01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Hanging its curtain along a quiet street in Sugamo, Sushi-dokoro Janome provides an unpretentious, relaxing setting to savor sushi crafted by experienced hands. Warm wood accents shape the dining room, where counter and table seating are comfortably arranged to suit solo diners dropping in for a meal, families, or small groups gathering together.
From tailored nigiri to generous chirashi bowls
At the core of the menu is a well-paced array of nigiri. Along with curated platters like the Oyaji no Osusume Nigiri and Tokujo Nigiri, diners can order individual pieces in sets of 1. From staples such as lean akami and medium-fatty chutoro tuna to silvery kohada-style cuts like striped jack and sardine, as well as shellfish like ark shell, whelk, and abalone, assembling a lineup piece by piece based on the day's mood is part of the appeal.
Those seeking rice bowls or layered boxes can look to options such as the Tokusen Ju Chirashi, Chef's Selection Itamae Ginmi Chirashi featuring an assortment of seafood, or the Tekkadon loaded with tuna and fragrant toasted nori. The house-specialty Janome-maki and Tokusen Janome-maki roll up a generous variety of ingredients into distinctive, substantial rolls that work equally well as drinks accompaniments or as a finishing course.
Evenings with grilled dishes and chilled pours
The kitchen's offerings prior to sushi are broad, highlighted by fragrant grilled seafood such as unglazed shirayaki conger eel, sea-scallop isobeyaki wrapped in nori, and horned turban shell roasted in its own shell (tsuboyaki). Savory steamed chawanmushi egg custard, mixed tempura, or the house Janome Salad pair naturally with warmed Kiku-Masamune sake or toasty fugu hirezake fin sake. Dry wines and bottled authentic shochu are also available, offering the chance to try a clean pairing of sushi and wine.
From satisfying daytime nigiri and chirashi bowls to leisurely evening courses built around small plates and fresh sushi, the shop shows different appeals across lunch and dinner. Reservations are accepted, and payments can be settled by credit card or PayPay, making it a reliable stop for casual everyday meals or special dining occasions alike.
