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What to order at Sushi Sakai
- Must order
- Whatever Sakai-san shapes on the night, with the aged tuna midway through.
- Signature dishes
- Edomae omakase nigiri, Aged Genkai tuna, Seasonal appetisers from the Kyushu coast
- Editor tip
- Reserve through Pocket Concierge two to three months ahead. Cancellations are charged.
CuisineJapanese Sushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Neighborhoodnakasu
HoursTue 18:00-20:30, Wed 11:00-13:30, 18:00-20:30, Thu 11:00-13:30, Fri 11:00-13:30, 18:00-20:30, Sat 11:00-13:30, 17:00-19:30
Phone+81 92-726-6289
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Signature dishes: Edomae omakase nigiri, Aged Genkai tuna, Seasonal appetisers from the Kyushu coast
Must order: Whatever Sakai-san shapes on the night, with the aged tuna midway through.
Tip: Reserve through Pocket Concierge two to three months ahead. Cancellations are charged.
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Location
Address: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0002, Japan
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