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SushiCo
Japanese sushiJETRO certifiedMultiple locationsJapanese executive chef
SushiCo is Turkey's largest Japanese restaurant group and the only chain to earn JETRO's 'Japanese Restaurant Supporter' certification, owing to Japanese executive chef Yutaka Hoshino's 20-plus-year role shaping every menu and roll across 37 branches.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Multiple (Nişantaşı, Kadıköy/Kalamış, Zorlu Center and more)
- Chef
- Yutaka Hoshino
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About
Tokyo-born chef Yutaka Hoshino has led SushiCo's kitchen since the brand's founding, earning it the unique distinction of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) certification as a genuine Japanese Restaurant Supporter – the only Turkish restaurant to hold this recognition. Hoshino-san, profiled in Hürriyet Daily News and regularly invited to speak at culinary institutions, brings exacting Japanese standards to what is now Turkey's largest sushi chain, operating 37 locations nationwide. Despite its scale, the chain's Japanese DNA is validated by its JETRO certification and by the continued presence of its founding Japanese executive chef. SushiCo's menus reflect traditional Japanese categories – nigiri, maki, chirashi, donburi, ramen – alongside modern rolls, with Hoshino ensuring quality control across all branches.
Neighborhood & visiting
SushiCo sits in Multiple (Nişantaşı, Kadıköy/Kalamış, Zorlu Center and more), one of Istanbul's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Turkey's only JETRO 'Japanese Restaurant Supporter' certified chain – a formal endorsement of authentic Japanese culinary standards.
- Japanese executive chef Yutaka Hoshino has led the kitchen since founding, maintaining consistent authenticity at scale.
- 37 Istanbul-area branches provide the widest access to JETRO-certified Japanese cuisine in Turkey.
- Traditional Japanese menu spanning nigiri, chirashi, ramen, and donburi – curated and quality-controlled by a Japanese chef.
JETRO certification source: japan-food.jetro.go.jp/en/aboutsupporter/interview/sushico.html
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Frequently asked
About SushiCo
- Is SushiCo an authentic japanese sushi restaurant in Istanbul?
- Yes — SushiCo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi in Istanbul: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is SushiCo located?
- SushiCo is located at Münir Nurettin Selçuk Cad. No:40/1 Kalamış, 34710 Kadıköy, Istanbul (flagship reference), Istanbul, Turkey in the Multiple (Nişantaşı, Kadıköy/Kalamış, Zorlu Center and more) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at SushiCo?
- SushiCo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Istanbul we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at SushiCo?
- SushiCo sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi of this format in Istanbul.
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