Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Eight seats, phone-only, book fast.
Sushi Meino is a reservation-only, eight-seat Edomae omakase counter in Azabu-Juban, led by chef Mei Kogo. With back-to-back Tabelog Silver Awards (2025 and 2026), a score of 4.49, and a wine-forward approach uncommon at this level, it earns its JPY 50,000–79,000 per head price point. Book on the 1st of the month or not at all.
Yes — if you can get in. Sushi Meino is one of the harder Azabu-Juban reservations to secure, but the booking system is structured rather than chaotic: reservations for the following month open on the 1st of each month, from 10 AM to 3 PM, by phone only. Miss that window and you are waiting another month unless a cancellation slot appears. At JPY 50,000–59,999 per head (with actual spend tracking closer to JPY 60,000–79,999 based on diner reviews), this is a serious financial and logistical commitment. Make it only if Edomae-style omakase is the format you want.
Sushi Meino opened in November 2023 on the sixth floor of THE V-CITY Azabu-Juban PLACE, a one-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station on both the Toei Oedo and Tokyo Metro Namboku lines. In under two years of operation, it earned Tabelog Silver in both 2025 and 2026, a score of 4.49, and a place on the Tabelog Sushi Tokyo Top 100 for 2025. It also received a New Entry Award in 2024. That trajectory is fast, and it has earned Sushi Meino a ranking of 275th among Japan's leading restaurants on Opinionated About Dining's 2025 list. Chef Mei Kogo leads the counter.
The room seats eight at a counter. Private room use is available for the full space. The format is counter omakase, which means the atmosphere is quiet, focused, and intentional — this is not a venue for loud celebrations or large groups. At eight seats, the energy is determined almost entirely by who is sitting at the counter with you on a given night. Expect a composed, unhurried pace across two seatings (from 17:00 and from 20:00). The restaurant is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A sommelier is on staff and wine is available, which is a meaningful differentiator among Tokyo sushi counters where sake dominates. If wine pairing matters to you alongside omakase, Sushi Meino is set up for it in a way that many comparable counters are not. Payment by credit card is accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners); electronic money and QR code payments are not.
On the question of takeout and delivery: Sushi Meino does not offer either. This is an eight-seat omakase counter where the experience is inseparable from the room. Edomae sushi at this level is built around temperature, timing, and the chef's hand , none of which survive a delivery window. If you are looking for high-quality sushi to eat off-premise in Tokyo, this is not the right venue. Book Sushi Meino for the counter, or not at all.
Reservations: Reservation only. Phone reservations for the following month open on the 1st of each month, 10 AM–3 PM (next business day if the 1st falls on a holiday). Cancellation slots may also become available. Phone: 03-6455-4130. Hours: From 17:00 and from 20:00; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Budget: JPY 50,000–59,999 per person (dinner); actual spend often JPY 60,000–79,999 based on reviews. Seats: 8 counter seats. Private room/full-venue hire available. Getting there: 1-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station (Toei Oedo Line / Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). No parking. Payment: Credit cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners). No electronic money or QR payments. Dress: No stated dress code, but at this price point, smart-casual is appropriate at minimum. Smoking: Non-smoking throughout.
Plan at least one month out, and treat the 1st of the month as a hard deadline. Reservations for the following month open by phone between 10 AM and 3 PM on the 1st. If you miss that window, you are waiting another month unless a cancellation opens up. Given the Silver Award status and a Tabelog score of 4.49, seats move quickly. If you are traveling to Tokyo and want a specific date, build your trip around this reservation window rather than trying to fit the restaurant around your travel dates.
The full counter seats eight, so a group of up to eight can book the private use of the entire venue. That said, this is an omakase counter in Azabu-Juban, not a private dining room in the conventional sense , expect counter seating and a chef-led pace regardless of group size. For a celebratory group dinner with more flexible configuration, other Tokyo options may suit better. Parties of two or four are the natural fit for this format.
The entire dining area is counter seating , there is no separate bar. All eight seats face the chef's work area, which is the standard format for Edomae omakase in Tokyo. Sitting at the counter is not an alternative to a table; it is the only option. If you prefer a table-format sushi experience, consider venues like Sushi Kanesaka or Edomae Sushi Hanabusa.
No dress code is formally stated, but at JPY 50,000–79,999 per head and with two consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards, the room will skew dressed. Smart-casual is a safe floor , avoid athleisure or overly casual clothing. There is no risk of being turned away for dress, but you will feel more comfortable in line with the tone of an eight-seat omakase counter at this price point.
A few practical points: the restaurant is reservation-only with a strict monthly booking window, so you cannot walk in. The format is Edomae omakase , you eat what the chef prepares, in the order it is served. Budget JPY 60,000–79,000 per person based on what diners actually spend, not the listed range. A sommelier is available and wine is on the list, which is less common at Tokyo sushi counters of this calibre. The restaurant is on the sixth floor of a building a minute from Azabu-Juban Station, so it is easy to reach. Finally, this is not a venue for group celebrations or casual drop-ins , it rewards diners who are specifically there for Edomae sushi and are prepared to give the counter their full attention.
If Sushi Meino anchors your Tokyo trip, here is how to build around it. For more Edomae sushi at a comparable level, consider Harutaka or Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten. For a different register of Japanese fine dining, Hiroo Ishizaka is worth considering. Browse our full Tokyo restaurants guide, our full Tokyo hotels guide, our full Tokyo bars guide, our full Tokyo wineries guide, and our full Tokyo experiences guide for the complete picture.
Travelling beyond Tokyo? Comparable sushi experiences elsewhere in Japan include Gion Sasaki in Kyoto and HAJIME in Osaka. Further afield, akordu in Nara, Goh in Fukuoka, 1000 in Yokohama, and 6 in Okinawa each represent serious dining across the country. For Japanese sushi at international addresses, Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong and Shoukouwa in Singapore are the benchmarks in their respective cities.
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How Sushi Meino stacks up against the competition.
The restaurant has 8 seats total, so large groups are not the format here. Private room use is available, and the venue can be reserved exclusively for private use — contact them on the 1st of the month during the designated reservation window to discuss. For groups of more than 4, confirm private room availability when you call; don't assume counter seats will be consolidated.
Book exactly one month out. Sushi Meino takes phone reservations for the following month only on the 1st of each month, 10 AM–3 PM (shifted to the next business day if the 1st falls on a holiday). Call +81-3-6455-4130 at exactly 10 AM on that date — with 8 seats and a Tabelog score of 4.49, slots go quickly. There is no online booking and no walk-in option.
Yes — counter seating is the primary format at Sushi Meino. All 8 seats are at the counter, which is the intended way to experience Edomae-style omakase here. There are no tables. If you prefer watching the chef work up close, this setup delivers that directly.
No dress code is specified in the venue's own information, but at ¥50,000–¥60,000 per head with a Tabelog Silver Award and a sommelier on hand, the room will skew formal. Smart attire is the practical default at this price point in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban district. Avoid anything too casual — you won't be turned away, but you'll stand out for the wrong reasons.
The booking system is the hardest part: phone-only, first-of-the-month, 8 seats, and no website to fall back on. Once you're in, budget ¥60,000–¥80,000 per person based on actual diner spending (Tabelog review data runs higher than the listed ¥50–59K range). Chef Mei Kogo opened in November 2023 and has already earned back-to-back Tabelog Silver Awards (2025 and 2026) plus inclusion in the Tabelog Sushi Tokyo 100 — fast recognition for a restaurant less than two years old. Wine is available with a sommelier, which is less common at this style of counter.
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