Was on a work trip during my birthday so I treated myself to a really nice meal. Shoutout to the chefs at The Shota for a memorable and delicious meal—I would gladly go back and celebrate with them again! Easily one of the better omakases I’ve had in the US.
Service was great from the chefs—kind, funny, and really proud of their craft. There were two diners seated to my left that let their nigiri sit on their plates for 5-10min pretty much the whole meal…and the head chef was obviously a little annoyed, but the chef serving us did a great job pacing despite them. There was also a member of the support staff having some pretty unprofessional chats with the two diners but I guess I just played the part of audience that night 🍿.
- Selection of snacks. Tako was great. Also razor clam and kabocha.
- Mmm akami for later
- Crab chawanmushi (incl. shell)
- Ika, yellowtail, salmon, tuna sashimi.
- Best sea bream bite I’ve had (sorry for focus)
- Hotate (my favorite)
- Uni (yes, chef, I do really like Uni ☺️)
- I think this was a snapper but I forgot
- Breaded lightly cooked king mackerel. The dipping sauces were tasty
- That akami from earlier
- Toro
- Signature saba roll with green onion
- Tamago and chestnut ice cream (yes, chef, I do really like chestnuts ☺️)
- Golden berry three ways
- Chef showing us the various fishes
by fontanese
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Looks amazing!