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The Japanese phrase “omakase” translates to “I leave it up to you” and refers to a culinary experience based on trust. As restaurants specializing in sushi omakase have exploded across America, everyone — local chefs, sushi connoisseurs, sushi novices — seems to have embraced the boom. Because when it comes to that moment when you sit down at a counter, one thing become crystal clear: There’s no experience quite like omakase.
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The Resy Guide to Sushi Omakase in Los Angeles
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It’s no surprise that L.A. is home — as it has been for years — to some of the best omakase experiences in the country. From a shiny Beverly Hills gem to a hidden izakaya counter, these are some of our favorites.
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Chefs Explain Everything You Want to Know About Sushi Omakase
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What are the biggest misconceptions about sushi omakase? Why is it so expensive? And how should you eat sushi? Here to answer all your burning questions (and then some): a panel of Resy experts, consisting of five acclaimed sushi chefs from across the country.
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The History of L.A. Omakase, Told Through 10 Restaurants
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Los Angeles has played a pivotal role in the explosion of sushi omakase across the country, but before it was a thing in every major American city, it formed in Little Tokyo and strip malls. Here’s a look at 10 key L.A. restaurants that all played a starring role in making omakase as popular as it is today.
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It's the Special Human Connection Makes Omakase Magical
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The omakase tradition is grounded in the Japanese concept of omotenashi, an approach to hospitality that anticipates the needs of the guests before being asked. Omakase-style restaurants apply this fine-tuned attention to detail to menu curation, emphasizing the human connection in a deep and meaningful way.
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