The omakase wave isn’t quite breaking, but with the novelty wearing off a little, the venues keeping the showmanship and ...

At 1033 Omakase, that means 14 courses of mostly nigiri-style sushi, intricately crafted just behind the bar and right before ...

The expensive Japanese tasting menu has gone mainstream. Whether or not that’s good news is up to the diner and their budget ...

He is now the chef-owner of Sushi Hyun, a minimalist, exclusive sushi restaurant that opened last August. Like other premium ...

A Kumamoto oyster at Omakase Sushi and Grill in Saratoga Springs. Individual pieces of nigiri, such as this one with scallop, are variously garnished, painted with a sauce or dusted with salt at ...

Saisai Japanese Restaurant was one of my favourite finds last year, and I happily sat at its slightly stuffy counter, chowing ...

It’s not omakase, it’s more like a canteen.” Come for fluffy katsu sandos, Japanese fish and chips, and a style of sushi that’s perfect for lunch al desko.

At the casual counterpart to the Kew omakase, find compressed hako sushi, brioche sandos from $15 to $17 and a six-course ...

At his debut restaurant, Sushi On in Kew, chef Yong Hyun talks to every customer at the 12-seat counter where he prepares impeccable nigiri as part of omakase tasting menus. For his second venue ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food ...