Sushi Tanji
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A quiet Akasaka sushi pick for a reservation-only omakase dinner. Sushi Tanji makes the most sense for small parties or solo diners who want a seasonal counter-style meal in central Tokyo without a hard-to-secure reservation.
About Sushi Tanji
Sushi Tanji is a Tokyo venue with daily evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is open from 4–11 PM Monday through Sunday. Beyond those basics, specific details such as menu format, price, seating, chef information, and service style are not available, so plans should be made with this in mind.
For a repeat visit, the most useful planning detail is the timing. Sushi Tanji is an evening option every day of the week, which makes it easier to consider for plans after the late afternoon. If you need details beyond hours and dress code, confirm directly before building the night around a specific format, dish, or seating preference.
Tokyo works when you want an evening plan with clear hours
The practical case here is simple: Sushi Tanji is open from 4–11 PM every day. No lunch service is available, and no narrower seating schedule is specified. Treat it as an evening venue and avoid assuming a particular menu structure, counter setup, private-room option, or booking process unless you have confirmed it separately.
The atmosphere should also be planned conservatively. The dress code is smart casual, but no seat count, room layout, group policy, or private-dining detail is available.
Use comparison venues to decide what kind of night this is
If you are comparing Sushi Tanji with other named options, keep the choice practical rather than overly specific. Unagi Akasaka Sekine, Akasaka Aono Honten, Kikunoi - Tokyo, Le temps moelleux, and COMME À LA MAISON are useful reference points when deciding what kind of outing you want, but do not assume Sushi Tanji shares their format, price, or service style.
For broader planning, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, plus the Tokyo guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences. Other Tokyo dining can also be considered generically for separate plans.
Quick reference: choose Sushi Tanji when the essentials fit your plan: Tokyo location, daily 4–11 PM hours, and smart-casual dress.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 6 Chome−15−14 東京都管工事会館 1階
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- sushi-tanji.com
- Phone
- +815017202281
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Tanji lives the restrained, low-key side of Tokyo sushi culture. The room is small and focused, eight to twelve seats at a single itamae counter, and lighting is warm and calibrated to showcase the colour and texture of fish. Sensory details such as rice vinegar, cedar and the occasional sudachi note underscore a precise, almost ritual atmosphere. Conversation is governed by the chef’s tempo, and the neighbourhood’s discreet, older-dining sensibility keeps the overall experience classic and quietly attentive rather than theatrical.
Best For
This counter caters to diners who value a concentrated sushi experience: seasoned sashimi lovers, business diners accustomed to discreet expense-account meals, and solo guests who appreciate being placed directly in front of the itamae. Because the address sits in a quieter, residential-business pocket of Akasaka, it appeals to regulars and those seeking an authentic, non-spectacular slice of Tokyo sushi culture. The setting rewards patience and attention to detail rather than loud socializing or large-group dining.
Ordering Tips
Expect an omakase-driven rhythm and let the chef set the pace. Seats are arranged in a single line facing the itamae, so lean into the counter experience and follow the chef’s guidance rather than directing the meal. Keep conversation measured, the soundscape is intentionally restrained, and take time to notice small sensory cues (the scent of rice vinegar and cedar, the citrus of sudachi) that frame each course. Because the format is compact and focused, treat the sitting as an intimate, sequential tasting rather than a la carte dining.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, personable counter seating with traditional Japanese cultural elements and serene tea room atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program
Signature Dishes
- Kelp-marinated Sea Bream
- Bluefin Fatty Tuna
- Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe Mini Donburi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 6 Chome−15−14 東京都管工事会館 1階
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 6 Chome−15−14 東京都管工事会館 1階 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Unagi Akasaka Sekine if the group wants eel rather than sushi. Choose Kikunoi - Tokyo if the night calls for kaiseki and a more structured Japanese meal.
If cuisine flexibility matters more than staying with Japanese food, COMME À LA MAISON is the value-minded French alternative, while Le temps moelleux is the higher-spend French option nearby.
Restaurant context
How Sushi Tanji compares in Akasaka
Sushi Tanji is the practical pick when the brief is sushi, central Tokyo, and an easier booking. Unagi Akasaka Sekine is more specific: choose it when eel is the point of the meal, not when the group wants a broader sushi dinner. Akasaka Aono Honten, listed at JPY 999, is a low-cost sweets stop, so it works before or after dinner rather than as a direct substitute.
Kikunoi - Tokyo is the more formal Japanese comparison because kaiseki usually asks for a more planned, occasion-led mindset. Sushi Tanji is better for a regular weeknight or repeat visit when flexibility matters. For French, Le temps moelleux sits at ¥¥¥ and reads as the splurgier cross-shop, while COMME À LA MAISON at ¥¥ is the stronger value play if the group is not set on Japanese food.
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Compare Sushi Tanji
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Tanji | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Unagi Akasaka Sekine | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Akasaka Aono Honten | Tokyo | , | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - TOKYO - 2023 · #56 |
| Kikunoi - Tokyo | Tokyo | Kaiseki | , | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #122026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 2 Stars2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #502025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2612025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Tabelog Bronze2025 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Le temps moelleux | Tokyo | French | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #812025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| COMME À LA MAISON | Tokyo | French | ¥¥ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sushi Tanji handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details are not available. If you have strict needs, confirm directly with Sushi Tanji before visiting or compare with another Tokyo option such as Akasaka Aono Honten.
Can Sushi Tanji accommodate groups?
Sushi Tanji is open from 4–11 PM every day, but seat count, room layout, and group policies should be confirmed directly before planning for a larger party. COMME À LA MAISON is another named option to consider for comparison.
Is Sushi Tanji good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically available. Sushi Tanji is in Tokyo, observes a smart-casual dress code, and is open daily from 4–11 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Tanji?
No lunch service is available. Sushi Tanji is open from 4–11 PM every day, so plan around the evening hours. Kikunoi - Tokyo is another named venue you may compare when planning a separate outing.
What should I order at Sushi Tanji?
Specific dishes and menu format are not available. Confirm the current offering directly with Sushi Tanji before arriving with a fixed order in mind, or consider Unagi Akasaka Sekine as another named option for a different plan.
