What is “Ginza Kyubey”
Ginza Kyubey is a long-established sushi restaurant founded in 1935 that has been around 90 years. The main store is located in Ginza, Tokyo, in the center of the city, so it is a very good place to experience Japanese culture.
Kyubey is one of the famous sushi restaurants in Japan loved by many VIPs in the financial and entertainment industries. In the art world, it is known as a sushi restaurant loved by artist “Rosanjin Kitaoji,” and there is even a gallery in the store.
The founder
The founder, Toshiharu Imada, was particular about fish and rice when he made sushi himself, changed the preparation of rice depending on the fish, and carefully gripped it. As a result, Kyubey’s sushi was loved by many people because of its excellent freshness and flavor. Kyubey has also produced many apprentices through franchise store owner, and many of his apprentices’ sushi restaurants have become famous.
Characteristics of “Ginza Kyubey”
Kyubey’s characteristics are now constantly evolving, keeping to its traditions since its inception and adding creativity to suit the times. As an example, Kyubey’s founder invented “Gunkan-maki.” In the past, sea urchin and salmon roe, which were not suitable as sushi ingredients, were served on top of dried laver.
Store interior
Ginza Kyubey currently has stores in Tokyo and Osaka and operates in seven stores, including Hotel Okura, Hotel New Otani and Imperial Hotel Osaka. After the current chef and son Yosuke Imada inherited the building, he built and renovated the building, denied the “at first glance no use” and “market price offer,” which were commonplace at that time, and established his current style by treating customers equally.
Why we recommend it for foreign visitors to Japan
Reasons for recommendation to foreign visitors to Japan Ginza Kyubey offers authentic Edomae-sushi made from fresh ingredients. Edomae-zushi is a style of sushi that was popular in Edo in the Edo period, and it is a style in which fresh seafood is simply cooked and served as nigiri-zushi.
Sushi craftsmen in Ginza Kyubey are also focusing on choosing ingredients whose life is freshness. The interior of the restaurant is Japanese-style and has a calm atmosphere. There are private rooms besides the counter seats, so it is also recommended for private meals and company dinners.
At Ginza Kyubey, They try to be friendly with customers from overseas. There are staff who can speak English, so you can come to our store with confidence even if you use a foreign language.
Ginza Kyubey is a great restaurant for those who want to taste traditional Japanese Edomae-sushi.
Summary
You can enjoy luxurious sushi in a friendly atmosphere even though it is a high-class restaurant. While cherishing the taste and philosophy of the previous generation, they continue to evolve according to the modern style. There is no doubt that it will be a wonderful memory of the trip in Kubey, which has become popular regardless of dignitaries, overseas customers or ordinary customers.
Address: 〒104-0061 Ginza 8-chome 7-6
business hours 11:30-13:30, 17:00-21:00, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
http://www.kyubey.jp/
