http://www.sushifaq.com/sushiotaku/2006/10/07/omakase-sushi/ The musings of a sushi fanatic. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:02:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.sushifaq.com/sushiotaku/2006/10/07/omakase-sushi/comment-page-1/#comment-78634 OmakaseEric Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:19:30 +0000 http://sushifaq.com/sushiotaku/2006/10/07/omakase-sushi/#comment-78634 In having this conversation with one of the top sushi chefs in California (and in that circle they only recognize about 10 in the state) we discussed what exactly Omakase is and is not. It is certainly chef's choice, and a showcase of talent. It is not something you can just go up and order. In true Omakase ordering there must be a relationship in place between the two parties, with most likely 5-6 visits under your belt before ordering Omakase. This is a key point, not often picked up by dictionaries and lost in translation. But if you are lucky enough to build a strong relationship with your sushi chef, and he is a traditional japanese Itamae, you will have the best of the best and it can cost from 100 to 800 per person depending on your appetite. The process consists of approximately 2 hours, and 7-12 courses, depending on the portion size of each dish. In having this conversation with one of the top sushi chefs in California (and in that circle they only recognize about 10 in the state) we discussed what exactly Omakase is and is not. It is certainly chef’s choice, and a showcase of talent. It is not something you can just go up and order. In true Omakase ordering there must be a relationship in place between the two parties, with most likely 5-6 visits under your belt before ordering Omakase. This is a key point, not often picked up by dictionaries and lost in translation. But if you are lucky enough to build a strong relationship with your sushi chef, and he is a traditional japanese Itamae, you will have the best of the best and it can cost from 100 to 800 per person depending on your appetite. The process consists of approximately 2 hours, and 7-12 courses, depending on the portion size of each dish.

]]> http://www.sushifaq.com/sushiotaku/2006/10/07/omakase-sushi/comment-page-1/#comment-99 GorillaSushi Sat, 07 Oct 2006 16:04:56 +0000 http://sushifaq.com/sushiotaku/2006/10/07/omakase-sushi/#comment-99 Thanks! Very informative blog - My wife and I jumped into the world of sushi a few months ago and have been exploring without a guide. We're now at the point where having knowlege beyond the menu is the best part of the experience. Will try omakase! Thanks! Very informative blog – My wife and I jumped into the world of sushi a few months ago and have been exploring without a guide. We’re now at the point where having knowlege beyond the menu is the best part of the experience. Will try omakase!

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