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Omakase means "chef's choice"--and it's best enjoyed at very trustworthy sushi restaurants. Ask Chowhounds where to try it, and read up on other people's experiences with omakase menus at Japanese spots around the world.

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NY CHOW Report: Omakase at Sasabune

You won't find any California Rolls at Sasabune. The only menu at Kenji Takahashi's tiny Upper East Side sushi spot is a sign that says "Trust Me." CHOW.com Contributing Editor Pervaiz Shallwani filed the following report on June 4, 2012.

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Kusakabe or Akiko's Restaurant? (San Fran)

by LeoBella 4 months ago

Heading to SF with my 14 year old foodie son who loves sushi. Would you recommend Kusakabe or Akiko's? For Kusaka...

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JonDough commented 25 days ago

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ZEN - A quick VERY POSITIVE update!

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 by Charles Yu 1 month ago

My wife and I plus two grown-up kids had a wonderful 'wedding anniversary' dinner at Zen yesterday! We all had the $1...

Ontario (inc. Tor... Japanese Sushi Meal Review Omakase
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Sukiyabashi Jiro Honten May 23rd report

by od_sf 5 months ago

Had lunch at Jiro today. Some random thoughts: - Price has gone up (again). This time I paid Y38,700 - no alcohol,...

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ruprecht25 commented 1 month ago

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Maboroshi Omakase Sushi Bar in Half Moon Bay?

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 by Melanie Wong 2 months ago

Maboroshi in Half Moon Bay opened in in April to offer more a traditional style of sushi. The owner/chef, Tsuyoshi "A...

San Francisco Bay... Japanese Sushi Omakase Half Moon Bay
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Utzutzu in Alameda

by IanW 4 months ago

Has anyone tried their omakase yet? It's from the owners of B-Dama and Delage and looks to be a more traditional high...

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JonDough commented 3 months ago

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Shoji at 69 Leonard

by foodwhisperer 4 months ago

Went back to Shoji for an excellent meal. The omakase seemed to have more kaiseki dishes this time. The chef Derek Wi...

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foodwhisperer commented 4 months ago

Manhattan Meal Review Omakase
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Is Cafe Sushi (Harvard Sq) the best Omakase in Boston?

by BostonBestEats 2 years ago

Yes it is

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PeterHG commented 4 months ago

Boston Area Sushi Omakase
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Omakase in Toronto

by redstar17 5 months ago

I was wondering between those 4 : Shoushin, Kaji, Miku and Yasu, which one does the best omakase in town? Price is no...

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bytepusher commented 5 months ago

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NYC Omakase Sushi

by BSR84 12 months ago

What's the latest thinking here for best Tokyo-style omakase sushi joints in NYC? I see the other threads but just wa...

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UES Mayor commented 6 months ago

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Morimoto? Worth the Price of Admission?

by fogfog 7 months ago

Looking for the Best Sushi in PHL.... and great execution of Japanese cuisine. This is for a special occasion. I rea...

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acgold7 commented 7 months ago

Philadelphia Omakase Restaurant Intel

Suzuki Sushi (and much much more than sushi) - former Sushi Zen owner

by UES Mayor 1 year ago

Had a chance to try this relatively new location at 114 W 47 St. Didn't disappoint!! Sushi bar serves only Omakase ($...

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sstout87 commented 7 months ago

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First time high end sushi in Tokyo

by rockunited 7 months ago

Hi, Have been reading a lot on these forums and done quite a bit of research but still a bit confused. Would really a...

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tanseaway commented 7 months ago

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Sushi NODA

by karasu 9 months ago

Chef Tsunoda used to the second chef at Sushi Iwa in ginza, for those of you who have been there. Then he went to Haw...

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Jonathan82 commented 8 months ago

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Sushi decision

by xxgirl 8 months ago

Hi everyone, My hotel has recommended Nishiazabu Taku and Kurosaki for my sushi dinner in April. I see that Ta...

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OliverB commented 8 months ago

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Uogashi w/Nakajima - Hell Yeah!

by Yaxpac 10 months ago

Made a last minute decision to go to Uogashi on Xmas eve...so glad that we did. We sat in front of chef Nakajima an...

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JTpearl commented 8 months ago

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Tokyo Modern Ceramics

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 by gfmozart 11 months ago

Hi, I have noticed that there are more modern ceramics that fuse modern stylistic influences that are used to serve d...

Ceramic Tokyo Omakase Glass Cookware Kaiseki

Sushi of Gari or Sushi by Bou

by kahoots 11 months ago

Going to watch a play that evening and would like to have omakase. I've been to Sushi of Gari a long time ago and was...

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eathru34 commented 11 months ago

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Omakase in NYC in the Fall

by yumfactr 2 years ago

Hello! I have looked through lots of posts here on the best omakase, the nicest omakase, cheapest, most expensive...

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foodwhisperer commented 11 months ago

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NAOE Miami - Omakase. Join a solo diner on November 26th?

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 by djrinsa 12 months ago

It looks like NAOE doesn't book solo diners. Anyone want to join me?

Miami Sushi Solo Dining Omakase

Hashiri San Francisco

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

The San Francisco location of Hashiri is in soft opening. Friends' photos are stunning. Who's tried it? Hashiri Sa...

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Takachiyo commented 1 year ago

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