Sushi Shiogama-ko Ginza Kiwami

We visited Shiogamakou for their Tuna Kiwami Course booked through Tabelog, and it was a great experience for anyone who really loves tuna. The meal focuses entirely on high-quality Shiogama tuna, starting with a negitoro hand roll that was simple but delicious—warm rice, crisp seaweed, and very fresh, fatty tuna. The appetizers were light and well prepared, leading into a sashimi tasting of six different cuts, from lean to very fatty, which made it easy to appreciate how different each part tastes. The hot dishes were a nice surprise. The toro sukiyaki was rich and comforting, while the toro steak was lightly seared and incredibly soft, almost like premium beef but cleaner in flavor. The sushi course that followed was consistently excellent, with well-seasoned rice and generous cuts of tuna that melted easily. The castella-style egg at the end was lightly sweet and fluffy, a classic sushi-bar finish. The highlight, though, was the final Shiogama Salted Tuna “Extreme Roll.” It was a very generous piece packed with fatty tuna, full of flavor without being overwhelming, and felt like a celebratory last bite. Overall, this course is a must-try for tuna lovers—focused, high quality, and very satisfying without feeling overly heavy.

The best sushi I tried in Tokyo for sure! Incredible restaurant. Very private place with an amazing Tuna from Shiogama Port's! Staff is no friendly and nice making a huge effort to speak with you. Special thanks to Mr. Shogo and Mr. Nori who where the ones you served us. Amazing experience. I will definitely come back! Localization is Ginza , the fanciest and best area of Tokyo.

If you are in Tokyo you have to try this restaurant. We had an amazing omakase experience just for me and my husband with the chef Shogo. He explained every step for us. Also, Mr. Nori was very kind with us. Thank you so much both!!! We will come back!!!

**ALERT – Discriminatory and unwelcoming to foreigners!! Intention to separate Japanese and foreigners** I booked this omakase well in advance before my trip to Tokyo, but the experience was extremely disappointing and felt discriminatory. We were taken to a private room and told that we had booked that room for omakase, even though we never requested it. Having had omakase many times in Hong Kong and Japan, I never expected to be served sushi at a table in a closed room without the chef in front of us. When we asked to cancel the booking if we were forced to sit in the room, we were told there would be a penalty. The staff member initially spoke fluent English, but when I questioned this arrangement and asked for clarification, he suddenly pretended not to understand and stopped responding. When I asked for his name, name card, and whether he was the manager, he only replied “staff only”. I said I would file a complaint. A few minutes later, the same staff member came back and suddenly told us counter seats were now available, even though he had said earlier that they were fully booked. When we went out, there were empty seats at the counter that had clearly been available from the beginning, and no new customers arrived; only four people were sitting at the counter when we first came in and it stayed that way. As someone who has lived in Hong Kong and the UK for many years, this is the first time I have personally experienced such treatment, and it happened in Japan, which makes it even more upsetting. I left feeling absolutely shocked, upset, and unwelcome, and would not recommend this place to any foreign visitors.

Today 4/5/25 what an incredible lunch experience. The omokase lunch was stellar. We were seated early for our 1130 lunch and once the meal started it was never a disappointment! Our sushi chef Shogo was a master and explained each piece of sushi he presented. I loved all the tunas and like older style traditional sushi there was no salmon which I prefer. There were salmon roe though in a presentation with grated orange zest on top. We were joined at noon by two ladies and otherwise had the restaurant to ourselves. It was just an awesome fish assortment that was amazing terrific lunch. You must try this place!

I wish I could give this 10 stars, absolutely INCREDIBLE experience!! Shogo is an absolute craftsman, insane levels. Nori was so attentive, all super lovely staff. The food was out of this world. A must!!!

Our second time here and it was phenomenal!!! We had lunch at the bar the last time and I know it's an omakase place but they accommodated all 5 of the children who were dining with us. Food quality was fantastic! We had a private room this time and the omakase was absolutely divine! Sooooooooo worth trying!

🐟 **Best tuna in Ginza!** Fresh bluefin tuna delivered daily from Shiogama Fish Market (Japan’s #1 tuna region). Amazing quality at great prices! Perfect authentic Japanese experience for visitors. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐