Conveyor Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera HONTEN

This sushi restaurant is currently very viral on TikTok, so it gets quite crowded. I tried to make a reservation in advance, but they only accept walk-ins with a number ticket. When I took a ticket, the estimated waiting time was about 40 minutes. The ticket clearly states that if you’re not present when your number is called, it may be canceled after 30 minutes. I stepped out to do some shopping and came back a bit late, but luckily the staff was kind enough to still arrange a table for me. So if you plan to eat here, make sure to keep an eye on the waiting time. That said, guests tend to eat and leave quickly, so the actual wait can be shorter than expected. As for the food, I’d say it was decent—good and enjoyable, but not particularly impressive. The menu is very diverse with lots of options, and everything felt fresh. The sushi pieces are quite small, so you’ll likely need to order multiple dishes to feel full. Prices are on the higher side, around ¥400–¥1,000 per item. Our group spent over ¥10,000 per person, including sake. One downside was the indoor temperature. The heating was on and combined with the crowd and alcohol, it felt quite warm inside. It would be much more comfortable if the space were cooler. Overall, a solid experience with good variety, but best to manage expectations and be prepared for the wait.

Ginza Onodera Kaiten's niche attempts to position itself as a higher end conveyor belt sushi place. Per plate the prices are clearly higher, with visibly better cuts and a shari that is better prepared, though there are hits and misses. Some of the neta do not pair well with the red vinegared rice. Others can be overpriced and the preparation such as aging is lacks the nuances expected of edomae sushi. Service at the counter is efficient but nowhere as polished or refined as expected from high end sushi establishments. The chefs were wonderful though, they served with warm smiles and cheered when sake was ordered. The environment is the element that misses the mark the most. The place felt more like a standard kaiten, noisy, too much movement, and tightly spaced between diners. It didn't feel cosy or polished and does not justify the high price tag. The place is clean but also evident that the volume of customers takes a toll on the upkeep of the place.

My brother hyped up this sushi spot located on the famous Omotesando street, right across from the Apple Store. I came on a Friday around noon and ended up waiting for about an hour. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to the hype. The quality was good, but nothing particularly memorable — I don’t think I’d wait an hour for it again. The price also on highrr side. On the positive side, the service was quick, and the ordering and payment process was easy and efficient.

I found this place by accident last time I came through Tokyo but liked it enough to come back again! This time, seems like word is out as there was an hour or so of wait. You take a number from the machine then wait for it to be called. Numbers are not called in order as sometimes they are optimizing for how to best seat folks (e.g., solo vs couples vs groups). It's also not conveyor sushi but you sit around a square where the chefs are preparing the sushi and other food items. I got quite a few orders while here. There is a very savory omelet that I really enjoyed with ikura and crab on it. I also got some standard sashimi and sushi pieces that were delicious. And I had to get a flight of uni. They looked a little more mixed this time as I remember last time that the three had clear color differences. But they were all tasty. Also no rumbly tummy after which I sometimes get after eating uni... not that it stops me. I also got hand rolls with blue fatty tuna and turns out In enjoyed the version with radish or I forget what it was but something crunchy. I also enjoyed the monkfish liver a lot more than I expected but kept it at one order as I'm sure it's probably not the healthiest option of the sushi family! But yum. I will come back again next time! But maybe plan to be in the area to browse while waiting. At least I was able to snag a seat and just sit and wait until my number was called.

Looking for good-tasting, affordable conveyor-belt sushi? I recommend this place. The staff are friendly and there are plenty of seats. It’s best to come before prime time — the queue isn’t long and you’ll get a table quickly. Seating is available for solo diners as well as groups of 6–7 people. The menu is diverse, including seasonal specials, and the ingredients are very fresh.

delicious sushi (ended up ordering 13 plates), came out in a timely manner. the bar seating makes it super solo diner friendly, and it’s also cool to be able to see a bit of the preparation going on since the chefs are preparing the sushi in the middle. top picks would definitely be the seared salmon with miso and the fatty tuna. definitely be prepared for a wait beforehand, checked it out the day before for dinner and there was a wait then, for lunch the next day i actually got in (virtual) line for the wait, though be prepared if you click the “wait away and call me” option the registration site for that option is all in japanese

Best sushi I ever had, freshly prepared by the chefs right in front of you, in seconds. Absolutely fantastic and definitely one experience to not miss! Yes it is quite expensive compared to conveyor belt sushi but you pay for the quality. There is a virtual queuing system which is nice.

If you come with a large group, split up otherwise the wait will be long. We were a group of 6 and should've split up into three groups of 2. Wait time was just under 1 hour, which is exactly what the waitress told me. Sushi is fresh, they have jnteresting atmosphere. Super hyped up and they tell you when they cut fresh fish and it shows up in your self order screen to see if you want the fresh cut that they're cutting now. It's fresh and price isn't more expensive. Tried the sea bream, very fresh and sweet. Texture is more firm, so not for everyone. Tuna tasting was great. I'd say worth the price. Some other items on the menu feel a bit overpriced. All in all we were full and spent around 5050 yen per person for lunch. There's no conveyor belt, so not what some might be expecting. Its more upscale fresh sushi restaurant with loud enthusiastic atmosphere. We sat in a large table on the side. I would've preferred to be by the bar where I can watch them cut the sushi and fish. I think that would've made for a better experience. Food quality is very good. Just a bit pricey, but maybe normal for shibuya district.