplied him since he was young.
Each fish is then prepared with the method that best brings out its particular flavor and texture. Service is best enjoyed with a glass of wine or sake from Chef Ikuta’s premium collection, which includes not just reds and whites, but even orange wine — a product of a rare type of fermentation that leaves the skin on green grapes.
But Chef Ikuta is also known to save the best for last. His shimemono, or closing dishes, are often the part of the meal that is the most looked forward to — the perfect end to a flawless omakase meal.
Dining Courses
Premium Nigiri Course
Afternoon
¥8,800
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The standard lunch course at Sushi Takahiro, aimed squarely at sushi enthusiasts.
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The standard lunch course at Sushi Takahiro, aimed squarely at sushi enthusiasts.
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¥8,800
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Lunch Omakase Course
Afternoon
¥11,000
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Leave it to Chef Ikuta. The Lunch Omakase Course gives him full rein over the course content, pleasantly surprising guests with his nigiri creations and other small plates.
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Leave it to Chef Ikuta. The Lunch Omakase Course gives him full rein over the course content, pleasantly surprising guests with his nigiri creations and other small plates.
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¥11,000
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Omakase Course
Afternoon, Evening
¥16,500
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Leave it to Chef Ikuta. Making use of a bevy of seasonal ingredients, the Omakase Course gives the master full rein over the course content, pleasantly surprising guests with his nigiri creations, sashimi assortment and other small plates. Chef Ikuta recommends this course be paired with a glass of vintage wine or premium sake.
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Leave it to Chef Ikuta. Making use of a bevy of seasonal ingredients, the Omakase Course gives the master full rein over the course content, pleasantly surprising guests with his nigiri creations, sashimi assortment and other small plates. Chef Ikuta recommends this course be paired with a glass of vintage wine or premium sake.
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¥16,500
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Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku) Access Info
Sushi Takahiro is accessible via a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station’s Exit D5 on the Toei Oedo Line.
Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku) Phone Number
03-5937-3080
Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku) Business Days
Sunday
Closed
Monday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
04:00 PM
10:00 PM
Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku) Address
Nakagawa Building 1F, 7-chome-8-11 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 160-0023
Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku) 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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Restaurant location
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies are requested to inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant is unable to make accommodations for guests who only inform the restaurant on the day itself.|The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
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