Matsui sushi

One diner recalled the glossy salmon roe and the savoury flavour of kohada at Matsui sushi. Enjoying small dishes between pieces of nigiri, with sake alongside, is another way to experience the restaurant. One guest worked through seasonal seafood with chilled sake, then ordered a toro-taku roll to finish the meal. That final dish was the one that stayed with them most. From small dishes to rolls, there is pleasure in choosing how to pace the meal, not just in the nigiri itself.

Some visitors have asked the chef for sake recommendations. An evening centred on the seasonal selection is one option; spending more time over sake and small dishes is another. One diner wrote that horse mackerel was their favourite fish, too—a reminder that part of the enjoyment can be finding the piece that suits your own taste.

There seems to be some flexibility in how to order. Visitors have reported choosing a course, starting with nigiri, or focusing on small dishes, and say they could enjoy the meal at their own pace. Before you go, consider whether you would prefer to sample a range through the chef's selection or put together a meal to suit your mood.

For those considering a Saturday lunch, one visitor reported enjoying salmon roe and chawanmushi, a savoury steamed egg custard. Another wrote that they had a 8-piece lunch course for 5,000 yen; prices and offerings may change, so check when booking. Lunch is served on Saturday, and reservations are recommended for weekday and Saturday evenings.

Matsui sushi is described as a quiet place to dine inside a building in Akasaka. You could enjoy nigiri as part of a lunch course, or pair seasonal seafood with sake in the evening. The format of the meal can be shaped around what you feel like eating that day.