Originally Posted by Pickles
Never heard of the first four. It is Kyubei, not Kyudey. Some of the best and most expensive sushi in town. Go there only if you are a real sushi foodie and can tell minute differences in quality and taste. Otherwise, many other places with better value for money. Skip Gonpachi, not really that good, and more of a place to take your foreign visitors. Kyushu Jangara is good, but it is rather low rent. Best to go at 4:00 AM to give consistency to the upchuck.
Ive been to the Kyubei at the old Intercontinental in Shinjuku once and the original one in Ginza a few times. I would only go to the one in Ginza. It was recommended to me by the owner of my favorite Japanese reataurant in New York. His family also has several restaurants in Tokyo. Kyubei is the best sushi I have ever had. It is pricey. Last time I was there for sushi at the sushi bar and a little sake it was about $250 per person.
As far as Kozue, I also like it a lot. It is good food and service but the real treat there is the view. It is magnificent.