Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani), Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani)

Name: Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani)
Address: 7-3-9 Ginza Ginza LEE Building B1F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-0061
Telephone: 03-3573-8030
Price range: ¥10,001 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

90 Reviews

¥10,001 and over

Sushi

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【2019.1.15より営業時間変更致します】
(ランチ)12:00−14:00
(ディナー)17:30-24:00（最終入店23:00）

☆定休日無し
☆ラストオーダーは30分前になります。
☆ランチ営業再スタート致しました

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
¥10,001 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Phone number
03-3573-8030
Website
http://www.kutani-ginza.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7-3-9 Ginza, Ginza LEE Building B1F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Neighborhood
Ginza
Parking details
None
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Most Booked
Central Tokyo
Most Booked

90 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant and very welcoming. I enjoyed it very much.
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AlfredL
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First dinner in Japan and it was amazing! The food was so good the service was excellent. Will definitely return.
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MadhuS
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An overall amazing dining experience in Tokyo’s Ginza district. We had tried other impressive Sushi restaurants in Ginza but then decided to look to open table for a somewhat last minute reservation one evening. So so glad we came to Sushi Takaya. From the moment we arrived we received fabulous personal attention. It was cold and we requested a warm interior seat so were seated at the bar, under the nose of the senior chef. After chatting with him a few minutes my husband and I agreed that this was an “Omakase” evening. The chef did not disappoint. There were a few surprises (good ones) to our western hemispheric palate — some fish that don’t make it much further than the Japanese waters. Every bite chef fed us was better than the last. Our Omakase included sake pairing as well, and the sake’s too were fabulous. We would highly recommend Sushi Takaya to everyone and especially the Omakase with the sake pairing.
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Mrpete
Atlanta Metro
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful Tokyo "dive" culinary experience. Sushi Takaya is located on the basement level just off the street and is not well marked at all, especially to a foreign visitor. It is small and has just enough room for a sushi bar, no table service. The food, service and atmosphere, however, are excellent and those preparing the sushi behind the bar are charming and engaging professionals and make the experience a culinary treat. We would definitely go back to this restaurant given the chance.
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Nick
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicate and exquisite omikase in a warm setting Expensive yes but very good value I raved about this place to my family!
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Ariel
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sushi was some of the best that I have ever had in my life. The service was great and the chef talked to me throughout in English and Japanese. Restaurant had wonderful ambiance as well. The only thing is I wish that I got a little more food for what I paid. Flavor was great though.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing: the chef is fenomenal, the food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was great.
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mccm
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. Excellent food. The chefs were kind, skilled, and thoughtful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It took us some time to find the place (it is located in the basement -2 or -3), but once we were seated at the bar, it was the start of a fabulous sushi experience. We took the sushi menu (not the warm dishes) and the 2 chefs skillfully prepared several pieces that were served one by one on a stone plate sitting in front of you. Everything was very good, but the scallop, the fatty tuna (otoro) and the wagyu beef were out of this world. Definitely highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed. Service also friendly and fast. Enjoy!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
いつも本当に美味しいお寿司とおつまみをお出し頂いて最高に満足しております。どのメニューも全くハズレなし！コスパもお味も雰囲気も最高のお寿司やさんです。これからもぜひ利用させて頂きます！
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had. The restaurant is an intimate place in Ginza and had a very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. It was clean and well designed. My family and I were greeted upon arrival by our friendly host as well as the other employees of the restaurant. We chose the recommended omakase course with a plum wine pairing. The restaurant also offers an extremely broad selection of wine. Each served dish had beautiful presentation and tasted even better. The quality of the ingredients was immaculate. Since we were sat at the counter, we also had an opportunity to interact with the chefs who were very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained each served piece and you could tell that they are truly experts of their craft. The waiters were very attentive, polite, and friendly. It was around $166 USD per person including our drinks, but worth every cent! I would absolutely come here again the next time I visit Japan and I strongly recommend this place!!
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Jordy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first omakase experience and I was extremely pleased by it. The server and chefs were super kind and worked together to explain each course to me in English. The food was extremely delicious and I am going to come again next time I visit Japan. Using open table to reserve let me get a nice evening spot the same day I was looking. Overall highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El mejor servicio Mila mejor comida Increíble min pude escoger mejor lugar para festejar mi cumpleaños
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything was fantastic, except there was a really high pitched sound coming from somewhere so younger visitors might be bothered by that
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AlfonsoX
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sushi Takaya is a superb, and classic Ginza, spot. The service is warm and welcoming. The food is excellent. This is just the sort of restaurant that makes Tokyo memorable for a visitor and that leaves a resident feeling grateful to live in such a city. Highly recommended for special occasions, or for a real treat.
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Josh
Houston
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I do not recommend to eat at Sushi Takaya. This was the only meal we ate in Tokyo that we did not enjoy at all. We ended up leaving in the middle of the meal. Speak with your hotel or a friend from Tokyo for an omekase/sushi dining experience.
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JEANCHARLESG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tres belle experience culinaire, chef très sympathique
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent experience. Best food I’ve ever eaten.
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointing at the price. Concerning when the best part of a sushi meal is the steak and seaweed.
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Koko
Orange County
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant is located on the basement of a building in Ginza. The stairs that led to the restaurant had bad cigarette smoking and bathroom odor, which automatically made my dining experience unpleasant before it even began. However, when I entered the restaurant, I felt that the chef and staffs were very welcoming and nice. As to the quality of the omakase we got, it was extremely mediocre considering the price. Although they used fresh ingredients, the overall presentation and taste of the entire menu was just underwhelming. I feel like I've gotten way better omakase in the States.
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JoeyC
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and really good sushi. We had a blast!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very average experience Nothing very exciting
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MaryL
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The omakase menu was outstanding. We had many items we had never had before. It was our first dinner in Japan and the perfect way to start the visit.
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PhilipS
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Food. Great Sake pairings. I will be back again. Uni, Hotate, and Ika were the best I’ve ever had. Miso soup was also a great way to finish the meal.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must if you want to experience delicious and curated sushi
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant was great. The place was clean and smelled good. The food at Takaya is exceptional! Very tasty and well prepared. I love the service at the place and the chef is so friendly with the guests and always takes care to offer the best quality! I highly recommend this place. Legitimately the best restaurant around!
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Freshness is an issue. The place don't look clean.
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
食事、飲み物の質、ボリューム共に最高でした。また行きます。
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
食事は良いですが接客がひどいですね。
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
初めて行かせて頂きましたが、料理も美味しく雰囲気も素晴らしかったです
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TokyoJoe
Tokyo
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious sushi, English language menu, friendly atmosphere
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Francesca
Tokyo
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for our third anniversary. We both ordered Chirashi. The taste was amazing. I especially loved the otoro and urchin.
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RyanK
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the counter and had a wonderful time eating and chatting with the head chef
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming, kind, and attentive service throughout the meal. Entertained my questions and were careful to ask about any allergies to accommodate. Lovely space though a little hidden beneath the storefronts in Ginza.
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Jenny
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I had the set sushi menu with the sake pairing and enjoyed both the multi course meal and the numerous sakes I got to try. The service was very good and the sushi chef was very friendly and welcoming. The noise level was louder than I expected, as the noise seemed to amplify in the small space. The quality of every course was very good and the chef was great to explain the ingredients and even talk about the history, seasonality, and sourcing. Definitely get the sake pairing with your meal, every bottle is presented and comes in a different little sake glass. Given the energetic nature of the restaurant, this would be a good place for a small group, but may be too loud if you're looking for something quieter or more romantic.
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DanaH
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best sushi and hospitality I’ve ever experienced. Hope to return!
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KatsuhiroN
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a wonderful space. I really enjoyed their service a great deal. Amazing Japanese creative cuisine and fresh, seasonal fine ingredients.
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was our first wedding anniversary. Food was very special and service started well but as more guests arrived we got forgotten & rushed. Courses were presented before the previous were finished and with little or no explanation. With a very high price tag (£374 for 2 people with a bottle of wine) we would have expected exceptional service & time to enjoy what was very good food beautifully presented. Great potential.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came with 8 members of my family. Restaurant a bit hard to find. They were very welcoming. Food was very good. This is a hidden gem in Ginza. Good value as well at lunch.
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JamesK88
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for the omakase with sake pairing and it was amazing. The service was fantastic and noise level was great. There is a bar and a few booths. We are on our honeymoon and were sat in a booth. The waiter spoke enough English to answer any questions and tell us about every course. The sake was amazing. Highly recommend. Location is underground, so don't walk past it.
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FAQs

Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani) is rated 4.7 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani)

7-3-9 Ginza, Ginza LEE Building B1F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ginza
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
Price
¥10,001 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.kutani-ginza.com/
Phone number
03-3573-8030

Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani)

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What 90 people are saying

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