How to Use omakase in a Sentence

omakase

noun
  • In the omakase world, that still matters.
    — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Their omakase menus are amazing.
    — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
  • The second-to-last course was an omakase must-have.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Think omakase-style, but with dishes that go beyond sushi.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Up for an excellent, mid-tier omakase?
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • There is no jail on earth that will provide you with an omakase tasting menu.
    — Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The high price of the omakase menu means most simply won’t be able to afford it.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The menu will be prepared right on the boat’s stunning open kitchen, omakase-style.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The omakase scene is booming in Atlanta.
    — Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The omakase room will offer dinner five nights a week, with two seatings.
    — David Hochman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The omakase lunch is similar to the dinner, but comes with fewer apps.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2023
  • It’s been a huge driver in the wave of limited-seat omakase restaurants.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • For those overwhelmed by choice, the ten-piece omakase menu is the perfect decision.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The restaurant serves its classic omakase menu, centered on nigiri.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The vast sushi menu now also includes dumplings, salads, stir-fry dishes, pho and omakase.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Many equate an omakase restaurant with stuffiness and outrageous prices.
    — Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Rasheeda had to convert her kitchen from a casual omakase to a ramen kitchen.
    — Abe Beame, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The bottomless drinks can be added to the standard omakase for $25 per person.
    — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
  • An à la carte menu is available, but the best thing to do here is opt for the omakase experience and let the chef take the lead.
    — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Staff preps for the dinner rush at Gansevoort's rooftop omakase restaurant, Saishin.
    — Kate King, WSJ, 10 Oct. 2023
  • More than two dozen upscale omakase bars have sprung up from downtown to the South Bay over the past decade or so.
    — Claire Wang, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Expect an omakase menu that includes not only sushi but a range of seasonal dishes.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • In Japan, tipping is not customary at omakase counters.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Look for the duo to launch the city’s most exclusive omakase spot, as well as a temaki counter at a more affordable price point.
    — David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Lidgey launched a new omakase tasting menu this week, served at the chef’s counter, featuring that day’s sashimi creations.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Book the cocktail omakase, which requires reservations.
    — Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • Enjoy an omakase meal with wine pairings from Sarah’s Vineyard in Gilroy.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
  • And while the New York closure marks the end of an era, the city surely isn’t lacking in pricey omakase spots.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 July 2023
  • Jinpachi is a low-key looking sushi bar that serves one of the best omakase meals in Los Angeles.
    — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The restaurant is also noted for its omakase multi-course and multi-hour chef's choice meals along with a la carte options.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2022

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