Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu: Red Vinegar Edomae Sushi, 1 Min from Kanda Station

Crab, salmon roe, and sea urchin overflowing from a crab shell, and tamago that melts like pudding. A 1-minute walk from the South Exit of Kanda Station, “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu” is a restaurant where you can enjoy Edomae sushi made with red vinegar rice and seasonal dishes as a course. The “Omakase Nigiri Course (Jo)” (11,000 yen including tax), made with seasonal ingredients, offers eight pieces of nigiri along with appetizers, sashimi, and special dishes such as crab served in its shell, so you can enjoy the Edomae style, where both the nigiri and the dishes are given an extra touch of preparation.

Besides the L-shaped counter of plain, light-colored wood, there are also private rooms, so you can enjoy sushi in a calm atmosphere.

Based on photos the author took on an actual visit, this article introduces the charms of “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu”.

Note: The photos are from a visit in October 2026.

The Charms of “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu”

Seasonal Appetizers and Sashimi

The course begins with an assortment of four appetizers. Small dishes are arranged on a red tray decorated with seasonal leaves, so you can enjoy the season with your eyes as well.

Among them, the imo (potato), gently simmered until soft, has the dignity of a proper appetizer and gives the sushi course a colorful start.

The sashimi that follows has sweetness in every slice and a refined flavor.

Edomae Nigiri Made with Red Vinegar Rice

The course includes eight pieces of nigiri, and you can enjoy squid, otoro (fatty tuna), zuke (marinated fish), anago (sea eel), and more.

The rice at “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu” is made with red vinegar, a hallmark of Edomae sushi. The squid has a pleasant bite, and you can also taste its sweetness.

The white fish has a refreshing, delicious flavor. It is seasoned in advance instead of being dipped in soy sauce, so you can eat it as it is, which adds a sense of luxury.

The otoro, marbled with white fat, is so delicious it seems to melt. Serving otoro early in the course is a thoughtful touch.

Many more pieces of nigiri follow, so you can fully enjoy the variety of sushi.

Crab, Salmon Roe, and Sea Urchin Served in a Crab Shell, and Other Special Dishes

Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) comes between the nigiri, giving you a moment to relax partway through the course. Sweet and refined like pudding, this chawanmushi has a flavor so gentle that it warms you all the way to your heart.

This dish features crab meat, salmon roe, and sea urchin served in a crab shell, with seasoned cooked rice and nori seaweed. You place the rice, salmon roe, sea urchin, and crab on the nori and eat it.

The sea urchin is sweet with no bitterness at all. The soy sauce flavor of the salmon roe adds an accent, and the crab brings out the flavors, in a balance that matches the seasoned rice just right. It is a dish you should definitely try during the course.

The grilled dish offers a change of pace for the palate. It is lovely to break apart the tender flesh while savoring its subtle sweetness, and the ginger served alongside is just right for refreshing the palate.

Tamago, a Hand Roll, and Dessert to Finish the Course

The nigiri finishes with a thick piece of tamago that truly melts like pudding and fills you with happiness. I am not sure whether milk or cream is added, but it is really jiggly, with a texture different from the tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) we usually eat, closer to a Western dessert.

The roll in the course is a kanpyo maki (dried gourd roll). It is hand-rolled, which is a thoughtful touch, and it satisfies that “I’d like just a little more” feeling at the end of the course so smoothly that it makes me happy. The course also comes with tomewan (the closing soup), a fitting, calming bowl to end with.

The final dessert is “pear.” The sweetness of the pear blends nicely into the sherbet, tangy and refreshing. It is a lovely, delicious dessert that brings the change of seasons from “summer” to “autumn,” as if memories of summer come back and quickly pass by.

Drinks to Go with the Food

In addition to sake, shochu and wine are also available. Besides draft beer, special beers are served in bottles, so beer lovers should give them a try!

Points to Keep in Mind About “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu”

Same-Day Cancellations Incur a Cancellation Fee

Same-day cancellations are charged a 100% cancellation fee (according to Tabelog). Gurunavi states that cancellations made the day before are charged 50% of the reservation price, and same-day cancellations 100% of the reservation price. Also, cancellations by phone outside business hours are not accepted, so if your plans change, contact the restaurant early.

A Service Charge Applies

A 10% service charge applies (according to Tabelog). Ikyu lists prices as “including consumption tax and service charge,” so check how prices are shown on the site you book with.

Location and Access of “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu”

Location

“Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu” is on the 3rd floor of the Daini Sakurai Building, about a 1-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Kanda Station. It is also a 1-minute walk from Kanda Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

In addition to the L-shaped counter of plain, light-colored wood, the restaurant has private rooms that can be used by groups of 2 to 20 people.

Basic Information for “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu”

Item	Details
Store Name	Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu
Address	3F-E Daini Sakurai Building, 2-1-6 Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0044
Phone Number	03-3526-6924
Business Hours	Lunch 11:30–14:00 Dinner 17:00–23:30
Closed Days	Irregular
Access	1-minute walk from the South Exit of JR “Kanda Station” 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line “Kanda Station”
Course Prices	Omakase Nigiri Course 8,000 yen Omakase Nigiri Course (Jo) 11,000 yen Omakase Nigiri Course (Tokujo) 15,800 yen (all including tax)
Service Charge	10% (as listed on Tabelog)
Seats	25 seats (counter seats, private rooms available)
Reservations	Online reservations are available through Tabelog, Gurunavi, and other sites

Note: The business hours are as listed on the official website. Tabelog lists the end of dinner hours as 23:00, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Note: The course prices are as listed on Tabelog and Gurunavi, and the tax-included notation and the service charge are as listed on Tabelog. Prices and contents may change.

Summary: “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu,” Edomae Sushi Made with Red Vinegar Rice

Located in Kanda, Tokyo, “Kanda Sushi Chikamatsu” is a restaurant about a 1-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Kanda Station where you can savor Edomae sushi made with red vinegar rice.

From the luxury of crab, salmon roe, and sea urchin served in a crab shell, to tamago that melts like pudding, and pear sherbet that carries the change of seasons, the course keeps the enjoyment going until the very last dish. Besides the L-shaped counter of plain, light-colored wood, there are private rooms for 2 to 20 people, so you can enjoy Edomae sushi in a calm atmosphere.

If you want to take your time enjoying Edomae sushi and seasonal dishes near Kanda Station, consider paying a visit.