631276 Wed Jun 24 13:24:53 -0700 2009 4 45 Japan 0 4802772 Hello Japan Chowhounders, I'm heading to Tokyo over the 4th of July weekend and pretty clueless.... My husband and I absolutely love Sushi, but the recommendations I keep seeing here seem to be for $300+ per person meals. Anyone know of reasonable sushi recommendations? We basically have 2 nights and 3 full days in Tokyo and would love to hear what types of food you think are a must to try while there. I would obviously prefer to not eat in touristy places, but don't speak a word of Japanese, so not sure how realistic it is to eat in a place that is really authentic? And since we are only about a week and half out, how realistic is it to get reservations? are they necessary? i'm usually a huge planner, but this trip came up at the last minute. Thanks in advance--these boards are the best! Wed Jun 24 13:24:53 -0700 2009 98466 melnyc 1 4803729 Kyubey is popular with the Japanese and is centrally located in Ginza. Go for lunch. You can show up without a reservation. Very nice and usually someone behind the counter will speak a little English. www.kyubey.jp/info_e.html Also, Nihonbashi Yukari for a great kasieki dinner. I believe it starts at $100 per person. Chef Kimio Nonaga was the 2002 Iron Chef winner, beating Morimoto. www.nihonbashi-yukari.com Finally, for a kaiseki lunch, starting at about $60, Tsukiji Tamura: www.tsukiji-tamura.com/oryouri/ohiru_gentei.html (shows photos of a typical lunch) Wed Jun 24 19:18:27 -0700 2009 4802772 11720 Yukari 2 4804017 Kyubey is a very good choice, especially for lunch. Are you sure about the no reservation part though? I know they have several floors, and an annex etc., but I've also seen them pretty crowded. Wed Jun 24 21:31:07 -0700 2009 4803729 12676 Robb S 1 4804486 There are several stand-up sushi bars in Shibuya that are inexpensive and pretty good. Some of the local hounds may be able to give addresses - I stay at the Excel Shibuya (above the train station) and the 2 places I've been to are within a few blocks of the hotel....that would be a cheap way to satisfy some of the sushi cravings, but not a replacement for a full-on high end experience Thu Jun 25 05:17:30 -0700 2009 4802772 37161 OGguy 2 4814719 Thanks for the info! Mon Jun 29 08:13:56 -0700 2009 4804486 98466 melnyc