Experience
Omakase
A chef's-choice sequence served course by course, often at a counter. When Wagyu appears, it may be a small course such as nigiri or a seared slice rather than a full steak.
158 venues
What omakasemeans ↓Where to find it
158 venues
Nobu Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Uppercut
Phoenix, AZ
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Scottsdale, AZ
Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Roseville
Roseville, CA
Azayaka Japanese Fusion - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
BOA Steakhouse - West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
Eigikutei
Los Angeles, CA
Glass Box
San Diego, CA
Hana re
Costa Mesa, CA
Himitsu
La Jolla, CA
Kenzo
Napa, CA
Kinme Omakase
San Diego, CA
Kojima
Los Angeles, CA
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku BBQ - Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Dining - Torrance
Torrance, CA
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Dining - West Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Dining - West LA
Los Angeles, CA
Naoki Sushi Dining
Sacramento, CA
NIKU X - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
O-iza
Fresno, CA
OMAKASE
San Francisco, CA
Ootoro Sushi Irvine,Inc.
Irvine, CA
The Brothers Sushi (Santa Monica)
Santa Monica, CA
Wagyu Butcher
Torrance, CA
Omakase by city
What omakase means
Where it comes from
Omakase means "I leave it up to you," a diner's decision to let the chef choose the order. It is now strongly associated with sushi counters, but it should not be described as the historical template for kaiseki: kaiseki is an older, distinct multi-course tradition with its own development.
How it works
The chef chooses and paces a sequence of courses; seating, printed-menu detail, and the number of Wagyu courses vary by venue. Disclose dietary needs when booking and confirm what the restaurant can accommodate.
What to look for
Ask the chef which prefecture and grade the Wagyu is that evening, since omakase kitchens may rotate sourcing. A spoken answer helps the diner but is not durable public evidence; WagyuSpot keeps a venue menu-confirmed until current first-party material documents the provenance.