Nakai Tamazushi
中井 玉寿司
Sushi in Shiinamachi–Sakuradai, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Nakai Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 sushi restaurants in the Seibu Line area
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Nakai Tamazushi is 1st of the 4 sushi restaurants in the Seibu Line area. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 66% of its sushi restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (396 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in the Seibu Line area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakai Tamazushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Nakai | — |
| Otaya | — | ¥15,000 | ¥11,000 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Nogata | — |
| Sushi to Bishu Hino | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Nerima | Mon |
| Sushi Dokoro Ichiyanagi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | — | Mon |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Nakai Tamazushi
- Call 03-3362-6880 (+81-3-3362-6880 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Nakai Station.
Also near: Ochiai (Exit 4): 7 min · Shimo-Ochiai: 9 min
- Leave Nakai Station and walk east for 40 m.
- Turn left at Tomony and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Nakai Tamazushi.
Look for
中井 玉寿司
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
中井 玉寿司東京都新宿区中落合1-21-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-21-3 Nakaochiai Shinjuku, Tokyo 161-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes from Nakai Station on the Oedo Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakai Tamazushi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to Nakai Tamazushi?
Nakai Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Ochiai Station is about 9 minutes away.
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.