"Tango Lai's twelve-seat Edomae counter in Thonglor runs ฿2,900 to ฿6,900 on Toyosu fish — book the counter for a solo omakase."
About Sushi Yorokobu
Twelve seats, one counter, and a chef who came up through Hong Kong's Japanese rooms. Sushi Yorokobu has run an Edomae omakase in Thonglor since 2016, with a second branch later added on Wireless Road. The draw is the gap it fills: serious sushi from Toyosu-sourced fish at a price that starts well below the city's one-star counters. Chef Tango Lai was named Hong Kong's Best of the Best Master Chef in 2022 and again in 2023 before settling the kitchen here. For the rest of the city's tables, see the Bangkok dining guide.
The Kitchen
Lai works the Edomae template without showing off: vinegared shari kept warm, fish flown twice weekly from Tokyo's Toyosu market, a single brush of nikiri rather than a soy dish. The menu runs twelve to eighteen courses across tiered pricing from ฿2,900 to ฿6,900, and the top tiers are where the kitchen spends — Nagasaki bluefin tuna through akami and toro, Hokkaido uni laid over warm rice, and abalone cooked in its own liquor. The shorter menu is the smarter value; the Tuna Lover feast is the splurge. Service from Lai's team is precise and friendly rather than ceremonial. For how this counter sits against the field, read the best sushi restaurants worldwide and the broader Japanese restaurants guide.
The Room
The Thonglor room is a single twelve-seat counter, intimate and close, with the chefs working directly across the wood. Lighting is low and warm; sound stays at an easy hum, quiet enough for the chef to talk you through each piece without raising his voice. Seats are close together, so neighbours become part of the evening. Dress is smart-casual with no jacket rule, and the pacing starts together, so latecomers are felt. It is a small, personal setting rather than a grand one.
Best for Solo Dining
A twelve-seat omakase counter is one of the most comfortable places in Bangkok to eat alone, and Sushi Yorokobu is friendlier than the city's stiffer rooms. The staggered courses mean you are always doing something, the chefs explain each piece without hovering, and a single seat is the easiest reservation to land late. It also reads well as a low-key first date, since the counter gives you something to watch together. Take the mid-tier menu, sit centre, and let Lai set the pace. More single-friendly tables are in our solo dining guide.
Not for
Not for a big group or a long, talky dinner — twelve stools fill fast, the courses are paced by the chef, and there is no room to push tables together for six.
Frequently Asked
Is Sushi Yorokobu worth it?
Yes, as a strong mid-to-upper Edomae counter that costs less than Bangkok's headline rooms. Chef Tango Lai, twice named Hong Kong's Best of the Best Master Chef in 2022 and 2023, runs a tight 12-to-18-course omakase with fish from Tokyo's Toyosu market. Starting at ฿2,900 it is one of the better-value serious sushi seats in the city, and the smaller counter keeps the service personal.
How much is omakase at Sushi Yorokobu?
Tiers run from around ฿2,900 for the shorter Experience menu up to ฿6,900 for the Tuna Lover feast, before a 10% service charge and 7% tax. The higher tiers add premium cuts of Nagasaki bluefin, Hokkaido uni and abalone. For most diners the mid tier lands around ฿4,000 to ฿5,000 a head with a drink, which undercuts the city's one-star counters.
Where is Sushi Yorokobu in Bangkok?
The original twelve-seat counter is on Soi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), with a second branch on Witthayu (Wireless) Road in Lumphini, near Pathum Wan. Thonglor is the easier choice if you want the full counter experience and are pairing dinner with the neighbourhood's bars. Check the exact branch when you book; see our Bangkok dining guide for what else is nearby.
What is the dress code at Sushi Yorokobu?
Smart-casual, no jacket required. The room is intimate rather than formal, so a collared shirt or a neat dress is plenty. As at any omakase counter, skip heavy fragrance and keep phones quiet, because twelve guests sit shoulder to shoulder and the chef is working an arm's length away. Arrive on time, since the menu is paced to start together.
Is Sushi Yorokobu good for solo dining?
Yes. A twelve-seat counter is made for a single diner, and the staggered omakase pacing means you are never waiting awkwardly for a course. Tango Lai's team explains each piece without hovering, which suits eating alone. A solo seat is also the easiest way in on a busy night. See our solo dining guide for more counters that welcome one.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Sushi Yorokobu
Book through the restaurant. Confirm which branch — Thonglor or Wireless Road — when you reserve.
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Practical Information
AddressSoi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55); also 2/4 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini
NeighbourhoodThonglor
CuisineEdomae sushi (omakase)
Price฿2,900–6,900 + 10% + 7%
Dress CodeSmart-casual
Seating12-seat counter
ReservationDirect (by branch)
DietaryFish-led; flag shellfish allergies in advance
