Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Sushi Sugawara

Name: Sushi Sugawara
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−7−9 金六ビル 3階, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6263-8812

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About Sushi Sugawara

Sushi Sugawara is a Ginza choice for diners seeking a focused Tokyo Italian dinner rather than a broad luxury production. Book it when chef-led cooking and location matter more than published price transparency; compare FARO or Il Ristorante Luca Fantin if the night needs a clearer high-end signal.

Sushi Sugawara is a Tokyo restaurant with a verified Italian cuisine listing, despite a name that may lead some diners to expect sushi. The confirmed chef/owner is Shinji Harada, the restaurant is listed by Opinionated About Dining as Highly Recommended in its 2023 Top Restaurants in Japan coverage. For planning, the verified service window is Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10:30 pm, with Sunday closed. The dress code is smart casual.

A Tokyo Italian pick with a name worth clarifying

The confusing name is worth flagging: the listed cuisine is Italian, so do not choose this expecting a sushi counter. Choose it if the appeal is a Tokyo dinner centered on Italian cooking and Shinji Harada's role as chef/owner. Publicly verified details are limited, so diners should avoid assuming a specific seating format, menu structure, price tier, or beverage program unless they confirm directly with the restaurant.

Compared with other premium dining options, Sushi Sugawara makes the most sense when the priority is a Tokyo Italian reservation with a confirmed evening schedule and smart-casual dress code. If you are comparing possibilities, Osteria da K. [káppa], Il Ristorante Luca Fantin, FARO, Primo Passo, Chiba Takaoka are natural names to research separately, depending on what is available and what kind of evening you want.

Who should choose it first, who should cross-shop

Choose Sushi Sugawara for a Tokyo Italian reservation if the confirmed facts are enough for your plans: Italian cuisine, Shinji Harada as chef/owner, Monday-to-Saturday evening hours, Sunday closure, smart-casual dress, OAD Highly Recommended recognition in 2023. Cross-shop if you need details that are not verified here, such as a specific menu format, seating style, price, allergy handling, or booking process. In that case, compare against FARO, Primo Passo, or Chiba Takaoka while checking each restaurant's current information directly.

For broader planning, start with our full Tokyo restaurants guide, then widen the night around other Tokyo dining, hotels, bars, experiences. Specifically, keep the plan simple: it is a Tokyo Italian restaurant open Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10:30 pm, closed Sunday, with smart-casual dress and confirmed OAD 2023 Highly Recommended recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Sushi Sugawara?

Go in expecting Italian in Tokyo, not sushi, because the verified cuisine is Italian. The restaurant runs Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10:30 pm and is closed Sunday. OAD listed it as Highly Recommended in 2023. Compared with FARO, it is another option to research if you are planning a premium dinner in Japan.

Can I eat at the bar at Sushi Sugawara?

Do not assume a bar-led format unless the restaurant confirms it directly. The verified details cover Tokyo location, Italian cuisine, chef/owner Shinji Harada, evening hours, smart-casual dress, OAD 2023 Highly Recommended recognition, but not a specific seating setup. If seating style matters, confirm before booking and compare with Chiba Takaoka or other options as needed.

Does Sushi Sugawara handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy-handling details are not verified here. The safest approach is to ask the restaurant directly before you go, especially for stricter needs. If you need more information in advance, compare with Il Ristorante Luca Fantin or other restaurants and check each venue's official channels for the latest details.

What is Sushi Sugawara known for?

Sushi Sugawara is listed here as an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, with Shinji Harada as chef/owner and OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended recognition in 2023.

Location

Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−7−9 金六ビル 3階

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Sushi Sugawara

Sushi Sugawara Tokyo and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Sushi Sugawara	Tokyo	Italian	Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended (2023)	,
Osteria da K. [káppa]	Tokyo	Italian	,	¥¥
FARO	Tokyo	Italian	,	¥¥¥
Il Ristorante Luca Fantin	Tokyo	Italian	,	¥¥¥¥
Primo Passo	Tokyo	Italian	,	,
Chiba Takaoka	Tokyo	Italian	,	,

How Sushi Sugawara Tokyo compares with similar nearby venues.

If You Cannot Get In

Try FARO if the group still wants Italian in Tokyo with a more formal price signal. Try Osteria da K. [káppa] if the goal is a lower-spend Italian dinner and the occasion does not require a Ginza address.

How It Compares

For value, Osteria da K. [káppa] is the easier first comparison because its ¥¥ signal makes the spend easier to frame. Sushi Sugawara is the more interesting choice when Ginza location and a tighter chef-led Italian format matter more than a visible price tier.

For a bigger occasion, FARO and Il Ristorante Luca Fantin are safer cross-shops: FARO carries a ¥¥¥ signal, while Il Ristorante Luca Fantin sits at ¥¥¥¥ and reads as the clearer splurge. Choose those when ambiance and luxury framing are part of the brief; choose Sushi Sugawara when the meal can be quieter and more focused.

Primo Passo and Chiba Takaoka are useful backups if availability is the deciding factor. With Sushi Sugawara marked as easy to book, it should be less stressful than Tokyo's harder-to-secure counters, but first-timers with dietary needs should favor the venue that is easiest to confirm before committing.