The Art
of Kizami

From the markets of Toyosu to the warmth of our counter, every detail carries the weight of tradition.

Kizami

刻み
Founded MMXXIV

Mastery in
Every Gesture

Kizami — meaning “to slice” — was born from a singular vision: to create an intimate sanctuary where the centuries-old traditions of Edomae sushi are honored with uncompromising precision.

Our name reflects the essence of our craft. Every cut, every gesture, every grain of rice is a meditation on perfection. We believe that true luxury is found not in excess but in the profound depth of simplicity — a perfectly seasoned shari, a precisely aged neta, a counter bathed in amber warmth.

We source directly from Toyosu Market each morning, selecting only the finest specimens from Japan's coastal waters.

“Sushi is not about the chef. It is about the fish, the rice, the vinegar — and the humility to let them speak.”— Chef Takahashi, Founder
12
Seats per Service
25+
Years of Mastery
5
Toyosu Suppliers
14
Day Aging Minimum

Hiroshi Takahashi

Head Chef & Founder

Chef Takahashi began his journey at age sixteen as an apprentice in a small Ginza sushiya. For twenty-five years, he refined his craft under three of Tokyo's most revered masters — including a decade at a three-Michelin-starred establishment in Ginza.

His philosophy is rooted in shokunin — the relentless pursuit of mastery through discipline, patience, and humility. Every morning at 5 AM, Chef Takahashi personally selects fish at Toyosu Market.

“The best sushi,” he says, “is not made with technique alone. It is made with kokoro — heart and spirit.”

Hiroshi Takahashi

高橋博
Master Itamae

The Kizami Way

Three pillars that define everything we do.

Shari First

Our shari is a precise blend of aged Koshihikari and red vinegar, served at 36°C for the perfect melt.

Zero Compromise

We serve only what the sea offers at its peak. Every ingredient earns its place through quality alone.

Omotenashi

Japanese hospitality in its purest form — anticipatory, humble, and deeply attentive to every detail.

A Decade in the Making

1999
The First Cut
At sixteen, Chef Takahashi begins his apprenticeship at a six-seat counter in Ginza.
2008
A Decade of Discipline
After nine years, Chef Takahashi is entrusted with the evening counter.
2015
Three Stars
Joins a three-Michelin-starred institution as senior itamae for seven years.
2024
Kizami Opens
Twelve seats, one counter, a lifetime of mastery awaiting each guest.

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