Sushi Sei
鮨井
Sushi in Nagoya Castle Area, Aichi, 8 min walk from Sengen-chō Station
Our analysis
- #23of 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi
- ¥15,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Sei is 23rd of the 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,400 (on Ikyu), 15% below the ¥18,150 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 11 of the 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nagoya Castle Area 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 Shunbi Nishikawa | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 9 min, Sengen-chō | — |
| Sushi Shimizu | #10 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Jōshin | — |
| Sushi Sei | #23 | ¥15,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2022 | 8 min, Sengen-chō | Sun |
| Sushi Fumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Digital menu, Menu with photos, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Sushi Sei
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 052-564-1121 (+81-52-564-1121 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【紫苑 ～しおん～ 】 握り主体のおまかせ
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬の握り 15種ほど
- 巻物
- 玉子
- 椀物
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner course
【琥珀 ～こはく～全3品・握り10種】刺身、小鉢、つまみなど
Dinner · 3 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 刺身5種
- 小鉢
- つまみ
- 握り 10種
- 巻き、たまご
¥17,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner course
【黄金 ～こがね～全3品・握り11種】当店人気No. 1！旬の小鉢、つまみ、小鉢
Dinner · 3 dishes · 2–5 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 刺身7種
- 小鉢
- つまみ
- 握り 11種
- 巻き、たまご
¥20,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner course
【山吹 ～やまぶき～全5品・握り11種】刺身・握り・一品料理2種など
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–5 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 刺身 7種
- 小鉢
- 一品料理 2種
- 握り 11種
- 椀物
- 巻き、たまご
- 椀物
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | The seating fee is 1,100 yen (including tax). This includes an Imabari towel oshibori, handmade gari, and the elusive Yutoki tea. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking *We ask that you please refrain from smoking for just 2 hours during meal time. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | To ensure that all our customers have a pleasant experience at Sushi Sei, we kindly ask you to refrain from using strong perfumes. We value delicate fragrances. Additionally, we request that you avoid making phone calls inside the restaurant to be considerate of other customers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Couple seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean), Menu with photos, Digital menu available |
| Opened | December 2012 |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Sengen-chō Station.
Also near: Kokusai Center (Exit 2): 11 min · Marunouchi: 12 min
- Leave Sengen-chō Station and walk south for 470 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
Sushi Sei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨井愛知県名古屋市西区幅下2-10-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-10-12 Habashita Nishi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 451-0041 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 7-minute walk from Asama-cho Station (Subway). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nagoya Castle, 990 m, about 16 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Sei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (The seating fee is 1,100 yen (including tax). This includes an Imabari towel oshibori, handmade gari, and the elusive Yutoki tea.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Sei have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Korean.
When is Sushi Sei closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Sei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Sei?
Sengen-chō Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Kokusai Center Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Sushi Sei have a dress code?
To ensure that all our customers have a pleasant experience at Sushi Sei, we kindly ask you to refrain from using strong perfumes. We value delicate fragrances. Additionally, we request that you avoid making phone calls inside the restaurant to be considerate of other customers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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.