Restaurants with moderate

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.

Manila, Metro Manila

Kaiseki and Edomae-style omakase from Chef Kazunori Kuramochi at a 12-seat counter in Makati, Manila, from PHP 7,000 per person.

San Francisco, California

KUSAKABE in North Beach, San Francisco serves an 18-course Edomae sushi and Kyoto Kaiseki omakase from chef Mitsunori Kusakabe, dinner $210, reservations by

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.

Osaka

Halal-friendly omakase restaurant near Dotonbori in Osaka's Higashishinsaibashi district, serving Edomae sushi and wagyu courses booked through TableCheck.

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.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Kanazawa's Kazuemachi district, chef Kazuhiro Morita, 8-course dinner omakase from ¥22,000, phone reservations only.

Fukuoka

Chef Ishida serves a 10-course kaiseki omakase for ¥11,000 at this Nakasu, Fukuoka restaurant, with counter and private-room seating for up to 56 guests.