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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eight-seat counter omakase by chef Kevin Yanaga inside Yanaga Kappo Izakaya in Philadelphia, reached through a bookcase door; 20 courses, booked via OpenTable.

Houston, Texas

Aiko Sushi Restaurant in Houston's Washington Avenue Coalition area offers a chef-guided omakase at the sushi counter, bookable through OpenTable.

Miami, Florida

A six-seat sushi and kaiseki counter inside Faena Hotel Miami Beach, led by James Beard Award winner Chef Paul Qui, open Tuesday through Saturday for two

Honolulu, Hawaii

Ten-seat counter-only omakase in Kaimuki, Honolulu, with chef Ray Howard, English-friendly service, and seatings booked through OpenTable.

Melbourne, Victoria

Sixteen-seat kaiseki counter in a subterranean Melbourne CBD space, led by chef Katsuji Yoshino, rated Two Chef Hats in the 2025 Good Food Guide.

Chicago, Illinois

Jōtō Sushi in Chicago's West Loop serves a 15-course dry-aged sushi omakase for $150 at dinner and a $60 lunch version, with counter seating and a private room.

Fukuoka

Kiku Zushi is a 12-seat Edomae sushi counter in Kasuga, Fukuoka, offering a 15-course omakase from chef Takahashi Kenji, Michelin-starred and bookable via

Dallas, Texas

Namo is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Dallas's West Village, led by chef Kazuhito Mabuchi, offering nightly dinner omakase and a prix-fixe lunch

Boston, Massachusetts

Nine-seat sushi counter hidden inside Shore Leave in Boston's South End, where chef Colin Lynch serves a 17-course modern omakase.

Chicago, Illinois

Nobu Chicago's sushi bar offers a 10-course omakase for $150 per person nightly in Fulton Market, with a separate $40 lunch tasting menu available weekdays.

Calgary, Alberta

Chef Darren MacLean runs a six-seat counter omakase in Calgary's East Village with seasonal snacks, sashimi, and up to fifteen pieces of nigiri, booked via

Kyoto

Chef Takashi runs a 12-seat counter in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, serving a 10-course Edomae sushi omakase for ¥150 per person, booked through OpenTable.

Denver, Colorado

Sushi Den in South Denver offers a 12-course set sushi menu at its counter, walk-in only, alongside a reservable private-room Chef's Table omakase.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Michelin-starred Edomae sushi counter on Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu, led by chef Takeshi Shimbashi, with dinner omakase at $300 and weekend lunch at $150.

London, England

Ten-seat counter omakase in Soho from Chef Mogi, priced at £89 for a nine-piece nigiri course with hand roll and dessert, booked via OpenTable.

Toronto, Ontario

Counter-only Edomae sushi omakase in Toronto's Yorkville area, 25 courses, dinner at $355 CAD and lunch at $180 CAD, booked via OpenTable.

Honolulu, Hawaii

A 9-seat counter omakase inside Restaurant SUNTORY in Waikiki, with lunch and two dinner courses booked through OpenTable.

Toronto, Ontario

Edomae sushi and kaiseki omakase from chef Igarashi at an 8-seat counter in downtown Toronto, with separate lunch and dinner tasting menus.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Chef Zach Ramos runs a counter-only kaiseki-style omakase and separate lunch menu in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., booked via OpenTable.

Denver, Colorado

Michelin-listed, 12-seat counter omakase in Denver's Central district, led by chef Phraseuth Paul Sananikone and booked through OpenTable.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Hidden behind a bookcase inside the Peery Hotel, Sushi By Bou Salt Lake City serves a 12-course Edomae omakase at a counter-only setting.