Sushi Arai
鮨あら井
Sushi in Machida, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Machida Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Tabelog), 42% below the ¥20,800 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,700 (on Tabelog) is 22% below the ¥9,900 median of 21. 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, a private room (for 2 or 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 36% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (396 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo say they open then).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
| GENTLE Sushi Bar | — | ¥13,800 | ¥4,400 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Omotesandō | — |
| Sushi Zen Ginza | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Arai | — | ¥12,100 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Machida | Wed |
| Sushi Nishimura | — | ¥23,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Sushi Ryuuichi | — | ¥18,700 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Ginza | 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 | PayPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Arai
- Call 050-5869-0666 (+81-50-5869-0666 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch (Omakase Lunch: )
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Nigiri + Egg + Roll
- Chawanmushi
- Soup
- Sorbet
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Dinner Course (Short Course with Nigiri as Main: )
Dinner · 18 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Main: Nigiri
- On-the-Day market availability may include:
- Fresh appetizers
- Sashimi
- Grilled dishes, etc.
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥4,400 more than the one above
Lunch (Omakase Lunch Course: )
Lunch · 18 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (7)
- Appetizers
- Seasonal Sashimi
- Seasonal Grilled Dish
- Nigiri + Tamago + Roll
- Seasonal Chawanmushi
- Soup
- Sorbet
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner Course (Omakase Course: )
Dinner · 22 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (4)
- Nigiri
- Fresh Sake Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dishes, etc.
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Sushi Arai. |
| Credit cards | PayPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong-smelling perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Machida Station.
- Leave Machida Station and walk north-east for 80 m.
- Turn right at Kiraboshi Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Carrot house and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Haramachida 6 Post Office and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Sushi Arai is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨あら井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
レゾオンス康栄
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨あら井東京都町田市原町田6-24-4 レゾオンス康栄 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-24-4 Haramachida Machida, Tokyo 194-0013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from the East Exit of Odakyu Line Machida Station, and a 4-minute walk from JR Machida Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Arai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Sushi Arai.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Arai closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Arai?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Arai?
Machida Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m).
Does Sushi Arai have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong-smelling perfumes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.