Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime
並木橋 鮨 一
Sushi in Shibuya, Tokyo, 9 min walk from Shibuya Station
Our analysis
- #10of 23 sushi restaurants in Shibuya
- ¥8,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥6,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime is 10th of the 23 sushi restaurants in Shibuya. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 47% above the ¥6,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥10,000 on Tabelog and ¥11,000 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥19,000 on Tabelog and ¥20,900 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Shibuya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Au | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shibuya | Sun |
| Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Shibuya | — |
| Sushi Kazumasa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥10,000 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Omotesandō | Sun |
| Shibuya Sushi Jinnan | — | ¥18,000 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Shibuya | — |
| Sushi Ito Ikan | — | ¥18,000 | ¥7,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Shibuya | — |
| Sushi Kikuchi | — | ¥19,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shinsen | 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, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-9689 (+81-50-5597-9689 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Time Limited Omakase Course
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1–7 guests
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Weekend and Holiday Lunch Time Limited Omakase Nigiri Course
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Types of Snacks
- Pieces of Sushi
- Egg
- Soup
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course with Sushi and Appetizers
18 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,100 more than the one above
Weekend and Holiday Lunch Time Limited Japanese Sake Pairing Course
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Sake pairing
- Nigiri sushi
Drinks pairing included
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Types of Snacks
- Pieces of Sushi
- Egg
- Soup
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,400 more than the one above
Omakase Nigiri CourseMost booked
Dinner · 18 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Sea urchin
What is served (16)
- Goya Tofu
- Horse Mackerel Sashimi with Irizake
- Grilled Barracuda
- Monkfish Liver
- Spear Squid
- White Fish
- Horse Mackerel
- Red Fish
- Young Horse Mackerel
- Abalone Liver Sauce
- Steamed Surf Clam with Aosa Seaweed
- Sweet Shrimp
- Medium Fatty Tuna
- Sea Urchin
- Toro-Taku Hand Roll
- Egg
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,500 more than the one above
Special Course of Selected Bluefin Tuna
Dinner · 18 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
What is served (16)
- Appetizers
- Lean Tuna Sashimi with Salt
- Today's Grilled Dish
- Braised Tuna
- Spear Squid
- Lean Tuna
- Medium Fatty Tuna
- Fatty Tuna
- Tuna Rice Ball
- Abalone Liver Sauce
- Fried Tuna with Wasabi Salt
- Seared Medium Fatty Tuna
- Today's Seasonal Fish
- Sea Urchin
- Toro-Taku Hand Roll
- Egg
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 10% of the subtotal |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Although there are no specific restrictions, please refrain from wearing strong perfumes as much as possible. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | July 2020 |
Getting there
9 min walk (690 m) from Shibuya Station.
Also near: Daikan-yama: 13 min · Ebisu (Exit 2): 14 min
- Leave Shibuya Station and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn left at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and walk 80 m.
- Turn left onto Meiji-dori Avenue and walk 310 m.
- Turn right at Johnan Shinkin Bank and walk 220 m.
Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime is on your right.
On your right
Look for
並木橋 鮨 一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
グリ-ムビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
並木橋 鮨 一東京都渋谷区渋谷3-15-5 グリ-ムビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-15-5 Shibuya Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes walk from JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station New South Exit. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, 600 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (10% of the subtotal) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime?
Shibuya Station, about 9 minutes on foot (690 m). Daikan-yama Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Namiki-bashi Sushi Hajime have a dress code?
Although there are no specific restrictions, please refrain from wearing strong perfumes as much as possible.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.