TL;DR Delage in Old Oakland has reopened with chef Jeremias, formerly of Mujiri in Emeryville, running the kitchen. The $140 omakase is a steal, with excellent fish served in sets of three so you can compare them side by side. Service is warm and attentive. The only drawback is loud music that makes it hard to talk. This is the best omakase in the East Bay. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Decor: 3.5/5 Ambience: 3.5/5 (the music was a bit loud and it was hard to hear) ------------------------------------------------------ *Jeremais* I came to Delage because of Jeremias. He used to be the head chef at Mujiri on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, which I considered one of the best-kept secrets around. Twenty-five dollars got you seven or eight pieces of nigiri and a six-piece maki roll, and the fish was outstanding. You can find more food for the money, but not that quality at that price. Not even in Japan. I was a regular. When he left, I kept going back, but something was missing, and I eventually stopped. Then I heard he was heading up the kitchen at the newly reopened Delage (pronounced deh-LAH-geh). I booked right away. A great chef brings more than skill and charm to a new kitchen. He brings his connections and his sources, and you can taste it. * The Meal * The Itani Group (Itani Ramen, Itani Sushi, Yonsei Handroll) took over the old Delage. Now they offer both omakase and à la carte. We did the omakase at $140 per person. We started with a chilled corn dashi topped with umi masu, or ocean trout, which I believe is one of the chef's favorites. It's orange and buttery, and the chef finished it with a spoonful of caviar. The nigiri at Delage comes in sets of three, grouped by fish that share something in common. Instead of tasting each piece in isolation, you get to compare them directly. It's a smart format, and I haven't seen it anywhere else. The first set was umi masu, kurodai, and shima aji. Kurodai, black sea bream, is mildly sweet and clean on the finish, with a firm but tender bite and lightly scored skin that releases its fat. Shima aji, or striped jack, is one of the most prized white fish in Japan and a personal favorite. The name translates to "striped horse mackerel," though it's actually a jack. It tastes like a cross between saba and kampachi: smooth, clean, and a little buttery. That buttery quality is what ties the whole set together. Next came zuke kampachi, amberjack marinated in soy sauce, served as sashimi with grated ginger, green onion, and fresh daikon. The second set was iwana, madai, and hotate. Iwana is a char from cold mountain rivers, and its name means "rock fish." In Japan it's usually salt-grilled whole, so it was a treat to have it raw. Madai, red sea bream, starts out mild and elegant and becomes more complex as you chew, with an almost cured flavor. Hotate, scallop, was scored with real precision. Then came two donburi, one with uni and ikura and the other with ikura and bluefin tuna. After that, a negitoro tart: fatty tuna scraped from near the skin and bones, mixed with negi, the large Japanese green onion, and topped with Italian sturgeon caviar. Dessert was a strawberry panna cotta with fresh strawberries and vanilla bean gelato. Before we left, the kitchen sent out a few bonus pieces: kinmedai (golden eye snapper), more toro, and akami, the lean cut of tuna. * The Verdict * This is one of the best values in Bay Area sushi. The fish is excellent, and the details around it are just as good. You can taste the quality of the soy sauce and the rice vinegar, both of which I'm sure are made in house. But the real draw is Jeremias. This is the first omakase restaurant he's led as owner, and it has the energy of a place right at the start of something big. Nothing else in the East Bay competes. There's an omakase spot in Alameda, but I hear it's hard to get a seat, and I don't know anyone who's been. I urge you to do to Delage. If you're not ready for the full omakase, order à la carte. Either way, sit at the counter and meet Jeremias. You'll be back. read more

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It is the ultimate intimate experience and creative omakase if you want to celebrate something special. It's funny, everyone walking into our seating was celebrating something. The price made me hold off until I decided to take my husband as his birthday gift and as our post-wedding "let's destress and go eat something I could never come close to making at home." I like that it is limited seating for dinner service, so everyone has a great view of the chef as he's working, noise volume is respectable, and pacing of food was perfect. We appreciated the printed menus, and that chef graciously explained each nigiri set as they were served. The nigiri was honestly the best I've ever had. Each simple yet elegant bite blew me away with the quality of the fish and the balanced, subtle seasoning. The smaller dishes felt modern but still faithful to traditional flavor profiles. Although there was only one server, he was fantastic and attentive. The only minor drawbacks are that you have to exit the restaurant to use the restroom and the limited, pricey drink menu. read more

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An absolute gem! I was picking a birthday dinner and was debating between Delage and their sister restaurant Utzutzu and chose this spot because I noticed their presentation for the amuse bouche and other courses was beautiful - it was definitely the right choice! The amuse bouche was this super fun crystal bread with sesame paste - very unique. The courses consisted of a variety of Japanese food, including a mozuku salad, mini chirashi bowls and box sushi. I do not like bamboo, but it's so good here. This l is the first spot where I didn't eat it out of obligation, but joy. The yuzu foam palate cleanser was also so fun! The sushi selection was extremely unique and consisted of many fish I've never heard of like knife fish. The server was really nice in explaining what's unique about each fish and the preparation it takes. Using knifefish as the example, it's a fish that eats a lot of clams so it has a bit of a clam taste and can be more difficult to cut. What most impressed me is how well the price was pressed so that it didn't fall apart when I picked up the nigiri. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy with memorabilia from the chefs life and past patrons (Pixar art!). The price is an absolute steal for the quality of food you get. Restroom is next door in the swan depot :) The chef told us that the sister location is more sushi focused so I look forward to that next time :) read more

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Happened to walk by on the first day of re-opening and decided to sit for a meal. Glad we got seated at the counter; they have a few tables as well (like the old Delage) but I prefer being closer to the action :) Front of house seemed to still be working out their processes but service was still smooth. You can now choose between the omakase experience and ordering off the menu. We weren't planning for a night out so ordered a few items to share. The 7 piece nigiri is a great deal and the fish is fresh - no doubt about that! However, we were super impressed with the miso soup and seaweed salad! Tried the ume cocktail as well which was good. We plan to be back to try the omakase one day read more

Delage - Seaweed salad - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

This was my first ever omakase experience. 10/10 from me. $140, plus the $18 tuna add-on and it was worth every penny. I am a pretty big guy and this absolutely filled me up. I was waddling out of there like penguin. The staff gave me impeccable service, explained how to properly eat every piece, educated me on the origin, and was extremely patient with me. I sat at the sushi counter but there are plenty of tables inside too. Premium drinks if you're into nice cocktails. I'll be back for a regular meal as well. The street parking was pretty good too, which is always a concern. This place is a hidden gem. read more

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This is my first time ever visiting, though it's been handed over to a new owner (who also owns Yonsei). We ordered the omakase with the $18 supplemental course; it was very yummy overall! My fav was definitely the negitoro handroll (im a negitoro lover), but the zuke kanpachi sashimi also really stands out with its nice citrusy flavor. The chilled corn dashi was really tasty too as a comfy starter of the course. The menu would leave you with FULL-full belly. read more

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This has been my favorite Bay Area sushi experience in years. Each dish is exquisite and so fresh. Kawa was our server, explaining each part of the menu like a wise podcast host, and I mean that in a good way - the perfect balance of enthusiasm and calm. My new favorite. Well worth the $125 per person. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I've been here a few times, and it never disappoints. I love how intimate the space feels, with counter seating that creates a shared dining experience where everyone is served together. The staff are always incredibly friendly, which makes each visit even better. read more

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First time trying an omakase and throughly enjoying my experience at Delage. Each course was perfectly curated, flavorful and superb. The nigiri was so fresh and well balanced. The atmosphere was intimate which may the service personal and attentive. read more

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Had my omakase birthday dinner here. The food was great. The palate cleanser was different and memorable. The owner was personable and service was good too. Came in on a Sunday and counter space was full. Was easy to find parking too. read more

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Lucky to secure a last minute spot for Valentine's Day! The dishes served were well thought out in that they had a variety of dishes that gave a good contrast in flavor and presentation. It also wasn't purely nigiri but had lots of different items that reminded me more of kaiseki. The servers are great and polite in explaining everything that comes out and the place feels spacious enough for the 9-12 customers at the seating. In general, we liked each dish but felt that the rice could have been better especially when compared to Sushi Yoshizumi. The size of the beer glass is also tiny. But we really liked the order of the dishes and variety such that it didn't feel like a generic nigiri omakase. read more

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How did I never know this gem existed? How have I only eaten here once? Everything was exquisite. I simply encourage you to go. The delight is always in the details and they have the details mastered: warm towels when you return from the restroom, pour-over saki (in case you want just a few sips more), finger-wipes refreshed with boiling water served from a small tea-pot. The plate ware was exquisite. I wanted to steal it all. The service was attentive. And the food ... it is rare that I eat any dish that truly opens my eyes, and there were two last night, including a fried cod, served cold, that is unlike anything I have ever eaten. (And the fish from Hokkaido was exquisite. I have never had a more succulent bite of scallop. You must go. This is a hidden jewel in the heart of Oakland and is not to be missed. read more

A true neighborhood gem! Came for my birthday and loved it. Great service, delicious food, fun experience. The place is small and simply decorated - the focus is truly on the food. And it's pretty reasonably priced given the amount and quality of food you receive. Great option for date night or other special occasion! I'm a big fan of omakase and this place did not disappoint. Local ingredients thoughtfully put together to create some pretty great bites. One of the standouts for me was the crystal bread - it's super creative and unique. I've never seen it anywhere else. All of the fish is fresh and high quality - hard to pick a favorite. I will definitely be back. read more

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NOTE: When their Resy says to get here early to find parking, they mean it!!! We arrived 20 mins ahead and still found ourselves speedwalking over after parking 3 blocks away. Not too many spots nearby. Date night here~ My bf and I are omakase fiends, so naturally Delage was on our must-try list. I booked a week in advance. Almost missed it with how unassuming the storefront is-- the place is tiny and decorated humbly. Upon entering, you're welcomed warmly by chefs and staff. For $125, it's a steal for the sheer quality and quantity (9 courses...!). I'm surprised they don't charge more. Gorgeous presentation and thoughtfully balanced flavors. My favorites would have to be the Spotted Knifejaw and Sea Bream-- so sweet and delicate. All dishes were served at once to everyone seated at the counter, like clockwork. It was great having the chance to chat with the chef as they prepared our meal, it's quite intimate and feels very homey. A few of the flavor combinations were maybe a little too advanced for my palate (I still think the crystal bread tastes like plastic and the soup was too salty), but overall loved the experience. read more

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what a treat. this was a fantastic price fix meal with the freshest and most delicious sushi i've ever had. It was well worth the price for something this delicious. Each course was a work of art. the flavors were so well balanced. I highly recommend this restaurant for an intimate evening or special occasion. read more

Wow! Just wow! A delightful experience. Not only was each plate beautiful but it was so delicious! I wasn't too sure at first when I heard California inspired omakase but they sure delivered! Very limited seating (8 people) at the bar watching the chef work and cute decor added to this unique experience. They also have tables for 4 people but it's so fun to watch them make the food. Summary: Local ingredients and a rotating menu of delicious and beautiful plates for 125/pp. It's more a treat/celebratory spot for me but well worth it since I would have imagined a higher price point Can't wait for the next occasion to eat here! read more

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Had a reservation on a Thursday night. Parking was easy and this is in a relatively safer area of Oakland. The amuse bouche was amazing, the crystal bread somehow does taste like bread. The housho maki was very savory. The sushi and nigiri were good and fresh but did not blow me away. I appreciated the addition of other flavors to it aside from wasabi. The ginger was very fresh as well and clearly pickled in house. The black cod was delicious and one of our favorite courses. The donburis were good, but I did expect them to be better. Also wish they specified the fish in the "assorted fish" donburi. The yasai soup was so wonderful. So hearty and heart warming. The dessert, strawberry pudding left much to be desired. It had an unpleasant almost jello texture and wasnt creamy as expected. The ambiance of this spot is intimate and quiet which is appreciated. Service is great as well. For the price, I would say this omakase is definitely worth it. read more

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This place is an absolute gem. The service is outstanding -- attentive without being intrusive and the entire experience feels intimate and thoughtfully curated. Every course was beautifully presented and perfectly balanced, showcasing incredible technique and fresh, high-quality ingredients. It's a family owned restaurant and love for the food and japanese culture shows! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try the omakase experience. read more

My 2nd time at Delage. Still love the tasty cuisine, presentation, atmosphere. Aunthentic service. Best omakase value and quality.

I was very pleasantly surprised by how beautiful each dish was. And of course tasted very delicious!! There is only one main chef and one server but it is a tiny restaurant with only a handful of seats. There are six seats at the bar and a table that could seat four. So make sure to make a reservation! There is a different set course menu everyday. I am attaching a photo of the menu but it had a pleasant appetizer, salad, 2 pc sushi, 4 pc nigiri, palate cleanser (ours was a super yummy plum/yuzu drink), fish katsu, chirashi, 4 pc nigiri again, soup, and dessert! It was very worth the price ($125 per person plus tax plus tip came out to be $326 for two of us). It was yummy but SO PRETTY!!! Each dish was such an art Would definitely go back many many times. (FYI - there is only limited street parking) read more

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2.2024 My BF surprised booked Delage to celebrate Valentine's. It's our tradition to eat omakase for Vday :) This year marks our 6yr. Omakase is our favorite and we've tried over 20 different places including SoCal and some in Japan :) We both agreed this place hit the mark in terms of creativity, presentation, quality, and affordability. FOOD: The menu came with technically 11 dishes and the style is closer to kaiseki rather than traditional omakase as they start you off with small dishes, nigiris, small dishes, and back to nigiris and end with a dessert. Some standout dishes that I thought were super unique and/or delicious: - glass/clear bread tasted exactly like bread but literally looks like clear glass. Such a cool and unique dish I've never seen anywhere else! - ALL their nigiris were high quality and we enjoyed the variety of fish they picked for the menu and the seasoning and topping on each piece was the perfect bite. It made me happy-dance multiple times (that's how you know it's mouthgasmic!) - when eating omakase, I want to eat at least: uni, toro, wagyu, & salmon. Delage had it all and more. - OMG, their ginger was also very unique here. Not your typical yellow slice of gingers, but rather small pink pickled pieces that came with the perfect amount to palette cleanse before each fish. the small details! - I love the dishware they served each dish :) It's such a big component of omakase and they truly picked out some great pieces! SERVICE: FEMALE SUSHI CHEF! I've eaten at so many omakases and this was my first time being served by a female chef! LOVE LOVE LOVE! There were two chefs total at the counter and although they didn't make conversation like some other places do, it was still a pleasant experience. The counter was also significantly lower than the chef's counter, so the nigiris weren't presented in the traditional way where they presented each piece to you individually. I personally prefer it presented piece by piece because you remember exactly what you are eating at the moment. The nigiris were presented 4 at a time at the chef's counter and the rest of the dishes were brought out by waitresses. The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Another aspect that we appreciated was they serve your food at your pace rather than everyone else's at the counter. So even though we were the 4th party to get our dishes initially, we were the first to finish and leave the restaurant. AMBIANCE: Very intimate and small interior. The counter sits 8 people and 2 additional tables seat 6 people. Very retro and old-school Japanese decor :) There is no bathroom inside the shop, so you have to ask for the code to use the bathroom in the same plaza. Overall, would definitely recommend this place for quality omakase for an affordable price! read more

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Brought my sister here for her first omakase experience in Oakland! It was a bit difficult to find located next to a marketplace type restaurants, They don't open the doors until exactly 8pm so everyone for the 8pm reservation was waiting outside. Then when the doors open u check in with the server who asks u to wear a mask and then seats u. It's a small space not too fancy but u can sit at the bar in front of chef or one table in the corner. One thing i thought was interesting was u need to pay and tip first before the experience. This kind of threw me off bc i like to decide on tip after the overall experience, i def would have tipped more afterwards. Then the courses start trickling out. Loved the first 3 courses the most. The crunchy smoked salmon appetizer followed by a beautiful little mermaid plate that had sparkly foam and seaweed and caviar- something i think Ariel would eat for dinner :) I loved the first set of nigiri. So soft buttery fish and delicious flavors. The alaskan cod was nice with the katsu sauce and i liked the mini bowls of spicy fish and uni. The 2nd nigiri set was okay the mochi dessert was so fresh chewy and delicious!! Would recommend to try! read more

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The food was stunning! Can I say that? Each course was beautiful and delicious! A must visit! read more

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Loved this place! My husband took me here for my birthday and I didn't know what to expect as I've never really had amazing sushi in Oakland and didn't even know this place existed. Truly the best sushi I've ever had, beautifully presented and in a lovely small restaurant with the utmost of attention to detail. I don't recall where all the sushi came from, but it was brought in from worldwide locations and clearly chosen based on how delicious it was. Super fresh and even included a few things that I've never liked before, but they were so amazing here. Staff was very attentive. I highly recommend this place. Was a bit on the spendy side, so I don't know that I can go regularly, but it was so delicious I wish I could! read more

The chef is humble and highly gifted. This place looks so unassuming on the outside. Almost as if it wants to remain hidden. Watching the chef prepare all of the dishes was illuminating. We sat right next to her on the right of the sushi bar. I highly recommend requesting these seats. Her 'hand' in the food, so to speak, made everything taste beautiful. Having only her control all of the dishes made such a difference. There was a brilliant feminine touch to everything. Inside the sushi bar sat three couples, us included. Then, there was one other single table. That's it. Almost every dish was gluten free and dairy free or as Picard would say, they could 'make it so'. They were very considerate about any dietary restrictions. Out of eight courses, the cherry blossom lotus root in bamboo leaf, the toro nigiris, and the uni chirashi were standouts. Everything was colorful, creative, even playful. The first time I've ever had wasabi air. ;) Book a table. The best omakase I've had in the bay. read more

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Delage is a wonderful experience which focuses on the food. Quality is top notch, creative, and the staff is excellent. Two of us sat at the counter for an 8PM seating last Sunday. Atmosphere isn't much but pleasant and we didn't care. Again, the quality was off the charts. I only have a few pictures of the courses but they were all excellent. The chef also gave us a taste of this wonderful Chardonnay that his beverage guy brought in who happened to be eating as well. Money well spent here as one would pay nearly double I bet in some super bougie/chic atmosphere for similar quality. Cool neighborhood too. Hope to return here sooner than later! read more

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My husband booked two seats here at the last minute for us. It looks like the entire place can seat up to 5 parties, 4 of those parties being parties of 2 at the sushi bar. The entire meal from start to finish is amazing. It's beautiful, fancy without being over-the-top, and she uses beautiful garnishes that also accentuate the taste of each bite. Her use of acids (vinegar, citrus) in the salads, rice, palette cleansers is spot on. I liked each coursed, but my favorites were the Black Cod, Chef's Choice Nigiri (both dishes of it!) and the Khombu Umami Broth. I can easily eat those items again for dinner tomorrow! Overall a great place, and a good value for $100pp these days for the quality you get from it. read more

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I rarely give out 5 stars...but the taste is there, the value is there, the service is there, the experience is there. Authentic and fantastic set course that isn't purely comprised of sushi (though I wouldn't mind if it was). Think crystallized bread, dumplings, even plum soda palette cleanser. Don't second guess getting the bottle of sake if you think you won't finish it, because they let you take it home. read more

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Came here for the boo's bday. It's a small restaurant with limited seating. The fish was very fresh and each dish was unique and very flavorful. The fried black cod was hands down my favorite dish. We basically licked the miso sauce clean. Service was excellent. Would definitely come back for another special occasion. read more

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a good price for omakase. amazing fish and food and the chef is incredibly sweet and happy to chat about the food and his life. an incredibly cozy vibe with dishes in the cutest pottery and a very attentive waitstaff. amazing experience - would go again in a heart beat!! read more

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I don't usually give restaurants 5 stars unless I am truly that impressed. This restaurant did exactly that. I've had Omakase sets before but this one was quite unique and did not disappoint. From the service to the presentation everything was great! I liked that each course was well throughout from the taste to the beautiful presentation! The restaurant is very small which makes it intimate and that much more memorable! I would come back for the next menu :) read more

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Love this as we watched an episode on Check please that reviewed a dinning experience. I enjoyed most of it.

Amazing little place we saw on Check Please Bay Área. It is small and offers exquisite Japanese food. Not cheap and totally at the chef's discretion. Three of us enjoyed our 9 course meal celebrating two birthdays. read more

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Like their sister restaurant Utzutzu this location is small and has very few seats. There's no sign outside so you just find the open door at the corner of the building. Parking can be a challenge during dinner rush (we had 8pm reservation) so recommend coming in either less vehicles or allow time for parking. My friends and I had a reservation for a party of 3 so we did not sit at the bar to watch the chef, we were seated at a single table in the corner which was also nice so we could chat together. You pay for your meal and drinks first using the QR code at your table and they don't begin serving until you've finished ordering. Service was friendly and attentive, the waitress was knowledgeable on all the dishes. The dishes here have a bit more of a modern flair compared to a more traditional omakase experience which Utzutzu offers. Everything was served fresh and delicious. The multiple courses were perfect size and portions. You have 2 hours to finish your meal and are never rushed, we were clearly at a slower pace than the other diners but that didn't stop our food from coming out hot and fresh. Every bite was perfectly balanced. Each nigiri piece had its own garnish that complimented the fish perfectly, never overpowering. The palate cleanser was a fermented plum drink with foam and edible gold leaf, just the right portion and definitely did its job. Gindara Katsu Wild Alaskan Black Cod was our favorite non nigiri dish. It was fried to perfection, nice crunchy crust, tender meat on the inside and the miso sauce was mouth watering. Charashi dishes were also perfectly combined, uni with ikura was absolutely perfect. The Kombu was a perfect end to help cleanse everything after all the dishes before dessert. The pomegranate mochi dessert was a nice texture, inside raw chocolate delicious and melty and all the fruits were very fresh. Overall a fun experience. Definitely recommend for special occasions, one of the couples was having an anniversary dinner which I presume they noted in their reservation as the waitress acknowledged it and their dessert came with decorations that said "Happy Anniversary" read more

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Dining perfection! The 8 course menu was very well thought out and presented incredibly well. Two nigiri courses were sandwiched in between amazing dishes that made my mouth dance throughout the 2 hours or so of the evening. Absolutely worth a splurge if you're an aficionado of Japanese/sushi. read more

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I think Delage is good/fair for the overall value. This place was on my list for a while, and I was hoping it'll blown my taste buds away. While I thought the price was fair, and I walked away satisfied, I am not sure if I would go back. I thought the courses was decent, but nothing really stood out to me with the exception of the cod katsu in house sauce. So overall, decent experience, just not sure I'll go back read more

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Mikiko Ando does it again! I dined here with my husband, sister, and a friend to do a very belated celebration of all the things we couldn't celebrate during the pandemic. This was the last restaurant we ate at in 2020 prior to everything shutting down and our lives drastically changing over the last couple years, and one of the first to dine inside again after everything is starting to look brighter. I'm so happy this restaurant survived and is still operating. $100 for a prix fixe omakase menu, and this time you pre-pay and view the drinks menu on your phone. The April 3rd menu consisted of the following 8 courses: 1. amuse-bouchée: crystal bread with smoked salmon 2. first course: seasonal fruit salad with pear, blood orange, mixed greens, beet cream (WOW!), onion pearls, ponzu honey, shichimi rice chips, edible flowers, etc. 3. second course: unagi (eel) sushi and cherry blossom avocado sushi wrapped in bamboo leaf 4. third course: four pieces of nigiri sushi - bluefin tuna (mmm), ocean trout (yum yum! YUM!), katsuo skipjack, and octopus 5. palate cleanser: sparkling plum juice with yuzu foam (oh my goodness) 6. fourth course: steamed gindara (black cod), slow cooked pokato, green chickpea miso sauce (wooooow) - and it looked like a pond of koi fish! 7. fifth course: two mini bowls of chirashi 8. sixth course: four pieces of nigiri - tai, halfbeak, aji (Spanish mackerel), and ama ebi (shrimp) 9. seventh course: kombu umami broth with yuzu zest and arare 10. eighth course: pomegranate mochi with soft raw chocolate, kuromitsu (Japanese black honey), and fresh fruits A lovely 2-hour dining experience. They have even less seats (about 10 per seating, so total 20 people per evening) than before the pandemic, so make your reservations ahead of time and prepare for a lovely, beautifully presented and delicious Japanese meal from an extremely talented female sushi chef. read more

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Really great meal at Delage. Super creative dishes, and a perfect amount of food with the 8-course tasting menu. It was a nice, quiet environment, where you got to watch the chef artfully make the sushi. I was particularly impressed with the cod dish. It was maybe a bit overpriced, but overall was very happy with the meal! read more

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What can I say, the entire experience was just phenomenal! Delage occupies a tiny and intimate store space in Oakland. I made a reservation on a Sunday night, and sat at the bar area. Upon seating, you're handed with the menu of the day with options for additional add ons (duck egg, uni donburi, and seared toro steak). I'm not going to give a rundown of every dish, but here are my highlights of the night: - ikasumi noodle salad: such a pleasant first dish! A salad sounds simple, but every bite was packed with so much yet different flavors - Chef selection 4 piece sushi: high quality fish, and absolutely delicious. Loved the chef's pairings both times the 4 piece sushi was served. Had a great night overall. The waiters and waitresses working that night were all very nice and explains each dish as they were served. Definitely want to come again for another omakase experience at Delage! read more

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I went here for a double date. They had both table seating and chef's counter. The waitress was very and gave a great recommendation on a sweet sake. The presentation of all the foods were beautiful. When I omakase, I like to take each bite with my eyes closed to focus on the flavors and textures. I was amazed with the food! Each bite was like fireworks! It was so flavorful and packed a punch. An explosion in my mouth! Yum! read more

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