THE SAKAI Tokyo
Sushi in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Kyobashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 25% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 76% above the ¥7,500 median of 21. 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 (8 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi 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 Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu | — | ¥8,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nihombashi | — |
| Kyobashi Sushi Kojitsu | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyobashi | Sat, Sun |
| Nihonbashi Sushi Hiroshi | — | ¥31,500 | ¥15,750 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Mon |
| THE SAKAI Tokyo | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kyobashi | Sat, Sun |
| Nihonbashi Sushi Tetsu Honkan | — | ¥11,000 | ¥3,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nihombashi | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Kurogane | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nihombashi | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book THE SAKAI Tokyo
- Call 050-5596-8090 (+81-50-5596-8090 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Knot Omakase Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Garnish
- Sushi
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Miyabi Omakase Dinner Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
- Crab
What is served (13)
- Example for September*
- Appetizers
- Assorted Dishes
- Muscat Grape White Tofu (Yogurt)
- Mizuna Stone-Pressed Tofu
- Lotus Root Chips
- Raw Squid with Shuto
- Ishikawa Small Yam Dengaku
- Lily Bulb Rabbit
- Fried Ginkgo Nuts
- Oomasa Boiled with Salt
- Susuki Somen and Fried Rice Ear (Decoration)
- Sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥8,800 more than the one above
Wagokoro Omakase Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Garnish
- Sushi
- Covered Dish
- Sushi
- Grilled Dish
- Sushi
- Delicacies
- Sushi
- Dessert
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥22,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| 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 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| 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 (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | August 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Kyobashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Takarachō (Exit A7): 5 min · Tokyo: 10 min
- Leave Kyobashi Station by Exit 7 and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn left at Mizuho Bank and walk 80 m.
- Turn right at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
THE SAKAI Tokyo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
TODA BUILDING
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
東京都中央区京橋1-7-1 TODA BUILDING 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-7-1 Kyobashi Chuo, Tokyo 104-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Lines "Tokyo Station" Yaesu Central Exit. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Shangri-La Tokyo, 500 m, about 8 min walk
- The Tokyo Station Hotel, 580 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does THE SAKAI Tokyo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does THE SAKAI Tokyo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is THE SAKAI Tokyo closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to THE SAKAI Tokyo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to THE SAKAI Tokyo?
Kyobashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Takarachō Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does THE SAKAI Tokyo have a dress code?
Smart Casual
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.