Beyond the counter

Explore these omakase sushi temples in Tokyo that offer multiple course options at varying price points.

- BY LIM CHEE WAH

Sushi may be available the world over, but nothing beats having it in Tokyo.

After all, this Japanese metropolis gave us Edomae sushi, the modern form of this iconic seafood-on-rice finger food we know and love today.

While many omakase sushi venues, especially those at the higher end, typically offer just one course at a premium price, a growing number of restaurants now serve several menu options at different price points. This trend makes omakase sushi accessible and appealing to newcomers while keeping seasoned foodies satisfied with a more luxurious selection of seafood.

Sushidokoro Isseki Sancho

Isseki Sancho offers as many as five main menu options: from the affordable ¥8,800 (SGD75), 15-item Sushi Dokoro course to the sumptuous Welcome to Japan set priced at ¥22,800 (SGD193), which includes top-tier seafood such as unctuously rich fatty tuna and buttery uni. Coupled with its close walking distance to Ginza, this omakase sushi restaurant in the Shinbashi district is easily one of the most accessible in Tokyo, both in terms of location and pricing.