Modern sushi

Tokyo

Two-Michelin-star kaiseki-style omakase in Jingūmae, Tokyo, from chef Zaiyu Hasegawa, booked strictly by phone up to two months out.

Madrid, Community of Madrid

Hotaru Madrid offers a 12-course Amaterasu omakase from chef Alejandro Pérez on Calle Alcalá in Salamanca, with pairing options and an English menu.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Kaiseki Yuzu in Las Vegas serves three separate counter-only tasting menus—kaiseki, beef kappo, and sushi omakase—under chef Kaoru Azeuchi, booked via Tock.

New York City, New York

Chef Hiroshi runs a 10-seat, Michelin-starred sushi counter in Manhattan offering a 15-course omakase for $150, with an optional sake pairing.

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.

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship

An 8-seat counter in Praga-Południe serves a 12-course omakase from 600 PLN, with English menu and phone-only reservations Wednesday to Saturday.

London, England

Padam Rai runs a 10-seat counter omakase at RAI on Bayley Street near Tottenham Court Road, with lunch and dinner service and an English menu.

New York City, New York

Shion 69 Leonard Street is a one-Michelin-starred, counter-only Edomae sushi-ya in Tribeca offering a $250 dinner omakase, dinner only, Monday through Saturday.

Houston, Texas

Soto is a Montrose sushi restaurant on Westheimer Road offering an à la carte menu plus dinner omakase at $150 and a $25 lunch omakase.

London, England

One-hour counter omakase in Fitzrovia, London, served Tuesday to Friday from 6pm near Oxford Circus.

Austin, Texas

A 12-seat, counter-only omakase in downtown Austin serving 17 courses, booked via Tock, with a private room available.

Kyoto

Edomae sushi by chef Nomura Kazuya in Gion, Kyoto, with two nightly seatings, phone-only booking up to two months ahead, dinner from ¥25,000.

Bangkok

12-seat counter omakase in Thonglor, Bangkok, led by Chef Tango Lai; 12-course menu from THB 2,900, lunch and dinner service.

Hong Kong

Hisashi Udatsu's Tokyo sushi house opened a 12-seat Tsim Sha Tsui counter with a HK$2,380 dinner omakase and phone-only booking.

Ho Chi Minh City

Modern sushi omakase in Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, with a private room and lunch and dinner seatings daily.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only kaiseki-style omakase in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, ten courses built around Hokkaido ingredients, reserved by phone.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Sushi Sasabune in Honolulu serves a dinner-only omakase of local Hawaiian fish, open Tuesday through Saturday, booked by phone.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Takara 14 & EN Omakase, led by chef Pat, offers modern sushi omakase under $150 per person on 14th Street NW, booked through Tock.

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region

Fukasawa is a luxury-tier modern sushi restaurant in Vitacura, Santiago, led by chef Marcos Baeza, booked by phone.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nakama is a BYOB modern sushi omakase spot in Center City East, Philadelphia, booked through Tock, with moderate pricing.

Dallas, Texas

Counter-only kaiseki-inspired omakase in downtown Dallas, booked by phone, open evenings Tuesday through Sunday.

Istanbul

Modern sushi omakase in Kuruçeşme, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, reserved by phone and priced in the luxury tier.

Bangkok

Kozue Omakase Thonglor is a luxury-tier Edomae and modern sushi counter in Watthana, Bangkok, bookable by phone, closed Saturdays.

Buenos Aires

Modern sushi omakase in Palermo, Buenos Aires, booked by phone, with upscale pricing and English-friendly service.