What are the best uni dishes in Tokyo?

Based on diner recommendations, the best uni dish in Tokyo is at Sushi Zanmai. We compared 20 restaurants serving uni dishes.

How much do uni dishes cost in Tokyo?

Uni dish prices in Tokyo range from ¥110.00 to ¥66500.00 across 20 restaurants.

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Best Uni Dishes in Tokyo

20 restaurants compared

Price range: ¥110.00 – ¥66500.00

Avg recommendation: 96%

Top 5 Uni Dishes in Tokyo (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 20 restaurants:

Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri at Sushi Zanmai, ¥480.00 (Shinjuku)
Gochitoro Uni Ikura (Premium Fatty Tuna with Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe) at Sushiro Shibuya, ¥400.00 (Shibuya)
Kyubey Lunch Set (ORIBE) at Kyubey — 99% recommended, ¥8250.00 (Ginza)
Chef's Omakase Course at Sushi Take — 99% recommended, ¥25000.00 (Ginza)
Uni-Topped Shiso Leaf Tempura at Tempura Fukamachi — 99% recommended, ¥12500.00 (Kyobashi)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 20 Uni Dishes

Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri

Sushi Zanmai

Shinjuku·$$

¥480.00

Sweet and creamy sea urchin on rice.

Gochitoro Uni Ikura (Premium Fatty Tuna with Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe)

Sushiro Shibuya

Shibuya·$

¥400.00

Luxurious combination of three premium ingredients.

#399% recommend

Kyubey Lunch Set (ORIBE)

Kyubey

Ginza·$$$$

¥8250.00

Prestigious 10-piece nigiri set featuring the shop's signature red-vinegar rice and premium seasonal seafood.

Tip: The 'Oribe' set is plenty for a lunch. Pay attention to the 'Gunkan-maki' (the sea urchin roll wrapped in high-walled seaweed)—Kyubey invented this style! The seaweed is remarkably crisp and aromatic.

#499% recommend

Chef's Omakase Course

Sushi Take

Ginza·$$$$

¥25000.00

Sequential service of seasonal nigiri and appetizers, highlighting the unique style of Ginza's premier female master.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The progression is remarkably consistent. Pay attention to how the rice temperature changes slightly for each cut of fish to help the fats melt perfectly. The 'Aburi' pieces are flash-torched with high-grade charcoal for a deep smoky depth.

#599% recommend

Uni-Topped Shiso Leaf Tempura

Tempura Fukamachi

Kyobashi·$$$$

¥12500.00

Fragrant shiso leaf fried until shatteringly crisp and topped with cold premium sea urchin.

Tip: Eat this in one bite! The combination of the hot, aromatic leaf and the cold uni is the secret to the dish. The batter is so light that you can see the veins of the leaf through it. It's the best uni preparation in Kyobashi.

#699% recommend

Uni-Topped Shiso Leaf Tempura

Tempura Motoyoshi

Daikanyama·$$$$

¥25000.00

Fragrant shiso leaf fried until translucent and topped with a generous mound of premium sea urchin.

#798% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Gunkan-maki

Sushi Take

Ginza·$$$$

¥25000.00

Premium sea urchin served in the traditional 'battleship' style with crisp nori.

Tip: The nori here is remarkably crisp! It has a deep, savory punch that perfectly counters the sweet uni. Eat it immediately while the seaweed is still crackling. It's the most decadent bite of the meal.

#898% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Gunkan-maki

Sushi Shin

Nishi-Azabu·$$$$

¥35000.00

Premium sea urchin served in the traditional 'battleship' style with remarkably crisp nori.

#998% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri

Sushi Akira

Ebisu·$$$$

¥49500.00

Premium sea urchin served on red-vinegar sushi rice, known for its buttery sweetness.

Tip: The red vinegar rice is stronger here than at many other spots. It pairs perfectly with richer fish like uni and fatty tuna. Eat the nigiri in one bite to experience the full balance of the vinegar and fat.

#1098% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Gunkan-maki

Sushi Masumi

Minami-Aoyama·$$$$

¥33000.00

Premium sea urchin served in the traditional 'battleship' style with remarkably crisp nori.

#1198% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Gunkan-maki

Kyubey

Ginza·$$$$

¥8250.00

Premium sea urchin served in the 'battleship' style invented by the restaurant.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The quality of the nori here is remarkably high—it has a deep, savory punch that perfectly counters the sweet uni. Eat it immediately while the seaweed is still crackling.

#1298% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Gunkan-maki

Sushi Kanesaka

Ginza·$$$$

¥35000.00

Premium sea urchin served in the traditional 'battleship' style with remarkably crisp nori.

#1398% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri

Sushi Yoshitake

Ginza·$$$$

¥66500.00

Premium sea urchin piled high on red-vinegar sushi rice.

Tip: The red vinegar rice is stronger here than at many other Ginza spots. It pairs perfectly with richer fish like uni and fatty tuna. Eat the nigiri in one bite to experience the full balance.

#1497% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin) Wrapped in Shiso

Tempura Uchitsu

Hiroo·$$$$

¥25000.00

Premium sea urchin wrapped in a fragrant shiso leaf and fried until translucent and crisp.

Tip: Eat this in one bite! The flavor combination is remarkably concentrated. It's the most photographed dish for a reason—the visual of the translucent leaf is beautiful.

#1595% recommend