SHIKI Omakase – A New Chapter of Japanese Culinary Art in Vienna
With SHIKI Omakase, a stage is being created for Japan’s purest sushi tradition. Just a few steps from the main SHIKI Japanese Fine Dining | Brasserie | Bar and embedded within the world of the SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek, Joji Hattori opens a new chapter of his culinary vision: an omakase restaurant with only eight seats – a space of intimacy, precision, and authenticity that promises guests an unparalleled experience.
In the intimate setting of a dedicated room, the traditional Japanese art form of Omakase unfolds – “お任せ”, literally meaning “to entrust (to the chef).” At its core stands a set menu that unites trust, the finest ingredients of the day, and the creativity of the chefs into a singular expression of Japanese culinary culture. Guests experience a culinary dialogue defined by closeness and trust: each composition is created à la minute right before their eyes – fresh, pure, and in perfect clarity. Two chefs devote themselves exclusively to this small group, crafting an atmosphere through precision, dedication, and craftsmanship that reflects the true essence of Omakase.
The result is a unique culinary experience – an expression of Japanese gastronomy in its most unadulterated form, right in the heart of Vienna.
Important Note:
To preserve the purity of the Omakase experience, individual modifications are not provided. Only meat dishes may be replaced with fish dishes; unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate allergies as well as vegetarian or vegan requests.
The Japanese Concept of Omakase
“Omakase” (お任せ) literally means “I leave it to you” – an expression of deep trust that is widely understood in Japan far beyond the realm of gastronomy. In the culinary world, especially in sushi restaurants, it has evolved into a special way of dining: the guest consciously refrains from choosing and entrusts the entire menu to the chef.
This tradition originated in Tokyo’s sushi bars, where master chefs would present their guests with the freshest fish of the day – often varieties not listed on the menu at all. To this day, the chef’s decisions in an omakase not only reflect the finest ingredients available, but also the season, personal inspiration, and sometimes even the guest’s mood or preferences.
Thus, Omakase becomes far more than a menu: it is a culinary dialogue in which trust, craftsmanship, and surprise intertwine. Every course is a moment in time – unique, fleeting, and unrepeatable.
