New York · Sushi · a la carte
Tokugawa
Edomae Sushi & OmakaseOmakasenigirisashimisakeUpper East Side
Intimate Madison Avenue sushi counter where Chef Kazuo Yoshida showcases Toyosu-sourced fish in omakase and à la carte formats.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Upper East Side
- Since
- 2023
- Chef
- Kazuo Yoshida
Plate № 2640
About
Tokugawa opened in June 2023 at 79th Street and Madison Avenue, bringing a refined Japanese sushi experience to the Upper East Side. Sushi master Chef Kazuo Yoshida, with over three decades of experience including training at Nagasaki Fish Market, leads the 12-seat counter. Fish is sourced directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market twice weekly, ensuring peak freshness. The menu spans à la carte nigiri, specialty rolls including the Tokugawa Roll (toro, sashimi beef, uni, Oscietra Gold Caviar at $95), and a chef's omakase of 10 pieces nigiri and hand roll. Diners also have access to a curated sake list. The restaurant is part of the Serafina Hospitality Group.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Kazuo Yoshida's three decades of experience and direct Toyosu Market sourcing ensure a level of fish quality rarely found on the Upper East Side.
- The 12-seat counter format creates a genuinely intimate dining experience with direct engagement with the chef.
- The signature Tokugawa Roll — toro, sashimi beef, uni, and Oscietra Gold Caviar — is a showpiece of premium Japanese ingredients.
- A prix-fixe omakase offering starting at $85 provides a structured entry point to the chef's best seasonal selections.
Part of Serafina Hospitality Group. Omakase at $85 for 10 nigiri + hand roll. Regular sushi rolls from $14-$18.
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Frequently asked
About Tokugawa
- Is Tokugawa an authentic edomae sushi & omakase restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Tokugawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae sushi & omakase in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Tokugawa located?
- Tokugawa is located at 1022 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075, New York, United States in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tokugawa?
- Tokugawa accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tokugawa?
- Tokugawa sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae sushi & omakase of this format in New York.
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