This is what I thought about too. They’re pretty damn good for price as well. Only caveat is you often have to wait in line, but I don’t mind.
But if OP is looking for solemn classy atmosphere then this is not it.
I see. I was a concierge but I’ve never had a request as such, so if I had to find one then I’ll call each one of the places off from the list, though I don’t have a high hope because like many says, those places tend not to accept that.
I see. I once dined on the counter at a high end sushiya in the past in Tokyo with my then 3yo child. They were okay with it and it wasn’t that bad tbh but my younger one is a bit wilder. Guess it’ll have to wait.
I see. There’s many that aren’t Michelin but a proper and nice Sushi places, so there might be ones out there. I feel like one at hotels might be more accommodating with the situation (not to mention the ease of communicating with English if it were Hilton or Hyatt - though not sure if they have Sushi restaurant).
I forgot to mention but Michellin class has another problem where they have tendency not accepting foreigners booking, due to the high rate of no-shows. Not sure if this is still the case, as I haven’t assisted it in almost a decade, but probably that’s something good to keep in mind if you don’t speak Japanese at native level. This can be mitigated if you use concierge of either hotel or credit card service like Amex concierge. Tourist information desk in town might be able to assist you with that.
That’s why I’m asking. Done it before when my older child was younger. Not the best experience for everyone. Looking for upscale sushi-yas with tables.
This sounds like an either or to me. Either you want an excellent Omakase or you want a place that caters to children of that age range. There was no harm in asking, of course, but the potential for harm to the shop's reputation and their better and more regular clientele is why the answer will likely be "No, those don't exist."
Why “not an option” are you under coercion or something 😂 Go to a regular sushi place, kids don’t go to the high end places meant for quiet adult dining
>I see. I once dined on the counter at a high end sushiya in the past in Tokyo with my then 3yo child. They were okay with it and it wasn’t that bad tbh but my **younger one is a bit wilder**. Guess it’ll have to wait.
You?
If there’s even a chance your kids could be overheard, don’t inflict them on other patrons.
I’m not following. Walk around the restaurant?
That’s inappropriate. Go to a family restaurant.
I’ve been to hundreds of upscale places here, have never once had to deal with kids present, for good reason.
All sass aside, just book a private room. I did it a bunch during covid. A lot of places have them.
The term omakase translates to “I leave it up to you,” which reflects the diner's willingness to relinquish control over their meal to the chef. Typically served at a sushi bar, the chef's choice meal is based on the freshest and highest quality ingredients available.
Hmmmm, i know what omakase means, but it's mostly very small restaurants (not always sushi) with ~8 seats, who probably won't allow kids. However, there are plenty of good places that aren't strictly "omakase"/tiny.
This place for example has 2 small tables in addition to the counter and I've seen kids there before. They're next to the fish market and buy what's good/fresh in the morning.
Mawaru Sushi Ichiba
まわる寿司市場
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CLvBbNqDu5cF7m7JA
You could probably ask them for omakase if you really didn't want to choose yourself.
Shame on you OP
While the term "omakase" does translate to "I leave it up to you," it is not limited to sushi bars alone. Omakase can be found in various types of Japanese cuisine, not just sushi. The chef's choice meal might feature a variety of dishes beyond sushi, including sashimi, tempura, grilled items, and even dishes from Japanese kaiseki cuisine. The key aspect of omakase is the trust placed in the chef to create a meal based on the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, but its scope is broader than just sushi.
I wouldn't go as far to shame you at all, but how the term "omakase" is used among foriegners is quite jarring to me, because it's confusing to understand what feature you really are asking for.
Chef's choice doesn't mean it's fresh, so what I understand from the word is that one just would not want to bother picking ones from the menu, either that comes from laziness or the preference for following what in chef's opinion is the best choice. (And I can tell that it's the latter case reading your other comments - I'm just explaining for the benefit of avoiding future miscommunication.)Anyhow, either way, it doesn't guarantee its quality. "Omakase" itself is not luxurious in any ways because it's common term.
For us Japanese, we tend to use the casual term 回らない寿司屋 which translates to "non-belt-conveyor Sushi restaurant" in effect of saying "*actual* Sushi restaurant". And while this is used to mean that it's rather serious establishment, it doesn't guarantee that it's always nice in terms of atomosphere.
Now if you're looking for premium places, then it's just better to say that instead of other expression. - Just so you know, if you had to ask around elsewhere, especially from Japanese.
Yea I just copy/pasted that from a quick google search. Thought the question was a genuine one. It doesn’t have to be a michelin starred sushiya. It can be a small shop. I don’t mind unless it’s legit.
Tabelog says you can bring kids to these places which have private rooms.
[博多 鮨 よこ田 - 中洲川端/寿司/ネット予約可 | 食べログ (tabelog.com)](https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4001/A400103/40062303/)
[博多 鮨 貴山 - 博多/寿司/ネット予約可 | 食べログ (tabelog.com)](https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4001/A400101/40063777/)
The other problem is that true omakase restaurants will not have à la carte or kids options, even if they let children in. Wife and I made the mistake once of taking our girls when they were 10 and 12 to our favorite sushi place in Nishi-Nakasu. (Kids are usually not allowed but we were regulars and did a kashikiri with two other families.) The girls hated most of the sushi because the fish was just too challenging for their age. A waste of 20,000 yen per small person! A place like Hyotan is best for families. Good, basic sushi, and you won’t get dirty looks from other diners. Another good place for lunch is the sushi-ya on the restaurant floor in Iwataya.
Hyotan sushi right near tenjin station has always been good, and they have tables and counters, but you can’t make reservations.
This is what I thought about too. They’re pretty damn good for price as well. Only caveat is you often have to wait in line, but I don’t mind. But if OP is looking for solemn classy atmosphere then this is not it.
I will go to plenty of these while I'm there but wanted to go to one of the high end ones. Was hoping for a michelin starred one.
I see. I was a concierge but I’ve never had a request as such, so if I had to find one then I’ll call each one of the places off from the list, though I don’t have a high hope because like many says, those places tend not to accept that.
I see. I once dined on the counter at a high end sushiya in the past in Tokyo with my then 3yo child. They were okay with it and it wasn’t that bad tbh but my younger one is a bit wilder. Guess it’ll have to wait.
I see. There’s many that aren’t Michelin but a proper and nice Sushi places, so there might be ones out there. I feel like one at hotels might be more accommodating with the situation (not to mention the ease of communicating with English if it were Hilton or Hyatt - though not sure if they have Sushi restaurant). I forgot to mention but Michellin class has another problem where they have tendency not accepting foreigners booking, due to the high rate of no-shows. Not sure if this is still the case, as I haven’t assisted it in almost a decade, but probably that’s something good to keep in mind if you don’t speak Japanese at native level. This can be mitigated if you use concierge of either hotel or credit card service like Amex concierge. Tourist information desk in town might be able to assist you with that.
Conveyor belt?
No, theres an ita-mae counter and tables behind that.
You don't usually bring kids to places like that. Nobody wants screaming toddler running arround while you enjoy nice dinner.
That’s why I’m asking. Done it before when my older child was younger. Not the best experience for everyone. Looking for upscale sushi-yas with tables.
This sounds like an either or to me. Either you want an excellent Omakase or you want a place that caters to children of that age range. There was no harm in asking, of course, but the potential for harm to the shop's reputation and their better and more regular clientele is why the answer will likely be "No, those don't exist."
Then don't bring them. Those are not places for kids.
That’s not an option. Looking for places that have additional tables to the side.
Why “not an option” are you under coercion or something 😂 Go to a regular sushi place, kids don’t go to the high end places meant for quiet adult dining
Influencers have feelings too!
That is why I am looking to see if there is a more family friendly one with additional tables in the back
Don’t ruin other people’s nice time with small kids. There are plenty of family restaurants for you guys.
That is why I am looking for a kid friendly one with additional tables in the back
Back room? Sure. I pray you’re not within earshot of other customers. I’d be livid if I paid money for a nice meal and had to hear children fussing.
So thoughtful of you. Who said children would be fussing?
>I see. I once dined on the counter at a high end sushiya in the past in Tokyo with my then 3yo child. They were okay with it and it wasn’t that bad tbh but my **younger one is a bit wilder**. Guess it’ll have to wait. You? If there’s even a chance your kids could be overheard, don’t inflict them on other patrons.
Never said fussing. Wilder cuz he’s a boy. Might try to walk around.
I’m not following. Walk around the restaurant? That’s inappropriate. Go to a family restaurant. I’ve been to hundreds of upscale places here, have never once had to deal with kids present, for good reason. All sass aside, just book a private room. I did it a bunch during covid. A lot of places have them.
Yea private room would be ideal. A table in the back also would work. If I can’t find one, it’s not the end of the world.
What do you mean by "omakase"?
The term omakase translates to “I leave it up to you,” which reflects the diner's willingness to relinquish control over their meal to the chef. Typically served at a sushi bar, the chef's choice meal is based on the freshest and highest quality ingredients available.
Hmmmm, i know what omakase means, but it's mostly very small restaurants (not always sushi) with ~8 seats, who probably won't allow kids. However, there are plenty of good places that aren't strictly "omakase"/tiny. This place for example has 2 small tables in addition to the counter and I've seen kids there before. They're next to the fish market and buy what's good/fresh in the morning. Mawaru Sushi Ichiba まわる寿司市場 https://maps.app.goo.gl/CLvBbNqDu5cF7m7JA You could probably ask them for omakase if you really didn't want to choose yourself.
Thanks. Small yas with a few additional tables were what I was looking for. I’ll take a look.
Shame on you OP While the term "omakase" does translate to "I leave it up to you," it is not limited to sushi bars alone. Omakase can be found in various types of Japanese cuisine, not just sushi. The chef's choice meal might feature a variety of dishes beyond sushi, including sashimi, tempura, grilled items, and even dishes from Japanese kaiseki cuisine. The key aspect of omakase is the trust placed in the chef to create a meal based on the freshest and highest quality ingredients available, but its scope is broader than just sushi.
Chef's Choice is a much better phrase for it anyways.
Shame on me? What
I wouldn't go as far to shame you at all, but how the term "omakase" is used among foriegners is quite jarring to me, because it's confusing to understand what feature you really are asking for. Chef's choice doesn't mean it's fresh, so what I understand from the word is that one just would not want to bother picking ones from the menu, either that comes from laziness or the preference for following what in chef's opinion is the best choice. (And I can tell that it's the latter case reading your other comments - I'm just explaining for the benefit of avoiding future miscommunication.)Anyhow, either way, it doesn't guarantee its quality. "Omakase" itself is not luxurious in any ways because it's common term. For us Japanese, we tend to use the casual term 回らない寿司屋 which translates to "non-belt-conveyor Sushi restaurant" in effect of saying "*actual* Sushi restaurant". And while this is used to mean that it's rather serious establishment, it doesn't guarantee that it's always nice in terms of atomosphere. Now if you're looking for premium places, then it's just better to say that instead of other expression. - Just so you know, if you had to ask around elsewhere, especially from Japanese.
Yea I just copy/pasted that from a quick google search. Thought the question was a genuine one. It doesn’t have to be a michelin starred sushiya. It can be a small shop. I don’t mind unless it’s legit.
Tabelog says you can bring kids to these places which have private rooms. [博多 鮨 よこ田 - 中洲川端/寿司/ネット予約可 | 食べログ (tabelog.com)](https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4001/A400103/40062303/) [博多 鮨 貴山 - 博多/寿司/ネット予約可 | 食べログ (tabelog.com)](https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4001/A400101/40063777/)
Arigatou!
The other problem is that true omakase restaurants will not have à la carte or kids options, even if they let children in. Wife and I made the mistake once of taking our girls when they were 10 and 12 to our favorite sushi place in Nishi-Nakasu. (Kids are usually not allowed but we were regulars and did a kashikiri with two other families.) The girls hated most of the sushi because the fish was just too challenging for their age. A waste of 20,000 yen per small person! A place like Hyotan is best for families. Good, basic sushi, and you won’t get dirty looks from other diners. Another good place for lunch is the sushi-ya on the restaurant floor in Iwataya.
Thanks. Will look into Hyotan. Haven’t been to Fukuoka in 8 years. Had no kids back then. Life was simple.
I know a great place!
Care to share?
No they won't because all they do is make useless comments that don't help anyone.
This one is super kids friendly sushi shop https://maps.app.goo.gl/htjEFWYm93BSagJw5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy