Sushi Saito
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Takashi Saito |
| Headquarters | Minato, Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Sushi |
is a Japanese cuisine establishment situated in Minato, Tokyo, celebrated for its exceptional sushi offerings. It maintained a prestigious three-star rating from the Michelin until it stopped accepting bookings from the general public.
Description
Sushi Saito, owned by chef Takashi Saito who honed his skills at Ginza Kyubey, is positioned on the first floor of Ark Hills South Tower in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The restaurant moved to this location in February 2014 and accommodates only eight diners. Given the extremely limited seating and intense demand, securing a reservation is crucial but generally restricted to loyal customers.
In the 2024 edition of LaListe.com, Sushi Saito achieved a score of 99.50 points, placing it among the top restaurants worldwide.
Reception
CNN Travel referred to Sushi Saito as a "hidden gem," commending its delicate seafood and expertly seasoned rice as justifying the high cost. Fodor's recognized it for serving some of the freshest sushi available globally. The esteemed chef Joël Robuchon once described it as "the finest sushi restaurant in the world."
After initially earning two Michelin stars, Sushi Saito was awarded its third star in 2009, with chef Takashi Saito expressing considerable pride. Jean-Luc Naret, former Michelin Guide directeur général, publicly admired the restaurant. In 2013, it ranked 39th in Restaurant magazine's Asia-exclusive list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants. The Michelin Guide removed Sushi Saito in 2019 following its decision to close reservations to non-regular guests.