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A Michelin-recognized sushi restaurant in Shinjuku-City, Tokyo, offering an intimate and high-quality omakase experience.
The master chef at Sushiya Hajime, known for his spectacular presentations and meticulous preparation of sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Last updated: 4/22/2026, 11:18:58 AM
Sushiya Hajime offers an intimate and exceptional omakase sushi experience in Shinjuku-City. The staff is highly accommodating, providing excellent service with English explanations and visual aids (iPad/pictures) to describe each dish and its ingredients. It is recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for its quality.
Customers consistently describe Sushiya Hajime as an incredible and unforgettable dining experience, often calling it the 'best omakase' they've had in Japan. Reviewers praise the amazing food quality, noting that the fish 'melts in your mouth,' and highlight the freshness and thoughtfulness of the dishes. The friendly and accommodating staff, particularly their effort to explain each dish to non-Japanese speakers, receives high commendations. Many hope it will soon receive a Michelin star.
Located on the 2nd floor at 4-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The dining experience is intimate, allowing guests to watch Chef Furuya create each piece of sushi. The staff uses an iPad and pictures to help describe ingredients and dishes, enhancing the experience for international guests. It is also noted as suitable for solo dining.
The restaurant is highly recommended for dinner, offering a top-quality omakase experience.
Sushiya Hajime in Shinjuku City, Tokyo, has garnered praise for its omakase, featuring a diverse menu including sakizuke, chawanmushi, sashimi, yakimono, 14 nigiri, tamago, and miso soup, with one diner "blown away" by the quality.
A recent diner was 'blown away' by the quality of fish and service at Sushiya Hajime in Shinjuku, Tokyo, praising its fine dining experience and value for a budget sushi omakase.
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