After working behind esteemed sushi bars in temple-like omakase spots for over 16 years, chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino made the daunting decision to try something completely new in early 2024: opening an ...

Whether you’re looking for a high-end splurge with rare fish flown in from Tokyo or a more approachable, neighborhood-style ...

Few experiences come close to the intimacy of omakase ... Many Americans approach eating sushi with reverence, but according to chef Masatomo “Masa” Hamaya of O-Ku, you don’t have to.

Farrer traces the birth of the North American omakase craze to chef Masa Takayama, whose L.A. restaurant Ginza Sushiko gained popularity in the late eighties for serving sushi to patrons in a way ...

Rooted in omakase sushi and kaiseki tradition ... Boasting an enviable three Michelin stars, Masa could very well be home to the best sushi in North America. Chef Masayoshi Takayama serves ...

From making waves at acclaimed omakase restaurants like Kappo Masa and Sushi Nakazawa to now leading Sushi Akira, she shares a glimpse into overcoming gender bias and becoming a trailblazing sushi ...

Skipjack and kanpachi nigiri at Dear Sushi. Photograph by ShotbyEM. Chef Makoto Okuwa’s love letter to sushi is an $85 dinner omakase with snacks, a pair of hand rolls, nigiri, and a bite-size ...