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Nihonbashi
Sushi & izakayaSushiIzakayaJapanese-ownedHokkaido chefInner city Vienna
Nihonbashi is a Japanese-owned sushi and izakaya restaurant on Vienna's central Kärntner Straße, where Hokkaido-born chef Taiyo-san leads a kitchen that has trained some of Vienna's finest sushi professionals.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Innere Stadt (1.)
- Chef
- Taiyo-san
Plate № 52
About
Named after the historic bridge district in Tokyo, Nihonbashi is one of Vienna's established Japanese-owned restaurants, operated by Japanese owners and staff on the city's prime Kärntner Straße shopping boulevard. Chef Taiyo-san from Hokkaido oversees a menu encompassing fresh sushi, sashimi and izakaya-style small plates. The restaurant is noted as the training ground where sushi master Hiroki Takahashi (now at SHIKI Omakase) spent nearly a decade as sous chef before his move to Vienna's most exclusive Japanese counter. Multiple reviewers confirm Japanese ownership and the restaurant remains active as of late 2025.
Neighborhood & visiting
Nihonbashi sits in Innere Stadt (1.), one of Vienna'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.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned and Japanese-staffed restaurant on Vienna's most central boulevard
- Chef Taiyo-san from Hokkaido — northern Japan's seafood-rich coast informs his sushi philosophy
- Mentored some of Vienna's best sushi talent, including SHIKI Omakase's sushi master Hiroki Takahashi
- Prime Kärntner Straße location — perfect for sushi before or after Vienna's opera and concert houses
Japanese-owned per multiple TripAdvisor reviews and Vienna Würstelstand. Active as of October 2025.
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Frequently asked
About Nihonbashi
- Is Nihonbashi an authentic sushi & izakaya restaurant in Vienna?
- Yes — Nihonbashi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi & izakaya in Vienna: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Nihonbashi located?
- Nihonbashi is located at Kärntner Straße 44, 1010 Wien, Austria, Vienna, Austria in the Innere Stadt (1.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Nihonbashi?
- Nihonbashi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Vienna we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Nihonbashi?
- Nihonbashi sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi & izakaya of this format in Vienna.
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