Restaurants with moderate

Chicago, Illinois

A 15-course Japanese-Mexican omakase by Chef Ismael Lucero Lopez at a 12-seat counter in Chicago's Lower West Side, $180 per person.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Maru San in Capitol Hill serves Nikkei handrolls at a walk-in counter, with a prepaid 7 PM tasting menu bookable through Resy.

Atlanta, Georgia

Kappo-style 8-course omakase from chef Paul Gutting at Michelin-starred Ryokou in Adair Park, Atlanta, $225 per guest with sake pairing available.

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.

Houston, Texas

Tins in Houston offers a 14-course fusion omakase by Chef Sky for $175 with unlimited sake pairing, booked via Resy.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

KAZ Sushi Bistro in Northwest D.C. offers a chef's-choice omakase at lunch and dinner, with reservations booked through Tock.