Tabelog ratingSushi Fukuhara (鮨 福原) is a small, highly regarded sushi restaurant in Suenaga, Kawasaki, that draws diners for its masterful take on Edomae-style sushi. The experience is centered around an intimate, L-shaped counter seating just eight guests. Here, the proprietor serves pieces one by one, pairing expertly treated, locally sourced fish with a distinctive shari (sushi rice) made with red vinegar and served slightly warm, a combination reviewers praise for how it “melts” with the toppings.
Guests consistently laud the quality and generosity of the omakase courses. The lunch sets, which reviewers recently paid ¥5,500 or ¥6,600 for, are singled out as exceptional value. Dinner omakase, which typically costs between ¥20,000 and ¥30,000 with drinks, features premium ingredients like bountiful uni (sea urchin), large cuts of high-grade toro, straw-grilled katsuo (bonito), and nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch). Many appreciate the chef’s friendly, explanatory style. A signature purple-shiso sherbet often concludes the meal.
A minority of reviewers note a different experience when not seated at the counter. The small tatami room receives plated servings rather than the piece-by-piece service of the counter, and some guests felt the meal was rushed or missed certain accompaniments. For the definitive experience, a counter seat is recommended.
- Reservations: Booking in advance is essential for both lunch and dinner, as seats fill quickly. Lunch service has two seatings (11:30 AM and 1:00 PM), as does dinner (5:00 PM and 7:30 PM).
- Seating: The restaurant has 8 counter seats and a small private tatami room for up to 6 people. The counter is strongly recommended for the full omakase experience.
- Getting There: Sushi Fukuhara is a 5-minute walk from Kajigaya Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and PayPay are accepted for payments over ¥10,000. Electronic money (like Suica or Pasmo) is not accepted. It's wise to bring cash for smaller bills.
- Age Restriction: Preschool-aged children are not permitted. Elementary school students may be seated in the tatami room only. The counter is reserved for guests of middle-school age and older.
- Dress Code: Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or fragrances.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking; please use a nearby paid car park.
- Smoking: The restaurant is non-smoking.
