Sushitetsu — Restaurant in Kyoto

We arrived around 610pm on a Sunday night and had to wait 45-60 mins to get in. The queue was pretty daunting and the alley was very warm on a summer’s night but we just held on and waited since the queue did seem to be moving. I wouldn’t recommend coming any later than 620pm tbh, if not your waiting time might take more than an hour which I don’t think makes sense anymore.

I would queue max 45 mins for this place if I had a choice so I guess arriving 30-45 mins before opening time would be the best even though it might be pretty early for dinner. Not too sure if you are actually allowed to leave the queue but we did see some people leaving and coming back even though the rules on the poster said you couldn’t leave.

The fish was very fresh for this price and we ate very well, the sushi chefs speaks good English and was very patient with the customers. The food was good for this price point if you’re not interested in grabbing expensive omakase in Kyoto, but I do suggest you try that at least once as the quality is still drastically different from this place.

Overall I’d still give this place a 5/5 as everything was good except the waiting in the hot weather. I can’t really fault it as this reasonable price point. Will be back if the queue isn’t too long the next time, hopefully a more precise and electronic queuing system can be...

Cheap sushi but not worth the extremely long wait. Very overrated and overhyped. We arrived at around 7pm and immediately added our name to the waitlist - note you MUST go to the front of the line to add your name to the waitlist, do NOT just stand and join the queue as your spot won’t be counted unless you name is on the list. Once your name is on the list, you are welcome to leave and come back when it’s closer to your turn. The server told us to come back in around 40 minutes, so we walked around before coming back. We came back at around 8:15 and we still had to wait until around 9pm to get let in.

For 2 hours of waiting, this restaurant was not worth it in my opinion. It was definitely cheap at 240 yen per 2 pieces of nigiri (all except Ikura and Uni which is 300 and 400yen) You must first order a drink each too which were very cheap too. We ordered most of the Nigiri on the menu, and it was just alright. You definitely get what you pay for. The chefs don’t really seem to care, they are just rushing to make you all your sushi in one go. Our chef was also coughing a lot, and only put a mask on later which was a bit offputting.

Whilst being definitely extremely affordable (we spent 5500 yen for 28 pieces of sushi plus 2 drinks), for the 2 hour wait and the lack of quality (cheap obviously), i would...

Sushitetsu in Kyoto, Japan, served me the best sushi I have ever had - nothing else I've tried even comes close. The wait was about an hour, but it was absolutely worth every minute. The unique experience of having the fish iced right in front of you, as captured in my photos, was just the beginning of an unforgettable culinary journey.

As you choose from the menu, the sushi chef skillfully prepares each piece, one after another. The freshness and quality of the sushi were superb. I've had a lot of sushi in my time, but Sushitetsu takes it to a whole new level. It's not just about the food; it's about the artistry and experience that comes with every bite. This is genuinely the best sushi I have ever enjoyed.

Sushitetsu deserves nothing less than a 5 out of 5 on any review scale. What's more, the value for money was astonishing. I was fully prepared for a bill around $150, considering the quality of the meal. However, it came to around $40, including a nice, large beer. The pricing felt like a steal for the quality and experience provided.

For any sushi lovers out there, or anyone looking to experience the pinnacle of sushi craftsmanship, Sushitetsu in Kyoto is a must-visit. It's an experience that will redefine your standards for...