One of the most renowned and distinguished Tempura restaurants in Japan. 2 Michelin Stars.
Kifu
來経
TOKYO
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Sushi
Find the joy of eating Edo-style sushi in Kagurazaka, where the history and culture of Old Tokyo is still deeply rooted.
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
In the historic and charming neighborhood of Kagurazaka, where the culture of old Tokyo still remains deeply ingrained, stand Kifu, a sushi establishment which offers traditional and authentic Edo-style sushi.
Kifu’s Edo-style sushi is crafted using carefully selected ingredients personally sourced from Toyosu Market by the head chef , ensuring the use of only the very best materials for the neta (topping). A blend of specially cultivated brand rice is used to create a well-balanced shari (sushi rice), resulting in sushi of the perfect balance between neta and shari.
Chef Sato, the master of the restaurant, brings with him the experience of having previously been the head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza before opening Kifu. Cherishing each aspect of the process, his goal is to make sushi which maximizes the potential of each ingredient.
The L-shaped counter of only 8 seats, allows guests to observe the chef’s skills from different angles and engage in fun and enjoyable conversations and this helps to create a memorable dining experience.
The name “Kifu” means “the passage of time” or “the flow of time.” Chef Sato invites you to experience the joy of savoring Edo-style sushi in Kagurazaka and to feel the serene flow of time while at his counter.
Address | Kif 1st Floor, 14-7 Wakamiyacho, Shinjukuku, Tokyo |
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Business hours | Lunch: 12:00 (Last time of entry) Dinner: 18:00 to 20:30 (Last time of entry) |
Closed | Sundays and National Holidays |
Directions | 3 min walk from Iidabashi Station of various Lines. 5 min walk from Iidabashi Station of JR Chuo Line and Chuo-Sobu Line. 10 min walk from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station of Toei Ōedo Line. |
Price | Lunch: From ¥9,800 Dinner: From ¥28,000 |
Seating | 8 Counter Seats |
Smoking | Prohibited |
Children | Children who can order and eat a course is allowed. |
Wi-Fi | Available |
Language | None |
Parking | None |
Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
Concierge Service Fee | 10% |
Kif 1st Floor, 14-7 Wakamiyacho, Shinjukuku, Tokyo
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