{"id":8573,"date":"2026-04-06T13:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T04:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/?post_type=jetpack-portfolio&p=8573"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:13:28","slug":"summer-omakase-experience-a-luxurious-culinary-journey","status":"publish","type":"jetpack-portfolio","link":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/summer-omakase-experience-a-luxurious-culinary-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Omakase Experience \u2014 A Luxurious Culinary Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An omakase course at a sushi restaurant is more than just a meal \u2014 it\u2019s a full immersion into Japanese sushi culture. Traditionally, it is customized based on your budget, preferences, and any ingredients you dislike, communicated at the time of reservation. Nowadays, it\u2019s common for restaurants to determine both the menu and the prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

For first-time visitors, this system lets you focus entirely on the food and conversation, making it ideal for business dinners or special occasions. Experienced sushi lovers can still customize the course by sharing their preferences when booking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Omakase Course Styles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\uff11\uff0eNigiri-Only Style<\/strong><\/span>
\nFor example, at restaurants like Sukiyabashi Jiro, the course focuses solely on carefully crafted nigiri.<\/span><\/p>\n

\uff12\uff0eTsumami (small appetizers) + Nigiri Style<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u30fbA course where Tsumami are served first, followed by nigiri.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u30fbA style where Tsumami and nigiri are served alternately, as at Sushi Sho, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tsumami typically includes 5\u201310 dishes, and combined with nigiri, the course totals around 20 items. This allows diners to enjoy a rich variety of seasonal flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example: Summer Omakase Course (Tsumami-Focused First Half)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u25a0 First Half (Tsumami)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u30fbEdamame<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbThree kinds of sashimi (today: Tairagi, Aoyagi, Hirame)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbCorn chawanmushi<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbAbalone rice<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbSardine roll<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbThree kinds of sake appetizers (Tsumami)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbGrilled Mehikari<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Second Half (Nigiri)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u30fbKohada<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbKasugo<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbChutoro<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbKobashira<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbKue<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbAkami<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbOtoro<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbAji<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbKuruma ebi<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbKitamurasaki uni<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbAnago<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbNihama<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u30fbTamago yaki<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Course Finale<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u30fbShijimi wan<\/span><\/p>\n

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Summary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This course is notable for never repeating the same fish, allowing a well-balanced tasting of seasonal flavors. Another highlight of this course is that it showcases the full spectrum of sushi neta categories\u2014Akami, Shiromi, Hikarimono, Nimono, kai, and ebi\u2014offering a well-rounded and comprehensive tasting experience. Enjoying about two cups of sake while working through the menu leaves you quite full. Priced at approximately \u00a550,000, this course delivers not just exceptional flavors but also a deeply satisfying dining experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\uff0aThis is an omakase course for true sushi lovers. It\u2019s usually quite a challenge to eat this much.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related contents:<\/span><\/strong>
\nSeasonal sushi toppings you\u2019ll want to try<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An omakase course at a sushi restaurant is more than just a meal \u2014 it\u2019s a full immersion into Japanese sushi culture. Traditionally, it is customized based on your budget, preferences, and any ingredients you dislike, communicated at the time of reservation. Nowadays, it\u2019s common for restaurants to determine both the menu and the prices. For first-time visitors, this system lets you focus entirely on the food and conversation, making it ideal for business dinners or special occasions. Experienced sushi lovers can still customize the course by sharing their preferences when booking.   Omakase Course Styles \uff11\uff0eNigiri-Only Style For example, at restaurants like Sukiyabashi Jiro, the course focuses solely on…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"jetpack-portfolio-type":[143],"jetpack-portfolio-tag":[184],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio\/8573"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/jetpack-portfolio"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8573"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio\/8573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8812,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio\/8573\/revisions\/8812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jetpack-portfolio-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio-type?post=8573"},{"taxonomy":"jetpack-portfolio-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jetpack-portfolio-tag?post=8573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}