On Sunday, April 9, 2023, I visited the revolving sushi restaurant "Sakae," which I have been going to for 28 years. It is located in the Hankyu Higashidori Shotengai. Sundays are always crowded, with many foreign tourists as well. The price per plate is still 128 yen (excluding tax), which is delicious and affordable. The sushi is fresh as it is prepared by the skilled chefs. Getting two pieces for 128 yen is an amazing deal. Thank you as always!!!

I was recommended to come here by an acquaintance and decided to visit while in Umeda. We had to wait for about 4 groups ahead of us, but we were quickly seated as the turnover was very fast. The service on the floor was a bit awkward, but the sushi chefs were friendly. When we sat down, I immediately noticed how fast the sushi was rotating, almost twice the speed of a regular conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Despite that, the sushi was surprisingly fresh and delicious for only 128 yen per plate. The rice was also slightly smaller, making it easy to eat multiple plates. Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. This place is a definite repeat visit for me!

I don't know how many times I've visited here. When it comes to finishing sushi after drinking, Sakae Sushi is the place to go. It's open until morning, so it's a strong ally for drinkers! And the cost performance is too good. Yet the taste is also quite delicious. I will continue to rely on this place in the future.笑ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーNatsumi Gourmet【Osaka Gourmet】・instagram → natsu_gourmet_osaka・tiktok → natsu_gourmet_osaka・Tabelog→Natsumi Gourmet【Osaka Gourmet】I also post a lot of gourmet content on the above platforms! I would be happy if you liked, followed, or saved themーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

This is the only place for sushi after drinking. It's always crowded until early morning. It's so cheap that even on days when you've had too much to drink, it's easy on your wallet! They have a wide variety of sushi toppings, and if you order freshly made sushi, they'll serve it to you, which is great!

I often crave beer and sushi during the day, and this place is where I usually end up. It's better than going to a mediocre sushi restaurant. The pressed mackerel sushi offers the best value and is delicious. I tried the steamed egg custard for the first time, and it was affordable, tasty, and filled with plenty of ingredients. Be prepared for crowds during the daytime. Thank you for the meal.

Sakae revolving sushi at Hankyu Higashi-dori branch is usually full during lunchtime, but the wait is short, around 5 minutes, due to the fast rotation of dishes. I have been a regular customer for about 30 years and I consider it one of the top-quality revolving sushi restaurants. The cost performance is excellent, with almost all items priced at 128 yen (excluding tax), which is about half the price of other revolving sushi restaurants. My go-to choices are foie gras and red shrimp, and negitoro battleship sushi. I highly recommend the red shrimp. During lunchtime, they also offer complimentary red miso soup, which adds to the value. There is also a special lunch set for 515 yen, which is a great deal.

I missed the lunch timing a bit and happened to visit this shop on the way. In addition to the 550 yen lunch set (about 10 pieces of various sushi), I also chose a few items from the revolving lane. Hmm, the 550 yen set is cost-effective, but it seemed like it had been sitting for a while, so I decided to pass on the next round. However, I think items like mackerel sushi, squid, and red shrimp were worth more than 128 yen. Anyway, it's nice to have a shop where you can easily stop by in a convenient location. It's perfect for quickly grabbing a meal in a short amount of time.

I came to a nearby yakiniku restaurant on my day off, but unfortunately, I was turned away because the company policy had changed and they no longer allowed solo diners. I was craving meat, so I decided to go to Sakae Sushi instead. The sushi here is not only delicious but also reasonably priced. I didn't realize that the lunch set was only available until 2 pm, so I missed out on that. I started with my usual red and white set of Thai and tuna sushi. I also tried some different options like horse mackerel, flounder, and seared octopus. I enjoyed the delicious sushi as always. However, I was a little disappointed that I missed the weekday lunch special of complimentary red miso soup.

Visited the sushi restaurant for lunch on a holiday. It is quite popular, so I was curious to see what it was like. I had to wait a bit before being seated at the counter. Started with a bottle of beer. As I watched the sushi go around on the conveyor belt, I realized it was just your typical conveyor belt sushi. I wondered why it had such good reviews. Even after trying a few different types of sushi, I couldn't really get into it. The fish and rice were just average. It was a decent experience. It was tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Whenever I feel like eating sushi in Umeda, I always come to Sakae! Their specialty is the large and fatty mackerel pressed sushi, which is very satisfying. I've never seen such a size in a conveyor belt sushi restaurant before! The ingredients are fresh and the portions are generous. They also serve complimentary red miso soup during lunch, which is a nice touch. Thank you for the meal.

In the morning, there is quite a shortage of material. Although it says until 7 o'clock, it is better to think of it as until 5 o'clock. Also, there is a big difference in the size of the sushi rolls, which is concerning. However, in terms of cost performance, it's hard to beat. I will probably use it again.

Amazing cost performance. The dishes are delicious and cheap, around 130 yen per plate. However, the way the plates are placed is quite messy. I think it's more cost-effective to order directly rather than taking the plates that come by. Nevertheless, in recent years, major conveyor belt sushi chains have been raising prices, so it's impressive that this place can offer this quality at this price.

Sakae Sushi, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant affiliated with Namba, is located a short walk east of Umeda Station in a corner of an arcade. Unlike some conveyor belt sushi places where you sometimes get frozen sushi, here the sushi is constantly fresh and you can also order directly. It was a bit surprising to see some dishes on the belt for a long time, but at this price, it's not worth complaining. I ended up eating nearly 20 plates. If you happen to be in Umeda, it might be worth a visit, although I don't usually have a reason to go to Umeda...

Sakae Sushi in the Umeda area is a place I often stop by for lunch on weekdays. I always start with the tuna and sea bream, and this time I enjoyed unique toppings like horse mackerel, scallop, and whale. It can get crowded during lunch hours on weekends, so I make sure to go on weekdays when they offer free miso soup. I haven't been to other conveyor belt sushi restaurants lately.

Rumor has it that the best tasting and most cost-effective revolving sushi restaurant in Osaka might just be this place. I had heard about it before, but last time I came on a Wednesday only to find out it was their regular holiday. Finally managed to visit this time, and I was pleasantly surprised. They still offer a flat rate of 128 yen (excluding tax) per plate, with no price increases! And the sushi looks fresh and shiny! Unbelievably, even at this price, they offer a semi-order style where the chef prepares the sushi right in front of you. The rotating plates also have high-quality sushi, so when a good piece comes around, you can't help but grab it. And at this price, to have the chef-made sushi is just amazing! The taste is overall quite good, varying depending on the type of sushi. Even sushi items like sea bream, which have seen price increases at major chains, are all 128 yen here! Plus, during lunchtime, they offer complimentary red miso soup, which is a nice bonus. They also offer items like sea bream skin and ankimo, which you can't find at chain restaurants. For a quick and delicious sushi fix at this price, Sakae is the place to go!

This shop, which opens at 11 o'clock, had a steady line even before opening when I was walking through the shopping street. I decided to enter out of curiosity! Wow, the sushi made by the chef is flowing at a flat rate of 128 yen per plate, and they all look delicious!!! I intended to have a light meal, but ended up eating a lot! The Japanese cockle was firm, and the whale was rich in flavor, so I could eat as many pieces as I wanted (^ ^) The sushi flowing around, everyone was taking them one after another, giving a true conveyor belt sushi experience! I ate a lot of good sushi and it cost around 1,500 yen... amazing! I definitely want to come back with someone next time! Thank you for the meal!

Located in the Hankyu Higashi-dori Shotengai in Umeda. This local conveyor belt sushi restaurant has a rating of 3.49 on Tabelog. It has been a while since my last visit, but I was impressed by its continued popularity and unchanged prices. The good points of Sakae-san's place: 1) Each plate is 128 yen (excluding tax)! Great value. 2) Handmade sushi without using a rice machine. 3) Delicious taste that can rival big chains. 4) A wide variety of menu items including horse meat sashimi and foie gras. 5) They add a unique touch like searing the sushi. 6) Open continuously until 7 am. There may be other delicious restaurants out there, but the Osaka-like down-to-earth vibe and cost performance are excellent. It's a place I want to visit again, and I left satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Tsunekatsu, but it was not satisfying so I just had a little bit. Personally, whenever I want to eat sushi casually in Umeda, I always come here. The freshness is good, the prices are reasonable, and it's delicious. I highly recommend the pressed sushi with pickled mackerel. The kombu is big, but the mackerel is thick and delicious. Normally I never order tamago at a sushi restaurant, and I feel like I'm losing out if I don't take it at a conveyor belt sushi place, but the tamago at this restaurant is delicious. Even though it's commercial tamago-yaki, it's surprisingly delicious and thick with just the right amount of sweetness. Also, the red miso soup with fish bones is free if you come on weekdays during the daytime, but today was a holiday so it was 148 yen, I think. It's cheap at this price, but the fish bones have plenty of meat on them and are very delicious, I think the quality is quite high. I like that I can get in without much of a wait. However, it does get crowded on holidays during the daytime or around noon on weekdays, so if you avoid those times you can get in without waiting. I've been using this place for about 25 years now. Also, there is a short older man in the hall who provides very polite and friendly customer service with a gentle voice, unlike his appearance. Thank you for the meal once again.

I walked by before 11 a.m. on Sunday and saw a line, so I decided to join it and got in quickly. It was a good deal. But I ended up eating 18 plates for 2500 yen. Maybe I ate too much. It only took 15 minutes for the food to come out. It seems like getting around 10 plates quickly is a good deal. There were various types of dishes, which was nice. The seafood didn't have a bad taste. Personally, I preferred white fish over shellfish or skin. Just a note.

Rotating Sushi. This place is probably the best. Even the major rotating sushi chains have raised their prices a lot, and now you get very small portions for 100 yen. But here, the fish is thick and fresh, and each plate is 128 yen (excluding tax), which is cheaper than the major chains and delicious. However, sea urchin and salmon roe come in two pieces per plate, so they are a bit more expensive. When I first saw the sea urchin, I thought it looked quite substantial, but there was cucumber underneath, so it wasn't as big as I thought. The taste is solid, but the saltiness is a bit strong, so I think the taste is average. If you're going to eat at a major sushi chain, eating here is definitely more cost-effective. Thank you for the meal.

It's rare these days to find sushi priced at 128 yen for each item, so I decided to go to Kaiten Sushi Sakae in Umeda. Honestly, the taste was just okay for the price. The slices of fish weren't very thick, which left me feeling unsatisfied as a seafood lover. Especially the salmon lacked the melt-in-your-mouth texture and was just mediocre. If you're looking for cheap sushi, it might be okay, but if you're seeking satisfaction, I wouldn't recommend it too much. My sushi craving was not satisfied.