Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase

This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds ... but we wouldn’t skip a single course

"...The omakase boom in Austin has been fast, furious, and more..."

May 31, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Sarah Cook Invites Diners to "Be Here Now" at Kyoten Sushiko

An unlikely artist at Mueller's satellite iteration of Otto Phan's omakase restaurant

"...Kyōten Sushiko in May, reopening and reinvigorating the six-seat omakase counter, earning her spot despite injury and industry prejudice...."

June 28, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Otoko’s New Sake Is Available at Watertrade, and Watertrade (and All Its Pleasures) Is Available for You

Chef Yoshi Okai raises the beverage bar to match his sushi mastery

"...tricky getting a reservation for chef Yoshi Okai’s 12-seat omakase experience at Otoko in the South Congress Hotel...."

Jan. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Michelin Guide Delivers Stars to Austin Restaurants

Craft Omakase, Barley Swine among one-star awardees

"...Barley Swine, Craft Omakase (newly named Best New Restaurant by Chronicle readers), Hestia,..."

Nov. 12, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...This iconic omakase in Manhattan’s West Village helmed by Daisuke Nakazawa –..."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Is ‘Sushi By Scratch Restaurants: Cedar Creek’ Worth Your Driving Time & Money?

The answer is in the pines, in the pines

"...Every single one of us who’s visited that ten-seater omakase, we’re all like: Holy shiiiiiiiiiiit, *chef’s kiss*...."

April 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Year’s Eve Dining

Say good riddance to the old year with a belly full of yum

"...KEMURI TATSU-YA This acclaimed eatery’s new Omakase Club features three different styles to choose from, including..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Sushi|Bar Chef Focuses Japanese, Celebrates Ukrainian, Showcases Excellence

Itamae Ambrely Ouimette cooks up some raw delectation

"...is a sort of sushi creation itself, a journo omakase presented for your newsy delectation...."

April 29, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bento Picnic: Everything in Its Right Place

Leanne Valenti’s Japanese homecooking venue exceeds the sum of its parts

"...Picnic 2600 E. Cesar Chavez Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm bentopicnic.com Sushi|Bar Omakase Settles in Austin (For Now)..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tony C’s Opens on Anderson, Eddie Jackson Joins Beef Loving Texans, Eberly Returns, and What’s This About Sushi Chefs in Your Own Home?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...sushi chefs are aiming to bring a brand new omakase model to Austin (and the Hill Country) with their..."

Dec. 8, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Best New Restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Reinvents Shabu-Shabu

Feel free to double dip

"...tonkotsu comfort. Then, it's à la carte options or omakase (or both), and very shortly, each diner's broth-filled pot..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Review: Kyōten Sushiko

Exceptional nigiri is served with few frills

"...on a grander scale. Now priced at $150 per omakase (tax and tip included), the restaurant tries to telegraph..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...executive chef/owner at Uchi (www.uchiaustin.com), to set up an omakase (chef's tasting) dinner after the class for Hiroko and..."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Best of “Best of Austin”

Chronicle readers on the best places to see and be seen in Austin

"...1003 Barton Springs Rd., terryblacksbbq.com Best New Restaurant: Craft Omakase..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature

News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...much brighter news, Tare (12414 Alderbrook) – the first omakase in North Austin, we’re told – is open and..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AAPI Family Style Passports Debut, Soupleaf Opens, Sprinkles x Nguyen Coffee Supply Is Almost Too Good To Be True, National Pretzel Day Is Knot Happening, There’s Sotol and Bourbon and Cider, It’s Pasta Paisanos FTW, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...else, what else? Well, there’s the Tare x Calibrate omakase on Thursday, of course … And the agaveheads in..."

April 19, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Veracruz All Natural Is at Mueller, Yellowbird Is at Taco Bell, La Popular’s at Lantana, Truluck’s Is Gonna Move, Here Comes Songkran Again, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...workin’ the CBD edibles from Calibrate for a 10-course omakase next Thursday … and our A. Richmond has a..."

April 12, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Just Exhausted

You might be the gardener

"...with some easy answers like "multiple orgasms," "the 10-course omakase at Uchi," or "a laundry basket full of Labrador..."

March 31, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki tasting menu make this 12-seat omakase restaurant one of the hottest tickets in town, thanks..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Uroko All Omakase and sushi classes cancelled until further notice; already only..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Chef Yoshi Okai Chats About His One-Week-Only Otoko Pop-Up

No months-in-advance rez needed for this special sushi & cocktail menu

"...Hotel Lobby Bar for a week-long party showcasing Otoko’s omakase experience. Reservations for seatings at the restaurant typically book..."

Sept. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

From Spooky to Swanky, October Is Full of Food Fun

Open that calendar app and start making plans

"...Austinite singer-songwriter, and you can lounge in style sipping omakase cocktails from the bar while enjoying a free show...."

Oct. 18, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Nine Best Japanese Restaurants in Austin

We pick our favorite spots for sushi, ramen, hibachi, and more

"...most exquisite platings, especially if you splurge with the omakase. The hotate crudo and the blackened pepper tuna salad..."

May 8, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...on their products. Buzzy offerings included the vegan-friendly “taco omakase” served by chef Joseph Gomez of Sana Sana Taqueria..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...Anderson’s May 2024 skewering of the city’s Joe Rogan-approved “bromakase” culture was a last rusty nail. Whether replaced by..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...stars this week, including la Barbecue, Barley Swine, Craft Omakase, and Olamaie. Two more won Michelin green stars, awarded..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Best of Austin: Restaurants 2024 Critics’ Top 10s

"...2) Craft Omakase..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...a spot at Uchi for their Mother’s Day dine-in omakase that features limited-time menu items like seared scallops, beef..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...50 chef-farmer collabs, live music, live-fire demos, a vegetable omakase experience, and symposium conversations on sustainability and seasonality.  ..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...several successes from Tatsu Akaiwa, is also bringing the omakase Valentine’s goodness all week long (Feb. 12-18), with A5..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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