"Tokyo's three-star Edomae standard, 45 floors above Central and one of Asia's hardest counters to book — reserve the dinner omakase to close a deal."
About Sushi Saito
Two eight-seat counters sit on the 45th floor of the Four Seasons, and most nights both are full of regulars who booked weeks ahead. This is the Hong Kong outpost of Takashi Saito's Tokyo room, the three-star Edomae shop that spent years as the hardest reservation in Japan. The fish is specially chosen at Toyosu market each morning and flown in the same day.
The format is omakase and nothing else: HK$1,980 at lunch, HK$3,480 at dinner, a single sitting per counter. It holds one Michelin star in the Hong Kong guide and remains, by some distance, the city's reference for Edomae sushi.
The Kitchen
Takashi Saito does not cook here nightly — he trained the two men who do. Chef Kobayashi and Chef Fujimoto each ran a counter at the Tokyo shop before relocating to Hong Kong, and they brought Saito's method intact: rice from Akita and Nagano cooked in Kagoshima spring water, dressed warm with a red-vinegar blend and served a few degrees above body temperature so it collapses the moment it meets the fish.
The nigiri run is the show. The akami zuke — lean tuna marinated in soy — and the seared toro are the pieces regulars come back for, and the steamed anago arrives so soft it needs no knife. Each piece is brushed with nikiri and set down in front of you; you eat with your hands, in the order the chef sets. The tamago at the close is dense and barely sweet, cooked like a cake. For the wider field, see our guide to the best sushi counters worldwide.
The Room
The room is small, blond-wood and quiet enough that a whisper carries — sixteen seats across two counters, no tables, no music beyond the sound of the knife. Lighting is low and warm, trained on the hinoki counter rather than the diners. The Victoria Harbour view fills the windows behind the chefs, though after the first course you stop looking at it. Dress is smart; most regulars arrive in jackets. Service is precise and unhurried, and the pace is set entirely by the counter.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book this counter to close a deal because the format does the work for you: a single guest beside you, no menu to negotiate, no table to shout across, and a chef who paces the meal so conversation never stalls. The bill is fixed and known in advance, which removes the awkward end-of-night maths. It reads as serious without being stiff. For the wider city, see our Hong Kong dining guide.
Not for
Not for large parties or anyone wanting to share plates and linger — there are only counter seats, the menu is fixed omakase, and the single nightly sitting moves at the chef's pace, not yours.
Frequently Asked
Is Sushi Saito Hong Kong worth it?
Yes, if Edomae sushi is the point of the evening. The Hong Kong counter is run by two chefs trained at Takashi Saito's three-star Tokyo shop, the fish is flown daily from Toyosu, and it holds one Michelin star. At HK$3,480 for dinner it is among the city's most expensive meals, but for sushi at this standard it is fairly priced against its Tokyo parent.
How hard is it to book Sushi Saito in Hong Kong?
Hard. There are only sixteen seats across two counters and one sitting a night, so reservations open by phone and fill weeks ahead, especially Friday and Saturday. Call between noon and 8:30pm any day except Wednesday. Four Seasons hotel guests sometimes have an easier route; book as far out as you can.
What is the dress code at Sushi Saito?
Smart and elegant. There is no formal jacket requirement, but most diners arrive in jackets or tailored dress, in keeping with the Four Seasons setting and the price of the meal. Avoid beachwear, shorts or gym clothes — the room is hushed and the crowd dresses for it.
How much does dinner at Sushi Saito Hong Kong cost?
The omakase is HK$1,980 at lunch and HK$3,480 at dinner per person, before drinks and service. That covers the full nigiri progression plus snacks, soup and tamago. Sake and tea pairings add to the bill, so a full dinner with drinks commonly lands well above HK$4,000 a head.
Is Sushi Saito good for a business dinner?
Yes — it is one of the city's best rooms for closing a deal or impressing a client. The counter seating sits you beside your guest, the fixed omakase removes any menu friction, and the setting signals seriousness. Book the dinner sitting and request adjacent seats when you call.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Sushi Saito
Phone reservations only, 12:00–20:30 daily except Wednesday. Two eight-seat counters; book several weeks ahead.
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Practical Information
Address8 Finance St, 45F, Four Seasons, Central
NeighbourhoodCentral
CuisineJapanese · Edomae Sushi
PriceHK$1,980 lunch / HK$3,480 dinner omakase
Dress CodeSmart elegant
SeatingTwo 8-seat counters (16)
ReservationPhone only · weeks ahead
