Koban Zushi
小判寿司
Sushi in Aoba-ku, Miyagi, 3 min walk from Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station
Our analysis
- #2of 13 sushi restaurants in Aoba-ku
- 33%of high-end restaurants in Miyagi have a higher dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 3
Inside 4
In our ranking, Koban Zushi is 2nd of the 13 sushi restaurants in Aoba-ku and 2nd of 18 in Sendai & Miyagi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 33% of the high-end restaurants in Miyagi in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 0 of the 18 sushi restaurants in Sendai & Miyagi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 67% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Aoba-ku with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Sendai & Miyagi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Toku | #1 | ¥25,000 | ¥25,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Kōtōdai-Kōen | Mon |
| Koban Zushi | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Aoba-dori Ichibancho | Sun |
| Sushi Iwaki | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Kita-Yobanchō | Mon |
| Sushi Mino | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kōtōdai-Kōen | Sun |
| Sushi Yutaka | #5 | ¥19,800 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Aoba-dori Ichibancho | Sun |
| Sushi Enami | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Aoba-dori Ichibancho | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Koban Zushi
- Call 022-222-0354 (+81-22-222-0354 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is prohibited on the first floor The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair access |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station.
Also near: Hirose-dōri: 6 min · Aoba-dōri: 6 min
- Leave Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station and walk east for 110 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 50 m.
Koban Zushi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
小判寿司
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
文化横丁
Written this way on the building
Show this to a taxi driver
小判寿司宮城県仙台市青葉区一番町2-3-41 文化横丁
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-41 Ichibancho Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Subway Namboku Line: 6 minutes on foot from "Hirose-dori" Station exit. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koban Zushi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Koban Zushi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Koban Zushi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Koban Zushi?
Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Hirose-dōri Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.