Kyubey Sushi in Ginza

I am often asked for suggestions for restaurants in Tokyo, in particular, a good sushi restaurant. There are so many it is hard to even begin. What your budget is, what neighborhood is convenient (as Tokyo is so big), etc. A good starting point is Kyubey Sushi in Ginza. Lunch is reasonable and it is one of the most famous sushi restaurants in the city. And while many say they want to avoid "tourist-type" sushi restaurants, I could never include this in that category. Many of my Japanese foodie confidants have this high on their list. Lunch starts at 4,000 JPY, which is reasonable for this quality. And, much much better than paying the same amount for the tiny stalls in Tsukiji where you are crowded into tiny seats and not at liberty to linger.

I was so impressed when the chef asked me if he should change the amount of wasabi or if he should make the rice smaller or bigger. Rarely does that happen.

Kyubey Sushi
Chuo-ku, Ginza 8-7-6
03-3571-6523
http://www.kyubey.jp/index_e.html (in English)