The Shota
Sushi restaurant · Financial District ·
Seasonal Japanese seafood omakase with sake pairings
Seasonal Japanese seafood omakase with sake pairings
"The Shota became a fan favorite for its fatty tuna takeout boxes during the pandemic, but the omakase service in its serene space is where the restaurant continues to shine, beyond the food. (1 star)" - Eater Staff
"Note: This restaurant is temporarily closed.Sequestered within an office building in the Financial District, this counter is a sensory pleasure.The menu combines Edomae sushi with classic kaiseki—and is informed every step of the way with imported Japanese ingredients and local produce. Diners are treated to a breathtaking culinary experience from start to finish.Chawanmushi is delicate and silky, studded with fava beans and borage flowers. Then comes the impeccably knifed nigiri, interspersed with small composed dishes, all highlighting seasonal delicacies. Imagine the likes of kasugo nigiri, featuring jewel-skinned fillets of young seabream, as well as tiny firefly squid with broccoli rabe, white miso, and mandarin. This meal is a consummate study in ingredient purity." - Michelin Inspector
"Midway through a meal at The Shota in FiDi, the chef will pull out a detachable plastic model of a fish. Off will come the head, then the belly, and suddenly you'll find yourself in the midst of a delightful tuna anatomy course you won't want to end—just like the rest of dinner. From a cushy white bar seat, you’ll be treated to a luxurious 15 courses: an uni “sandwich” with caviar, handrolls, and blowtorched golden-eye snapper flown in by jet from Japan. And despite being a splurge ($300), you should still confidently book a table for dinner—this is one you'll be thinking about long after it’s over." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"Midway through a meal at The Shota in FiDi, the chef will pull out a detachable plastic model of a fish. Off will come the head, then the belly, and suddenly you'll find yourself in the midst of a delightful tuna anatomy course you won't want to end—just like the rest of dinner. From a cushy white bar seat, you’ll be treated to 17 luxurious courses including some fishes flown in by jet from Japan. And despite being a splurge ($300), you should still confidently book a table for dinner—this is one you'll be thinking about long after it’s over. Cost: $300 per person, with optional add-ons. Wine and sake pairings available." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"High-end omakase entered the scene at 115 Sansome in 2019, joining Blue Bottle in a historic San Francisco building. The omakase tasting menu features 10+ courses ($295 per person) of nigiri and kaiseki-style small plates during two seatings and earned the restaurant a Michelin star. Reservations required." - Dianne de Guzman