About Sushi Sho Saito
Sushi Sho Saito is the Akasaka counter from chef Toshio Saito, working in the Sushi Sho lineage with the house's signature rhythm of alternating small appetizers and nigiri. Eleven guests sit at a sunken kotatsu-style counter in a cozy room with gray washi walls and seasonal bonsai. The shari is built from a blend of three vinegars meant to push the umami of each piece.
Japanese reviewers (4.28 rating, Tabelog Award Bronze since 2019) praise the ingredient quality and Saito's graceful, welcoming technique, with many saying the room holds its own against the original Yotsuya Sushi Sho. The atmosphere reads as understated but elegant, and the meal is treated as a worthwhile splurge rather than a showy one. No consistent criticism surfaces beyond the high price.
Frequently asked
Very hard. Tables sell out fast and most successful bookings come from last-minute cancellations, which surface unpredictably. Continuous monitoring catches far more of these than checking by hand.
Sushi Sho Saito takes bookings through TableCheck. Table Alert watches it continuously and links you straight to the booking page the moment a seat opens.
Our tracking shows slots usually open about 2 days in advance and go fast.
It varies by season. Table Alert checks Sushi Sho Saito around the clock, so you hear about new dates and cancellations as soon as they appear — our tracking shows slots usually open about 2 days in advance and go fast..
The dinner omakase course at Sushi Sho Saito is ¥60K · $372 per person.
Sushi Sho Saito is in Akasaka, at 東京都港区赤坂4-2-2 赤坂DNプラザビル 2F. Open in Google Maps
Most counters of this calibre are reservation-only with limited seats, so planning ahead — or catching a cancellation — is essential.
