Originally Posted by
codex57
So you're saying foodies don't have to make a trip out there unless they're trying to hit up one of the famous places? That you can find mid-range stuff anywhere, including a department store food court?
Foodie is someone who wants to "find mid-range stuff"? You can find mid-range sushi in almost any part of Tokyo without waiting in line. There is no need to go to the wholesale market. The fish that you consume at the restaurants all over Tokyo came from there. If you're a foodie in the sense that you're interested in what goes on behind the scenes to get the daily catch to your plate, then it's worth seeing Tsukiji.
Originally Posted by
codex57
Honestly, I'm just trying to find "good" sushi. My bar is probably pretty low.
Visit any department store and go to the top floors, where you will find one (or maybe several) sushi restaurants. Pick one with lunch menus in the 2,000 to 4,000 yen range. That's going to get you some decent sushi. I don't know your home town so I won't make predictions about how much better the sushi in Tokyo will be - but it would be pretty cool if you would post your impressions after you have tried it.