Seikoen

Seikoen was a Japanese restaurant housed in the Central Palace building at Tegelbacken 2, serving sushi and traditional dishes. The location sat at a busy traffic junction in Stockholm's central area.

Founded in 1973 under Toshiko Lee's direction, the restaurant introduced sushi to Sweden in 1979, becoming the country's first to do so. This pioneering role established it as a trailblazer for Japanese cuisine in the region.

The restaurant served as a meeting place where locals discovered authentic Japanese cooking and learned about its traditions. It helped introduce Swedish diners to a different food culture and expanded what was available in Stockholm's dining scene.

The restaurant was easily accessible by public transportation due to its location at a major traffic junction. Visitors should note that the establishment closed in 2016 and is no longer available to visit.

Owner Tamiji Yasumoto ran another Japanese restaurant called Roppongi elsewhere in Stockholm at the same time. This dual operation reveals the entrepreneurial ambition that shaped the city's early Japanese dining scene.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.32851,18.06316

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09