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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