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		</div><p>Omakase, this expression is used by patrons at sushi restaurants to leave the food selection to the chef, as opposed to ordering ala carte. The chef will generally present a series of dishes, beginning with the lightest fare and proceeding to the heaviest fare.</p>
<p>Customers ordering omakase style expect the chef to be innovative and surprising them in the selection of dishes. The entire meal is an experience and can be likened to an artistic performance by the chef. Typically, the chef will prepare the dishes based on the freshest ingredients in his kitchen.</p>
<p>So far, I have the privilege to try out omakase in 2 such restaurants and probably there could have many more out there.</p>
<p>The first restaurant that I tried out is located at International Plaza, Hakumai Sushi &; Omakase by Chef Gary.</p>
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<p>The second restaurant that I have tried is located at Holland Village, Yuzu by Chef Tadashi.</p>
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<p>Hope the above food pictures are sufficient to whet your appetite and give you a strong desire to experience Omakase anytime soon.</p>
<blockquote><p>How much does it cost for an Omakase meal?</p></blockquote>
<p>An Omakase meal typically ranges from $150++ per pax onwards.</p>
<p>Recently, I found another value for money omakase which is worth a consideration.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11736 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_202931.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Hana Japanese Restaurant located on Level 1 at Forum The Shopping Mall offering 3 different kinds of omakase menu with prices ranging from $38++ to $88++.</p>
<p>Food quality is of standard even with their basic omakase menu. Below is a typical menu for their $88++ omakase meal.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11737 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_185433.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Lobster Mayo Salad and Chilled Japanese Somen</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11738" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_190628.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>7 Kinds of Fresh Sashimi</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11739" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_192011.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Grilled 1/2 Boston Lobster with Mentaiko</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11740 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_193356.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Jumbo Ebi Katsu</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11741 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_194408.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Wagyu with Yuzu Kosho</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11742 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_195523.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>4 Kinds of Sushi; Fresh Hiroshima Oyster with Ponzu, Minced Otoro Sushi with Fresh Ikura, Hotate Sushi with Foie Gras and Unagi Sushi with Golden Tanuki</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11743 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_200244.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Japanese Steamed Egg with Seafood</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11744 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_200445.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Shimeiji Mushroom Soup</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11745 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_201110.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Hana Premium Bara Chirashi</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11746 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211221_202019.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Yuzu Ice Cream Dessert</p>
<p>What you can get if you go for their $58++ omakase meal.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11797 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_184318.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Shisamo Salad and Chilled Japanese Somen</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11798 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_185600.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>4 Kinds of Fresh Sashimi</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11799 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_190052.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Grilled 1/2 Boston Lobster with Mentaiko</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11800 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_190519.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Battered Hiroshima Oyster</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11801 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_191510.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Beef Tenderloin</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11802 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_193603.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>4 Kinds of Sushi; Ikura with Tobiko Sushi, Caramelised Aburi Salmon, Yellowtail with Housemade Plum Sauce and Foie Gras with Golden Tanuki Sushi</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11803 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195159.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Japanese Steamed Egg with Truffle</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11804" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195049.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Hotate Kushi Donburi</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11805" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195559.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Shimeiji Mushroom Soup</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11806 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_200104.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Cheesecake Dessert</p>
<p>Their basic $38++ omakase meal comprising of&#8230;.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11807 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_184328.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Chuka Hotate and Chilled Japanese Somen with Sesame Dressing</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11808 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_185607.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>2 Kinds of Fresh Sashimi</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11809 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_190058.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Grilled Hokkaido Scallop with Mentaiko</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11810 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_190540.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Tempura Shisamo</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11811 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_191518.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Pan Fried Asari Butter Clams with Garlic</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11812 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_193611.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>4 Kinds of Sushi; Cooked Ebi with Aburi Tobiko Mayo, Shiro Maguro with Wafu Sauce, Caramelised Aburi Salmon Sushi and Yellowtail with Housemade Plum Sauce</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11813 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195159-1.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Japanese Steamed Egg with Truffle</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-11814 alignnone size-full" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195057.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Ebi Kakiage Donburi</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11815" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_195559-1.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Shimeiji Mushroom Soup</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11816" src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220112_200116.jpg" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Cheesecake Dessert</p>
<p>Recently, Hana opened another restaurant 2 shops away known as Hana Izakaya and it offers omakase course as well. I tried out the $58++ course&#8230;..</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_124924.jpg" class="wp-image-12296 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>2 appetizers comprising of Chilled Japanese Somen and Shisamo Salad.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_125619.jpg" class="wp-image-12297 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>4 types of Sashimi comprising of Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish and Salmon Belly.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_131433.jpg" class="wp-image-12298 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Followed by Okra with Tare Yaki, Negima Shio Yaki, Pork Belly with Enoki Yaki and Baked Garlic Butter Lobster.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_132443.jpg" class="wp-image-12299 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Hotate Mentai Sushi Roll, Salmon Belly Sushi Roll, Foie Gras Sushi with Apple Slice and Hamachi Sushi with Truffle Kombu.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_135559.jpg" class="wp-image-12300 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Kisu Tempura and Unagi Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf. Uniquely tasty. Just like è·å¶é¥.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_135915.jpg" class="wp-image-12301 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Arajiru Soup. A nice bowl of miso soup with leek to end the main meal.</p>
<p><img src="https://suanmeizai.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220626_140537.jpg" class="wp-image-12302 alignnone size-full" width="4000" height="3000"></p>
<p>Finale dessert for the finishing touch, cheese cake ball ice cream. Yum yumð</p>
<p>Well, so what do you think of the various omakase meal option being put forth?</p>
<p>Definitely an alternative place where you can consider should you decide to go for an omakase meal in future should you not want to burn a big hole in your pocket. ð</p>

Japanese Dining – Omakase
