Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa

Ten seats, one Michelin star, and the only address outside Japan where you can eat Masaaki Miyakawa's Edomae sushi

If you are visiting Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa for the first time, here is the single most useful fact: there are 10 counter seats. That is the entire restaurant. The hinoki cypress counter runs the length of a small room on the second floor of Raffles at Galaxy Macau, and every one of those seats requires a reservation. Walk-in access is not realistically possible. Book early, confirm your seat, and treat the logistics as part of the commitment this dinner asks of you.

The venue holds a Michelin one-star rating (2024), which in the context of Macau's competitive fine-dining circuit is a meaningful credential. It is also the first outpost Miyakawa has opened outside of Japan, which matters for context: this is not a licensed offshoot or a hotel contract arrangement in name only. The kitchen operates around an omakase format built on Edomae-style sushi, with rice sourced from Hokkaido and Akita prefectures, seasoned with a blend of three red vinegars. Seasonal fish comes predominantly from Hokkaido. The menu runs through approximately 10 sushi pieces alongside appetisers, miso soup, and dessert.

For a first-timer, the format is direct in structure but demanding in attention. Omakase means the kitchen decides the sequence. You are not choosing from a menu. The pace is set by the chef, the conversation at the counter is part of the experience, and the room's wabi-sabi aesthetic, plain surfaces, natural materials, deliberate quiet, signals that distraction is not welcome. If you are looking for a lively, sociable dinner with a group of four or more, this is the wrong room. The format suits two people, or a solo diner who wants to concentrate on the craft at the counter.

On the wine side, the list runs to approximately 175 selections and around 1,800 inventory units, with a strong French orientation according to Star Wine List, which ranked it number one in 2025. Wine pricing sits at the mid tier of the list's own scale, meaning there is range without everything landing at the leading of the market. Corkage is set at $125 if you bring your own bottle. Sommelier coverage includes Wine Director Hervé Pennequin and sommelier Ivan Au Yang and Timothy Chan, which is meaningful staffing depth for a 10-seat room. Pairing is an option worth taking seriously here given that level of oversight.

On the question of whether the food travels: it does not, and the venue has no takeout or delivery format. This is a counter-service omakase with timing and temperature as core to the dish as the ingredient itself. Edomae sushi is among the formats least suited to off-premise consumption. The rice is seasoned and served at a specific temperature, the fish is conditioned and cut to order, and the structural logic of the meal is cumulative. If you are considering whether to visit Macau for a meal like this versus ordering something comparable in your city, the answer is that there is no comparable off-premise version. The experience is entirely in-person and non-transferable.

At the $$$$ price tier, this is not a casual spend. For context within Macau's leading Japanese tier, Sushi Kinetsu offers a point of comparison at a similar price level, while the broader Macau fine-dining circuit also includes French-focused rooms like Robuchon au Dôme and Alain Ducasse at Morpheus competing for the same evening budget. If Japanese cuisine specifically is your priority and you want the closest regional comparison, Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong is the natural peer, holding three Michelin stars and operating a similar counter format across the border. For the Tokyo reference point, Harutaka gives you a useful benchmark on what top-tier Edomae omakase looks like in its home environment.

Dinner is the only service. Hours are not published in the venue record, so confirm directly through Raffles at Galaxy Macau when booking. The reservation process runs through the hotel. Given the 10-seat capacity and the venue's Michelin recognition, booking lead time should be treated as significant, particularly around public holidays and peak Macau travel periods. If you are building a broader Macau itinerary, see our full Macau restaurants guide, alongside guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.

For dining context across the region, Pearl also covers comparable fine-dining addresses in mainland China, including Xin Rong Ji in Beijing, 102 House in Shanghai, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, Ru Yuan in Hangzhou, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing. Within Macau's Cantonese tier, Chef Tam's Seasons and Jade Dragon are the addresses most worth cross-referencing if you are deciding how to allocate evenings.

Booking

Booking difficulty is high. The 10-seat counter means any single private group can effectively fill the room. Approach reservations through Raffles at Galaxy Macau directly. Dinner only. Confirm hours at the time of booking as published hours are not available in this record.

FAQs

Is the tasting menu worth it at Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa?

• Yes, if omakase is the format you want and you are already committed to spending at this price tier. The Michelin one-star rating (2024) and the fact that this is Masaaki Miyakawa's only address outside Japan give the menu a credibility that goes beyond hotel-restaurant positioning.
• If you are uncertain about omakase as a format, this is not the place to try it for the first time at full price. Consider a lower-commitment introduction elsewhere before returning here.
• The value case is strengthened by the wine program, which Star Wine List ranked number one in 2025. If you pair the meal, the overall spend covers serious sommelier depth across 175 selections.

Does Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa handle dietary restrictions?

• No public information on dietary accommodation is available in the venue record. Contact Raffles at Galaxy Macau directly before booking.
• Given the omakase format and the kitchen's sourcing focus on Hokkaido fish and specific rice varieties, significant substitutions may be structurally difficult. This is worth clarifying in advance rather than assuming flexibility on the night.
• Vegetarian or vegan guests should treat this venue as likely unsuitable without direct confirmation from the kitchen.

What should I wear to Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa?

• No official dress code is published, but the context makes the answer clear: this is a Michelin-starred omakase room inside Raffles at Galaxy Macau, priced at $$$$. Smart casual at minimum, and smart casual at the upper end of that range.
• The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the room is deliberately understated, which means very formal attire would feel out of register. A clean, polished look without being ostentatious matches the room better than black tie or casual resort wear.
• For comparison, similar Michelin-starred Japanese counter rooms in Hong Kong and Tokyo generally operate without strict codes but with a clear ambient expectation of considered dress.

Is Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa worth the price?

• At $$$$ in Macau's fine-dining tier, yes, for the right diner. The combination of a Michelin one-star (2024), a Star Wine List number one rank (2025), and a 10-seat counter run as the chef's sole international address delivers a concentration of quality that is hard to replicate elsewhere in Cotai.
• If your priority is Cantonese cuisine or a more social dinner format, the same spend at Jade Dragon or Chef Tam's Seasons would suit you better.
• For Japanese cuisine specifically at this price point, the value is strong relative to comparable omakase rooms in Hong Kong or Tokyo, where Michelin-recognised counter sushi often commands higher prices and longer booking queues.

What should a first-timer know about Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa?

• Book well in advance. Ten seats means the room fills fast, and Michelin recognition has sharpened demand. Contact Raffles at Galaxy Macau to reserve.
• The format is omakase only, dinner only. You are not choosing dishes. The kitchen sequences the meal: appetisers, around 10 Edomae sushi pieces, miso soup, and dessert.
• Rice is sourced from Hokkaido and Akita prefectures and seasoned with three red vinegars. Fish is predominantly seasonal Hokkaido catch. The sourcing logic is Hokkaido-centric, which is the same foundation as the original Japan restaurant.
• The room seats 10 at a hinoki cypress counter. This is not a venue for large groups or loud celebrations. It works leading for two people or a solo diner with a real interest in the craft.
• Wine pairing is worth considering. The list has 175 selections, 1,800 inventory units, a strong French orientation, and dedicated sommelier staffing. Corkage is $125 if you bring your own.