At San Francisco’s Omakase, a Michelin-starred institution known for its elevated Edomae-style sushi, that intimacy is now making its way outside the counter.
With the debut of its Luxury To-Go Boxes, Omakase brings a new chapter to its story—one that honors traditional technique while embracing the fluid rhythm of modern dining.
From Michelin Counter to Artisan Box
Founded in 2015 in San Francisco’s SOMA district, Omakase earned its Michelin star within a year of opening, recognized for its commitment to quality, rarity of ingredients, and its minimalist, hushed dining experience. Known for sourcing fish directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market and aging it using traditional Edomae methods, Omakase quickly gained a cult following among sushi purists.
Now, in a move that feels both bold and inevitable, the restaurant introduces its takeout program—a refined, beautifully packed extension of the omakase spirit.
Meet Chef Camilo: Quiet Precision, Global Palate
Leading this new phase is Chef Camilo, whose global culinary background meets deep-rooted Japanese training. Behind the counter, Camilo’s movements are methodical and reverent. His understanding of sushi goes beyond knife skills it’s about rhythm, restraint, and revealing the character of each fish without interruption.
Anatomy of a Box: Sake, Tekka & Seasonal Edomae
The Sake Box, centered on salmon, is a delicate study of cuts—from silky toro-salmon to lightly torched belly, to glistening ikura (roe) and house-made pickled garnishes. Meanwhile, the Tekka Box explores maguro in its many expressions lean, medium-fatty (chutoro), and rich otoro each topped with daikon, gold flakes, or caviar to elevate texture and umami.
High-End Lunch, Reimagined
For mid-day dining, Omakase now offers luxury lunch sets—featuring dishes like saba shioyaki (grilled mackerel with sea salt), house salad, or karaage (crispy chicken thigh with yuzu kosho sauce). These pescatarian-friendly plates are clean, satiating, and refreshingly light & ideal for the health-conscious epicure.
A New Ritual of Luxury To-Go
There’s a quiet beauty in how the boxes are presented: nestled in fine wood, garnished with edible flowers, and served with care rather than convenience. This is not your average to-go sushi. It’s a redefinition of what takeout can be.
Even the packaging speaks of the brand’s aesthetic values minimalist, natural, and intentional.
Final Bite: Why It Matters
As the boundaries of fine dining continue to shift post-pandemic, offerings like Omakase’s to-go program point to something exciting: that luxury need not be static, and that craftsmanship can travel.
Whether you're enjoying it at home, sharing with loved ones, or gifting it as a culinary gesture, Omakase’s boxes invite you to pause and taste what true simplicity can reveal.
Notes & 📷 Photos by Sirui.
