"The omakase at this Hawthorne sushi counter is one of the city’s finest, from the first bite to the scoop of yuzu sorbet at the finish. Each piece of fish here gets so much love at every step of the process: Horse mackerel bathes in salt, sugar, and water, bringing out the natural sweetness of the fish. Salt-and-pepper-cured saba gets a cold smoke, with a clear arc in flavor. It’s worth it to spring for the add-ons toward the end of the meal, in particular the silky, beefy A5 wagyu. Reservations for the $125 omakase are available via Resy." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden