Motoazabu Sushi Gou
元麻布 鮨 剛
Also spelled Motoazabu Sushi Go
Sushi in Azabujuban, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Azabu-Jūban Station
Our analysis
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Tabelog), 56% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is 14% above the ¥7,700 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 68% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (13 of the 38 sushi restaurants in Azabujuban say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Azabujuban with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yuzu | — | ¥24,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Hama Hanare | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sat, Sun |
| Motoazabu Sushi Gou | — | ¥27,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Zoroku Sushi Sakai | — | ¥24,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Sushi Takae | — | ¥25,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Motoazabu Sasano | — | ¥20,000 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Motoazabu Sushi Gou
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5872-2454 (+81-50-5872-2454 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course ◆ Omakase Focused on Sushi for Lunch
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–19 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Otoro (fattiest tuna)
- Sea urchin
- Eel
What is served (16)
- Omakase Course (Example)
- Appetizer
- Simmered Sea Bream Roe
- Steamed Dish
- Plum Chawanmushi
- Simmered Dish
- Kinmedai Simmered (Hokkaido)
- Burdock Root and Tofu
- Nigiri
- Marinated Bluefin Tuna Akami (Nagasaki)
- Bluefin Tuna Otoro (Nagasaki)
- Tuna Collar (Nagasaki)
- Shirodai (Saga)
- Yari Ika Matsukasa Knife (Saga)
- Kuruma Ebi (Oita)
- Kanpachi (Kagoshima)
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Dinner Course ◆ Omakase Blending Sushi and Dishes for DinnerMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–19 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Otoro (fattiest tuna)
- Abalone
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sea urchin
What is served (16)
- Omakase Course (Example)
- Appetizers
- Simmered Sea Bream Roe
- Simmered Bluefin Tuna
- Sashimi
- Bluefin Tuna Otoro (Nagasaki)
- White Fish (Nagasaki)
- Herring Roe
- Delicacies
- Whale Tail Meat
- Special Dish
- Abalone (Raw or Steamed)
- Grilled Dishes
- Grilled Sablefish with Saikyo Miso
- Pickled Gourd
- Steamed Dishes
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥18,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 19 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in excessively casual attire (such as shorts or sandals). |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | May 2026 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Azabu-Jūban Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Roppongi: 10 min · Akabanebashi: 14 min
- Leave Azabu-Jūban Station by Exit 7 and walk west for 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Motoazabu Sushi Gou is on your left.
On your left
Look for
元麻布 鮨 剛
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ガレ麻布
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
元麻布 鮨 剛東京都港区元麻布3-12-46 ガレ麻布 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-12-46 Motoazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0046 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Azabu-Juban Station, South Exit 3, 2-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Roppongi Hills, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 530 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Motoazabu Sushi Gou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Motoazabu Sushi Gou?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Motoazabu Sushi Gou?
Azabu-Jūban Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Roppongi Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Motoazabu Sushi Gou have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in excessively casual attire (such as shorts or sandals).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.