Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Sushi Meino

Name: Sushi Meino
Address: Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 1 Chome−6−1 6F, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81364554130

1,195Pearl Points

Eight seats, phone-only, book fast.

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About Sushi Meino

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.

Should You Book Sushi Meino?

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.

About Sushi Meino

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.

How It Compares

Ratings & Recognition

Tabelog Score: 4.49
Tabelog Award: Silver 2025 and Silver 2026
Tabelog Sushi Tokyo Top 100: Selected 2025
New Entry Award: 2024
OAD Japan Ranking: #275 (2025)
Google Rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)

Booking & Practical Details

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.

Pearl Picks: Where to Eat, Drink and Stay in Tokyo

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sushi Meino accommodate groups?

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.

How far ahead should I book Sushi Meino?

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.

Can I eat at the bar at Sushi Meino?

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.

What should I wear to Sushi Meino?

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.

What should a first-timer know about Sushi Meino?

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.

Location

Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 1 Chome−6−1 6F

Tokyo, Japan

Also Consider

Harutaka — Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
L'Effervescence — French, ¥¥¥¥
RyuGin — Kaiseki, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
HOMMAGE — Innovtive French, French, ¥¥¥¥
Crony — Innovative, French, ¥¥¥¥

At the JPY 50,000–79,000 per head level in Tokyo, the primary sushi comparison is Harutaka, which carries a longer track record and is frequently cited as one of the city's most precise Edomae counters. If pedigree and name recognition matter to you, Harutaka has more of both. Sushi Meino is the newer entry — open since November 2023 — but its back-to-back Tabelog Silver Awards and 4.49 score suggest it is already operating at a comparable tier. For a first-time visitor who wants a well-established name, Harutaka is the safer choice. For a food-focused traveller who follows Tabelog closely and wants to eat somewhere still building its reputation, Sushi Meino is the more interesting booking.

If you are weighing Sushi Meino against non-sushi options at the same price point, RyuGin offers kaiseki at a similar spend with Michelin backing and a longer institutional history. L'Effervescence is the call for French technique at a Tokyo address. Neither is a substitute for omakase, but if your group is split on format, RyuGin in particular offers the same seasonal-produce focus in a different structure. HOMMAGE and Crony sit in innovative French territory — further still from Edomae sushi, but relevant if you are building a multi-night Tokyo itinerary and want range across your bookings.

On booking difficulty, Sushi Meino's monthly phone-only window makes it more structured than it is difficult — if you plan around the 1st of the month, getting in is achievable. That gives it a practical edge over counters that rely on opaque concierge access or years-long waitlists. The wine programme and on-site sommelier also set it apart within the sushi category, where sake typically dominates. If you want Edomae omakase with a serious wine option, Sushi Meino is the more considered choice over most comparable Tokyo counters.