English friendly

Perth, Western Australia

Chef Jay's 10-seat counter in North Perth serves a seasonal 7-course Japanese omakase for AUD 200, with sake pairing and phone-only bookings.

Zurich

Mikuriya is an 8-seat counter restaurant inside The Dolder Grand in Zurich, serving chef Atsushi Hiraoka's omakase and rated 17 Gault Millau points.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eight-seat counter in Center City East serving a 10-course Edomae sushi and kappo omakase from Chef Ogawa, with one Michelin star.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Kappo cuisine at Sapporo Kappo Koushiro in Susukino serves an eight-course menu for about ¥10,000 at a 40-seat counter-and-private-room restaurant.

Kobe, Hyogo

Counter-only Kobe restaurant in Chuo Ward pairing sushi, tempura, and Kobe beef in one omakase, with 16 seats and an English menu.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Shikiha is a counter-only kappo restaurant in Kanazawa's Nagamachi district, open daily except Monday from noon to 11pm.

Amsterdam, North Holland

A counter-only wagyu and modern sushi omakase in Amsterdam-Zuid, open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, booked by phone only.