Conveyor belt sushi, where sushi plates are delivered to your seat on a rotating conveyor belt, is a unique system that is characteristic of revolving sushi restaurants known as kaitenzushi.
Located in Akihabara Station, “Magurobito Akihabara” (hereinafter referred to as “Magurobito”) is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant that is highly recommend for international visitors to Japan.
One reason is its excellent accessibility, as it is directly connected to the 8th floor of “Yodobashi-Akiba” (Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba Store) which is adjacent to Akihabara Station.
Another reason is the ample seating, allowing you to enter without long waits. This means you can efficiently enjoy sightseeing and dining even on a busy itinerary.
Magurobito offers 89 seats, including counter and table seats
Lastly, they offer tablet menu devices that support English for ordering.
When ordering with tablets, some dishes are delivered to your seat via conveyor belt sushi lanes installed above the seats.
Even though high quality ingredients are prioritized, the prices are very reasonable!
At Magurobito, sushi plates start from 165 JPY, with most in the 200-300 JPY range.
“真鯛” Red Sea Bream 308 JPY (tax included), “サーモンアボカドマヨ,” Salmon Avocado Mayonnaise 363 JPY (tax included), “トロタク巻,” Toro Takuan Roll 363 JPY (tax included)
Particularly noteworthy is the tuna, which is also the origin of the restaurant’s name (“maguro” means “tuna” in Japanese).
Depending on the season and the fattiness of the fish, they source their tuna from different suppliers.
To really savor the restaurant’s pride, the “Special Magurobito Assortment” is a must-order dish. It includes akami (lean tuna), chūtoro (medium fatty tuna), and ōtoro (fatty tuna).
“特選 まぐろ人盛,” Special Magurobito Assortment 858 JPY (tax included)
The otoro, especially rich in fat, melts in your mouth. The carefully and quickly prepared akami is free of any unpleasant fishiness, allowing you to enjoy the true taste of tuna.
Meanwhile, the chutoro has a well-balanced combination of fat and lean meat, offering a robust flavor.
In addition to tuna, the menu features a wide variety of other sushi that are visually appealing and satisfying to eat.
One such item is their “Whole Conger Eel Nigiri” which is so large that the sushi rice underneath is almost completely hidden.
“一本穴子,” Whole Conger Eel Nigiri 715 JPY (tax included)
While the Conger Eel is large and substantial, the texture is fluffy and soft. It is coated in a sweet sauce, making it easy to devour in one bite, despite the generous portion!
Of course, there are also standard toppings available, including salmon, squid, and ikura (salmon roe). With over 50 delicious varieties of sushi available at Magurobito, it can be hard to decide what to eat.
One of the charms of a conveyor belt sushi restaurant is that you can enjoy dishes other than sushi.
Magurobito offers a variety of dishes, including sweets, noodles, and appetizers that pair well with alcohol.
“海老天（２本）,” Shrimp Tempura 380 JPY (tax included)
Among those dishes are French fries, a familiar treat for diners from abroad!
Such a wide variety of dishes makes it easy for both children and adults to enjoy the unique experience of conveyor belt sushi.
“ポテトフライ,” French fries 302 JPY (tax included)
During your sightseeing adventures, why not pay a visit to Magurobito, where you can enjoy an easygoing and casual experience of Japan’s unique conveyor belt sushi culture?
You can enjoy dishes and sushi with attention to detail that are sure to satisfy anyone who visits!
Magurobito’s exterior
Information
| Store name | こだわり廻転寿司 まぐろ人 ヨドバシAkiba店 Kodawari Kaiten-sushi Magurobito Yodobashi Akiba |
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| Access | Yodobashi Akiba 8F, 1-1 Kandahanaoka-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Akihabara Station（AKB） Short-walk from Shōwa-dōri Exit
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| Phone number | 03-5244-4097 |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 11:00-23:00（last order food 22:30, last order drinks 22:30） |
| Closed | No holidays excluding Yodobashi Akiba holidays |
| Seating | 89 seats 25 counter seats, 64 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://shop.gyro.holdings/detail/tks013/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of April 2024.
