Sushi Isao
鮨 功
Sushi in Shin-Sakae, Aichi, 2 min walk from Takaoka Station
Our analysis
- #1of 13 sushi restaurants in Shin-Sakae
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Isao is 1st of the 13 sushi restaurants in Shin-Sakae and 8th of 90 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Tabelog), 18% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥10,120 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 11 of the 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 16 seats), a private room (for 6 or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 44% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Shin-Sakae with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Isao | #8 | ¥18,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Takaoka | — |
| Kyoan Ohno | #17 | ¥24,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Takaoka | — |
| Sushi Dokoro Narita | #25 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| Sushi Itsuki | — | ¥18,150 | ¥12,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| Sushi Izumi | — | ¥22,000 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Takaoka | Mon |
| Sushi Kasezawa | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Isao
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-2061 (+81-50-5600-2061 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Value Course (1.5 to 2 Hours Seating, Chef's Choice Course)
Lunch · 15 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch Course Centered on Nigiri by Mikami (1.5 to 2 Hours Seating)
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Course Centered on Nigiri by Kato (1.5 to 2 Hours Seating)
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Lunch Selected Nigiri Course by the Chef until October 31
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch Course Centered on Special Nigiri by the Chef from November 1
Lunch · 15 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Chef's Course with More Appetizers until October 31
Lunch · 18 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,000 more than the one above
12 PM Counter Private Room Rental Course (for 4 to 6 Adults, up to 2 Children Allowed. Chef Selection Not Available)
15 dishes · 4–6 guests
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,000 more than the one above
Chef's Special Lunch Course with More Appetizers Starting 11/1
Lunch · 18 dishes
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Dinner Affordable Course Starting at 6 PM (This course does not allow you to choose the chef. It has a time limit of 2 H
Dinner · 17 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner Affordable Course Starting at 7 PM (This course does not allow you to choose the chef. It has a time limit of 2 H
Dinner · 17 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Value Course Starting at 8:30 PM (This is a course where you cannot choose the chef. There is a time limit of 2 hours an
17 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Evening From 5/1 Mikami Course (2-3 Hour Seating)
Dinner · 17 dishes · 1–6 guests
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Takaoka Station.
Also near: Hisaya-ōdōri (Exit 1B): 9 min · Shinsakae-machi: 10 min
- Leave Takaoka Station and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Sushi Isao is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨 功
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
東和高岳ビル
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
鮨 功愛知県名古屋市東区泉2-28-24 東和高岳ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-28-24 Izumi Higashi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Takatake Exit 1. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Isao cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Isao?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Isao?
Takaoka Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Shinsakae-machi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.