Sushi Rakumi

No sincerity, no integrity I came alone because my wife got food poisoning elsewhere and couldn’t join last minute. The staff said “get well soon, we are very sorry about your wife” and told me they would handle it and not charge for her. But in the end, they did charge as usual — no gesture, no sincerity. For a place that presents itself as high-end, dining isn’t just about food — it’s about culture, sincerity, and ambiance. I saw no integrity in how they handled this situation, so I can’t recommend this restaurant. yes the food is ok, but i find better food with lesser price.

First time going to a star sushi in Japan and we had a great time. Very happy to try dishes we couldn’t find in more common sushi places, and we were pleasantly surprised. The stars were the abalone liver (surprisingly) and the aged otoro. For the reservation: managed to do it without a Japanese number, and once in Japan I asked the hotel to call for me and confirm that we were going

Amazing omakase meal ~250 usd per person. The chefs tried to engage with us despite the language barrier. They were super kind and funny. They had more cooked courses than raw fish. There was a total of 8 seats. We were late (got the dinner time mixed up) and they still accommodated us and gave us the courses quickly so we could catch up.

Excellent omakase sushi dinner. I was able to get a reservation done through a third party service, the staff were incredibly friendly and professional, and most importantly every single dish tasted amazing, even the food I don’t normally like. Sushi Rakumi distinguished itself from other high end omakase sushi by their presentation in my opinion. They don’t go out of their way to make a show, but the staff communicates loudly with each other (soft spoken with customers), and chef Nomura prepares sushi with a mixture of intense focus and fluidity. He will exclaim “ikimasu” before he starts making a set of nigiri, concentrate really hard when slicing the fish, but then sway and flow when constructing a piece by hand. It’s not in your face or over the top but it is a bit unique at least in my experience. I read some bad reviews prior to making a reservation here that they treat foreigners poorly. As a foreigner I can say I was treated very well. Yes, the Japanese customers were able to chat a lot more with the staff, but that’s only natural when you are able to speak their native language. The staff can speak English to the point of explaining the courses and common courteous phrases but that might be their limit (I didn’t test it). A little Japanese knowledge will go a long way though, as the staff are happy to chat a little after dinner on the way out.