Came here for post Valentine's Day dinner on a Saturday. Upon entering welcomed and asked to hang up coats. Space was cozy and intimate for like 10-12 guests. Nice little wooden boxes to hold your purse too! The chef has prepared a very cute postcard with our names on it and a cute drawing on the back. Tea was pricey ($10/pp) but really like the unlimited pours and even switched out the cups when it was getting cold. The omakase was generous and so much coming. I really enjoyed the seafood custard with truffle sauce. I also really enjoyed the kampachi served with the blue fin tuna in one of the first plated sushi courses with a creamy smoky texture I really enjoyed Another standout was the o toro handroll: one of the best o toros have had in a long time Also the sea urchin they have comes from Hokkaido which I usually get the Santa Barbara uni from most other omakase places so a refreshing change I also enjoyed that they honored my no wasabi request as I really cannot do spicy: a lot of other restaurants in the bay I have dined at for omakase I have told this dietary restriction but they forget: the chef even forgot once and made it again for me :) he also asked me about my tolerance to ginger and chives which was super nice Dinner ended with an insanely delicious dessert with an icy ice cream and matcha parfait which was delicious and a beautiful red rose to top it off What a night...highly recommend: yeah it's pricey but you certainly get a lot for what you pay for! read more

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Such an amazing Omakase experience. Worth every penny! Seating was prompt, service was amazing. Got the buckwheat tea which was perfect sipping temperature! The fish was so fresh and tasted amazing! Would definitely come back again and again! Our chef was fun and personable too. Would recommend to anyone, even to someone who's afraid to try new fish (me) lol. read more

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This place is truly deserving of its name. I had the premium omakase here and really enjoyed it. All of the fish tastes extra fresh and at the highest grade. They offer two omakase menus and I always get the premium one. The meal included: (1). Appetizer was ankimo (2). Elevated eggplant dish (3). First sashimi dish included kampachi and lean toro (4). Hokkaido uni chawanmushi (real standout) (5). Premium sashimi including toro, clam and scallop (6). Cooked dish (delicious Japanese white fish) (7). 10 pieces of nigiri which included rare pieces not common in the US - the standouts were the fluke with Osetra caviar, the kinmedai, the barracuda and the fatty toro (8). Premium A5 wagyu nigiri with liberty duck breast (9). Tamago (10). Red miso with clams (11). Poached pear and orange as the perfect dessert. This restaurant is very traditional - they encourage you to use your fingers when eating nigiri. Service is attentive but not fussy. Chef Tora was a great host and chef and educated the diners on the different types of Japanese fish. The standouts for me were the uni chawanmushi and the uni/ikura bowl. The two extra supplemental dishes are definitely worth it. This is pricey for sure but worth the special trip for the special occasion. Highly recommended. read more

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Our excellent experience happened during my husband's birthday. It was our first time at Omakase, but not the first time experiencing an omakase-style dinner. We got to the restaurant a bit early since we anticipated difficulty in parking. The nearby parking garage closes at 9pm, which would have trapped our car inside because the dinner ends at 9:45. Anyway, we were surprised when the doors of the restaurant were locked. Apparently, they open the doors just a few minutes before the dinner reservation time. Luckily, there were chairs outside the next door Burmese restaurant where we sat and waited. Ten minutes before our dinner reservation, the doors opened and we were let in. We were ushered to our sushi bar seats and on the table was a birthday greeting card for my husband. We had our sake pairing with our dinner. One by one, the dishes came and we were blown away by the different tastes we experienced. Our Chef was such a jolly fellow. He always had a big smile on his face. The service was impeccable. Each dish and sake were explained to us quite clearly. It made us want to go to Japan! Someday... But, we got the fresh fish/seafood right there at Omakase flown from Japan. The whole experience was worth trying, especially during birthday celebrations. Food art is mesmerizing, and these Omakase chefs are magnificent artists. read more

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This is for their takeout omakase I ordered in middle of 2021. Ordering and pickup was easy and quick. Parking was little difficult but they had this loading zone nearby where I just stopped real quick and grab my stuff and left. The sushi was beautifully prepared and well appointed. It had all the pieces I normally loved plus some other ones. Each sushi was so delicate yet bursting with flavor. At this caliber, they got everything right about the sushi. I really don't know how to describe it better than just saying that this is really top tier sushi, as good as Japan with the finesse of a high end American restaurant. I can't wait to try this place in person. I bet it's even more amazing if that could even be possible! read more

This is by far my favorite omakase place in the Bay Area (and I've tried a handful of places)! Both the service and food is outstanding! My boyfriend and I came for our anniversary. According to him, the reservation system was very simple. Right when we entered, a super friendly hostess greeted us, took our coats, and brought us to our seats. There was a hand-written greeting card wishing us a happy anniversary and the chef drew on the back of the card. To start off the meal, they provided us with a warm towel to clean our hands and a yuzu sake -- very light in alcohol and is supposed to open up our appetite. There was a total of 13 courses (refer to pictures). All the ingredients are incredibly fresh. My personal favorite was the bluefin toro nigiri and a wagyu nigiri (topped with gold flakes --- very fancy looking!). The presentation of all the courses was elegant and beautiful! Additionally, the servers did a wonderful job explaining each course. The only thing that would have made my experience better was if they provided a list of the courses so I know what to expect. We ended the night with a nice dessert (I forgot to take a picture of it), and they gifted me a single stemmed rose for my anniversary. I thought that was a very sweet and personal gesture from the restaurant! We were pretty full after all the courses. The restaurant itself is pretty small and intimate. There's about 4-5 tables and the rest is bar seating. I did not sit at the bar, but just from observing, the chefs all seemed very friendly and nice to talk to. The ambience is great with perfect mood-lighting. It wasn't too hard to find parking. There is a lot of metered parking around the area and it is free after 6pm. There is also a parking lot next to the restaurant, if you are willing to pay for parking. This was an amazing restaurant experience! I can't rave enough about this place! It's definitely prices, but you really pay for what you get! Highly recommend to everyone!! read more

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We did a last minute cancellation at a different restaurant and booked this place with no trouble (about three weeks before reservation date). We didn't get a spot at the sushi bar though. The restaurant only seats 10 at the sushi bar and two 2-seaters near the window. We were the first to arrive at the 5:30 dinner. Almost every pair of seats was a little stand with a card. Our own card said "Happy Anniversary" with all the chefs signatures and a little doodle by them, which I thought is super sweet and adorable. The dining area is pretty small so we could watch the chefs making sushi from our table. Food was outstanding. They had a unique platter to serve their sushi on. I also enjoyed the way they served their soup in a cup with a spout; drink it like sake. I also received a rose at the end of the meal. A memorable experience. Will definitely come again. Service - 5 / Ambiance - 5 / Food - 5 / Price - 4 read more

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To be honest, this is the best sushi place I've had in Bay Area! With the food quality and the unbeatable price... it is truly an amazing sushi choice in SF!! The chef always shared sakes with us and we love to have drinks with chefs too! I've been going back and back to this restaurant since 2017. I always brought my friends here to celebrate holidays together and the chefs always joins us and gives us Sake samplers to taste for free! All of my friends are super satisfied with the Omakase Menu! The foods are well-prepared and freshly made in front of us!! And the chef always explain the ingredients of dishes to us patiently!! The chef loves to interact with the clients and we always take photos with the chef when we dine in!! It is a nice place to celebrate holidays and hang out with your friends together!!! read more

Omakase - Uni Plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was a little disappointed. The rice was good and had the right temperature, however, the fish could have been cured better. The blow torch was used quite a bit. I prefer to let the quality of the fish stand for itself. A few times, the burning smell was a little overwhelming in the room. The zuke toro was served as a handroll but the nori overshadowed the taste of the fish. The chawanmushi was underseasoned (needs salt!) and I wish the truffles were shaved, not grated. The young chef was nice but not the most knowledgeable. A positive is that you get a decent amount of food for the price. Having been to every open Michelin-starred omakase in the SF Bay Area, this is not worth a second visit for me. read more

For my last meal living in SF, I chose to have my farewell dinner at Omakase. I've been dying to come here for years and finally found the right occasion. There is only one option now which is the $195 Bar or $180 table omakase. You now have to prepay the total at the reservation and there is no cancelations. Like all sushi omakase restaurants, the best seats are at the bar. They have a few tables for $15 less, but the bar is where it's at. I requested to have Mr Jackson as my sushi chef. Entering the restaurant was a little strange because it was sooo quiet. Literally crickets. The host, who was nice was extra energetic and loud making our entrance a little awkward. The entire meal was excellent. The black truffle and king crab chawanmushi was amazing. Jackson picks some of the freshest fish. My favorites as always were the toro and uni. The lychee panna cotta with shaved coconut ice was a great finish. Omakase is definitely deserving of their Michelin star. The experience isn't as fun as Juni or The Shota, but if you are coming here for quality fish, this is the place. I'm glad I got to cross this off my list before moving to New York! read more

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So was looking to continue the Michelin rounds in SF along with looking to further advance my sushi journeys to continue exploring every nook and cranny of the city. As part of this, Omakase was on the list and wanted to see how it rivaled my other experiences at Kenzo, Juni, Kusakabe, sasaki, etc, Made a reservation and was brought in on a quiet Tuesday evening and seated with Chef Jackson. First of all Chef Jackson is an entertaining cat and is a bit different from a lot of the other chefs as he has a big sense of humor. Long story short, the night ended with me having a continued drinking session of Baijiu and a lot of laughs were to be had. Might not be the most orthodox experience but an experience nevertheless. The joint itself is minimalistic and focused of course at the sushi bar. There are two seatings per day and everyone is served together in these groupings. The quality of rice was good which is essential and it had the right flavor pack that helped support it. There was a good fish to rice ratio to keep it compact and all of the fish was fresh and of course prepared well. They also prepared a few other dishes which included a chawanmushi, sashimi plate, mini ikura/uni bowl, and a hearty miso soup. The contrasts were nice but something to note for those trying to be more of a nigiri enthusiasts vs a broader selection. All of the sushi was good and well prepared so props there. If there is one knock that i would give as I try to right size the entire landscape of options in SF, the variety and the uniqueness of fish wasn't as broad or wide as I had seen at a few other places. I think this is a minor nitpick and highly recommend this as a spot for anyone looking to round out the sushi tour of SF but just for consideration. A lot of compliments for the customer service, the attention to detail, and the execution of the dishes so check it out. read more

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Take my money! Yes, I'll pay an extra $25 for one more bite! That was me tonight. Absolute phenomenal experience from beginning to end! Everything was mind blowing delicious and the service was fantastic. My son had the best 17th birthday and they went out of their way to ensure he did. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and had the perfect experience! One thing you should know about me is that I take my sushi veryyyy seriously! I fish in my spare time so I'm used to cooking and eating fish fresh out of the ocean. So naturally, my standards for sashimi are incredibly high. Omakase did not disappoint. Fish was fresh and delicately prepared. WagYu beef was amazing. And the Fatty Tuna is one of the best SF has to offer! Service was impeccable and the chefs were funny-mostly because they were Chinese lol. That's the one thing that could have made the experience more "authentic"-having authentic Japanese chefs but still enjoyed the experience nevertheless. I left with a yellow rose in my hand :) Thank you for the wonderful memory! read more

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Here is the 3-1-1: Food: Two months after vacationing in Japan I finally got to try Omakase and the preparation and quality of all the dishes felt like I stepped back into Tokyo. Each dish from sashimi to dessert and everything in between was very similar to what the flavors are in Japan. Since it is a set menu there is minimal amount of flexibility however they will call and ask for dietary restrictions and allergies, so the meal is adjusted at the time you are dining. Service: There are 2 seating's and when we arrived for the 1st seating you are greeted in Japanese and you are brought to the counter and presented with the drink menu that has a great selection of higher end wines and sake. The staff is very attentive and when sitting at the counter you experience a very pleasing interaction with the sushi chef for your section. He describes each dish and provides insights on the origin and flavors to expect as well as suggest if your nigiri or sashimi needs the addition of shoyu or wasabi. Ambiance: Once you are seated and the dining experience begins you have the feeling you are no longer in SF. The environment and the staff set the tone that you are now back in Japan and with every course and interactions between the chef and wait staff it is really does make for a memorable experience. read more

Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yes, this is your fancy, top-dollar sushi restaurant. The name Omakase already defines what to expect with re: to food -- it's a chef's choice sushi course. When my husband and I went, there were 2 options to chose from. Yes, the sushi was very good. Not the best I've ever had, but very good. And yes, it was very expensive. Maybe the most expensive my husband and I have ever had. I just wanted to set all those expectations ahead of time to weed out the readers used to your sushi buffets and bento box Japanese restaurants. Instead of going into the sushi itself, here are my notes about the extras and details from out experience: - They call you ahead of time to ask if you're celebrating anything special so they can prepare a personalized card from the chefs to you. - Ladies get a nice wooden box to place their purse in on the floor. - If you're thinking about ordering a bottle of sake, go for the sake pairing instead. The cheaper bottles are around the price of the sake pairing. The pairings really go well with the courses and if you're looking at volume, you do get a good amount. - This probably changes with the seasons, but we didn't have any shellfish. Which I appreciate! I don't really care for shrimp or scallops, etc. - But the Hokkaido uni... !!! And I hate uni! But this was amazing! read more

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Awesome place. One of the few Michelin restaurants that gives generous portion sizes. Food is delicious and pacing was great. Highly recommend. read more

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We loved the concept, everything was delicious. I highly recommend this place for a celebration, the staff is amazing and they suggested a great sake to pair with the menu. read more

This was my first fine-dining experience as well as my first omakase experience! It was beyond my wildest expectations, which I had a lot of as I watched so many videos leading up to this moment. The dining room is very intimate and small, with less than 20 seats seated around the bar. We sat on the side with four seats and were right in front of the chef, able to watch him craft every single sushi piece. Each piece was incredible- beautifully cut, assembled, and painted with sauce. It was honestly such an amazing experience and an even better meal. I loved all of the different types of fish. Of course, the toro, uni, wagyu were some of the best best pieces. But surprisingly, a lot of white fishes I've never had before were amazing as well. There was not a piece I didn't enjoy. One side dish that I also loved was the snow crab with steamed egg and seaweed. What a combo! So delicious! I cannot wait to come back. Amazing amazing meal and experience. Also, side note, my bf took me here for my birthday and all the chefs and workers signed a note for me and drew me cute sea animals. I love that extra sweet touch to make the meal even more personal. read more

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Went here recently for the wife's bday. Really felt like you were being transported to Japan. Reminded me of a Kaiseke restaurant we went to in Tokyo. Excellent service but I was a little sad they didn't have the matcha IPA. Food was excellent from the sashimi and nigiri. Definitely had a bunch of food and my wife left stuffed. Highlights were the toro, Saba, wagyu, uni, scallops. Chawanmushi and even the panna cotta desert were great too. Could tell that they paid attention to a lot of details and tried to make everything a little extra from the handmade wasabi, caviar, and gold flakes on top of wagyu. Presentation was very beautiful. Really gotta hand it to the head chef/owner who served us. Was very personable and even took some chef shots for us. It is a bit pricey at $195 pp, with a mandatory 20% tip, sf mandate, and tax it comes over $500 and alcohol definitely added extra but it was well worth it. Will look forward to ordering to go and coming back. read more

Good god. By far the greatest Omakase experience I had ever had the pleasure to experience. Classic cooking technique. Amazing quality of food and very friendly (and funny) staff! Come here for a special occasion! You won't be disappointed. Ambience and decor were amazing too. Way to many dishes to remember all the names. But the chef walks you through eat item before serving. I left full and content. still reminiscing on flavors from that night. read more

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Really fantastic meal to celebrate a new beginning of my career. I for once took a close friend of mine out as he often pays for meals and we've been discussing an opportunity for me to return favor. Plus of all the remaining and dwindling number of male friends, I was afraid that I won't be able to keep him for long: a man who I've known for nearly 20 years, who likes to eat sushi like I do, who knew me before I knew myself, they are as rare as good sushi places in the Bay Area. A meal for two would set you back half a grand but that's to be expected. I think good sushi is expected to be expensive as the fish has been flown in from Tokyo. Another place where I had this kind of uni was a Michelin 3 star place in New York. It's pretty hard to beat the quality. Allow yourself up to 2 hours. Also, expect to be fed like a dolphin, one piece of time, from mild to strong. There are two options to the patrons. The slightly more expensive version has a couple additional dishes, but I think for what I generally consume, it would be too much quantity. I think the lesser expensive version of omakase is portion appropriate. This restaurant is adjacent to a more casual isakaya place which I'd gone before, but this was a much more intimate, quiet establishment. Service was both efficient and elaborate, yet not rushed or pretentious. The silver skinned fish were my favorite, though anything with Hokkaido uni should not be missed. The celebration was for me to join a multi national firm, the largest of its kind on the planet, pre IPO, with ample opportunity to travel to Asia. As I start the count down to my upcoming, first, but certainly not the last Asia bound trips, I wondered if I could replicate my eating expedition on a side trip to Tokyo in the near future. And if time does not permit, then perhaps I'd simply return here instead after my trips. There is definitely something to be said about enjoying a perfect, exotic meal at the comfort of your own backyard. read more

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Another great omakase dining. The decor of the place is really nice. The ambiance was great. It's really intimate and people tend to interact with the chef, which is great. All the sushis were fresh as well (of course). Tea is $8 per cup, I would have expected the tea to be free considering you're paying $200+ already (and they have included 20% tip as well in the receipt). So, charging $8 for unlimited refill tea sounds pretty cheap to me. But hey, everyone has different standards, this is just mine. Mainly because I've been to other omakase places where they don't charge for tea. Service was very attentive too. Our chef was great. He interacted with us a lot. The Wagyu was alright, it just felt like there was a bit too much seasoning? Not sure. Other than that, not much else to say. We were even able to order (not free of course) an extra cup of the sparkling yuzu sake that they served in the beginning. The server just specially made it for us. Definitely will come back again for the great ambiance. read more

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My second Michelin restaurant. Comparing to the last michelin restaurant I've been to, this place wasn't too bad. The place is small, just a few individual tables and about 8-10 seats at the bar. We arrived to our reservation and was greeted by the host. He was really nice and hospitable. My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and place even had a little postcard wishing us a happy anniversary. It was really cute with signatures and drawings from the chefs. We received around 12 rounds of dishes. I lost count after a while, they just kept coming with more and more sushi! Everything was good, but I didn't think any one dish stood out among the others. Half way through I was already starting to feel full. There was a wide variety of sushi served to us. Overall, our experience was very enjoyable. Our servers were all very courteous. The food was fresh and delicious. We didn't sit at the bar, but I was glad we could enjoy our meal to ourselves at our own table. At the end of the meal our server gave me a rose to celebrate our anniversary, it was really sweet of them. I would come back for special occasions. read more

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We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and was surprised with a nice card and a shot of sake to start our meal. We didnt manage to get a seat at the bar, and I think that definitely dampened the experience a little. The food was good though, don't get me wrong, but it just isnt the full sensory experience enjoying it at the table. For a comparable experience, try Sushi Yoshizumi in San Mateo. read more

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I ordered the to-go nigiri box and it was fantastic! Especially the toro (fatty tuna), the fish was so fat! read more

Omakase - To-go nigiri box - $95 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved Omakase! Fresh quality sushi, engaging atmosphere, overall lovely experience. The bf brought me here for a birthday dinner - $195 for omakase at the bar. You gotta be at the bar! Fish is extremely fresh. Good size, and solid fish to rice ratio. Started off with sashimi and chawanmushi, then nigiri (faves were hotate, kinmedai, and uni), A5 topped with edible gold, tamago, clam soup, and ended with panna cotta. Chef Jackson Yu is funny and engaging, and if you want to take a picture with him, he'll make sure you get his good side. Some couple came in during dinner just to present Chef Yu with a bottle of Kavalan. Must be a popular guy. Service is top notch, and they're very attentive. Great attention to detail. They gave a happy birthday card and at the end of the meal brought out a single red rose, which was a very nice touch. read more

Omakase - Uni and ikura - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yo, Chef Jackson is hilarious. I sat by myself for this meal, but the chef had two friends from Tokyo & Kyoto visiting, and he insisted I go sit next to them. I'm a big fan of Omakase for a couple of reasons. 1) The ambience and conversation. When I entered via the front door, it was all professionalism - the maitre'd was formal, and friendly, and the service was well-timed. But Chef Jackson made me feel like I was hanging out with my friends at home - he was making good-humored jokes with me, and even let me try and make nigiri myself, which I fabulously failed :) 2) The food was amazing. He pulled out uni for us, made shrimp, and made wagyu as well. His toro nigiri was also awesome - dope across the board. Flavorful, fruity dessert. Wasn't a cheap meal, but hanging out with Chef Jackson made me want to be a regular :D read more

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Why am I giving this place only 2 stars? Because... 1) I sat at the end of the table with Chef Tora. I tried making something conversation with him but he was very quiet/boring with one word answers so I gave up. He made zero effort in making any conversation. When he served us food, he mumbled everything super fast so it was difficult to understand anything. The other two chefs were having lots of fun interacting with their guests. I don't think it's required that the sushi chef need to be socially outgoing but, to me, omokase is all about getting to know your chef and how they mastered their culinary art. I mean, what am I paying $200+ for if not just the food? This said, I'd recommend sitting in front of Chef Jackson. 2) However, Chef Jackson, the younger looking guy who speaks Chinese, seemed like he only interacts with guests if they're young/beautiful. You're out of luck if you're old and/or not showing skin--very sleazy of him. The other chef (I don't know his name) looked like Krang from TMNT. 3) There was a long wait (like 20 minutes) between the first couple courses. This is unacceptable. Good omokase places adjust the tempo of your meal based on how you're doing, and if not, they don't let a long time pass where you're just confused about what's going on. 4) This last point might seem petty, but the lady who initially greeted us wasn't Japanese (or even Asian)--not that she had to be, but this is the first thing that detracted to the authenticity that you're at a fine omokase-serving establishment. I mean, white/Mexican people can make great sushi too, but there's something about being served something like borcsh from a Russian mother that just makes the experience better. This fact really doesn't matter, but it also didn't help that she was always wearing dirty-looking gym socks in her slippers (fashion faux pas) and she had this wrist brace on that probably was hosting colonies of germs falling onto your food. I mean, it just decreases the elegance--something I think is required for a Michelin star. 5) Overpriced--go to Kusakabe instead! The food is just as good for half the price. Obviously, the food was delicious--there is no doubt about this but I do not understand why this place earned a Michelin star. Service is inconsistent/sloppy and that server looked the opposite of elegant. Other than the food, the only good thing is that there is a lot of parking. Check out all the other great omokase places in SF before wasting your cash here. read more

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Very nice lil upscale sushi place. DH picked this as a surprise birthday dinner & overall, a wonderful experience. Restaurant is a small, intimate setting. Most seating is at the sushi bar. There are a few small tables seating 2. They have 2 omakase menus: $150 for the regular & $200 for an extra course of sushi & duck/wagyu beef. All of the fish was super fresh & portion sizes were generous. The first dish was a soy braised monkfish liver, which was nice & earthy. Next was a veggie dish: daikon, lotus root, king oyster mushroom, and carrot. Sashimi started with bluefin tuna & house-smoked kanpachi, which was nice & complex. Gorgeously plated with some microgreens & a shiso leaf. Hokaido uni & chawan mushi was a little egg custard, very smooth, one of the best. They had some more creative dishes, such as long neck clam & lobster tail sashimi, smoked ikura over a giant mound of shaved ice. Just amazing! Steamed lobster claw with sunomono - good, but very mild flavors. Nothing exciting here, but it was likely a break before the nigiri started. The first flight of nigri included: mackerel (the best we've had), Japanese halibut (very firm with a bit of caviar on top), iwashi (fresh sardine), ocean trout, and bluefin chu toro. All delicious & not too weird. Then a mini uni-don - tiny bit of rice covered with rich Hokkaido uni & garnished with smoked house-marinated ikura. I thought it was a little too salty. They were generous with the ikura...too much of a good thing! The next flight of nigri included: live Hokkaido scallop, torched sawara (Spanish Mackeral from Nagasaki), torched Japanese Barracuda, torched snapper (which was the best). DH really liked the torched fish, which was lightly brushed on fire and blowtorched, giving it a smoky flavor. Shima aji (striped jack) and bluefin O Toro, which was super fatty, as expected. After that, we were getting quite full. The duck breast with yuzu kosho was a tiny portion, not too exciting compared to the fish. The waygu beef was really good, rich and meaty tasting, alas, also one nigri sized bite. Waygu is pricey, but not sure if this was worth it. DH said next time he would go without it & order more seafood instead. Finally, it was a piece of tamago with a torch caramelized top. It's supposed to have a whole lobster in each tray, but honestly, we couldn't taste it. After the sushi was lobster agedashi miso soup with mushroom. It was pretty nice. Dessert was a ginger poached pear with kumquat candied yuzu. A fairy dessert that was light & relatively healthy. Since it was my birthday, they gave me flowers & a nice signed card with cute doodles on it. Our chef didn't talk much, but he did answer our questions. He was definitely passionate about the food and it was entertaining watching him work his magic. We definitely recommend sitting at the bar. Overall, a good choice for a special occasion dinner. Unique offerings, not expensive for the quality & quantity of food, flavors not too weird for an American palate. read more

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Tl;dr Omakase was like a first love for me in the Michelin Star restaurant department and I can never forget it. I can't remember everything we tried, but it was goooooood and worth trying! This is a long overdue review for Omakase, but sometimes I still just miss this place LOL. My boyfriend took me for my birthday a month ago, but I still somehow remember the taste as if it were yesterday. Our first ever experience at a Michelin Star restaurant and maybe the more experienced people will disregard my review, but whatever. We opted for the $150 course meal and I really enjoyed myself here. The whole experience itself was one to remember! The amazing detail oriented service, the mind blowing, delicious food, the front row chef experience. What a gem Omakase is. Literally everything we devoured was amazing. There were a couple fish I remember thinking beforehand ... hm. I know I don't usually like these at sushi restaurants, but here u g h SO GOOD. There wasn't anything I didn't like, and this is coming from a girl who used to HATE raw fish. My bf has spoiled me and I can never go back to regular sushi restaurants LOL. They give you a quick run down on the fish origin, texture and what to expect. We savored each bite and its flavor. I was actually pretty full from the smaller course. We got really lucky sitting next to a couple who was celebrating a birthday as well, and they got the Omakase deal more expensive than us, so they got the A5 wagyu with truffle and 24k gold flakes... BUT THEY DON'T EAT MEAT so she gave it to us and ugh I just want to give them a shoutout cause that was truly the best thing I got on my birthday (not even cause it was free, I totally regret not doing that deal now, but I know now for next time)!!! At the end of our meal, I got a cute rose and everyone was taking pictures with the chefs so we did as well. I even got to touch the knife that they use to cut the fish with precision. LOL. It was just such a nice change of pace from a busy week -- phenomenal hospitality. read more

Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got the $195 omakase, which was the only option. Great dishes were: - Icelandic trout: pink flesh-like salmon but amazing flavor - Trout caviar - OToro with Caviar - Lobster tomago - Shad, Shima Aji, Uni was all good but it didn't wow me - Goldeneye snapper was good, I saw some others didn't care for it - The dessert of coconut ice and lychee panna cotta was very refreshing Not so great: - Waygu: too much garnish on it. A great piece of waygu should just be garnished with salt. - Saltwater eel - I like eel but I felt this one was ok, a bit mushy Not sure how this was a Michelin star. I've had more fun and wow at kusekabe and other omakase in LA. I would come back every 3 to 6 months if the menu changes. read more

Divine - if pricy - sushi counter with two daily seatings (the second one is better and the chefs are pretty conversational). This is not as stuffy as sone of the quieter Michelin-starred spots in the city read more

Had an unforgettable dining experience at Omakase for a surprise birthday dinner. The restaurant is small and intimate with only a few seatings at the counter. Must reserve in advance and deposit in full. Highlights of the meal include the uni dish, ebi nigiri, toro nigiri with caviar, torched A5 wagyu nigiri, and steamed egg with king crab and shaved truffle. The chef was extremely knowledgeable on the ingredients and was so kind and patient with explaining everything to us. From the food, service, and ambiance, Omakase's Michelin star is well deserved. read more

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DROOOOOL! Came here for dinner with my friends and Omakase at Omakase did not disappoint at all! It has topped all the other Omakase's i've tried anywhere else in the Bay Area. The quality of the food was spectacular. The team was super friendly and had great wine pairings to go with the meal. Can't do omakase without a drink, or two. Was there a dish I enjoyed in particular? ALL OF IT! Is it pricey? Define pricey :) Would I go back? Definitely! read more

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It a wonderful food experience! Each sushi is like art and full of joy when you eat them. The service is very nice. Definitely recommend read more

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Not sure what else you could want from a sushi place.. super fresh fish, friendly service, nice atmosphere and perfect pacing of courses. The size of the entire meal is more than most omakase places, you will not leave hungry. I've never come here before because I didn't think this neighborhood would have good sushi at a reasonable price but this place really exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!! read more

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Omakase is up there with the finest dinners I've ever had. Some of the courses just blew my mind. But is it really worth a Michelin Star? Based on the other one Michelin omakase I've had in SF, it's not even close. And is it also worth the 200$ price tag? Again, no. Not even close. The one good thing about the way the seats are laid out and placed is that you can 100% see what the chef is doing. The other omakases I've had, while you can see certain things the chef is doing, the rest are slightly hidden from the view. While it did take away the air of mystery, I appreciate the increased openness. The one aspect I did not like about my dining experience were the other customers. I came to get some fine dining Michelin star omakase, where my only interaction should've ideally been just with the chef and his art. But it could've just been my luck, the folks who were sitting next to us, wanted to make it into an izakaya style experience. Loud conversations flowed freely. Again, this is enjoyable in it's own right. But it was not what I was looking for. Now, for the actual food, the highlight of the meal was the A5 Wagyu Nigiri. It was just out of this world, with the 3 different truffle preparations just taking the delicate meat out of this world. The second best piece was the very first bite we got of Mackerel. The Barracuda was the other highlight. But other than that, every single fish we got was just monotonous. They did not taste any better than sushi I've had in a standard Bay area sushi place. One reason could be because these fish were not sourced from Tsukiji. It was overall a nice experience. Just not worth the price or the Michelin star. I came in expecting to be blown by every single bite and was left lacking. Kind of a disappointment for a place whose namesake is hands down the best way to experience food. read more

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This was our first time embarking in this little gem. My fiancé mentioned passing by this place and I thought why not surprise him for his 42nd birthday. I made reservations a month in advance. Long story short, I had to push our reservation out due to personal matters. We came here on Friday, October 25th and we were not disappointed at all. The setting was small and intimate. Mike and I were very happy to have Chef Sachio Kojima host us with his exquisite presentation. Every plate and nigiri was simplified with his art and love for food. Most of the fish we had were from Hokkaido. The sake pairing was perfect, refreshed our palette according to what was being served next. Mike and I have a love for sushi but it really felt like we were in Tokyo. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening Omakase read more

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Was craving sushi so decided to try Omakase's takeout boxes! We got 2 different sets to try and both were so delicious. The fish is incredibly fresh and super buttery. Our favorites were toro, uni, and wagyu nigiris! Pickup was a breeze and everything was packaged nicely. Highly recommend trying during COVID times. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday. They did not disappoint. Everything we had was incredibly delicious except the clam miso soup. The clams were overcooked and were very sandy. A couple things that I really enjoyed were the ikura and uni bowl as well as the wagyu beef nigiri. My boyfriend and I were a little disappointed that they didn't offer us any supplements after the course was over. read more

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