Lunch omakase in Japan

Kyoto

Hyotei, a 400-year-old kaiseki restaurant near Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, holds three Michelin stars and serves dinner from ¥37,650 per person.

Fukuoka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, with a chef's omakase ending in a mini seafood ramen, from ¥15,000 at dinner.

Kyoto

Counter-only Edomae sushi near Shijo-Kawaramachi in Kyoto, with lunch and dinner omakase from ¥5,500, booked via TableCheck.

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

Kyoto

Counter-seat omakase inside Nishiki Market Alley, Kyoto, with a seafood or fully vegan 10-piece sushi course finished with ramen, ¥7,700 per person.

Kyoto

Michelin two-star tempura counter in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, seating 12, serves a 10-course omakase by chef Takashi Yamada; book via Tock.

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.

Fukuoka

Edomae sushi omakase in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, priced at 28,000 JPY for either the lunch or dinner course, booked online via Resy.

Tokyo

Nine-seat Edomae sushi counter on the 45th floor of Bellustar Tokyo in Kabukicho, with sake pairing and weekend lunch service.

Fukui

Sushi Jubei in Fukui serves an 18-course Edomae sushi omakase at lunch and dinner, booked via TableCheck, Pocket Concierge, or phone up to two months ahead.

Kyoto

One Michelin-starred Edomae sushi counter in Gion, Kyoto, offering lunch and dinner omakase; booking is difficult and handled through Pocket Concierge.

Kyoto

Kappo-style sushi counter in Gion, Kyoto, offering three tiered omakase courses priced from ¥15,000 to ¥25,000 across 35 seats.

Kyoto

A 24-seat sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto offers a 15-course omakase at a flat 7,000 yen, available at lunch and dinner, bookable through Tock.