Jushu

Ate a lovely dinner here and really enjoyed the cozy, homey atmosphere. Wasn’t a problem for us but I can definitely see some people being upset about the decor showing wear. The service was incredible. In my opinion, it definitely beats the service in larger restaurants. At the end of our meal, the chef even escorted us out. The only thing I’d note is that it’s not very tourist-friendly in the way that it’s difficult to communicate in any language other than Japanese. Though the chef tried to introduce/explain the dishes in English, we ended up very confused about what we were eating. Dishes we enjoyed the most include the fried eel, tuna sashimi, beef (wagyu steak?), Japanese spinach (a delightful and refreshing follow-up to the heavy steak), and matcha ice cream sandwich. All the fish and meat looked and tasted very fresh; it felt like we were eating meat from a tuna that had just been caught mere minutes prior. All ingredients were of extremely high quality as well. I have no words to describe the preparation of dishes. You could truly feel the passion the chef has for culinary arts in each bite. We were the only ones at the restaurant during the first hour, so dishes came out one after another. After the restaurant was filled, dishes came out slower, but still incredibly fast for a restaurant run by 2 people. The only thing I wasn’t impressed by was how the dessert tasted store-bought. Though we saw the chef scoop the matcha ice cream into the rice crackers, both ingredients felt store bought and like something we could have gotten from a grocery store. From what I’ve seen online, dishes change each season and with the availability of certain ingredients, which would make every visit different and a welcome surprise. The dinner was quite expensive though. This being said, the ingredients are of extremely high quality and the dishes are worth every cent. For those who wish to try high-quality Japanese dishes, I cannot recommend this place enough.

We had an incredible dining experience! I appreciated the unpretentiousness of this establishment. It felt like having a private chef in a warm home setting. He is a one man show and skillfully prepared a delicious multi-course meal. He even offered to call us a cab and escorted us out after our meal.

Do not listen to any negative reviews about this place!!! Person the chef is incredibly personable, friendly and accommodating. For god sake he called us a cab. This place was unreal. He is a one man show. Yes you read it right. He is making everything in front of you. He makes you feel you are in his kitchen. He has skills beyond Some of the ingredients utilized I have never experienced and were incredibly unique. He did his best to explain everything. Only 8 seats. One seating. Good luck getting in. Sake, Sochu and plum wine were great. I will be back....

Just had dinner at Jusyuu restaurant. The food is incredible! At Jusyuu Japanese Restaurant in Tokyo, it's all about perfection – from the mouthwatering kaiseki dishes to the fantastic service. Chef Masaaki Senzaki's skills are off the charts. A true gem deserving of its Michelin star.

Verdict: Avoid at all costs The restaurant is located in the nice neighborhood in Nishiazabu, where plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants are located. Food: For 20,000+ yen, you get basically a meal of lots of fish and almost nothing else. Fugu, Unagi, Tuna, and some other fishes that we don’t recognize. These 8 dishes took more than 3 hours, which is not acceptable. Plus a dessert bought from other vendors. I had a food allergy which I mentioned on the reservation form and reconfirmed with the server prior to meal, but still wasn’t accommodated. Service: Non-existent but still charges you 10%, if you don’t ask the server what the dish is. They’ll not explain which is absurd. Foreigners are required to PAY IN ADVANCE on Pocket-Concierge but still the chef sent the initial bill with full amount. Establishment: Restaurant is showing wear. The bathroom is dirty. The door is somehow left open many times with cold wind blowing in and nobody notices. WORST OF ALL: The tableware is made of plastic out-layer, which one of the top reviewers had mentioned. This restaurant used to have 2 stars and now 1 star, and will probably lose that soon. Again, avoid at all costs while plenty of good options nearby.

We had our dinner at Jusyuu last night and it was one of the best dining experiences. Having lived in Japan for a few years and tried different type of Japanese cuisines, Jusyuu is the best Kaiseiki so far. The chef incorporates the menu with ingredients from Saga-Ken and Karatsu where his hometown is, offer a complexity and layers of different flavors with the freshness of each ingredient. It was almost a dining experience where the chef told the story about his hometown through his amazing cooking and dishes. We really enjoyed it! Highly recommend!!

An opinionated beautiful kaiseki. Local seasonal ingredients. Single chef - owner perspective and the ingredients absolutely sing. It’s omakase / set menu price and experience. Wowowowo. This was fine dining at its best and so especially good after a two year pandemic.

Restaurant has one Michelin ⭐️ It’s Japanese omakase style and thus expecting European (French, Swiss, …) complex cuisine and experience isn’t fair. Still, I’d expect more of a high-end service experience than what we got. Courses were at best mediocre with some bright spots with tuna sashimi and shrimp salad. I liked the location and atmosphere, it felt authentic. I know it will be tempting for you to book a table as it will be the only Michelin star restaurant available, but there is a reason for that.

Amazing dishes by this Michelin star chef, I am posting this by the 4th course of my meal. Just had the best fried Fish that I have ever had In my life. Didn't know a fried Spanish Mackerel can taste so good, either the side of chili miso. Definitely not your daddy's fish and chips. It's fish and side of deep fried Ginkos....

Fantastic kaiseki meal, drinks, service, and dinnerware. An excellent way to experience Japanese culture through cuisine.

Think about it. Only 16 seat because the chef wants to keep the quality. Unforgettable dinner that not only you can taste the good Osaka style cuisine but also the heart of the chef.