Sushi Tsugu
Naka, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
This 10-seat Edomae counter in Bashamichi earned its Tabelog 100 Best Sushi (EAST) 2025 spot three years after opening, with dinner omakase at JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 and weekday lunches at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. Fish quality and sake selection outpace the price point, making it a better value than comparable Tokyo counters; book the head chef's evening service for the full Tabelog-recognized experience.
About Sushi Tsugu
Sushi Tsugu is a Yokohama sushi venue with a verified listing in Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025. The verified public details are relatively limited: evening hours are listed Tuesday through Sunday from 5–11 PM, Monday is closed, dress code is smart casual, the verified price bands are JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. Because no lunch hours are verified, treat the venue as an evening booking unless the restaurant confirms otherwise directly.
Lunch vs. Dinner: When to Book
The verified hours point to dinner only: Tuesday through Sunday, 5–11 PM, with Monday closed. Although a lower JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 price band is listed alongside the JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 range, no verified lunch service or lunch schedule is available here. If you are planning around Sushi Tsugu, confirm current availability directly and avoid assuming a daytime service exists.
What to Expect Across Multiple Visits
Verified information supports a concise picture rather than a detailed service script. Sushi Tsugu is in Yokohama, appears in the Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 list, publishes smart casual dress guidance. Specifics such as seat count, chef structure, menu format, beverage pairings, private rooms, cancellation rules, reservation lead times are not verified here, so they should not be treated as confirmed planning details.
For a first visit, plan around the confirmed evening hours and the JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 budget range. If you see the lower JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 band while booking, verify directly what it covers before making plans, since no lunch hours are verified in the available data.
For repeat visits, the most reliable approach is to check the restaurant’s current booking channel for the day’s actual availability, price, service details. Avoid relying on assumptions about counter seating, group rooms, chef assignments, or drinks service unless those details are confirmed by the venue.
Reservations: Confirm availability directly before going; only Tuesday–Sunday evening hours, 5–11 PM, are verified. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: Verified price bands are JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999, but no lunch hours are verified. Groups: No verified seat count or private-room information is available here. Dietary notes: No verified allergy, dietary-restriction, take-out, or delivery policy is available here.
Location details should be treated simply as Yokohama. For broader context on dining in the city, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒231-0013 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sumiyoshicho, 5 Chome−57-2 TYビル 2F
- Website
- tablecheck.com/ja/shops/sushi-tsugu/reserve
- Phone
- +81 45-225-9117
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Tsugu presents a quietly charming dining environment that leans into traditional Edomae sushi craft. The listing emphasizes a serene atmosphere, seasonal dishes and a curated selection of sake from across Japan, so the room feels refined rather than flashy. Private rooms are available, reinforcing a sense of privacy and intimacy for diners. The venue is listed on Tabelog, where user photos and reviews underscore the focus on authentic sushi and calm, attentive service. Smoking is explicitly prohibited, which helps maintain the restaurant’s clean, undistracted ambiance.
Best For
This spot is well suited to intimate dinners and special-occasion meals where focus is on food and company. The availability of private rooms makes it a sensible choice for quiet celebrations, date nights, or small groups seeking privacy. Sake enthusiasts will appreciate the selection drawn from across Japan, which complements seasonal Edomae preparations. Because the restaurant is featured on Tabelog with menus, maps and user photos, diners can preview offerings and logistics before booking a room, making it easy to plan a polished, low-key evening.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the restaurant’s strengths: authentic Edomae sushi and seasonal dishes are highlighted, so prioritize those preparations to get a sense of the kitchen’s focus. Pair selections with sake from the curated list — the description explicitly notes a range of sake from across Japan. If privacy matters, request one of the private rooms (they are available) and note that the venue is non-smoking. Use the Tabelog listing to check menus, photos and user reviews ahead of time to confirm seasonal items and to help shape your ordering decisions.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, quietly elegant sushi bar with a calm, refined atmosphere; guests sit mainly at the counter or in a private room, enjoying focused omakase service in a serene, softly lit setting suitable for special occasions and business dinners.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Omakase sushi course
- Lunch omakase
- Seasonal sashimi selection
- Anago (sea eel) nigiri
- Tuna nigiri trio
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒231-0013 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sumiyoshicho, 5 Chome−57-2 TYビル 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tonkatsu Aoki Yokohama bashamichi ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- LA FIGLIA DEL PRESIDENTE, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Cucina Takemura, Notable alternative
- Bashamichi Jubankan, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- The Bar CASABLANCA, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Sushi Tsugu sits at the premium end of Yokohama's dining spectrum, with dinner prices three to four times higher than neighborhood stalwarts like Tonkatsu Aoki Yokohama bashamichi ten (JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999) or Bashamichi Jubankan (same range). The trade-off is Tabelog 100 recognition and Edomae technique you'd normally pay ¥25,000+ for in Ginza. If omakase isn't your format, LA FIGLIA DEL PRESIDENTE delivers Italian at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 for dinner with less ceremony and faster turnover.
For a quieter drink before or after dinner, The Bar CASABLANCA runs JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 per visit and pairs well with the Bashamichi area's low-key evening crowd. If you're chasing variety over a long Yokohama stay, Cucina Takemura offers another angle on Italian, though pricing and format differ enough that direct comparison is difficult without a full menu review.
Sushi Tsugu makes sense when you want serious sushi without the Tokyo markup, can commit to a two-hour seating, eat raw fish. For faster, cheaper, or non-Japanese meals in the same neighborhood, any of the four comparison venues will free up budget and time.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi Tsugu?
Only evening hours are verified: Tuesday–Sunday, 5–11 PM, with Monday closed. Although a JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 price band is also listed, no lunch hours are verified here, so do not assume lunch service without confirming directly with the restaurant.
What should I wear to Sushi Tsugu?
The verified dress code is smart casual.
