Sushi Uchida
Traditional Edomae sushi, honed over generations, made right before guests’ eyes at a 7-seat counter in the heart of upscale neighborhood Setagaya.
Restaurant Details
Don't be surprised if when you take your seat at Sushi Uchida's counter, in place of a traditional appetizer, you receive nigiri sushi right off the bat.
It’s a sushi restaurant, after all, says head chef Shota Uchida. Of course, appetizers and small plates have their place on the menu, but Chef Uchida wants guests to immediately understand the restaurant’s “taste” the moment they take their seats. As such, diners can expect to have one of the restaurant’s signature nigiri — something like tuna akami (lean meat), silver-skinned kohada (gizzard shad) or squid — in place of a typical appetizer.
This is a culinary philosophy born out of observing his father and grandfather for years in their family-run sushi restaurant. Inspired, he then went on to train in the art of sushi in a Ginza restaurant for 10 years. When he felt that he had finally broadened his horizons sufficiently, he returned to the same neighborhood in which he began, to start Sushi Uchida in 2019 — a high-end Edomae sushi restaurant in an upscale neighborhood.
As is fitting for someone who comes from a line of sushi masters, Chef Uchida is particularly exacting about his sushi. His counter only seats seven guests at a time, so he can give them as much personalized attention as possible. He personally selects his fish every day from Toyosu Fish Market, while his rice is a blend of several different types from Miyagi Prefecture. The only additives allowed are red vinegar and salt — no sugar — so he can maximize the rice’s natural flavor. Even the ratio of rice and fish in each nigiri is carefully measured for the perfect bite.
A byFood original menu, the Special Selection Omakase Course makes substantial use of seasonal vegetables and seafood, each specifically chosen by Chef Uchida himself. Enjoy a spread of the highest-quality fish from Toyosu Fish Market, expertly crafted into Edomae-style nigiri-zushi. ※ The course content is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
A byFood original menu, the Special Selection Omakase Course makes substantial use of seasonal vegetables and seafood, each specifically chosen by Chef Uchida himself. Enjoy a spread of the highest-quality fish from Toyosu Fish Market, expertly crafted into Edomae-style nigiri-zushi. ※ The course content is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Sushi Uchida 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.
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 Uchida Business Days
Sushi Uchida Address
1-chome-18-12 Setagaya, Setagaya City, Tokyo, 154-0017
Sushi Uchida Access Info
Sushi Uchida is a 3-minute walk from Setagaya Station, on the Tokyu Setagaya Line.
Sushi Uchida Phone Number
Sushi Uchida 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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