Sushi Mizutani
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Defunct | 2016-10-29 |
| Fate | Closure due to owner's retirement |
| Headquarters | Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo , Japan |
Key people | Hachiro Mizutani (owner and chef) |
| Products | Sushi |
Sushi Mizutani (鮨 水谷) was a distinguished sushi establishment situated in the Ginza district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. The restaurant was owned and managed by sushi artisan Hachiro Mizutani. It ceased operations on October 29, 2016, coinciding with Mizutani's retirement prompted by advancing age, health concerns, and the anticipated shutdown of Tsukiji Market.
Restaurant
This small-scale dining space accommodated a maximum of 10 guests and did not offer a predetermined menu. Chef Mizutani was recognized for his meticulous dedication to the craft and was acknowledged as a preferred chef by culinary expert David Kinch. Kelly Wetherille from CNN placed Sushi Mizutani among the five premier sushi venues in Tokyo, emphasizing its luxury reputation.
Controversy
In April 2015, Sushi Mizutani encountered allegations of foreigner discrimination when Chinese reporter Mo Bangfu claimed his reservation request was declined based on his nationality. The restaurant clarified that their policy, intended to minimize reservation no-shows, requires international customers to make bookings through hotel concierges or credit card agencies, denying any discriminatory motives.