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When it comes to Hotel Sushi in Nishi-Shinjuku, I used to love Sushi Miyako at the Hyatt Regency. Now it seems to have moved to the basement of the Hilton, but I have fond memories of enjoying a cool, refreshing beer in the lush and open space of Shinjuku Central Park across the street in the summer. Now, let's talk about Kyubei. This place is like a mega farm in the sushi world, producing many top-notch sushi chefs. I visited with my colleagues for a small celebration. We had the Oribe course for about 9,000 yen, along with beers and two Tokiwa sodas. The atmosphere on the 7th floor of Kyoto Plaza in Nishi-Shinjuku is quiet and peaceful, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the area below. The entrance may be a bit hard to find, but if you wander around a bit, the staff will guide you in. We sat at a table this time, but the calm ambiance, including at the counter, was excellent. The service from the staff was not over-the-top, but it was sufficient. The sushi was very cute. It was delicious, but you really had to search for the flavor because the pieces were quite small. So, even though we had 10 pieces of nigiri and some rolls, we didn't feel very satisfied in terms of portion size. It would be better to start with some appetizers while drinking (we were already drinking during lunch) and then finish with the sushi. Overall, the workmanship was solid, and the closing dish was to my liking. The sake was expensive, though. A bottle of Dassai was over 3,000 yen for a glass, and even a Tokiwa soda was about 1,000 yen. That's just how it is, I guess. I wish they showed more value for the price. The total bill was around 13,000 yen per person. In the end, what it comes down to is that sushi that can be a snack in the evening is fine, but sushi that really fills you up is better for lunch. Despite my criticisms, I still enjoy hotel sushi, so I'll continue to explore more places.