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    Sushi Murase, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant300Points
    Opinionated About Dining 2026Tabelog 2025

    Sushi Murase

    Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Sushi Murase is a strong Tokyo pick for a focused dine-in sushi dinner, especially if the appeal is a controlled counter-style meal in Nishiazabu rather than takeout or a loose group night. Its Tabelog 100 #18 placement in 2025 and OAD Japan recommendation in 2026 give it credible weight in a crowded category.

    About Sushi Murase

    Sushi Murase is a Tokyo venue with evening hours and external recognition. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6 to 11 PM, with Monday closed. It is best considered for a planned dinner visit rather than a daytime meal.

    The recognition includes Tabelog 100 #18 (2025) with 3.8 points and an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended listing for 2026. Those are useful signals for travelers comparing Tokyo dining plans.

    Choose it for a planned Tokyo dinner

    The strongest reason to plan around Sushi Murase is its evening schedule and recognition. If your itinerary needs a venue that is open for dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, it fits that role. If your plans depend on lunch service, takeout, delivery, specific dishes, or a particular seating arrangement, check with the venue.

    For broader Tokyo planning, Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo hotels guide are more useful starting points if the night needs multiple stops.

    Who should book again

    Return if the facts match what you want from the evening: a Tokyo dinner visit, smart casual dress, a venue with Tabelog 100 and Opinionated About Dining recognition. For a second visit, avoid planning around specific operational or menu details unless the venue has confirmed them directly.

    If the evening needs a different kind of dining experience, compare Sushi Murase with other options such as Atelier Morimoto XEX, Odajima, Tsugumi, XEX Omae, or Yakiniku Korean Cold Noodles Yuchan. The practical verdict: choose Sushi Murase when its dinner hours and recognition fit the plan, confirm any operational or menu details before relying on them.

    The takeThis is a destination for diners who care about refined, chef-led sushi experiences and who are comfortable committing to a reserved counter seat. It suits serious sushi lovers, collectors of seasonal fish, and travelers seeking a less tourist-driven slice of Tokyo’s omakase scene. Because bookings function as standing arrangements for many regulars, the counter also works well for business dinners or quiet date nights where focus on the cuisine matters more than flash. Walk-ins and casual drop-ins are unlikely to find a seat without prior confirmation.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    1 Chome-2-3 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
    Website
    sushi-murase.co.jp
    Phone
    +81334795240
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Sushi Murase presents itself as a quietly serious omakase counter tucked into Nishiazabu. The approach is understated — a discreet ground-floor entrance and a counter-focused layout that reward advance planning or local knowledge. The tone is low-key rather than ostentatious: the kind of place that cultivates regulars and word-of-mouth reputation instead of flashy institutional profiles. Service and presentation lean toward discipline and restraint, and the overall atmosphere favors concentrated, conversational dining at the bar, where the sushi and sourcing practices take center stage rather than décor or spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a destination for diners who care about refined, chef-led sushi experiences and who are comfortable committing to a reserved counter seat. It suits serious sushi lovers, collectors of seasonal fish, and travelers seeking a less tourist-driven slice of Tokyo’s omakase scene. Because bookings function as standing arrangements for many regulars, the counter also works well for business dinners or quiet date nights where focus on the cuisine matters more than flash. Walk-ins and casual drop-ins are unlikely to find a seat without prior confirmation.

    Ordering Tips

    Reserve well in advance and expect counter seating with a chef-led sequence rather than à la carte choices. Lean on the chef — omakase at Murase is built around sourcing discipline and seasonal rotation — and ask about the day’s sustainable selections. Try the house signatures if offered, such as aged kohada, the sea urchin and sea grape hand-roll, tuna otoro and squid stuffed with squid eggs. Given the neighbourhood’s low-key profile, bring a confirmed reservation and be prepared for an attentive, menu-driven experience at the bar.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm lighting in a quiet alley hideaway with plain wood counter, subtle wood scent, and view of a small tsuboniwa garden evoking traditional Japanese serenity.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantIntimateSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Chefs Counter

    Sourcing

    Sustainable Seafood

    View

    Garden

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Omakase Bar
    Meal Pacing
    Extended Experience
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • aged kohada
    • sea urchin sea grape hand-roll
    • tuna otoro
    • squid stuffed with squid eggs
    Planning details

    Location

    1 Chome-2-3 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan · Directions

    +81334795240

    sushi-murase.co.jp

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Atelier Morimoto XEX, Notable alternative
    • XEX Omae, Notable alternative
    • Yakiniku Korean Cold Noodles Yuchan., JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    • Odajima, Notable alternative
    • Tsugumi, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Tokyo

    Choose Sushi Murase over Yakiniku Korean Cold Noodles Yuchan. when the night calls for a tighter sushi-led dinner rather than a more casual meat-and-noodle format. Yuchan has clearer value signaling, with listed ranges of JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 and JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, so it is the safer pick when budget control matters more than a recognized sushi counter.

    Against Tsugumi, which lists JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, Sushi Murase is the better choice if awards recognition and a Nishiazabu dinner plan are the draw. Tsugumi is easier to frame for diners who want a known price band before committing. Sushi Murase asks for more trust in the format, but the Tabelog 100 and OAD signals make that trust more defensible.

    Atelier Morimoto XEX, XEX Omae, Odajima are the better cross-shops if the group needs a broader restaurant feel or a less sushi-specific evening. Book Sushi Murase when the meal itself is the plan; choose one of those peers when the room, flexibility, or group dynamic matters as much as the food.

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    Sushi Murase Tokyo and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwardsPrice
    Sushi MuraseTokyo
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025 · #18
    		;
    Atelier Morimoto XEXTokyoNo published awards;
    XEX OmaeTokyoNo published awards;
    Yakiniku Korean Cold Noodles Yuchan.Tokyo
    Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #56
    		JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    OdajimaTokyoNo published awards;
    TsugumiTokyo
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #4832026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025 · #722025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #372
    		JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to compare with Sushi Murase?

    Other options to compare include Atelier Morimoto XEX, Odajima, Tsugumi, XEX Omae, Yakiniku Korean Cold Noodles Yuchan. Sushi Murase is the relevant choice when you want a Tokyo dinner visit with Tabelog 100 and Opinionated About Dining recognition.

    What should I order at Sushi Murase?

    Specific dishes and menu formats should be confirmed directly with the venue. The venue is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 6 to 11 PM.

    Can Sushi Murase accommodate groups?

    Group capacity and seating details should be confirmed directly with the venue before making plans.

    What should a first-timer know about Sushi Murase?

    Treat it as a Tokyo dinner visit with hours from Tuesday through Sunday, 6 to 11 PM, Monday closure. Recognition includes Tabelog 100 #18 (2025) with 3.8 points and Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended (2026). The dress code is smart casual.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Murase?

    Dinner is the option to plan around. Sushi Murase is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6 to 11 PM and closed Monday.

    Is Sushi Murase good for a special occasion?

    It can make sense for a special Tokyo dinner if its hours, smart casual dress code, recognition fit the occasion. For details such as menu, seating, pricing, or group arrangements, confirm directly before making plans.

    What should I wear to Sushi Murase?

    The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat dinner-appropriate clothing rather than formalwear unless the venue advises otherwise.