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Omakase

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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NYC Omakase Sushi

by BSR84 7 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 13 days ago

Manhattan Sushi Omakase

Morimoto? Worth the Price of Admission?

by fogfog 2 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 2 months ago

Philadelphia Omakase Restaurant Intel

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

by UES Mayor 12 months 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 2 months ago

Manhattan Sushi Omakase
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First time high end sushi in Tokyo

by rockunited 2 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 2 months ago

Japan Sushi Tokyo Dinner Omakase

Sushi NODA

by karasu 4 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 3 months ago

Manhattan Sushi Omakase
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Sushi decision

by xxgirl 3 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 3 months ago

Japan Japanese Sushi Tokyo Omakase

Uogashi w/Nakajima - Hell Yeah!

by Yaxpac 5 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 3 months ago

Manhattan Sushi Omakase

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

by BostonBestEats 2 years ago

Yes it is

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BostonBestEats commented 4 months ago

Boston Area Sushi Omakase
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Tokyo Modern Ceramics

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 by gfmozart 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Manhattan Japanese Sushi Omakase Food Nostalgia

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 6 months ago

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

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 by djrinsa 7 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 8 months ago

San Francisco Bay... Japanese Fine Dining Sushi Burgundy Omakase
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"MIKU" - Modernistic Japanese fare with Aburi Sushi the forte

by Charles Yu 8 months ago

After trying out Miku's Vancouver flag ship and was impressed by the offerings. We decided to have an anniversary fam...

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rsvp7777 commented 8 months ago

Ontario (inc. Tor... Japanese Fine Dining Sushi Omakase

Sushi Ota omakase?

by keena 6 years ago

how was it? What did it run? Suggestions? (kaito is not an option, this is an invitation from a friend) ----- Sush...

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charvana commented 9 months ago

San Diego Sushi Omakase

Iki Restaurant - Flushing

by Pookipichu 3 years ago

Iki is a new Japanese restaurant in Flushing, located in the still-under-construction plaza across the street from Sp...

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gargupie commented 10 months ago

Outer Boroughs Japanese Sushi Queens Meal Review Omakase

Sasaki Sushi

by SeaEagle 1 year ago

Tonight, Friday the 25th, is the opening of the much anticipated sushi-ya from Michelin-star chef Masasaki Sasaki, an...

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od_sf commented 11 months ago

San Francisco Bay... Japanese Sushi Restaurant Openings Omakase
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Onodera, nyc ... silverjay

by TheDescendedLefticleOfAramis 2 years ago

your thoughts?

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od_sf commented 12 months ago

Manhattan Sushi Omakase

Azabu (New Chef)

by foodwhisperer 1 year ago

Tasuku-san left Azabu, to work at a Midtown spot that probably won't open until fall. I was wondering how the new che...

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foodwhisperer commented 1 year ago

Manhattan Japanese Omakase
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Royal Sushi & Isakaya (Queen's Village, Philly)

by BostonBestEats 1 year ago

ROYAL SUSHI & IZAKAYA (more commonly referred to as just "Royal Isakaya") On a recent visit back to Philly, I was ...

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jyeh29 commented 1 year ago

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Sushi Omakase
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