Sushi Kotama at Go Shinjuku
Location: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−38−1 ルミネエスト新宿 8階
LUMINE EST Shinjuku
Sushi Kotama at Lumine Est Shinjuku is a counter-only Edomae sushi bar operated by the century-old Tsukiji Tamasushi group.
Sushi Kotama at Lumine Est Shinjuku is a counter-only Edomae sushi bar operated by the century-old Tsukiji Tamasushi group.
Sushi Kotama at Lumine Est Shinjuku is a counter-only Edomae sushi bar operated by the century-old Tsukiji Tamasushi group, sitting on the eighth floor of the Lumine Est shopping centre directly above JR Shinjuku Station. The shop has just 13 counter seats, where a chef hand-presses each piece of nigiri to order, giving it the feel of a small Ginata-style sushiya rather than a typical department store branch.The menu centres on classic Edomae toppings such as tuna, kohada and prawn, with a weekday lunch served between 11:00 and 15:00 that includes an all-you-can-eat sushi option priced at 5,390 yen for men and 4,180 yen for women. The dinner service continues until 22:00, with sets and a la carte ordering that suit both solo diners and small groups who want a quick but authentic sushi meal before catching a train.
Because the counter is small, seats fill quickly during the weekday lunch hour, so arriving shortly after 11:00 or after 14:00 is the best way to avoid a wait. Lumine Est is connected to JR Shinjuku Station's east side, so travellers can reach the eighth floor without going outdoors, which is particularly useful during the rainy season.
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Overall Rating
Based on 147 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Anonymous
Not good for this price. 2750 ++ yen for a sad salad, a sad bowl of miso and a sushi plate with sashimi that is not fresh, rice that is mushy. The restaurant is small and only sits 9-10 people but the waitress can’t even refill out hot tea,
Positive Reviews
S.
Variety of sushi! Very fresh and delicious.
j.j.
Very good quality, fair price, good service, provide english menu, will come again next time. (Fresh uni, soft&tender eel)
C.Z.
The sardine sushi was so soft and it had a hint of shiso leaves, such flavor. I usually prefer unagi over anago eel but they only had anago so I went for it and it came with hints of juzu, wow. Best anago ever. Very nice selection overall and pretty cheap.
E.F.
Not sure why this place doesn’t get better reviews. Maybe by Australian standards it’s a 10/10 but for Japanese people it’s… not? At any rate, the meal I had deserved nothing less than five stars.
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Sushi Kotama
Japanese-style food stall in mall
A corner shop with red walls and wooden accents, featuring a chef behind the counter wearing a mask. White curtains hang at entrances, and signs display Japanese characters. A menu board stands outside showing skewers and prices.
Japanese Restaurant Exterior
A traditional Japanese restaurant storefront with red walls and wooden accents, featuring hanging noren curtains, a counter entrance, and visible signage above the door.
Japanese-style shop entrance with noren curtain
A wooden-framed shop entrance features a white noren curtain hanging from the top, partially obscuring the interior. The walls are painted red and wood-paneled below. A decorative lantern hangs above the entrance. Inside, wicker chairs and tables are visible. To the right, there is a menu board displaying food items.
Sushi Tamagawa
A traditional Japanese sushi bar with a wooden counter and stools, featuring a white noren curtain with black calligraphy reading 'すし たま' (Sushi Tamagawa) and an orange emblem on the left.
Sushi with Sea Urchin
A close-up of two pieces of sushi topped with sea urchin (uni), wrapped in nori and rice, served on a white plate.
Sashimi Bowl with Seafood and Roe
A wooden bowl filled with an assortment of fresh sashimi, including tuna, salmon, shrimp, and abalone, garnished with orange roe (tobiko) and green leaves.
Sushi Bar Interior View
Interior of a sushi restaurant showing wooden counter, stools, and hanging noren with Japanese characters. A chalkboard menu is visible in the background.
Sushi Platter with Tuna and White Fish
A rectangular white plate holds four pieces of nigiri sushi—two slices of deep red tuna and two slices of pale pink fish, likely whitebait or similar light-colored fish. To the left is a small mound of pickled ginger. The plate rests on a wooden surface against a matching wood-paneled background.
Eel Sushi Plate
A close-up photo of a hand holding a small, speckled white ceramic plate containing two pieces of unagi (eel) sushi topped with dark sauce. The eel is glazed and placed over rice on the plate. The background shows a light wooden table surface.
Sushi Platter
A close-up of a sushi platter featuring various nigiri pieces including shrimp, tamago (egg), unagi (eel), salmon, and sea urchin. The sushi is arranged on a rectangular plate with a side of pickled ginger in the background.
Sushi with Tuna Roe
A close-up of two pieces of nigiri sushi topped with vibrant orange tuna roe (tobiko), wrapped in nori seaweed, served on a white ceramic plate with subtle gray stripes.
Sushi with Egg Yolk and Scallions
A close-up of two pieces of sushi, each wrapped in nori seaweed and topped with a layer of pink fish (likely tuna or salmon), a raw egg yolk, and chopped green scallions.
Sushi Platter with Octopus and Ginger
A rectangular white ceramic plate holds three pieces of nigiri sushi topped with sliced octopus, accompanied by a small portion of pickled ginger on the left side. The background is a wooden surface.
Sushi Platter
A colorful assortment of sushi pieces arranged on a wooden board, including salmon nigiri, shrimp sashimi, tuna, and various types of maki rolls with toppings like tobiko and avocado.
Sushi Platter with White Fish and Tuna
A rectangular white plate holds two pieces of sushi. On the left, a piece of tuna sits atop rice next to a small pile of pickled ginger. To its right is another piece of sushi topped with pale, translucent fish slices, likely sea bream or similar white fish. The background shows wooden paneling.
Sushi Platter
A rectangular white plate with horizontal grooves holds an assortment of sushi pieces. There are four nigiri slices of pink tuna atop rice, two slices of pale white fish (possibly sea bream or flounder) on rice, and three gunkan maki rolls wrapped in nori seaweed topped with pink salmon roe. The background shows a stainless steel display case with greenery accents.
Tuna Nigiri with Ginger
A single piece of tuna niguri sushi served on a white rectangular plate alongside a small portion of pickled ginger.
Sushi Menu Board
A wall display of wooden menu boards featuring various sushi types with Japanese characters and English names, including items like 'Fugu', 'Ebi', 'Kani', and 'Unagi'. The ceiling is red with recessed lighting.
Sushi with Grilled Fish Topping
A close-up of four pieces of sushi, each topped with a slice of grilled fish drizzled in soy sauce, served on a speckled white plate.
Sushi Display with Tuna and Salmon Roe
A close-up of two sushi pieces on a white rectangular plate, one topped with tuna roe and the other with salmon roe. A small portion of pickled ginger is placed to the left. In the background, there are trays of raw seafood including shrimp, fish fillets, and quail eggs in a metal container.
Japanese Restaurant Interior View
Interior of a Japanese restaurant with wooden decor, red walls, and white noren curtains. A long counter with stools is visible inside. Outside, customers walk past the entrance. A menu board stands near the doorway.
Sushi and Onigiri on a Plate
A close-up photo of three pieces of sushi placed on a white rectangular plate with subtle texture. Two are cylindrical onigiri wrapped in nori seaweed, filled with rice and topped with a dark brown paste (likely miso or similar condiment). The third is a piece of nigiri featuring two slices of pale pink fish (possibly scallop) over a bed of rice, garnished with a small dollop of green wasabi.
Sushi Counter Display
A sushi restaurant interior showing a chef in white uniform and mask preparing food behind the counter. In foreground, two long rectangular plates display various nigiri sushi pieces including salmon, tuna, tamago, shrimp, and unagi. Wooden shelves hold stacked bowls and bamboo steamers. A fish tank is visible on left side of counter.
Sushi Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a sushi restaurant featuring wooden counter, glass display case, and wall-mounted menu boards with Japanese characters and images of sushi rolls.
Sushi with roe
Two pieces of sushi topped with bright orange roe, wrapped in nori and rice, served on a white rectangular plate with subtle texture.
Sushi Platter
A variety of sushi pieces arranged on a light wooden surface, including salmon nigiri, tuna nigiri, shrimp ebi, tamago (egg), unagi (eel), and gunkan maki with roe.
Sushi Plate with Roe and Tamago
A close-up of a sushi plate featuring two pieces: one topped with bright orange roe (likely masago or salmon roe) wrapped in nori, and another piece of tamago (sweet egg omelet) sushi also wrapped in nori. The plate is white with subtle texture, placed on a wooden table. In the background, there are trays of raw fish under plastic wrap, suggesting a sushi bar setting. A menu board is partially visible in the upper right corner.
Sushi Platter
A close-up of two pieces of nigiri sushi on a rectangular ceramic plate with horizontal grooves. On the left is salmon (sake) nigiri, showing vibrant orange flesh over white rice. On the right is tuna (maguro) nigiri, dark red meat atop rice, lightly dusted with furikake seasoning. The background shows blurred trays of other sushi items in a conveyor belt or display case.
Sushi with Tofu and Scallions
A close-up of two pieces of sushi on a white plate, featuring dark nori-wrapped rice topped with translucent tofu slices and garnished with chopped green onions.
Sushi Platter with Shrimp and Ginger
A close-up of a sushi platter featuring two pieces of shrimp nigiri, each topped with a whole cooked shrimp on rice. To the right is a small portion of pickled ginger. In the background, blurred plates show additional seafood items like salmon sashimi and possibly other fish slices.
Sushi Platter with Eggplant and Asparagus
A rectangular white plate holds two pieces of nigiri sushi made from eggplant, alongside three pieces topped with asparagus spears and a dollop of mayonnaise. A small portion of pickled ginger is placed to the side.
Bowl of Miso Soup on Wooden Table
A close-up shot shows a traditional brown ceramic bowl filled with steaming miso soup, featuring visible seaweed and tofu pieces. The bowl sits on a light wooden table alongside a small side dish and a white teapot in the background. A QR code menu or placard is partially visible behind the bowl.
Sashimi Bowl with Toppings
A wooden bowl filled with rice topped with various sashimi pieces, including shrimp, salmon roe, and other seafood garnishes, drizzled with soy sauce.
Sushi Plate with Fish Slices and Rice
A rectangular white plate holds two pieces of sushi topped with slices of raw fish, garnished with green onions and ginger. A small portion of pickled ginger is placed beside the sushi.
Sushi Platter with Grilled Fish
A plate of sushi featuring two pieces of grilled fish topped with minced garlic and green onions, accompanied by a side of pickled ginger.
Sushi Platter with Ginger
A rectangular white plate holds four pieces of nigiri sushi arranged in two pairs, alongside a small mound of pickled ginger on the right side. The background is a wooden surface.
Miso Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of miso soup with visible seaweed and possibly tofu or egg, placed on a wooden table next to a glass of water.
Asparagus Sushi
A close-up of two pieces of sushi featuring green asparagus spears wrapped in nori, topped with a dollop of mayonnaise, served on a white rectangular plate with black stripes.
Sushi Platter
A selection of eight pieces of nigiri sushi arranged on a light wooden surface. The assortment includes salmon, tuna, white fish, shrimp, unagi (grilled eel), tamago (egg), and sea urchin.
Sushi Platter with Ginger
A rectangular white plate holds three pieces of nigiri sushi topped with pale, translucent fish slices, likely uni or sea cucumber. A small pile of pickled ginger sits to the left. The background is a wooden surface.
Sushi Roll Platter
A close-up photo of six pieces of sushi rolls arranged on a white speckled ceramic plate. The rolls are wrapped in nori (seaweed) and filled with rice, pink fish (likely salmon or tuna), and small yellow bits (possibly egg yolk or tobiko). The plate rests on a light wooden surface.
Hakusui Sushi Roll
A close-up of a sushi roll featuring pink tuna, yellow egg yolk flakes, and white rice wrapped in nori seaweed, served on a striped ceramic plate.
Sashimi Platter with Ginger and Scallions
A rectangular white plate holds several pieces of sashimi, including two types of fish topped with green onions and minced garlic. A small portion of pickled ginger is placed on the side.
Sushi Platter with Ginger
A rectangular white plate holds three pieces of sushi, each topped with a slice of fish and garnished with herbs or spices. To the left is a small pile of pickled ginger.
Sushi with Sauce
A close-up of two pieces of sushi on a speckled white plate, drizzled with dark sauce.
Sushi Restaurant Interior Display
A close-up view of a sushi restaurant's interior, featuring a framed menu board displaying various sashimi and nigiri options with prices in yen. Below the frame lies a printed drink list including beer, whiskey, and sake varieties.
Sushi Platter with Egg Yolk and Tobiko
A close-up of a sushi platter featuring two pieces of nigiri topped with raw egg yolks and garnished with green onions, alongside three pieces of nigiri covered in bright orange tobiko (flying fish roe). The sushi is served on dark nori sheets, arranged neatly on a light-colored rectangular plate with subtle horizontal grooves. In the background, there is a blurred view of what appears to be a restaurant interior, including some greenery or decorative elements.
Sushi with Ginger
A close-up of two pieces of sushi wrapped in nori, topped with a brownish filling, served on a rectangular plate alongside a small portion of pickled ginger.
Sushi Nigiri with Grilled Fish
A close-up of two pieces of sushi nigiri featuring grilled fish topped with green onions and a dollop of wasabi, served on a striped ceramic plate.
Sushi Platter
A close-up of a sushi platter featuring two pieces of white fish (likely sea bream or similar) and three pieces of pink fish (possibly salmon or tuna), all served on rice with nori wrapping. The sushi is arranged neatly on a light-colored wooden board.
Sashimi Bowl with Seafood and Nori
A bowl of assorted sashimi including salmon, tuna, shrimp, sea urchin, and roe, garnished with nori seaweed.
Japanese-style food stall in mall
A wooden Japanese-style food stall with red walls and white noren curtains, staff visible inside serving customers. A menu board stands outside displaying colorful items. A woman walks past carrying bags.
Sushi Platter
A wooden board displaying a variety of sushi pieces, including nigiri with fish like salmon and shrimp, as well as other toppings such as egg and mushroom.
Sushi with Sea Urchin
Close-up of two pieces of sushi wrapped in nori, filled with creamy orange sea urchin (uni) and rice.
Sushi Platter
A rectangular white plate with vertical grooves holds three pieces of nigiri sushi arranged vertically. At the top are two slices of pale pink fish (likely whitebait or similar) over rice, followed by a larger piece of salmon with distinct orange and white marbling at the bottom. A small pile of thinly sliced pickled ginger sits above the fish. The plate rests on a light wooden surface next to a partial view of a ceramic container.
Sushi Nigiri
A close-up of two pieces of niguri sushi, featuring a slice of raw fish atop a bed of white rice on a speckled plate.
Sushi Bar Interior
Interior view of a sushi restaurant showing the counter with fish tanks, chef in white uniform and hat preparing food, red ceiling tiles, wooden walls, and menu boards on wall displaying sushi items.
Sushi Nigiri
A close-up of two pieces of pink salmon nigiri sushi on a white plate with a wooden background.
Sushi Menu Display
A close-up of a printed menu board featuring four sushi sets with prices in yen, including 'Omakase', 'Marudede Nigiri', 'Uzumae Nigiri', and 'Tokume Nigiri'. The bottom section advertises lunch service with rice bowls.
Sushi Platter with Tuna and Roe
A close-up of a rectangular white plate holding four pieces of sushi. The top two are topped with a dark, textured paste (likely uni or roe) sprinkled with sesame seeds. The bottom two are topped with raw pink tuna, garnished with chopped green onions. A dollop of white sauce sits at the bottom edge.
Sushi Menu Board
A close-up of a sushi menu board inside a restaurant, featuring various types of nigiri and sashimi with Japanese text.
Sushi Buffet Signboard
A brightly lit illuminated signboard displaying an array of sushi rolls and nigiri, with Japanese text advertising a high-end sushi buffet meal plan priced at ¥3,500 for women and ¥4,500 for men.
Sushi Platter
A rectangular white plate holds six pieces of nigiri sushi arranged in a row on a wooden counter. From left to right: shrimp, light-colored fish (possibly sea bream), salmon, tuna, tamago (egg), and another piece of tamago. A small bowl of soy sauce sits nearby.
Sushi Bar Interior
Interior of a sushi restaurant with red ceiling tiles, wooden counter, and customers dining at the bar. Chef in white uniform preparing food behind the counter. Wall displays numerous small framed signs with Japanese characters.
Sushi Platter with Raw Fish and Tamago
A close-up of a sushi platter featuring four pieces of nigiri sushi arranged on a rectangular ceramic plate. From left to right: white fish (likely sea bream or similar), pink tuna, salmon topped with nori, and tamago (sweet egg) sushi. A small mound of pickled ginger sits beside the sushi. In the background, behind a glass display case covered in plastic wrap, trays of raw fish slices are visible, suggesting this is inside a sushi restaurant.
Sushi Platter Display
A close-up view of a sushi platter featuring various nigiri pieces, including salmon and white fish, arranged on a rectangular plate with greenery garnish in the background.
Sashimi Bowl with Seafood
A bowl of sashimi featuring slices of tuna, shrimp, uni (sea urchin), and salmon roe, garnished with green leaves and seaweed strips. The dish is served on a wooden table with chopsticks nearby.
Sushi on a plate
Two pieces of sushi wrapped in nori seaweed, topped with a creamy filling, placed on a white plate. The background shows a blurred interior setting with warm lighting and wooden elements.
Sushi Menu Display
A close-up of a sushi menu board featuring various types of nigiri sushi with Japanese and English labels. The menu includes items like Mackerel, Chopped whale, Spotted shad, Shrimp, Snow crab, and Sardine. A section highlights 'Today's Special' with an image of grilled fish.
Sashimi Bowl with Seafood
A bowl of assorted Japanese sashimi featuring slices of tuna, salmon, mackerel, and scallop, topped with a whole shrimp, orange roe (ikura), minced fish, and garnished with green leaves.
Sushi Plating with Ginger
A close-up photo of two pieces of sushi on a white rectangular plate with horizontal grooves. One piece is topped with red roe (likely salmon or trout), the other with crab meat and shredded daikon radish. A small portion of pickled ginger sits to the right. The background shows light wood paneling, suggesting an interior restaurant setting.
Sushi Bar Interior View
Interior of a sushi restaurant with wooden counter, stools, and customers dining. A hanging banner displays Japanese calligraphy. In the foreground, a menu stand is visible on the right side.
Sushi Restaurant Interior
A close-up view of a sushi restaurant interior, featuring a wooden table with a menu board displaying various sushi items and prices. A glass of beer is held in the foreground, and part of a white ceramic object is visible on the left.
Sushi Platter with Ginger and Soy Sauce
A rectangular white plate holds an assortment of sushi pieces, including shrimp, tuna, salmon, egg roll, and other varieties. A small portion of pickled ginger is placed on the side, along with a bottle of soy sauce.
Miso Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of miso soup with visible green seaweed and tofu pieces, placed on a wooden table next to a glass.
Shrimp Sushi
Two pieces of shrimp nigiri sushi served on a rectangular ceramic plate with horizontal grooves. The rice is visible beneath the translucent, pink-orange shrimp. Background shows part of a refrigerator or display case.
Sushi with Scallions and Ginger
A plate of sushi featuring a piece wrapped in nori with green scallion garnish, accompanied by pickled ginger on the side.
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