Inside the Restaurant Simple interior with no unnecessary decoration We were seated at the second-floor counter, perfect for couples or pairs. The interior features a stylish mix of grey and brown tones, creating a minimalist yet warm atmosphere. Tables are reserved for groups of 3–4.
The crowd was a good mix —locals, couples, families, and quite a few international visitors too (likely drawn in by its viral fame on social media).
Arrive at my seat I found a plate that can only be found here with the parts of tune written on it. Right from the start, we were greeted with a quirky plate printed with tuna cuts and a matching menu. A fun and informative touch!
Menu Overview: Set Course or À La Carte? Corse menu on the right and a la carte menu on the left Maguro Mart offers both course menus and à la carte dishes. If you want a course, you’ll need to select it when you book.7-course Standard Tuna Set, but there’s also an 8-course Premium Tuna Set . Many of the same dishes appear on the à la carte menu, but the course option offers better value and is served at a nice pace .
Tonight’ recommendation and limited time menu Tonight’s recommendation at the top includes raw sea urchin and extreme negitoro sushi, while the limited time menu in the middle includes ankimo rice and tune thin rolls. There’s also a board with daily specials and seasonal items —and yes, we couldn’t resist adding a few extra dishes on top of the set.
The 7-Course Tuna Feas 1. Tuna Sushi Left is lean meat and right is medium fatty tuna The meal kicked off with two pieces of sushi—one akami (lean tuna) and one chutoro (medium-fatty tuna) . The chutoro simply melted in the mouth, while the akami was clean and refreshing.
2. Tuna Yukhoe (Korean-style tartare) Yukhoe made with tuna, mixed with a raw egg on top a more mellow taste! Next came a raw tuna yukhoe made with finely chopped red meat, simply seasoned with sesame oil and house sauce. The flavor was rich and slightly sweet —absolutely spot on.
3. Maguro Mart Platter – A Signature Dish! All different kinds of tuna, including rare parts, served with your choice of soy sauce, salt or wasabi! This showstopper included six cuts of tuna , from familiar favorites like chutoro and akami to rarer parts like tuna brain (nōten) and jaw (ago).
Chutoro : rich and butteryAkami : bold and cleanNōten : deep, intense flavorAgo : chewy and meatyBonus : We also received a special slice of seared tuna, a recommendation straight from the kitchen—utterly divine.
Each cut had its own unique texture and taste. A real treat for any true tuna fan.
Tune part explanation sheet is also available The paper describes the taste and texture of the parts, and the description is in Japanese only, so please use a translation app to read it if necessary. There’s a handy tuna cut guide on each table so you can identify what you’re eating. Great for first timers!
4. Tuna Dashi Potatoes Handmade fries topped with dried bonito flakes. This was a surprise hit. Thick-cut chips soaked in tuna broth and topped with a mountain of bonito flakes. It sounds odd, but it works—crispy, umami-rich, and addictive.
5. Tuna Nanban (Tempura-style) Tempura with tune and other fish, white in front is tartar sauce. Next up: deep-fried tuna, oysters, and mushrooms with a tangy tartar sauce. The plump oyster tempura was particularly memorable—juicy and full of flavor.
6 & 7. Tuna Nakaochi with Vinegared Rice & Nori Tuna saved on the bone, not grilled, but eaten as is. The brown barrel at the far right contains rice. Tuna hand rolled sushi made by myself This dish had real wow factor. A whole bone-in tuna cut was served , and we scooped the meat off with a wooden spoon. Alongside it came a traditional sushi tub of vinegared red rice and sheets of nori. Make your own hand rolls or just eat the tuna on its own —either way, it’s amazing.
Extra Order: Monkfish Liver Rice & Tuna Rolls Gorgeous ankou with a richly flavored meat, ankou (redfish gizzard) is the internal organ of a fish called anglerfish. We couldn’t resist trying one of the specials: ankimo (monkfish liver) rice with tuna hosomaki rolls. Despite being “small rolls,” they were packed with tuna—about 80% of the roll was fish! The richness of the ankimo paired beautifully with the rice. A decadent extra.
How to Book You’ll need to reserve through TableCheck, and bookings open exactly one month in advance at 12:00 noon JST . So, for a dinner on April 1st, you’d need to book on March 1st at 12 PM sharp. Slots fill up within minutes, so be quick!
Three Seating Slots Per Day – We Got the Earliest One! Maguro Mart runs three seating slots weekends day: 16:00 / 18:15 / 20:30, with each session operating on a full turnover basis. We managed to book the earliest slot at 4 PM.
We arrived a few minutes before opening time and there was already a queue forming outside. That’s how you know a place is good.
Final Thoughts We paid ¥3,608 for the 7-course set. Honestly? A total steal. The variety, quality, and creativity in every dish were outstanding. It’s not just a meal; it’s a full-on tuna experience.
If you love tuna (or just really good Japanese food), Maguro Mart should be right at the top of your Tokyo dining list. But remember to book early… seriously!
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