Ryu Zushi
龍寿し
Sushi in Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, near Itsukamachi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,200
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Ryu Zushi is 4th of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), 14% below the ¥19,200 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Niigata ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 2 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (5 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Niigata with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten | #1 | ¥25,300 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 15 min, Shibata | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| Kyodai Zushi | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Sun |
| Ryu Zushi | #4 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Wed |
| Hatsune Zushi Honten | #5 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | — | — |
| Yukiya | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 9 min, Niigata | Sun |
| Sushi Arai | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Niigata | Wed |
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 |
How to book Ryu Zushi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-5153 (+81-50-5593-5153 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Uonuma Gastronomy Premium Course ◆ Enjoy about 12 pieces of Nigiri and seasonal delicacies! Savor the fresh fish and flaMost booked
2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Sea urchin
- Eel
What is served (15)
- Approximately 12 pieces of sushi + about 5 seasonal dishes
- ~An Example of One Day~
- Clam Dashi
- Deep umami flavor of clams.
- Firefly Squid with Fuki Bud Vinegar Miso
- Surprisingly, fuki and firefly squid pair well together.
- Flounder with Seri
- Sumi Ika (Cuttlefish)
- A good balance of sweetness and tenderness.
- Toro (Fatty Tuna)
- Enjoy the rich flavor of the fat.
- Kohada (Gizzard Shad)
- Kohada is synonymous with Edomae sushi.
- Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
- Moist and gently flavorful.
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Ryu Zushi: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
龍寿し新潟県南魚沼市大崎1838-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1838-1 Osaki Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-7251 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Itsukamachi |
| Directions | Train Access. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryu Zushi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Ryu Zushi: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ryu Zushi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Ryu Zushi?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Ryu Zushi?
Itsukamachi Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.