Authentic Edomae Sushi & Izakaya • Budapest

Tiny Space. Uncompromising Quality.

Chef Yoshihito Hirose's authentic haven—from the original 30sqm counter beneath District 8's brutalist arcades to the spacious dining room on Szent István Boulevard. Shari aerated every 15 minutes, fresh Mediterranean fish twice a week.

Choose Your Experience ↓ Our Story & Craft

Choose Your Experience

Two Distinct Venues, One Relentless Passion

Original Flagship Corvin Sushi Counter

Kicsi Japán — The Original Izakaya

📍 1082 Budapest, Üllői út 40. (Corvin Negyed)

An intimate 30-square-meter sanctuary evoking the sensory density of Tokyo's Shinbashi Station. Max 30 seats, front-row counter seating, portrait of Jiro Ono, and pure Edomae craft.

30 MaxCapacity

IntimateAmbiance

Nigiri & MoriFocus

Corvin Details Book Counter

Dining Room & Boulevard Kicsi Japan Dining Room

Kicsi Japán Dining

📍 1055 Budapest, Szent István krt. 21. (By Vígszínház)

A brighter, more expansive grand boulevard dining hall. Generous seafood kaisendon bowls, authentic A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, hot izakaya classics, and seating for larger groups.

65 SeatsCapacity

Grand DiningAmbiance

Donburi & WagyuFocus

Szent István Details Book Table

Culinary Pillars

What Sets Kicsi Japán Apart?

⏱️ The 15-Minute Rice Rule

Our shari (sushi rice) is never left to sit in bulk. It is aerated and seasoned with vinegar every 15 minutes to preserve body temperature and a melt-in-mouth texture.

🐟 Mediterranean Fish Twice Weekly

Rather than relying on frozen monthly bulk shipments, we source peerless seafood twice a week directly from the Mediterranean. Freshness supersedes transcontinental origin.

🎖️ JETRO Certified & Embassy Trusted

Officially certified by JETRO as an Overseas Japanese Supporter Store and trusted supplier to the Japanese Embassy and Ambassador in Budapest.