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With so many choices, the question naturally arises of where to find the best sushi in Bangkok 2020.

All this narrows the selection down to a more manageable number of restaurants, among them Kisso Japanese Restaurant, 7th floor, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok. The main reason Kisso is front and center is its 25-year award-winning track record of serving the best sushi, sushi bentos and assorted sushis in Bangkok.

Another compelling factor is the sushi restaurant's location steps from an interchange linking the underground MRT Sukhumvit station with the skytrain BTS Asok station, making it very convenient for everyone.

Simple yet elegant, it looks so appetizing too. And it comes in tremendous varieties which Kisso covers according to when each ingredient is in its prime for catching and preparing. Moreover, with a little fresh ginger and wasabi it complements other Japanese dishes perfectly.

And it keeps getting better: sushi has been around since the 4th century, constantly evolving due to the discovery of new flavors and its creative potential. And nowhere more so than at Kisso over the last quarter century.

Since it opened to popular and critical acclaim in 1994, Kisso has adopted the traditional style of sushi-making but added its own innovative twists, making it enjoyable in new ways.

In principle, Kisso invites those who love fine, authentic Japanese cuisine to enjoy a balanced selection of exquisite modern and traditional dishes starring sushi that reflect the prime ingredients and most vibrant traditions in each season.

With its current team, it has won this year's "Bangkok's Best Japanese Restaurant" and five consecutive  "Thailand Tatler Best Restaurant" awards.

Kisso's strikingly contemporary interior is balanced with warm and cozy elements such as rows of earthenware pots rising high above wood flooring. An open kitchen design contributes to a lively yet discreet atmosphere. There's a buzz, but an always finely calibrated one that resonates in the main dining area, around Kisso's sushi bar and in its private tatami rooms.

So the search for the best sushi is over: the solution is always Kisso Japanese Restaurant.

With festive spirit racing through the heart of Bangkok, Kisso season-centric Japanese restaurant answers the call of those who like to ride the uplifting emotions with friends, family and colleagues over vibrant Japanese style menus with its trademark passion and perfectionism. All at the center of the Sukhumvit action just steps Asok BTS skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT underground stations. Kisso is serving a variety of thoughtful Japanese menus that resonate with all the key Christmas and New Year occasions and the elation of the Holiday Season. The possibilities include Japanese Christmas Dinner and NYE Dinner as well as original menus to enjoy all the way through to the early days of this New Year. For ten days or so from around the 20th of December onwards, Kisso Japanese Restaurant serves a variety of thoughtful Japanese menus that resonate with all the elation of the Holiday Season. True to its season-centric DNA, Kisso embraces the festival spirit with a typical special Japanese Christmas menu transcendent and succulent flavors. New Year's is another time for guilt-free indulgence shared with close ones in the beating heart of Bangkok. Kisso Japanese Restaurant observes tradition on New Year's Eve. Another Japanese New Year lunchtime treat is New Year Special Lunch Bento. And there's more New Year Japanese dining pleasure to be had with New Year Lunch Set. Last not least, no Japanese New Year's celebration will be complete without a New Year Kaiseki featuring the finest products and exquisite recipes.

Looking for an exclusive Japanese restaurant in Sukhumvit? Japanese dining in Bangkok features Kisso as the best all-round option for both exemplary classic and creative Japanese cuisine using the finest imported and locally sourced ingredients and quick and easy access, whether by road or metro railway. Steps from MRT Sukhumvit and BTS Asok, the renowned restaurant is also near Terminal 21 shopping center and the expressway in case you're arriving from out of town. And in the event that you're hungry as soon as you arrive at either Suvarnabhumi or Don Meaung airports, the MRT and BTS will help you get to where you need to be as well as the expressway system. With over 25 years of establishment, the multi-award winning Kisso Japanese Restaurant specializes in exceptional dishes focusing on seasonal variations. Located on the 8th floor of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, steps from BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit stations, each dish is created with passion and perfectionism, and delivered to the table with excellent service. All in a modern atmosphere that channels the elements and the "wabi-sabi" embrace of the beauty of imperfection. In other words, Kisso Japanese Restaurant is perfect for award-winning season-centric Japanese dining in Sukhumvit with an authentic aesthetics and flavors that are sure to wow any connoisseur.

Kisso Japanese Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday in a private tatami room setting over exceptional Japanese dining in the heart of Bangkok.

The multi-award-winning restaurant is a favorite among Bangkok's Japanese expatriate community and all who appreciate the work of skilled chefs preparing well-considered menus. On the 8th floor of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, steps from the Asok skytrain and Sukhumvit underground, Kisso's strikingly contemporary décor enhances every element.

Meanwhile, the menus highlight the seasonal flavors of Japanese cookery and feature ingredients imported fresh from Japan.

Authentic yet inventive, Kisso Japanese Restaurant offers the true taste of Japan according to seasonal variation. With its passionate mission to bring Bangkok the most authentic and creative Japanese dining experiences in keeping with the prime ingredients, Kisso invites those who love fine, authentic Japanese cuisine to enjoy a balanced selection of exquisite modern and traditional dishes in keeping with vibrant traditions and festivals.

Fulfil your dreams of Japanese cuisine with in-season imported ingredients prepared with flair. Contemporary inspirations extend the options into mouth-watering new territories. Focused chefs create colorful dishes carefully set center stage in a clean, modern Japanese scene.

Renowned for its complex Japanese flavors and captivating décor, Kisso's strikingly contemporary interior is balanced with warm and cozy elements such as rows of earthenware pots rising high above wood flooring. An open kitchen design contributes to a lively yet discreet atmosphere. There's a buzz, but an always finely calibrated one that resonates in the main dining area, around Kisso's sushi bar and especially in its private tatami rooms, featuring ikebana floral arrangements.

Guests are welcomed with a decorative wall of sake pots and warm golden lighting. This serene setting, infused with authentic Japanese accents, continues in the main dining room, where tactile wood lines the walls and decorative metal screens create intimate enclaves populated by leather-backed chairs. Brushed bronze lighting fixtures and aged bronze ceiling enhance the inviting ambiance.

Two traditional Tatami rooms feature an ornate bronze ceiling, tatami mat flooring, and floor seating. Two Western-style private dining rooms present windows with memorable Sukhumvit views. Ikebana floral arrangements in all private rooms complement the authentic ambiance. The private rooms can accommodate 10 guests each, and the two Tatami rooms can be connected to accommodate up to 20 guests, upon request. Please note that reservations are recommended.