OmakaseMaster

Your Pocket Guide to
Tokyo Omakase Experience

Learn the culture. Speak with confidence.
Enjoy every bite.

  • Etiquette
    Guide
  • Sushi
    Encyclopedia
  • Useful
    Phrases
  • AI Sushi Chef
    Chatbot
Download on the App Store GET IT ON Google Play
  • 100% FREE No subscription.
    No tracking inside
    the app.
  • OFFLINE READY No internet
    required after
    download.
  • 4 LANGUAGES English / 日本語
    中文 / 한국어

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PERFECT OMAKASE EXPERIENCE

Etiquette Guide

Learn essential manners and how to behave at the sushi counter.

Sushi Encyclopedia

Explore sushi toppings with photos, descriptions, and how to enjoy them.

Useful Phrases

Handy Japanese phrases to communicate naturally with the chef.

AI Sushi Chef Chatbot

Ask anything about sushi, etiquette, or Japanese culture in real time.

BUILT FOR TRAVELERS

4 LANGUAGES

English
日本語
中文
한국어

OFFLINE MODE

Works completely
offline after
download.

COMPLETELY FREE

No subscription.
No in-app purchases.
No tracking.

MULTI-DEVICE

iOS 15.0+ (iPhone / iPad)
Android 8.0+ (Phone / Tablet)

UNIVERSAL LINKS

Open from the web
seamlessly into
the app.

Understand Japan.
Connect through Sushi.
Create unforgettable
memories.

Akami maguro (lean tuna) nigiri served on a bamboo leaf at an edomae sushi counter in Tokyo
Uni (sea urchin) gunkan-maki nigiri — a classic omakase course piece
Edomae omakase sushi chef serving two foreign travelers at a Tokyo sushi counter
Ikura (salmon roe) gunkan-maki — a signature edomae omakase neta

HOW TO ENJOY YOUR FIRST OMAKASE IN TOKYO

Five quiet rituals — before, during, and after your first sushi counter visit. Open the app at each step; everything works offline.

  1. 01

    Book ahead. Read the etiquette guide the night before.

    Most Tokyo omakase counters require reservations 1–4 weeks ahead. Open Counter Manners in the app and skim through where to sit, where to put your phone, and how to greet the chef.

  2. 02

    Arrive five minutes early. Greet with 「お願いします」.

    Sushi counters run on a tight rhythm. Sit, smile, and say Onegaishimasu ("please take care of us"). Mention allergies or dislikes at the start, never mid-course.

  3. 03

    Eat each nigiri immediately, in one bite.

    Use your fingers or chopsticks. Dip the fish — not the rice — lightly in soy sauce, and pop the whole piece in. Ginger (gari) is a palate cleanser between pieces, not a topping.

  4. 04

    Don't know the neta? Ask the AI sushi chef.

    Tap a thumbnail in the Sushi Encyclopedia for the name, season and flavour profile. Or ask the AI chef chatbot directly — "What is this?" — and get a one-paragraph answer in your language.

  5. 05

    Finish with tamago. Say 「ごちそうさまでした」.

    A traditional edomae course ends with a slice of sweet tamago (egg). Pay at the counter, bow lightly, and say Gochisousama deshita ("thank you for the meal"). The chef will remember you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything first-time omakase travellers ask before flying to Tokyo.

What is omakase sushi?

Omakase (お任せ) means 'I leave it up to you.' At a sushi counter, the chef selects each piece for you based on the day's catch and seasonality. You eat one nigiri at a time, in the order the chef serves it, so the temperature, rice and topping are at their peak.

How much does an omakase course cost in Tokyo?

Tokyo omakase ranges roughly from ¥3,000 at lunchtime counters to ¥30,000+ at high-end edomae restaurants in Ginza, Roppongi or Azabu. Mid-range neighbourhood counters typically sit between ¥8,000 and ¥15,000 per person for dinner. Reservations are almost always required.

Do I need to speak Japanese to enjoy an omakase?

No, you don't need to be fluent. Knowing a few phrases such as 'Onegaishimasu' (please), 'Oishii desu' (it's delicious), and 'Gochisousama deshita' (thank you for the meal) goes a long way. Omakase Master gives you native-recorded phrases for the counter, plus an AI sushi chef you can ask anything.

What are the basic sushi etiquette rules at a counter?

Eat nigiri in one bite when possible, dip the fish — not the rice — lightly in soy sauce, use ginger (gari) as a palate cleanser between pieces, never rub your chopsticks together, and avoid heavy perfume so others can enjoy the aroma of the fish. Photos are usually fine but ask first at quieter, traditional counters.

What is edomae sushi and how is it different from omakase?

Edomae (江戸前) refers to the Tokyo-style of sushi developed in the Edo period, where fish is aged, marinated or cured to bring out its umami. Omakase is the format ('chef's choice'). Most Tokyo omakase counters serve edomae nigiri.

Is the app free? Does it work offline?

Yes. 100% free — no subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads. After the first download, the etiquette guide, sushi encyclopedia and phrases work fully offline (useful inside restaurants with no Wi-Fi). The AI sushi chef chatbot needs the network when available.

Which languages does the app support?

English, 日本語 (Japanese), 中文 (Chinese), 한국어 (Korean) — designed for travellers coming to Japan from across Asia and the West.

OmakaseMaster

Your essential companion
for the ultimate omakase journey
in Tokyo.

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