Shinsei Sushi — Restaurant in Phaya Thai Subdistrict

This place is such a great find! Located in the bustling Soi Air, you can tell the food here is exceptional, as it is always packed with people. As I was walking in, another foreigner approached me and said he had been coming here for the past ten years and how amazing the food was.

I came here with my wife and ordered the omakase set for 1650thb per person - such a reasonable price. I've had omakase at other restaurants for twice the price, and this is by far way better value for money. All the dishes served were so well balanced in flavour and 14 courses were just the right amount of food. The rice here is wonderful and I found out that the rice is special Japanese white rice, which is only harvested once per year. They also use red vinegar in the rice - such a nice flavour.

The staff were all attentive and so welcoming. My wife and I felt very comfortable here. The owner Khun Arm also introduced himself to us and he was such a kind man who told us a lovely backstory of how he was trained in Japan and that they were one of the first restaurants in Thailand to offer omakase.

Definitely...

The management at my favorite sushi restaurant has displayed greed and a lack of customer concern by refusing to honor a 4600THB voucher I purchased as a gift for my girlfriend, despite being a loyal customer for years. The voucher had a validity date which we missed due to COVID precautions and busy life circumstances. The restaurant extended the date, but when we missed it by 8 days, the management refused to honor it and offered only a 20% discount instead. It's clear that the owner is only focused on making money and doesn't value their customers. This greedy attitude is unacceptable and I am deeply disappointed. I will not be returning and advise others to find a restaurant that values and appreciates their customers. The shrinking portion sizes i have mentioned once makes now perfect sense as this recent behavior highlights...

My all-time favorite sushi place in Ari! They serve high-quality sushi that’s a bit pricey, but I think it’s great value for the freshness of their ingredients. The chef makes the sushi right in front of you, and you can really see the effort, professionalism, and attention to cleanliness.

For those who want to try their sushi without spending too much, they have a great lunch menu that’s definitely worth it! The raw fish is incredibly fresh, the rice is perfectly seasoned with the ideal texture for sushi. Other dishes like the rolls and beef yukke are also fantastic.

There’s parking available across the street, and you can get a one-hour stamp from...