Sushi Sakai
鮨 さかい
Sushi in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- #1of 17 sushi restaurants in Tenjin
- ¥44,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,300
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Sakai is 1st of the 17 sushi restaurants in Tenjin and 1st of 108 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥44,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 74% above the ¥25,300 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 5 of them Gold; one of 10 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Fukuoka City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Sakai | #1 | ¥44,000 | ¥44,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Chikamatsu | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Yakuin-ōdōri | Mon |
| Sushi Karashima | #7 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Sakurazaka | — |
| Gaho Jin | #8 | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Nishimura | #15 | ¥29,700 | ¥29,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Kushida Shrine | Sun |
| Sushi Yasukichi | #20 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Hakata | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Sushi Sakai
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 092-726-6289 (+81-92-726-6289 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Seasonal Omakase (Chef’s selection) of Nigiri and delicacies *Market price system
Dinner
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
Cheapest
Seasonal Omakase (Chef’s selection) of Nigiri and delicacies *Market price system
Lunch
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥40,000–49,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Sunday, Monday, and Public Holidays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- Reservation-only with a two-hour time slot for each session.
- [Tuesday]
- 1 From 18:00 onwards
- 2 20:30 onwards
- [Wednesday]
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
Getting there
6 min walk (460 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nakasu-Kawabata: 6 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 10 min
- Leave Tenjin-minami Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 110 m.
- Bear left at Sukiya and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Sukiya and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
You arrive at Sushi Sakai.
Look for
鮨 さかい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
LANEラウンドビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 さかい福岡県福岡市中央区西中洲3-20 LANEラウンドビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-20 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - The subway airport line, Nakasu-Kawabata Station, is about a 13-minute walk from Exit 1. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Canal City Hakata, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Sakai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥40,000–49,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Sakai?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Sakai?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 6 minutes on foot (460 m). Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Sushi Sakai have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.