THE SAKAI Aoyama
Sushi in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on its website), 10% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae 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 Dokoro Kudo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| THE SAKAI Aoyama | — | ¥22,000 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed, Sun |
| Sushi Dokoro Hiro | — | ¥25,000 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Sushi Aki | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Aoyama-itchōme | — |
| Aoyama Sushi Sen | — | ¥14,740 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| Sushi Usui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
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, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book THE SAKAI Aoyama
- Call 03-6804-5013 (+81-3-6804-5013 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 Tokyo.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Omakase course
夜の部はおまかせコース
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 1a.
Also near: Omotesandō (Exit A5): 9 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 12 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 1a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 240 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto Gaien Nishi Dori and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Goblin Park and walk 20 m.
You arrive at THE SAKAI Aoyama.
Look for
ブラック青山
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区南青山3-2-7 ブラック青山 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-2-7 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Gaienmae Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 福留 尚人 |
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As stated on sakai-aoyama.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does THE SAKAI Aoyama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is THE SAKAI Aoyama closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to THE SAKAI Aoyama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to THE SAKAI Aoyama?
Gaiemmae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Omotesandō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.