A 12-seat Edomae-style sushi counter in San Francisco's SOMA district, offering a 15-course omakase with sake pairing and about a month's booking lead time.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Courses
- 15
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Chef Name
- Sake pairing
- $30
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · 1 month
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Set behind shoji screens on Townsend Street in SOMA, Omakase is a 12-seat counter restaurant built around a single Edomae-style sushi menu. The chef trained in Tokyo and applies traditional techniques including aging, sujime, konbu jime, shio-jime, and occasional charcoal smoking to bring out the flavor of the fish rather than mask it with heavy sauces or garnish.
The fixed omakase runs 15 courses and takes about two hours at the counter, priced at $150 per person. A sake pairing is available for an additional $30. The menu and service are in English, and dress code is smart casual; this is not a cash-only operation, and cards are accepted.
Seating is limited to two nightly slots, 5:00pm and 7:45pm, Thursday through Tuesday; the restaurant is closed Wednesdays. With only 12 seats and no lunch service, reservations are necessary well in advance — plan for roughly a month of lead time to secure a spot. Given the small room and counter-only format, the pace is set by the chef, and the difficulty of getting a table is considered moderate.
The restaurant is located at 665 Townsend St in San Francisco's Showplace Square/SOMA area, easily reached from downtown. It is not currently Michelin-listed. For anyone booking, confirm exact seating availability and any deposit policy directly through the restaurant's website or by phone before finalizing plans.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The 15-course omakase is $150 per person, with an optional $30 sake pairing.
- How far in advance should I book?
- Reservations typically require about one month of lead time given the 12-seat counter and limited nightly seatings.
- What are the seating times?
- Seatings are at 5:00pm and 7:45pm, Thursday through Tuesday. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays.
- Is the menu available in English, and what should I wear?
- Yes, an English menu is provided. Dress code is smart casual.
- Do I need cash to pay?
- No, the restaurant is not cash-only. Confirm accepted payment methods directly with the restaurant if paying by a specific card type.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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