Sushi Mitani

The sister branch of this restaurant (located in Yotsuya) has the dubious honor of being the most difficult to reserve in all of Japan. If, like most people, you lack the patience or connections to land a seat there, you’ll be happy to know that this Kioicho branch is somewhat easier to get into. Housed in a luxury residential area, the restaurant boasts a stylish interior which uses centuries-old wood for the long countertop. Upon it is served some of the best sushi in the entire world. Expect fantastic dishes such as baby anchovy in kelp sauce, hairy crab with its roe, and monkfish liver. Their tamagoyaki is especially famous, due to the way that the chef cuts it into incredibly thin slices before folding them together again, which increases the flow of the delicious sweet flavors. The sea urchin sushi rolls are also a cut above the rest. The reputation of the Mitani brand comes with a hefty price tag, but if offered the chance to dine here, you’d be a fool to turn it down.