Rome · Sushi · a la carte
Sushisen
Japanese sushi (kaiten + à la carte)Gambero Rosso 3 BacchetteMichelin Selezione ItaliaAll-Japanese chefsOstienseJapanese-owned
Founded by Kunihiro Giuliano Este (Japanese-Italian) and his Japanese mother Okochi Chikako, Sushisen operates an exclusively Japanese kitchen team — each chef with at least ten years' experience. Head chef Yamamoto Eiji from Hokkaido leads the brigade at this Gambero Rosso three-Bacchette and Michelin-listed address.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Ostiense
- Chef
- Yamamoto Eiji
- Owner
- Kunihiro Giuliano Este
Plate № 75
About
Sushisen stands apart in Rome's Japanese dining landscape for its uncompromising kitchen policy: all sushi chefs are Japanese, each with a minimum ten years of professional training. The restaurant was founded by Kunihiro Giuliano Este, whose Japanese mother Okochi Chikako brought the authentic direction, and is led in the kitchen by Hokkaido-born Yamamoto Eiji. The combination of kaiten (rotating belt) and à-la-carte service makes it accessible for both casual and dedicated diners. Gambero Rosso awarded three Bacchette and the Michelin Selezione Italia recognised its quality — a rare double honour for a sushi restaurant in Rome.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushisen sits in Ostiense, one of Rome's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- All-Japanese kitchen team, each chef with 10+ years' experience
- Gambero Rosso 3 Bacchette + Michelin Selezione Italia — Italy's double recognition
- Head chef Yamamoto Eiji from Hokkaido — classical northern Japanese technique
- Kaiten belt + full à-la-carte menu — flexible dining for any occasion
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Frequently asked
About Sushisen
- Is Sushisen an authentic japanese sushi (kaiten + à la carte) restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Sushisen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi (kaiten + à la carte) in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushisen located?
- Sushisen is located at Via Giuseppe Giulietti, 21a, 00154 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the Ostiense neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushisen?
- Sushisen accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushisen?
- Sushisen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi (kaiten + à la carte) of this format in Rome.
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