Sushi Takaoka
Sushi · Yaesu, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$200–300per person
Chef
Takaoka Chiharu
Why go
Sushi Takaoka is a strong central Tokyo pick for diners who want a serious sushi meal without building the whole trip around a hard-to-access counter. The Midtown Yaesu setting makes lunch especially convenient around Tokyo Station, while dinner works better if the meal is the day's main plan. Recognition from Opinionated About Dining adds useful trust signal for 2026.
About Sushi Takaoka
Tokyo sushi can feel like a race toward restaurants with harder access and louder reputations, but that is not the only useful lens. Sushi Takaoka is a sushi restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner Takaoka Chiharu. For travelers comparing sushi options in the city, the grounded reasons to keep it on the list are simple: the cuisine is sushi, the chef is identified, and Opinionated About Dining lists Sushi Takaoka among its Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended for 2026.
Treat Sushi Takaoka as a serious sushi candidate in Tokyo, but do not build an itinerary around assumptions.
A serious sushi choice for explorers who value access and context
Book this if the priority is a sushi meal in Tokyo with a clearly identified chef-owner and an external recommendation to help frame the choice. Chef Takaoka Chiharu gives the restaurant a clear point of reference, and the Opinionated About Dining recognition places it in a Japan dining conversation for 2026. That is enough signal to treat it as a considered booking, while still leaving room to verify practical details directly before committing.
The timing decision should be practical rather than assumption-led. Without specific hours, pricing, or menu-format details, do not assume a particular service, value tier, or pace.
Who should choose it, and who should keep looking
Choose it for a focused sushi meal in Tokyo when the essential facts are enough for you: Sushi Takaoka serves sushi, is led by Takaoka Chiharu, and is OAD Recommended in 2026. It suits diners who are comfortable confirming operational details themselves before booking. It is less useful for diners who need detailed public information on budget, dress, group setup, menu structure, or dietary handling before committing.
For broader planning around the meal, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide. If the trip needs a room nearby or a second stop after dinner, pair that with Our full Tokyo hotels guide and Our full Tokyo bars guide. For non-restaurant days, Our full Tokyo experiences guide is the cleaner planning route.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−2−1 東京ミッドタウン八重洲 3階
- Website
- yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/shop-restaurant/detail/30700
- Phone
- +81 80-9712-5544
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and refined, with a luxury-oriented interior and only six seats.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−2−1 東京ミッドタウン八重洲 3階
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−2−1 東京ミッドタウン八重洲 3階 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Sushi Takaoka?
Start here if you want a sushi-focused meal in Tokyo and value a venue with external recognition: Sushi Takaoka was listed in Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended (2026). Chef-owner Takaoka Chiharu is the name to know.
What are alternatives to Sushi Takaoka in Tokyo?
If you want alternatives, look at other sushi restaurants and other dining rooms in Tokyo. Choose a different spot if you need more public detail on price, hours, menu format, or booking conditions. Sushi Takaoka is the better fit when you want a sushi restaurant in Tokyo led by Takaoka Chiharu with an OAD Recommended listing for 2026.
Is Sushi Takaoka good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion is centered on sushi and you are comfortable confirming the practical details directly. The OAD Recommended (2026) listing gives it external recognition, but room style, pacing, pricing, and service format are not provided.
