Takumi Sushi Owana — Restaurant in Tokyo

If you're in the area definitely try out this cozy 1 Michelin star omakase. Highly recommend booking the bar seating for the full experience but I believe they also had private rooms. The fish were very fresh and omg the UNI was AMAZING - still dreaming of it. Service was also excellent. We went early September so it was still VERY warm outside and I can't remember how many times they refilled our drinks.

Side note: Book in advance! Bar seating only sits 8 people an 1 room. I had booked online through an website called pocket concierge. It was a pretty easy process just as long the dates are available. If available you do pay in advance to book the seats. (which is common in these type of restaurants) If you order additional items at the store it would be charged separately.

With that being said my husband and I did order a few additional items and when the check was given to my husband, he paid but didn't know that I had already paid for the 2 course portions. We contacted pocket concierge the next day since we figured they would just refund us for the course and the restaurant can keep the charge with included the additional items. There was some miscommunication due to language barrier but someone at the restaurant reached out. They quickly resolved the issue and ended up refunded/voiding the charge with the additional item. Super sweet and honest people. We will definitely be back when we around...

I was a bit apprehensive after reading some of the more negative reviews (re: Small rooms, fishy taste) but alas as some have stated it is subjective to one's palate. However note, this is an authentic Japanese omakase and it was very different from the omakase and sushi I've had from Western countries etc. They service sushi attuned to local taste with some flair and innovation. So if you're not open minded I wouldn't book. BUT they were extremely attentive and accommodating. I booked via pocket concierge and noted my partner did not eat oysters, as they knew in advance they substituted one dish for a simmered tuna which he loved. The sushi they served tonight (Winter Jan) was mainly centred on white fish such as mackerel and sardine. These fish do tend to have a stronger sea flavour but you realise fresh mackerel tastes smooth and sweet! Everything was genuinely delicious and some surprised us (Shirako was like a smooth egg custard !). The service by staff and chefs was excellent, professional, smooth and yet not pretentious. It's a small venue which makes for an intimate setting. They kept refilling our tea without asking and we finished the night with delicious icecream. You leave VERY full and satisfied. The staff know enough English to tell you which fish is being served. :)

I highly recommend this place. Thank you for such a wonderful...

Takumi Sushi Owana was a very enjoyable Omakase experience. 18 courses of very delicious and unique bites, but a few caveats. For starters we had booked the Omakase expecting to be in front of the chef and the sushi, however, in our reservation we had selected without knowing “any seating“ which, in fact meant that we were in a small room alone off to the side. This is obviously not what one expects when they go to an Omakase and was pretty disappointing. However, the staff was incredibly nice and Chef did come into the room a few times to bring the dishes and explain. A few highlights were the Chu-Toro and the marinated Akame, in addition to a Hokkaido scallop and local black throat Seabass. We also had a few very interesting bites including blowfish sperm sack, miso brain, scallop liver. Some of which were good, but all of which were the type of thing you would want from a Japanese Omakase in Tokyo, some really unique and once in a lifetime bites. For 18 courses and the service (minus the seating), I would say it was worth the price. Overall, worth going but possibly an example of why a high level Omakase is not necessary while visiting Tokyo. I’ve done many Omakase and this was a good one, but have had better stateside and have had some really good sushi and other more simple places while...