Tasting the chef’s best and most creative creations, without a pre-selected choice. That is the premise of the omakase menu — which in Japanese means something like “I trust the chef.” So, how about trying some of the restaurants that serve omakase menus in São Paulo?
Typically, the customer sits at the counter and the chef serves dishes created on the spot, using the freshest and most seasonal ingredients possible. In other words, an extraordinary dining experience that promises to surprise customers.
Discover restaurants in São Paulo that serve the omakase menu
Fish-Wan
At this restaurant, the meal begins with a scallop crudo, followed by a delicate selection of sushi, sashimi, hot dishes, and finally dessert. It’s a series of surprises well worth savoring.
📍Rua Cândido Lacerda, 33 – Jardim Anália Franco
NAI
A new surprise every day! Here, the sushi chef is responsible for preparing an appetizer and 12 pieces. Guests only discover the selected fish at the moment they’re served. It’s pure gastronomy with a touch of mystery.
📍1138 California Street – Brooklin
Atsui
This restaurant offers 3 omakase options, which vary in the number of courses and the items included. With a tasting menu vibe, the restaurant is a safer choice for those who don’t enjoy surprises.
📍Rua Padre João Manuel, 1164 – Cerqueira César
Jazzy Sushi House
Recently revamped (formerly Omakase Nihon), the venue has maintained its essence of excellence under the leadership of entrepreneur Leandro Dias, now in a refreshed and even more charming atmosphere.
The experience is centered on the classic omakase concept: an intimate counter-service setting with no fixed menu, where the guest places complete trust in the chef. Over the course of about 14 courses prepared with the freshest ingredients of the day, you get a close-up view of the precision of each cut and presentation.
📍Rua Antônio de Macedo Soares, 1377 – Campo Belo
Su
Like Atsui, Su is also a safe bet for omakase in São Paulo, as it has a well-defined menu. Here, the experience lasts two hours and includes 15 courses plus dessert.
📍Pátio Higienópolis Shopping Mall
Asian Icon
For those who love sitting at the counter, watching the kitchen in full swing, and leaving the choice of dishes in the chef’s hands, Ícone Asiático is a great bet. After all, here, every Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy the omakase menu featuring the freshest ingredients of the day.
📍Rua Fidalga, 79 – Pinheiros
Imakay
It isat the counter of this Japanese restaurant in Itaim Bibi where the magic of the omakase menu, called the Imakay Experience, takes place. Among the highlights are sushi made with aged fish; tuna carpaccio (slices of cured and smoked fish, tomatoes marinated in vinegar and honey, Spanish olive oil, finished with pupunha palm hearts and Maldon salt); usuzukuri (an ancient Japanese technique involving ultra-thin slices of fish—white fish with ponzu sauce) and much more.
📍Rua Urussuí, 330 – Itaim Bibi
KISŪ
KISŪ is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in the Jardins neighborhood, where you are personally served by chef Rodolfo Yusa. You can choose between two omakase options: twelve or sixteen courses. In addition, the restaurant also offers an à la carte menu.
📍Rua Dr. Melo Alves 506 – Jardins
Kuro
Kuro’s menu is so popular that the restaurant servesomakase by reservation only, made through its Instagram profile. That’s because the restaurant seats only ten people per seating to ensure a unique and intimate experience.
📍Rua Padre João Manuel – Jardins
Massae San Sushi
The traditional restaurant serves a six-course omakase at the popular counter. Here, guests enjoy a traditional Japanese menu that respects the seasonality of ingredients, highlights perfectly cut pieces, and showcases a variety of delicacies within classic and traditional Japanese cuisine.
📍Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Jr, 275 – Itaim Bibi
Murakami
Here, customers can choose from three omakase menus, all surprises created by chef Tsuyoshi Murakami. For example, the Murakami Experience, which consists of six courses—five savory and one sweet. The Sushi Experience, on the other hand, features sushi served at the ideal temperature balance between the rice and the fish, something hard to find elsewhere.
📍Alameda Lorena, 1186 – Jardins
Watanabe
Finally, Chef Dennis Watanabe’s menu features the best fish of the day in 15 courses, finishing with dessert and green tea.
📍Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 554 – Itaim Bibi
Oizumi Sushi
Awarded a Michelin star and led by renowned chef Danilo Maciel, the restaurant is entirely dedicated to the omakase concept, where guests are seated at an intimate counter with just 10 seats per seating.
The standout feature of the experience lies in the mastery of fish aging and the selection of ingredients of the highest quality. Throughout the structured sequence, which alternates between impeccable sushi and sophisticated hot dishes, the guest closely observes the chef’s pinpoint precision.
Since seats are extremely rare and highly sought-after, advance reservations are required.
📍Rua Califórnia, 785 – Cidade Monções
Satori Omakase
The space features a contemporary and intimate counter atmosphere, operating exclusively with two evening seatings and requiring advance reservations.
The highlight of the visit is the unique tasting menu served in several courses, where customers sit around the counter to fully trust the chef’s seasonal creations.
As a fresh new trend that is already emerging in specialized food columns as one of the major highlights of São Paulo’s new generation, it is an unmissable and highly sought-after experience.
📍 Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 365 – Pinheiros
Aizomê
The venue offers a sophisticated and intimate experience in the Jardins neighborhood, where the highlight is the 5- or 7-course tasting menus. These sequences function as a signature omakase, masterfully blending cold and hot dishes in a harmonious and surprising way.
Although the central concept is based on the “menu in the chef’s hands” approach, the restaurant also offers set menus and other formats on its menu, making the atmosphere versatile for both the counter and the tables.
📍 Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39 – Jardim Paulista
By Koji
Located inside the Morumbi Stadium, By Koji is one of the most traditional and renowned spots when it comes to premier Japanese cuisine in the capital.
Under the direction of chef Koji Yokomizo, the restaurant has developed impeccable omakase menus and counter tastings, which share the spotlight with the acclaimed à la carte service. With a sushi bar that’s always packed—even on game days—the restaurant stands out for its classic technique and precision in cutting, always prioritizing the absolute freshness of the fish.
📍 Praça Roberto Gomes Pedrosa, 1 – Morumbi
Imai Izakaya
Tucked away in Jardim da Saúde, Imai Izakaya is that typical neighborhood Japanese spot with the soul of a local bar that wins you over on your very first visit. Although it’s highly sought after for its traditional izakaya dishes, the restaurant reserves a special spot at its counter for those seeking a more informal and unpretentious omakase experience.
The place has already become a favorite among blogs and specialized profiles precisely because it offers this “hidden” format, off the beaten path of the usual hype. Seats at the counter are available by advance reservation, ensuring attentive service for a memorable meal full of personality.
📍 Rua Hipócrates, 139 – Jardim da Saúde
Fukuya
Boasting the prestigious recognition of the Michelin Guide and led by renowned chef Marcelo Fukuya, the restaurant is perfect for special celebrations or a “luxury date.” The establishment stands out for its intimate atmosphere that emphasizes interaction with the kitchen, à la carte dishes, and a memorable signature omakase experience.
This tasting menu is served in 7 courses and focuses entirely on seasonality and ingredients of the highest quality, such as fresh wasabi and premium fish.
📍Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Nova Conceição
