Omakase is a Japanese restaurant in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The 14-seat restaurant, owned by Kash Feng and chef Jackson Yu, has earned a Michelin star.

Omakase
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Restaurant information
Owner(s)
  • Kash Feng
  • Jackson Yu
Head chefJackson Yu
Chef
  • Ingi Son
  • Masaki Sasaki
Food typeJapanese
Street address665 Townsend Street
CitySan Francisco
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code94103
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37°46′14.5″N 122°24′10.5″W / 37.770694°N 122.402917°W / 37.770694; -122.402917
Seating capacity14
ReservationsYes[1]
Websitewww.omakasesf.com

Description

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A 14-seat restaurant,[2][3] Omakase serves Edomae-style sushi, chawanmushi with snow crab, uni, and ikura, nigiri, sea bream, monkfish liver, and mackerel with chive purée.[4][1] Other dishes include a lobster tamago, wagyu, and red miso soup with clams.[5] Customers can choose the amount of rice they need.[1]

History

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The word "omakase" means "chef's choice" in Japanese.[4] Owned by Kash Feng and Jackson Yu, the restaurant was opened.[2]

Reception

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Omakase has earned a Michelin star.[2][1] Rating the restaurant with an 8.6, Julia Chen and Lani Conway of The Infatuation stated that the restaurant was the "world's most casual fish Happy Hour", adding that the experience "feels like a party".[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Omakase". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Saria, Lauren (May 7, 2024) [July 14, 2023]. "16 Excellent Sushi Restaurants in San Francisco". Eater. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Bauer, Michael (November 4, 2015). "Omakase: Tiny sushi spot has 14 seats, 3 stars". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Chakarian, Ella (June 17, 2021). "The 10 Best San Francisco Sushi Restaurants". San Francisco Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Chen, Julia; Conway, Lani (April 25, 2024). "The 11 Best Sushi Omakase Restaurants In SF". The Infatuation. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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