The best sushi restaurants in Bangkok

Located at the heart of Metropolitan Bangkok, Fillets features a contemporary Edo era-inspired interiors that makes you feel at home. Randy Nopprapa (the chef and business partner), a protege of the world-renown Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, spent over a decade heading some of the best sushi restaurants in Washington DC.  Opt for the Omakase Course (starting B4,500), where Chef Randy uses various techniques and flavour combinations to create a wholesome chef’s table dining experience. Not too keen on raw fish? Fillets offers a great selection of local dry-aged beef along with well-composed signature dishes.

Delivery via LINE (@fillets).

One of the two Michelin-affiliated sushi restaurants in Thailand, Ginza Sushi Ichi offers a dining experience that comes with a hefty price tag. Under the tutelage of much-revered head chef Masakazu Ishibashi, the sushi chefs at this outpost have paid their dues at the one-Michelin-star mother branch in Tokyo.

Delivery via 0 2250 0014 and LINE (@ginzasushiichibkk).

Owned and operated by Boontham Parkpho and Banthoon Chuphla, two of the most venerable figures in Thailand’s sushi scene, Honmono features hearty bites and portions of meticulously crafted nigiris and sashimis. Branching out to six different locations, ranging from premier shopping complexes to chic community malls, Honmono makes itself easily accessible. Besides the raw stuff, the menu also features scrumptious signature maki rolls such as “Matsuzaka Foie Gras Roll” (B900) and Be sure to check out its Facebook updates for menu specials and budget-friendly promotions.

Delivery via LINE (@honmonosushi).

Dimly lit to attain the most romantic ambience possible, In The Mood for Love is inspired by the Wong Kar Wai movie of the same name. The menu consists of fusion rolls such as the C4 Signature Roll, an east-meets-west treat that combines unagi (eel) and mozzarella. Those craving a more fulfilling sushi experience can head over to the bar and ask for the special omakase set, which features the fresh imports of the day.

Delivery via 02-392-8477 and LINE (@inthemoodforlove1)

Speaking of the local’s most beloved sushi restaurants, Isao would be one worthy mention.  An alumni of Chicago’s ever popular Green Tea sushi bar, chef Pu (chef/partner) puts bold twists on traditional maki rolls and sashimi. This result in flavourful signatures such as “sushi sandwich”, which features thin alternating layers of sushi rice, salmon, tuna, and nori, topped with lots of crispy tempura crumbles to add texture, finished with Isao’s signature sauce to add an umami punch to your palate.

The restaurant is temporarily closed until August 5.

Cutting his teeth in his late teens at some of the best sushi restaurants in Tokyo, Masato Shimizu became the youngest chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star back when he was head chef at raw fish temple, Jewel Bako. After relocating to Bangkok with his half-Thai, half-Japanese wife last year, Chef Masato opened his eponymous ten-seater, which serves up to only 20 guests in two seating periods. A 20-course omakase dinner empties the pockets at B4000 (a lot cheaper than Ginza Sushi Ichi), but you may need to reserve a few months ahead due to the long waiting list. This makes Sushi Masato the hottest omakase restaurant in Bangkok.

Delivery via 09 7234 1370 and LINE (sushimasatobangkok).

Sushi Mori (translates directly as “sushi wood”) seems like a calm culinary oasis amidst the ever-busy Sathorn-Narathiwas intersection. The menu features plates of oversized sushi such as the Engawa Twist, a scrumptious set featuring torch-grilled engawa (the skirt of a flatfish), sea urchin roe, and diced otoro (premium fatty tuna). There is also an array of traditional Edo-mae sushi, fusion rolls and donburi (rice bowls with toppings. Make sure to leave some space for the Snaffles Cheesecake, a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth treat from Hokkaido.

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Taking its cue from the sushi bars in New York, Zuru features clean contemporary decor befitting wholesome family meals. The menu, likewise, features flavorful combinations such as hamachi unikura (yellow tail and sea urchin roe) and tenmi uni sushi (specially selected lean tuna meat and sea urchin roe). The result: small explosive bites that will leave you wanting for more. For a hearty sashimi experience, order the Platinum Chirashi or, if you’re a fan of Japanese eel, the Unagi Hijiki Mushi.

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