Tucked away in Tokyo’s stylish Azabudai Hills, Sushi Azabu is a hidden gem for anyone looking to experience top-tier sushi in a relaxed yet refined setting. For weekday lunch they have an incredible omakase for 4,800 yen (approximately 45 CAD31 USD). This multi course lunch is called Karuku Omakase and features a variety of dishes made with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. This is a very popular spot and the pricing is excellent for an omakase lunch.
Sushi Azabu Tokyo – Lunch Omakase (First Half)
To start:
- Yellowtail Sashimi
- Madai (Seabream)
- Sawara (Spanish Mackerel)
- Shiitake Mushroom
- Maguro
- Sesame tofu
- Ikura
- Red Snapper
- Chutoro
- Chopped Maguro with Japanese pickles
- Mini Chirashi Don
- Miso Soup
- Tamago
Every single piece was expertly made. Stand out pieces for me were the Shiitake Mushroom which was torched. There was such a lovely smokey flavour. The Maguro was lean with a great texture. Chutoro is always a personal favourite and the fatty tuna was perfectly marbled. The Sesame Tofu is so unique and unlike anything I have had before. It’s a housemade tofu with sesame and mochiko. It comes on a hot stone and the bottom of the tofu gets delightful crispy and the inside is so soft and smooth. Ikura just burst delightfully in my mouth and the fresh yuzu zest smells incredible and pairs perfectly. The Mini Chirashi Don comes in a spherical bowl and features a variety of sushi cuts. The Tamago was a great little sweet ending to a delightful lunch. The tamago has a beautiful sugar crust and pairs so well with the egg.
A visual diary of my lunch omakase experience at Sushi Azabu:
Worth a Try?
Absolutely! This was such an incredible experience and for the price, this lunch experience is definitely worth checking out. The restaurant space is gorgeous and the chefs are very efficient. The team can also speak fluent English and they are great at explaining the different course. I highly recommend booking a reservation as they are a fairly popular spot, especially at lunch. Overall I had a great time and I will definitely be back soon!
Sushi Azabu
Address: 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabudai, 1 Chome−3−1 ヒルズタワープラザ 3F
Website: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/sushi-azabu/reserve-
