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Shiraki
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Run by Japanese chef Shinya Shiraki, this central Athens restaurant is the direct spiritual successor to Furin Kazan, the city's historically first Japanese-staffed dining address. Unpretentious and rigorous, Shiraki serves honest nigiri, sashimi, udon, donburi and a curated sake list.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Syntagma / Plaka
- Chef
- Shinya Shiraki
Plate № 20
About
Shiraki is Athens' most historically significant Japanese restaurant in terms of direct Japanese kitchen heritage. Chef Shinya Shiraki previously ran the legendary Furin Kazan (風林火山) at Apollonos 2 — the first restaurant in Athens to be staffed by a Japanese chef — before reopening under his own name on Nikis Street in the Syntagma district. The menu is deliberately traditional: nigiri, sashimi, chirashi, maki rolls, udon, donburi and tonkatsu, plus tori karaage, all made to classical Japanese standards. A curated warm and cold sake list distinguishes the drinks offer. The small, cosy dining room — with occasional outdoor seating — maintains the unpretentious atmosphere of a genuine Japanese neighbourhood restaurant. Reviewers consistently single out the nattō availability, the quality of the fish and the exceptional value.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shiraki sits in Syntagma / Plaka, one of Athens's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The only Athens restaurant run by a Japanese chef who carries a direct lineage from the city's first-ever Japanese-staffed kitchen
- Genuinely traditional menu including nattō, chirashi and warm sake — rare finds in Greece
- Outstanding value for quality: fresh, carefully prepared sushi at neighbourhood prices in central Athens
- Warm, family atmosphere with a Japanese team who have earned a fiercely loyal local following since reopening
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Frequently asked
About Shiraki
- Is Shiraki an authentic authentic japanese sushi & washoku restaurant in Athens?
- Yes — Shiraki is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for authentic japanese sushi & washoku in Athens: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Shiraki located?
- Shiraki is located at Nikis 17, Athens 10557, Greece, Athens, Greece in the Syntagma / Plaka neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shiraki?
- Shiraki does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Athens we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Shiraki?
- Shiraki sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for authentic japanese sushi & washoku of this format in Athens.
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