Planning a Tokyo trip and craving top-notch sushi without blowing your budget? As a sushi lover gearing up for a Tokyo adventure, I’ve hunted down these omakase spots where you can savour a chef’s curated sushi meal for ¥10,000 or less. These affordable omakase Tokyo experiences prove you can enjoy exquisite Edomae sushi on a “lemonade budget” without compromising on quality.
1. Ginza Kyubey (銀座 久兵衛)
From ¥5,500 (lunch omakase)
One of Tokyo’s most famous sushi establishments, Kyubey in Ginza, delivers a high-end omakase experience at a surprisingly accessible price during lunch. The Oribe set (¥5,500) offers 10 pieces of flawless Edo-style sushi. Expect premium seasonal neta like toro and even live prawn prepared before your eyes – the chef theatrically flash-prepares the prawn if you opt to eat it raw (a small spectacle!). Service is top-notch and extremely accommodating; for instance, if you don’t eat vegetables, the chef might replace the traditional veggie roll with a negitoro (tuna-scallion) roll – a delicious upgrade. The atmosphere spans multiple floors of counter seating where you can watch master chefs at work!
Address: 8 Chome-7-6 Ginza, Chūō City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 2pm, 5pm – 10pm
2. Manten Sushi (まんてん鮨 丸の内)
From ¥4,400 (lunch omakase)
Tucked in the Marunouchi Brick Square, Manten Sushi offers one of Tokyo’s best-value omakase lunches – truly a “crazy, crazy steal” at this price. The standard lunch (~¥4,400) includes about 9 – 10 pieces of fresh nigiri plus side dishes like chawanmushi and soup. Despite the polished counter and crisp white uniforms, the vibe is anything but stiff. It’s laid-back, humming with the quiet energy of salarymen on their lunch hour. They do not accept reservations for the basic set, but if you show up before 1pm, odds are you’ll slide right in. Miss that window, and you might be looking at a 50-minute wait. The chefs are gracious and flexible, happy to adjust for personal preferences. Even at this price, you’ll spot big-league bites like uni and chutoro making cameo appearance. Tip: Dinner runs about ¥7,000 for an upgraded course — still reasonable, but if you’re on a budget, lunch is your golden window.
Address: Marunouchi Brick Square B1F, 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Sun: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 8.30pm
3. Sushi Azabu (鮨 麻布)
From ¥4,800 (lunch omakase)
Google rating: 4.3 stars
Located on the 3rd floor of the shiny new Azabudai Hills complex, Sushi Azabu offers a Michelin pedigree without the Michelin prices. Its sister restaurants in New York and Miami earned Michelin stars, and the Tokyo branch brings that quality home. The interior is elegant and contemporary – picture a classic hinoki-wood counter accented by bold modern calligraphy art on the wall. Seafood is sourced fresh daily from Toyosu Market and crafted into multi-course meals. Lunch is the best deal: 14 items (including nigiri and their signature sesame tofu dish) for just ¥4,800. You’d be in heaven the moment you bite into the fatty tuna and uni sushi that would cost double elsewhere. Dinner is more lavish at ¥9,800 for 17 items featuring top seasonal fish like toro and sea urchin – still under our ¥10k budget!
Address: Azabudai Hills “Tower Plaza” 3F, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo
Opening hours: Daily: 11am – 3.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
4. Sushidan (寿志團)
From ¥3,500 (lunch omakase “Shiro” course)
Google rating: 4.5 stars
Hidden on the first floor of Eat Play Works – a trendy food hall in Hiroo – Sushidan is an eight-seat sushi bar where Chef Takehiro Arakawa elevates sushi into art. This cosy counter is so intimate you’ll catch every precise stroke as the chef slices glistening fish and moulds each bite. Despite the limited seats and nearly Edomae-level quality, prices are very affordable. At lunchtime, the ‘Shiro’ omakase course (¥3,500) nets you 9 pieces of nigiri plus a maki roll – expect to leave pleasantly full and still have change for a cup of sake. If you’re hungrier, the ‘Kuro’ course has 12 pieces of nigiri and a bowl of soup for ¥5,800. Sushidan’s menu showcases seasonal catches sourced from across Japan, so you might sample delicacies like horse mackerel that practically glimmer with freshness. The atmosphere is modern and relaxed; being inside a hip co-working complex gives it a casual vibe while still being a sushi-lover’s paradise.
Address: Eat Play Works 1F, 5-4-16 Hiroo, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Opening hours: Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
5. Kagurazaka Sushi Yasaka Bettei
From ¥4,950 (lunch omakase courses)
Google rating: 4.5 stars
Tucked in the charming backstreets of Kagurazaka, Sushi Yasaka Bettei is a luxurious yet homely sushi bar where you can enjoy top-quality Edomae sushi without feeling intimidated. The owner-chef here trained at a famous sushi restaurant, and it shows in every bite. The lunch menu has several omakase sets under ¥10,000, such as a 10-piece nigiri course with salmon roe bowl for ¥4,950, and a 12-piece Special (including uni and chutoro) for ¥6,930. These courses feature carefully aged tuna, sea bream, conger eel and more, served after a seasonal appetiser or even a steamed snow crab chawanmushi – talk about bang for your buck! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming; chefs will even use translation apps to explain each dish if needed, and they pay attention to your pace and preferences. Foreign visitors love the courteous service here. The space feels like a hidden enclave where you can relax and savour sushi that “stimulates the senses to the fullest”. It’s no surprise this spot gets high ratings on gourmet sites and Google for delivering an authentic experience with a twist of innovation (their steamed abalone dish is a signature).
Address: 6-26 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku City, Tokyo (1 min walk from Kagurazaka Station)
Opening hours: Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
6. Sushi Tenkawa (鮨 天川)
From ¥5,500 (weekday lunch omakase)
Google rating: 4.0 stars
Located in Ebisu, Sushi Tenkawa is a hidden gem where the chef’s expertise shines in every course. It’s about a 7-minute walk from Ebisu Station, nestled on a quiet street. The owner-chef is known for timing each fish to its best serving moment, and even incorporates seasonal vegetable dishes into the sushi omakase for a unique harmony of flavours. The popular weekday lunch (¥5,500) includes an appetiser, 12 pieces of sushi, and soup – an incredible deal given the quality (locals say it’s “super value for money”, and 90% of the lunch clientele are Japanese regulars). Their flame-seared tuna is the star: slightly torching the tuna (toro) nigiri brings out a melting tenderness and smoky aroma that’s unforgettable. In fact, Tenkawa is known for letting guests experience a “sense of the season” through both its fish and veggie courses. The vibe is friendly; though the chef doesn’t speak much English, there is an English menu, and they are welcoming to international diners. With modest decor and only a few counter seats, it feels like discovering a local secret.
Address: 1-25-7 Ebisu (Sungurada Ebisu Bldg 1F), Shibuya City, Tokyo
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 2pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
7. Sushi Itsumi / 鮨 いつみ
From ¥7,920 (Lunch omakase course)
Google rating: 4.5 stars
Tucked in Akasaka-Mitsuke (Minato Ward), just a minute walk from the station, Itsumi brings Edo-mae tradition with a bit of playful twist. Expect a beautifully composed sushi course — seasonal nigiri, small artisan side dishes, and an elegant pace. The lunch set includes around 14 – 16 items with sushi, finishing touches like TKG (tamago kake gohan – rice with raw egg) as part of the fun experience. Dinner expands on that but still stays below your ¥11,000 cap for the standard omakase.
Address: B1F Akasaka Chikiriya Building, 3-20-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Finding the best affordable omakase Tokyo has to offer
Each of these Tokyo omakase spots offers a personal and palate-pleasing experience without straying above ¥10,000. As I plan my trip, I’m relieved to know I can indulge in affordable omakase in Tokyo that still feels like a splurge – from classic Ginza elegance at Kyubey to late-night sushi at Tokyo Ten and creative twists at Sushidan and Tenkawa. The key is to go at lunch for the best prices (many of the above have special lunch deals), and don’t be shy to venture into less-touristy neighbourhoods for hidden sushi counters. Psst… don’t forget to bring home some of the best Japanese skincare and the best Japanese snacks too! お楽しみください!
