the breakfast choice
Sushi Dai or Bentomi: what to know before you choose
Two breakfast reservations on the same tour, with different queues, payment rules and menus.
Reserve the tuna auction tour ↗The two options
| Counter | Payment | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Dai | Cash only | Michelin Guide-listed; the tour books you a seat |
| Bentomi | Cards accepted | A calmer alternative if you'd rather not carry yen |
Neither is included in the price
The breakfast itself isn't part of the tour fare — your guide secures the reservation, and you pay for what you eat at the counter.
Sushi Dai
A counter inside the market listed in the Michelin Guide, known for its queue. It takes cash only, so bring yen.
Bentomi
The second option on this tour, and one that accepts credit cards — useful if you'd rather not carry a thick wallet of cash before 7 a.m.
What's on the counter
Menus at both depend on the season and what came off that morning's boats, so the exact cuts on your plate aren't fixed in advance.
Deciding between them
If the name and the queue are part of the draw, choose Sushi Dai and bring cash; if you'd rather not deal with either, Bentomi is the calmer, card-friendly option.
After the counter
Either way, breakfast is the last stop of the morning — from here most guests head back into Tokyo as the rest of the city is just getting up.