Sushi Sakai
Edomae Sushi Omakase · Fukuoka · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Daigo Sakai
Awarded three Michelin stars, Sushi Sakai in Fukuoka offers an Edomae sushi omakase by chef Daigo Sakai. Set in a sukiya-style venue with a grand hinoki wood counter, the dining experience highlights tuna sourced directly from Tokyo supplier Yama-kou served over seasoned red-vinegar rice.
Nishi-Nakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (relocated from Akasaka in 2017), Fukuoka
- Top 1000
- Gold 2025
Menu
Cocktails
- Japanese Sake Only Course — Beverage pairing of curated Japanese sake selections.
- Three Wines Course — Beverage pairing of champagne, red/white wine, and sake, curated by sommelier.
- Royal Blue Tea Course — Non-alcoholic beverage pairing course.
Tasting Menu
- Omakase (30000)
- Seasonal Omakase (30000) — Chef's selection of approximately 8 seasonal delicacies and 12 nigiri sushi servings.
- Zaisho (3rd location) (22000)
Dishes
- Tuna Nigiri — Premium tuna delivered daily from Yukitaka Yamaguchi of Yama-kou (Toyosu, Tokyo). Served as Zuke (marinated), Chu-toro (medium fatty), and Oo-toro (fatty). Rice specially seasoned with two types of red vinegar.
- Tiger Pufferfish with Ankimo Sauce — Classic seasonal appetizer served mid-October to mid-March. Thick sauce of one-day stocked Ankimo (monkfish liver) and orange-flavoured ponzu vinegar.
The Experience
Built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around an omakase experience and classic service.
- Format: Omakase, Classic
- Setting: Chef's counter
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- Award-winning restaurants in Fukuoka
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- Sushi Kaneyoshi — Los Angeles (1 Michelin stars)
- Omakase — San Francisco (1 Michelin stars)
- Sushi Tanaka — Tokyo (1 Michelin stars)
- Sushi Ryujiro — Tokyo (1 Michelin stars)