Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi
すし 初代 渡邉淳一
Sushi in Nakameguro & Yutenji, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Yūtenji Station
Our analysis
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 27% of its sushi restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 14 seats), 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 Nakameguro & Yutenji 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 Yoshi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Naka-Meguro | Mon |
| Sushi Okada Nakameguro Honten | — | ¥16,500 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Naka-Meguro | Wed |
| Meguro Sushi Taichi | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 14 min, Yūtenji | — |
| Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Yūtenji | — |
| Hirono | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| Sushi Kappou Nobu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Naka-Meguro | Wed, Sun |
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, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5571-0908 (+81-50-5571-0908 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
The course is exclusively chef's choice.
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥20,000
per person, +5% service charge, ≈$130
Cheapest
**Reservations for Sunday here**: Omakase Course by the Chef Only
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 4–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥20,000
per person, +5% service charge, ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5%, Private room usage fee: 5,500 yen |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | [Request regarding dress code and manners] To ensure that all our guests have a pleasant time, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing the following attire and grooming: - Beach sandals or extremely casual footwear - Tank tops - Strongly scented items such as perfumes or colognes We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in consideration of other guests. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | April 2012 |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Yūtenji Station.
Also near: Naka-Meguro: 14 min · Gakugei-daigaku: 16 min
- Leave Yūtenji Station and walk north-east for 50 m.
- Turn left at KFC and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi.
Look for
すし 初代 渡邉淳一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
すし 初代 渡邉淳一東京都目黒区祐天寺2-3-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-15 Yutenji Meguro, Tokyo 153-0052 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 2-minute walk from Yutenji Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%, Private room usage fee: 5,500 yen) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi?
Yūtenji Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Naka-Meguro Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Sushi Shodai Watanabe Junichi have a dress code?
[Request regarding dress code and manners] To ensure that all our guests have a pleasant time, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing the following attire and grooming: - Beach sandals or extremely casual footwear - Tank tops - Strongly scented items such as perfumes or colognes We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in consideration of other guests.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.