What is Omakase? Omakase comes from the longer phrase, “omakase shimasu”, meaning, “I trust you, chef.” Omakase is not a tasting menu and it does not have a price listed on the menu. A true omakase starts with you sitting at the bar in front of the chef. The chef serves a fi...
For dedicated Japanese foodies, ‘Omakase’ may sound familiar. But it is often misinterpreted as ‘the dish of the day’ or ‘Chef’s recommendation’. Read on to discover the true meaning of ‘Omakase’ and why is should be an essential part of your Japan experience. What is an Omakase...
Reserve the omakase at Sushi Kashiba or head to Sushi Kappo Tamura is a must-try for fresh options. Joule, a uniquely designed Korean steakhouse, is another fun group dining experience. As Seattle is known for its seafood, scope out a spot for Dungeness crab and other fresh options. What ...
If you’ve got some cash to splash, go all-in on an omakase dining experience or book in for night at a Michelin-starred restaurant. You could also try and bring home some of the famous Tokyo Banana as a souvenir omiyage sweet for your friends or family. Kyoto The cultural capital of...
Order a set menu or the omakase, which gives you 10-15 surprise skewers. It’s a great way to try a variety of kushikatsu, and because everything is coated in brown panko batter, it’s sometimes hard to predict what you’re going to eat until you bite into it. It’s super fun ...
Mamezen is another Kyoto culinary treasure and if you are into noodles and, or soymilk dishes, you should definitely put Mamezen on your list of places to ‘foodie’ when you visit Kyoto. Mamezen serves ramen in a unique soymilk broth: Mamezen Soba. I like the ‘omakase set’… Read...