No trip to Japan is complete without some Sushi, and for today’s meal, I’m heading over to Sushi no Midori. It looks to be quite the popular restaurant, since even before reaching the shop, the first thing I noticed was just how long the line was.

I’m already expecting an hour’s long wait, but since this was my only day around Ginza, I decided to just go for it and see what this place is all about. And after close to two hours of waiting, I finally made it in and ordered a few things to try out. So, how was the sushi here? And was it worth the hours of waiting? Let’s get to it. How Good is Sushi no Midori Actually?

–Queueing Up–
–Menu–
–Today’s Order–
–Maguro (Akami)–
–Premium Chutoto–
–Negitoro Gunkan Maki–
–Salmon–
–Aji (Horse Mackerel)–
–Premium Kohada (Gizzard Shad)–
–Iwashi (Sardine)–
–Tamago–
–¥55 Options–
–Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)–
–Verdict–
–Getting There–

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📋 Queueing Up 📋

Sushi no Midori is a pretty popular sushi place, so there’s a good chance you’ll have to wait in line before you enter the store. You can find their ticketing machine right by the entrance, and once you complete the reservation (No. of People, Counter/Table Seats), all that’s left is to just wait until your number is called.

You’re free to sit around the shop while you wait, of course, but if your wait is as long as mine (44 Queues, 1 hour & 45 minutes) use this opportunity to explore Ginza for a bit. If anything, a nice walk is a pretty good way to kill some time.

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📋 Menu 📋

There’s a pretty wide variety of Sushi options at Sushi no Midori, from Salmon and Tuna, White Fish, Hikarimono, Shellfish, Crustaceans, and a Premium Item section.

Sets are also available, if you’d like to grab a whole assortment of different sushi. 

You can also find some specials and seasonal items posted around the store, so if you want to grab some of those, just ask the staff for details.

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🍱 Today’s Order 🍱

I decided to go a la carte today, just to try out all of my favorites. Let’s have a deeper look at the sushi I ordered.

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🍣 Maguro (Akami) – ¥165 🍣

Starting off with their Maguro Nirigi. It’s cut pretty thick, and had quite a deep flavor profile to it. Good enough to enjoy without soy sauce, I’d say. Sushi no Midori seems to specialize in their Tuna, and after trying this one out, the flavors and value seem to back that claim well.

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🍣 Premium Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) – ¥660 🍣

Normally, their Chutoro will cost you ¥440. But today it looks like they only had their Premium Chutoro available for ¥660. As the middleground between the Akami and Otoro cuts, this Chutoro had a really nice balance of the two – some sweet and rich notes from the Otoro side, and the firm, meaty flavors from the Akami side. No idea how this compares to their standard Chutoro, but man… this one was really good.

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🍣 Negitoro Gunkan Maki – ¥220 🍣

And for my favorite version of Tuna, here’s their Negitoro Gunkan Maki. This one was just alright, and when you compare it to some of the other Tuna cuts for the same (or cheaper price,) I’d recommend you go for either the Akami Nigiri or Akami Gunkan Maki.

That being said… I’m a big Negitoro fan, so you’ll probably still see me order more of this the next time I visit.

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🍣 Salmon – ¥220 🍣

I mentioned that their Tuna was sliced pretty thick, but how about something that’s both thick-cut and over twice as long?

Here’s their Salmon Nigiri, featuring almost its entire side from top fin to the belly. Compared to the Maguro, the salmon here had some nice fresh flavors to it, with some brighter notes and a good amount of richness from the fat. Great value on this one.

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🍣 Aji (Horse Mackerel) – ¥165 🍣

Moving on to some Hikarimono (Silver-Skinned Fish) options, here’s their Aji Nigiri. The one here was nice and fresh, with a really clean profile to it – allowing you to taste some of the more subtle notes of the fish.

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🍣 Premium Kohada (Gizzard Shad) – ¥220 🍣

Like with the Chutoro, I got their Premium Kohada today for ¥220 (Regular is ¥165.) I’ve only ever had Kohada once before, and I must say… this one here was incredibly good! The Kohada was quite firm, and had a nice sweetness to it combined with the slight acidity from the vinegar. My favorite item on the menu today, and I highly recommend you give this one a go. 

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🍣 Iwashi (Sardine) – ¥165 🍣

And for the final Hikarimono order today, here’s Iwashi. I really enjoy the stronger flavors of the Iwashi, so it’s my usual go-to whenever I need a break from some of the lighter tasting options. The texture is noticeably firmer than my previous Iwashi experiences, but the fish, sugar, and vinegar works pretty well together to create a pretty balanced bite.

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🍣 Tamago (Egg) – ¥55 🍣

Here’s a lighter, sweeter option to round out the order. The Tamago Nigiri here features quite a thick piece of Tamagoyaki – see the rice for comparison. Flavor-wise, this one’s also really good! Not over-the-top amazing as some of the fish options, but one that’s well worth the money.

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🍣 ¥55 Options 🍣

So I was looking at the menu again, figuring out what to get on my final order. The Tamago was really good (and filling), so I flipped over to that page, and it dawned on me… “The Tamago is only ¥55?” Turns out, Sushi no Midori has quite a few ¥55 options available, so for my final round of orders, I decided to grab a few and see what you get at that price.

Of course, I ordered a couple more Tamago Nigiri just to close out the meal. Out of all the ¥55 options, I say this one has by far the best value-for-money.

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🍣 Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) – ¥55 🍣

Tobiko doesn’t really rank too high on my sushi tier list, but at ¥55, how am I not supposed to order some? Pretty good as well, with some salty flavors and a satisfying mouthfeel with all that crunchy popping texture.

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⭐VERDICT⭐

So how good is Sushi no Midori at Ginza actually? Yeah, this place is really solid.

I like a nice balance of quality and value-for-money in my sushi stores, and this one really hit the mark on both. The fish was fresh and flavorful, the rice complimented it with this slight layer of acidity, and considering the cost, I was very impressed with the meal today. And because I thought of it while writing this section, here’s some of the standouts from today’s visit.

🍣 Kohada 🍣
🍣 Salmon 🍣
🍣 Tamago 🍣
🍣 Maguro 🍣
🍣 Chutoro🍣
Can you tell I prefer value-for-money here?

Queue times can get quite long, but since you don’t have to stand in line, you can easily pass some time by exploring Ginza for a bit. So if you ever wanna go for some really good sushi at a really nice price point, then my recommendation is for Sushi no Midori.

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🚗HOW TO GET THERE 🚗

Sushi no Midori is located right between several stations, so you’ll be doing a quick walk regardless of which line you travelled from. 

From Ginza Station (Ginza Line), head out from Exit C3, and it’s a 6 minute walk.
From Shimbashi Station (JR & Asakusa Line), it’s the Ginza Exit and a 7 minute walk.
From Yurakucho Station (JR & Yurakucho Line), it’s the Ginza Exit, and a 9 minute walk.

And if you prefer to walk here, which was what I did today, Sushi no Midori is only a moderately long 22 minute walk from Tokyo station. It’s more or less a straight line from the station, so maybe consider this if you’re visiting the shops at Tokyo Station before coming here.

Here’s a quick look at some of the sweets & souvenir shops you can find at Tokyo Station
Full Review: Tokyo Station

Sushi no Midori – Ginza Store

🌏 Location 🌏
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7 Chome−2−先 東京高速道路山下ビル１階
🗺 Map 🗺
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LVNwEd2VksckAneA8
⏰ Opening Hours (Friday-Sunday) ⏰
11 A.M. to 9 P.M. (Last Order 8:30 P.M.)
⏰ Opening Hours (Monday-Thursday) ⏰
11 A.M. to 3 P.M. (Last Order 2 P.M.) & 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. (Last Order 8:30 P.M.)
💻 Website 💻
https://www.sushinomidori.co.jp/
🏠 List of Stores 🏠
https://www.sushinomidori.co.jp/shop-list/
📖 Online Menu (Japanese) 📖
https://www.sushinomidori.co.jp/grand-menu/#

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