Lauren B.
Yelp
I will preface by saying this was my very first Omakase experience EVER and I'm so glad it was at Kazumi.
We had a 9pm reservation and arrived 15-20 minutes early. They took our coats and we sat in the waiting area at the front and were quickly provided a beverage menu and cold waters while taking in the beautiful restaurant and unique omakase bar and lack of a traditional dining room.
We tried the Yuzu Sake to start and it was rather sweet but enjoyable. I think it would've been better enjoyed while eating sushi rather than by itself. I will also say -- their drink menu features wine, beer, sake, and sparkling juice. You will not be enjoying iced tea or soft drinks as they simply don't have them, FYI.
We were sat right around 9pm and provided with fresh waters. We were asked by the chef if we had any dietary restrictions and we confirmed we did not. We ordered a bottle of the Cantaloupe Sake this time -- 375ml for $30. It was well worth it as the bottle lasted us the remainder of our meal. Especially because we were provided with a round of sake on the house to follow while we enjoyed our dessert course.
The Omakase experience is $75 per person and includes 13 courses, the final one being a dessert course. Most of the bites were nigiri. We enjoyed Otoro with Kaluga caviar, Yellowtail, Mackerel (one of our favorites), A5 Wagyu torched, scallop, King Salmon, a Toro hand roll, Uni, and Eel with foie gras among a few others. Everything was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. I liked how it was simple and really allowed you to enjoy the freshness of the fish in its purest form, rather than loading it up with a million toppings that end up covering that flavor.
The chefs and wait staff were so kind, lighthearted, and took a true interest in making a wonderful experience for each and every guest. They even provided the option to forego the sweet dessert and instead have an additional piece of your favorite course, which I thought was a nice personal touch. I would definitely return to Kazumi and thank them for a wonderful first Omakase experience!