The Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant opened in Asakusa over 60 years ago and we have continued to serve both Edo-mae (Tokyo style) and Osaka style sushi. We recommend the Kohada (gizzard shad, pronounced "kō-hah-dah"), Anago (conger eel, pronounced "ah-nah-gō"), and the Saba (mackerel, pronounced "sah-bah") in the "Battera style" which are pressed/rectangular-shaped individual pieces of saba).

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Since the opening of our sushi restaurant in Asakusa some 60-plus years ago
with the same proprietor/chef, we have continued to serve both Edo-mae (Tokyo
style) and Osaka style sushi.
Our two main specialties are Hikari Mono (silver-skinned fish - pronounced "hekah-
ree-mō-nō") and Anago (conger eel, pronounced "ah-nah-gō"). The
special full-bodied vinegar (a special family recipe for decades), is used to
season gizzard shad and mackerel that we prepare and evokes a light and elegant flavor.
The Saba (mackerel) is available in both the "nigiri-zushi" (hand-shaped) and
"Battera" (pressed/rectangular-shaped) styles and are also popular as take-out
orders.
The Anago (conger eel) is so tender it will seem to melt in your mouth with a
delicate flavor that is sometimes enhanced when dipped in salt. We highly
recommend the unflavored grilled Anago and the Saba in the Battera style.
(Orders in advance are required for Anago oshi-zushi.)
Our cozy sushi restaurant has a nice relaxed and informal atmosphere that will
make anyone - men and women alike - feel at ease, even when dining alone at
our counter seats.
Our cozy and intimate sushi restaurant




The Press
Our restaurant was introduced in the following magazines.
The British economic newspaper Financial Times featured female sushi chef Mimatsu Yukiko Okuzumi in an article titled "Meet Tokyo's top female sushi chefs" in its print and online editions in April 2024.

Otonano Shumatsu 【 Best Sushi 】 / November 2018 [P40-P41]

Women's active social participation. / April 2017 [P38-P39]

THEATER GUIDE / May 2016 [P162]

Weekly Magazine SHUKAN-GENDAI / February 13 2016 [P10]

Sushi Magazine UMAISUSHI TO SAKANANOMISE / January 30 2016 [P20-21]

Yataro Matsuura Here, There and Everywhere [P18-19]

Nodule / April 2015 [P43]

Sushi Magazine OISHII SUSHI NO MISE / January 2015 [P20-21]

SAMPONO-TATSUJIN / August 2013 [P11]

POPEYE / November 2012 [P192-193]

Weekly Magazine SHUKAN BUNSHUN / March 29 2012 [P5]

TABI NO TECHOU / February 2011 [P40]

【A Gourmet walking tour of Edo/Tokyo】
"If you want to savor the unique air of Asakusa…….."
Edo gourmet tour for savoring the traditional flavors of masters in culinary arts.
The Kohada and Anago from the Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant were introduced as
two major specialties that delighted the palates of Asakusa gourmets.
Weekly Magazine JOSEI-SEVEN / August 26, 2010 [P196]

[Enjoy a summer stroll in Asakusa…..!]
"If you want to savor the unique air of Asakusa…….."
The Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant was introduced as serving Edo-mae sushi and
featured the long-time skills and expertise of our proprietor/sushi master.
The Tokyo Gourmet '09 / November 2009 [P37]

["Street-corner gourmet version"]
Edo-mae sushi is prepared by the highly skilled sushi master at the Mimatsu
Sushi Restaurant. The Kohada and Anago were introduced as the two major
specialities that delighted the palates of Asakusa sushi connoisseurs.
SANNPONO-TATSUJIN / January 4, 2006 10th Anniversary Issue [P29]

*Ueno, Asakusa, Senju
The prized Kohada and Anago specialities of the Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant
were introduced, along with the Edo-mae skills and expertise of its proprietor/sushi master.
SANNPONO-TATSUJIN / August 17, 2005 [P109]

[Downtown Edo sight-seeing stroll]
Introduced the Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant as a highly reputable sushi restaurant,
known for its Kohada and Anago specialties.
SARAI / special issue featuring "sushi" / April 19, 1998 [P143]

[A book that whets the appetite for sushi]
Ms. Yuri Osawa (newscaster) kindly introduced the Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant
and was quoted in referring to us as "My favorite sushi corner shop
recommended by 50 people."
The Press
Our restaurant was introduced in the following TV programs.
Nippon Television 「News every」 / January 29 2025 - On Air

FUJI TV 「Bishoku Fanfare」 / September 5 2024 - On Air

TBS TV PITTANCO KAN★ KAN / August 20 2021 - On Air

Nippon Television 「news every」 / June 26 2018 - On Air

TBS TV PITTANCO KAN★ KAN / September 8 2017 - On Air

FUJI TV ("DOWN TOWN NOW") / November 27 2015 - On Air

TBS TV ("UWASANO!TOKYO-MAGAJIN") / March 30 2014 - On Air

TV Tokyo ("TABEKORE~SAIGONOBANSAN") / March 24 2013 - On Air

TV Tokyo ("TABEKORE~SAIGONOBANSAN") / December 18 2011 - On Air

Nippon Television (The ! Tetsuwan ! DASH !) / October 24, 2010 - On Air

Popular entertainers in Japan visited and dined at our sushi restaurant to
introduce the Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant.
TV Tokyo ("Solomon Flow") / July 12, 2009 - On Air

Introduced on air by Mr. Rokusaburou Michiba, a very famous chef in Japan, who came to dine at our sushi restaurant
Tokyo MXTV (Tokyo Information Report) / January 17, 2005 - On Air

The Mimatsu Sushi Restaurant and our proprietor/master sushi chef were introduced.
Nippon Television ("Rich Day Trip") / March 8, 2003 - On Air

[A summer day trip through the Sumida River downtown area]
Ms. Eri Watanabe, Ms. Kuriko Namino, and Mr. Masaki Kitahra visited our
restaurant and savored Edo-mae sushi - after which, Ms. Eri Watanabe became
a regular customer of ours!