Sushi Tsubomi
鮨 つぼみ
Sushi in Nakameguro & Yutenji, Tokyo, 9 min walk from Naka-Meguro Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 sushi restaurants in Nakameguro & Yutenji
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Tsubomi is 1st of the 10 sushi restaurants in Nakameguro & Yutenji and 34th of 866 in Tokyo. 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. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2025 and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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 Tsubomi | #34 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Naka-Meguro | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Saitou Hanare NANZUKA | #52 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Naka-Meguro | Sun |
| Udatsu Sushi | #128 | ¥18,150 | ¥14,520 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| Sushi Tsukiuda | #131 | ¥24,200 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2022 | 10 min, Ikejiri-Ōhashi | — |
| 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 |
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 |
How to book Sushi Tsubomi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-6314 (+81-50-5595-6314 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | June 2018 |
Getting there
9 min walk (690 m) from Naka-Meguro Station.
Also near: Ikejiri-Ōhashi: 13 min · Daikan-yama: 15 min
- Leave Naka-Meguro Station and walk north for 70 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya onto Yamate-Dori Ave. and walk 150 m.
- Bear left at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Sushi Tsubomi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 つぼみ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
QG東山
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 つぼみ東京都目黒区東山1-21-26 QG東山 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-21-26 Higashiyama Meguro, Tokyo 153-0043 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8-minute walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Tsubomi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Tsubomi closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Tsubomi?
Naka-Meguro Station, about 9 minutes on foot (690 m). Ikejiri-Ōhashi Station is about 14 minutes away.
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.