[2025 Tokyo Restaurant] Travel Guide for Sushi Dai (Updated Jun)

After snapping photos of Tokyo Tower at Shiba Park around 8 pm, I found out that Sushi Dai Honkan, just outside Tsukiji Market, was still open. I made it there just before closing, and thanks to the rainy weather, I avoided the usual queues (last time it was over an hour wait). I went straight for the 'Chef's Choice' set A, which included a hearty serving of 9 nigiri sushi, 2 tamagoyaki, 6 tekka maki, plus 2 pieces of my choice, accompanied by miso soup and tea. (The restaurant only allows photos of the food, and since the chef spoke in Japanese, I focused on enjoying the meal). For my two additional nigiri, I selected fatty tuna and scallop from the special menu. The combination of the fatty sweetness and the vinegared rice was so good that I nearly devoured each piece in one go! Unlike Sushi Dai at Toyosu Market, which requires an early morning visit to secure a queue ticket, this main branch a short distance from Tsukiji Market's outer area attracts fewer tourists and more local Japanese patrons, particularly in the evenings after work. (If you're willing to wait, you're guaranteed a spot). Having not tried the Toyosu location, I can't make a direct comparison, but the no-wait experience here is undoubtedly a win. I was the last diner of the night and left right after my meal, feeling incredibly lucky! Business hours: 10:30-22:00 Address: 6 Chome-21-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045 Japan

Tsukiji queue kings can get numbered tickets! No more waiting in line for four or five hours. 1⃣️First of all, you should live in the surrounding area. The artificial islands in the Bay Area can basically be reached on foot. If you live outside the island, it is best to choose a place where the taxi fare is less than 100 yen. 2⃣️Draw the tuna auction one month in advance. It doesn’t matter if you don’t win, you can go to the second floor to watch for free. 3⃣️ Arrive before 5:00 in the morning (no need to arrive too early) and line up to get the sushi ticket You need to register the number of people and dining time here. A deposit will be charged for more than 2 people. 4⃣️After getting the full ticket, you can go to the tuna auction It's about 6:30 after watching the auction, so you can get a number for 7:00. If you live nearby, you can also get a number for noon, go back and take a nap before coming back, which is also very comfortable~ You can order sushi a la carte or omakase Repeat customers usually order a la carte dishes, and then order different wines based on the changes in side dishes and seafood. Most first-time visitors will choose their most popular omakase set, which includes 11 pieces of sushi prepared by the chef, 1 piece of free sushi of your choice, 1 bowl of fish soup and 1 serving of tamagoyaki. This configuration is really amazing at 5,500 yen including tax (even after the price increase). You have to know that his restaurant is located in the market, and he can get the freshest ingredients early in the morning. If it were a sushi restaurant of the same level in Tokyo, the price would be much more than this, so it's no wonder that everyone is willing to line up. Another reason why tourists are recommended to come here is the hospitable atmosphere of the store. Not only does the store welcome children who don't eat sashimi (some high-end Japanese restaurants in Japan prohibit elementary school students and younger from entering), but there is also constant laughter. The store staff are fluent in Chinese and English, and are happy to talk to foreign tourists. They patiently introduce us to uncommon fish, and even searched for fish encyclopedias on their mobile phones and brought them from the kitchen to me for me to see.

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#favouriteitinerary Dining at Sushi Dai in Tokyo is an unforgettable experience for sushi lovers. Located in the famous Tsukiji Outer Market, this small, renowned sushi restaurant offers some of the freshest fish you’ll ever taste. The intimate, counter-style seating allows you to watch the skilled chefs prepare each piece of sushi right before your eyes, elevating the experience to a whole new level. Sushi Dai’s menu features a variety of seasonal offerings, with highlights like melt-in-your-mouth tuna, sweet shrimp, and delicate sea urchin. The chefs expertly balance flavors, offering a perfect harmony of taste and texture in every bite. Despite the long lines that often form outside, the wait is well worth it. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and, of course, the exquisite sushi make it a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Japan’s sushi culture in the heart of Tokyo.

📍Sushi Dai A popular Tsukiji restaurant has moved to Toyosu! My first visit since the move! There was a line even when I went first thing in the morning! There were a lot of customers from overseas! The sushi toppings are still of great quality✨ [INFORMATION] Sushi Dai 📮135-0061 6-5-1 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 🕑6:00-14:00 🗓️Closed: Wednesdays, Sundays #0 yen trip November

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