By: Caroline Nihill By: Caroline Nihill | February 28, 2022 | Food & Drink
Omakase, a Japanese phrase that allows the chef to guide customers on a personalized dining experience, is for those looking to acquire a unique dining experience. While prices can be on the more expensive side and hours of operation are limited for many Omakase locations, these restaurants offer top-tier service and ingredients.
This collection of specialty Omakase showcases intimate and spectacular menu items with renowned Chefs looking to serve guests the highest quality of food.
Mujō, a modern edomae-style sushi restaurant, is inspired by the Japanese concept of “one time, one meeting”, and aims to create a unique experience for all customers. Mujō only serves Omakase, reflecting some of the best seasonal ingredients available with their fish flown in directly from Japan.
691 14th St. N.W., 404-400-6832/Website
Look no further for an exclusive dining location. Omakase Table, an intimate pop-up offers an exclusive omakase dining experience, with fish sourced from Tokyo’s Toyosu FIsh Market to give customers the highest quality sushi. The table is open on Monday and Tuesdays only, with a choice of 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. sittings.
3345 Lenox Rd. N.E. 347-977-7229/Website
This highly reviewed restaurant is the product of Tomo Naito, a skilled chef that worked at Nobu in Las Vegas where he was able to expand his abilities through working at their Omakase station. Naito moved to Atlanta with the intention of running his own kitchen with the finest ingredients from around the world, and is now devoted to the perfect quality of food with a unique style.
630 Peachtree Rd., 404-835-2708/Website
Created by Omakase Specialty chef Jonathan Yun, this venue is reservations only, with a maximum capacity of eight guests per sitting. Chef Yun offers customers an 18-course Omakase, all with the freshest ingredients sourced from local and international waters. Chef Yun’s experience also comes to the table, with his extensive training in Japan and in Michelin star restaurant Sushi Nakazawa in New York City. 349 14th St. N.W. C-1, 470-427-3171/Website
This traditional sushi restaurant gives customers an experience rarely had outside of Japan, with a limit of only 14 guests each night to experience this venue’s specialty multi-course meal. Those who choose to try the Omakase will be seated with their sushi master for a personal selection. Guests should also make note of this space’s fragrance policy, where the operation asks that customers refrain from using fragrant items before they dine.
5979 Buford Hwy. N.E., 770-986-0010/Website
While Taka offers a fresh and high-quality lunch and dinner menu, those interested in an exciting and personalized Omakase should look no further. Chef Taka guides guests through this experience and selects the best ingredients each day to turn them into a six, eight, or 10-course meal.
4600 Roswell Rd NE, Suite E110, 404-851-1500/Website
Photography by: Vinicius Benedit
