Best Sushi Restaurants in Dotonbori Renowned for Their "OMAKASE" Menu
February 20, 2026
What Is OMAKASE?
OMAKASE is a Japanese phrase that means "I’ll leave it to you." In OMAKASE-style dining, the customer leaves everything to the chef to enjoy the best ingredients of the day and the chef's recommendations. The charm of OMAKASE is that a different menu is served each time, providing the guest with discoveries and surprises.
Let's look at some of popular sushi restaurants in Dotonbori offering an OMAKASE menu.
OMAKASE sushi calculated down to the flow of the course
You can enjoy OMAKASE calculated down to the flow at a counter designed like a stage. Because even the sushi rice is carefully adjusted to match the fish, the flavor is clearly conveyed with each bite, which is its charm. Japanese dishes and high-quality sake served in between change your travel night into a “special dining experience.”
Price: ¥24,200~(Semi-Luxury)
Type: Authentic
Business Hours: 18:00~23:00
Regular Holiday: Sunday, Public holiday
Feature: Child-Friendly, English menu, Chinese (traditional) menu, Chinese (simplified) menu, Korean menu, Highly Rated
OMAKASE sushi experience with red vinegar sushi rice as the key
You can enjoy OMAKASE where the aroma and richness of sushi rice made with red vinegar greatly enhance the flavor of the nigiri. In addition to seasonal ingredients, one-dish items are incorporated, and the specialty tuna, as well as the pickled ginger and wasabi, are carefully crafted, which is its charm. Since they also have sake from all over Japan, you can make your travel night special by pairing it with sushi.
OMAKASE sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes enjoyed at the counter
You can leisurely enjoy OMAKASE combining sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes. The interior has a calm atmosphere with jazz playing, and the live feeling of dishes being prepared right before your eyes livens up your travel night. They are particular about sushi rice, including its aroma, so you can fully enjoy a “Japanese sushi experience.”
OMAKASE sushi to enjoy the seasons, showcased by a Kyoto-trained craftsman
The head chef, who honed his skills at a famous store in Kyoto, offers OMAKASE using seasonal ingredients, which you can enjoy at the counter. In addition to nigiri, sashimi and grilled Japanese dishes appear smoothly, making the meal itself a highlight of your trip. Located within walking distance from Dotonbori, it’s perfect for nights when you want to fully savor authentic sushi.
OMAKASE of authentic Edomae sushi with tuna and abalone as the stars, calmly savored
You can enjoy Edomae style OMAKASE centered on tuna and abalone with seasonal ingredients. It incorporates “dishes you can only encounter here” such as abalone liver sauce, and the craftsman's work is conveyed with every bite, which is its charm. Located in an easily accessible area of Dotonbori, it’s perfect for those who want to choose “truly good sushi” for their travel night.
Price: ¥21,780~(Semi-Luxury)
Type: Authentic
Business Hours: 18:00~24:00
Regular Holiday: Sunday
Feature: Child-Friendly, English menu, Chinese (traditional) menu, Korean menu
