Came here a few times for different occasions and service was excellent. The staffs were very attentive and friendly. Food - I give it a 5/5. Some platings were better than the others. All the food tasted delicious. Service - 5/5. Service was great. Nothing to complain about. Ambience - 4/5 although the place is nice and clean, I wished they would be a little bit brighter where we can actually see the food. All in all, I enjoyed coming to this place for the food and the service. They also have a few private rooms inside the back and can accommodate partied 10+ if you're planning on a birthday party or what not. This is also a good place to celebrate anniversary. Note: the bar inside Omaniku belongs to the hotel. So if you want to drink, you'll have to pay the bar, not Omaniku. read more

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One of the best omakase in town, came for a date night and left with a full stomach. The seafood and the beef were delicious and 11 courses is insanely good. Their vibe definitely is great for a first date. Parking is validated for free parking first 3 hours! Highly recommend the beef menu, the a5 Japanese wagyu melts in your mouth!!! The service is amazing too! read more

13 道菜都好吃. 就是3 年不换菜单，吃几次就吃腻了. 海鲜和牛肉做的味道很好. 没吃过的可以试试看. 价格也不贵. 环境很好. 适合约会. 推荐不要单点，选套餐就可以了. San Gabriel 最实惠套餐！ read more

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I've known about Omaniku for many years. When I saw its Japanese inspired multi course menu, I knew I had to give it a try, and on a special occasion. I came here with my wife for our 4 year wedding anniversary. I got reservations online. The restaurant is located in the San Gabriel Sheraton, behind OPAL Restaurant. The wait staff are super attentive, and we were seated very quickly. It's a very romantic restaurant, and we had plenty of space between seats. For drinks, I got the complimentary green tea but I also ordered a Cloud mocktail which contained lychee and butterfly pea tea. It was a light, sweet drink. We also had a butterfly tea with yuzu palate cleanser that was very strong but also delicious. The first dish was beef tartare on top of a seaweed cracker, and uni was on top of that. It was amazing, and I finished it in two bites. Next was a wagyu amuse bouche that contained raw beef and ponzu jelly. The ponzu accented the beef quite well. Next we had hanger steak with a plum sauce and brussel sprout. The plum sauce went well with the brussel sprout and small amount of mashed potatoes. Next was short rib served with a cracker and eggplant, that came with a Worcestershire sauce that was delicious. Next was zucchini and asparagus aioli, a great palate cleanser. My favorite dish of the night was the truffle scallops which was scallops on truffle butter, and a side of toast to dip the butter in. The truffle butter was rich and decadent. Next was chilean sea bass, that was also amazing, but similar to what I've had at other places. The daikon and cucumber palate cleanser was fairly standard, good, but nothing stand out. The chateaubriand steak, which was filet mignon, was absolutely divine. The A5 Wagyu with egg yolk was shown to us prior to cooking. There was a lot of marbling. The dish tasted like wagyu sukiyaki at a restaurant in Japan. As a bonus for our wedding anniversary, they served us lobster chawanmushi. The egg was custardy and umami, and the lobster was perfectly cooked. My second favorite dish of the night was bone marrow rice with kimchi and beef. The bone marrow went super well with the rice, and the kimchi added a kick without being overpowering. The dessert was a lemon cheesecake that was bruleed on top, it was designed in a heart shape to celebrate our anniversary. A sweet end to an amazing meal. This place is quite pricey, and not exactly a daily affair, but it was amazing and great for special occasions. One of my favorite restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, to be sure. read more

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We got the Omaniku menu to try out on Valentines Day and the Uniniku was overall very Uni based which is surprising. The Wagyu Amuse was refreshing with the ponzu jelly. The hanger steak was tender and my third favorite since it went well with unaplum sauce. Seared scallop is second favorite with the truffle butter sauce and garlic toast. The daikon cucumber cleanser dish was a nice palate cleanser. The chateaubriand was also tender and complements the in house borderelaise sauce. Most favorite is the Wagyu with egg yolk that Presley melts in the mouth. Had an add on of the chawanmushi with soft steamed egg and shrimp. Last dish was the bone marrow rice which was satisfying with kimchi and veggies mixed in. Finished the course off with lemon cheesecake Burlee! Our waitress was kind and even though they had forgotten about our add on and skipped over a meal, they were quick to accommodate. Loved the interior of a dark modern luxury vibe. Will come back to try the seafood menu! read more

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The attentive service and warm atmosphere at Omaniku made our celebration truly memorable. Dora and her team were not only welcoming but also ensured a delightful dining experience. The cleanliness and visually appealing ambiance added to the charm, setting the perfect mood for a special occasion. It's regrettable that I didn't discover this gem earlier; it's undoubtedly a place for unforgettable moments and eats. The culinary experience at Omaniku surpassed expectations. Each dish was a masterpiece, a symphony of flavors carefully crafted to perfection. From the appetizers to the main course, you knew every single plate going to be a different positive experience for you and your stomach. Fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative preparation techniques showcased the chef's expertise. The menu offered a delightful journey through diverse tastes, leaving a lasting impression on our palates. Omaniku truly excels in creating a culinary haven for discerning food enthusiasts. & yes, we would come back. read more

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Paid private lot or you can street park and walk if you're not wearing heels. Nice interior decor. Need a code to get in the bathroom outside the restaurant. Our server was very cool and attentive. Beautiful plated dishes. Our seating was on a high table overlooking the chefs preparing our food behind a glass partition which was interesting and fun. My nine course meal was started with the butterfly yuzu palate cleanser, followed by uniniku, A5 wagyu amuse, chawanmushi, shrimp with tangy mayo, truffle scallop, hanger with brussel sprouts, NRF gold short ribs, bone marrow rice and lemon cheesecake. The uniniku was my favorite. The uni was perfect and plump. The seaweed was stiff and thick. The owner said the uni was from Santa Barbara. The A5 Wagyu was great. It was on a bed of ponzu jelly cubes which made it a fun flavorful bite. The chawansushi was soft and refreshing. The shrimp was tender and sweet. The truffle scallop had sand or gritty matter that I had to spit out a few times but was pretty good. The hanger steak was tender and the brussel sprout was actually delicious. The short rib melted in your mouth and I loved the gently cooked onions. The bone marrow rice was ok, nothing amazing. It had slight Kim chi flavoring with raw egg mixed in. The lemon cheesecake was more like a cake consistency with the hard sugar top like on a creme brûlée. It was nice but not what I expected with the name. Overall it was a great experience and fun to try what the chefs whipped up with each dish. You'll definitely be full and satisfied at the end. Food arrives at a good pace. read more

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We chose their Omaniku Course and it was probably the most filling meal I've ever had. It was definitely worth the money. I would come back to try their Seafood Menu. You get 3 hour complimentary parking at the hotel with validation. The service was great here. Our server, Dora, was very nice and always made sure we were good. They even gave us a free drink on the house which was so nice of them. I also appreciate that they have a good mocktail selection because many restaurants don't. Uniniku - This was really good considering I'm not a huge fan of uni but it was probably the best uni I've ever had because it wasn't fishy. A5 Wagyu Amuse - This was SO good and probably my favorite course. It was so buttery and there was an explosion of flavor. Egg Custard - This was given as a complimentary since we were celebrating our anniversary. It was very soft. Prime Hangar - This was cooked rare so it was a little chewy. Not my favorite but it came with mash potato and brussel sprout and the glaze they used was good. Gold Short Rib - I enjoyed this more than the Prime Hangar because it had more flavor and wasn't as chewy. Zucchini Asparagus - Not a huge veggie person but the avocado sauce in this was pretty good. Truffle Scallop - This was HUGE and it was so soft and buttery. It came with truffle butter sauce and garlic toast. I think what surprised me the most was the fact that the garlic toast was not greasy at all. At this point in the course, I was starting to get pretty full. Chilean Seabass - This was also soft and they gave a good portion. Potato Mille - This was like a fancy hash brown tator tot. USDA Prime - This was tender and easy to eat. It was also was pretty filling. A5 Wagyu - This was probably the best meat dish but by this time I was way too full to even finish it. I wish it came out as an earlier course. Bone Marrow Rice - This was pretty good but again, way too full to finish. Lemon Cheesecake Brulee - This was surprisingly really good and I'm not a fan of cheesecake or lemon. The lemon and brulee balanced out the cheesecake very well I could barely taste the cheese. It wasn't too tart or sour from the lemon either. Cloud - This drink is a mocktail but it was really good. Lychee taste is there and not too sweet. read more

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Very nice ambience and very good and delicious food. Service is superb. Very pricey though but worth it to go once in a while or in a very special occasion. read more

Yummy food with good service! Omaniku is located in a hotel so you can park in the underground hotel parking lot. The restaurant gives validation as well so the parking was free for us. Very clean and pretty restaurant. No views however. Our view was of a construction site across the street haha. Food was really good. My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and we both got the omaniku tasting course. They also have a seafood tasting course so we agreed we will be coming back to try that. The restaurant was kind enough to provide us with an extra dish on the house in celebration of our anniversary! Love that, it was so good too. The menu is 13 courses. From the photos on Yelp, I did not expect to leave full but I was sooo full by the 12th course and I'd like to think I'm someone who eats alot! The 13 courses was very filling and delicious. We ended up taking the bone marrow rice togo. My favorite dish was definitely the uniniku, a5 wagyu amuse, and japanese a5 wagyu. Absolutely delicious. The dessert at the end was also really good and was a perfect ending course for the night. Service was amazing and attentive. The servers described each dish to us and were prompt and friendly. Definitely will be back to try the seafood course. read more

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My girlfriend took me here on my birthday on a Friday night. This place is located is located inside of the Sheraton. There's street parking but they also have valet. It was very clean inside. We had reservations for 630 and they were very prompt with our table. Since it's a tasting menu, they're constantly checking in on you. You can order drinks inside but the full bar is separate from the restaurant. They have people that can take your drink order but you get a separate tab since the bar is with the hotel. We almost forgot to close out that tab before we left. It was our first time here but we were told that they had just changed the menu. We both ordered did the beef set but it does have like 2 seafood dishes in case you don't eat seafood (scallop + fish). I enjoyed everything but the one dish that blew my mind was the uniniku. They provide a palate cleanser but wish I had one between each dish and that the portions were slightly larger. Overall, it was a nice experience and would come back. read more

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We had a great time here. The service was amazing. The staff really made my friend felt special on her birthday. Drinks were exceptional We did the seafood course, and the Wellington and zucchini dishes were off. But giving a five stars review for overall experience. read more

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Came back and the food was SO DELICIOUS & amazing! The service was phenomenal, Edward is a great server as well as Dora. I had a great experience. The ambiance is amazing, very beautiful decor. This is my second time here & every time is just as good, if not better than the last! Highly recommend! They also have a location in 1000 Oaks that is great! read more

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Phenomenal dining experience. I came here for my birthday dinner and was immediately greeted by name. Service is stellar, with clear explanations for each dish and timely accommodations. The courses were perfectly paced. I love the balancing of flavors and textures for each course. Meats were buttery soft and seafoods were fresh and savory. I love the variety on the menu. Got a special treat from the chef and a sweet surprise for dessert. Everything was top notch. read more

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Came for a family dinner here. There is a self parking with the hotel but they validate for you so no need to pay. Ambience is very nice. It's in the sheraton hotel, servers were attentive. We did omaniku and seafood tasting menu. Juan was also the bartender that night and he was very sweet. It is on the pricey side but its worth the experience. Would def be cute for a date night. read more

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人生是一場追求，也是一場領悟，這一生太多的路要自己走，一個人， 先得摔倒才能成長，先得失去才懂獲得，其實人生就是在跌跌撞撞中，讓我們學會了生活～ Omaniku,他們在工業市開沒多久的時候我就去過了，這次來的是 San Gabriel 的新店， San Gabriel漂亮很多，而且他們不只有牛肉套餐，現在還推出了海鮮套餐，很棒， 愛吃牛肉， 愛吃海鮮的， 都可以過來，我覺得就像中式的omakase 的感覺，每一道都很細緻，每一道也都好好吃喔， 跟我常去的 yakiya 很類似的感覺，我點的是牛肉，所以大部分的海鮮， 我都只有拍照， 沒有通通嚐到，但好友說好吃， 也非常新鮮，我個人覺得這家的東西， 整體下來是物超所值的，生日， 週年，約會，or just because , 可以接受價位的， 真的很值得來試試， 這家已經是我很喜歡的口袋名單之一了 read more

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Validated parking in the Sheraton self-park underground garage for 3 hours. Go up the elevator, through the beautiful hotel lobby, and head towards the restaurant area to get to Omaniku. You will be welcomed by their staff and shown to your seat. They have various seating areas in their large open rooms and a few smaller side rooms/private rooms. Every course came out very timely according to our pace. My favorites were the A5 wagyu with poached and beef tataki. For seafood my favorites were the Kumamoto oyster and lobster tail. Everything was very good though and I was very full by the end of the 13 courses! Very reasonable for a nice tasting menu. We celebrated Valentines Day and our anniversary here. Service was great - friendly, attentive. Also great photo ops for the food and presentation! read more

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Hubby and I were treated by friends for his birthday dinner. It was a nice treat for us to discover this place in the SGV area! We decided to go for the tasting menus and get one seafood course and one beef course to share. There's a subtle difference where the seafood course was about $20 more than the beef course. However, I feel you would be fuller from the beef course because the dishes are heavier than the seafood course. This is definitely a must try for those who enjoy Japanese omakase or tasting menus. I'm really happy this little gem exists in SGV. It's nice to have fine dining without going to downtown LA. The service was kind and friendly. They were super patient as our party came in at different times. They also gave us an extra dessert which was really nice of them. The quality of the food was really good. However, some of the beef courses were a bit over cooked, making the meat chewy. The presentation of the dishes were beautifully presented and thoughtfully crafted. Parking at the Sheraton hotel is validated. There is also street parking. The restaurant is located on the first floor lobby the left (when facing the main entrance from inside the lobby) of the main entrance to the hotel. BYOB of wine for a $25 corkage fee. My favorite dish was the chawanmushi which is a silken egg dish. It's a savory warm pudding with lobster and seafood that melts in your mouth. I loved that the meal started off with a butterfly pea flower Yuzu palette cleanser. It's refreshing and gets my tummy ready to start the courses. Bon appetit yelpers! read more

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This is my third time coming to Omaniku. This time we came here for our office annual dinner. We reserved a small room for our event. The ambiance was welcoming and cozy, with a perfect balance of modern and rustic decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The menu has been similar to the last two times I came. But they did have some new add-on items. We tried their house special Cantonese soup with abalone and sea cucumber! It's soooo good! And I was told that they have new menu very soon. Overall, the quality of the food and the impeccable service made this a standout experience. I can't wait to come back tor trying the new menu. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal out! read more

This restaurant opened a few years back inside the newly opened San Gabriel Sheraton. This exact location was actually a steak house which I tried prior to the pandemic (and it was good!). Omaniku seemingly fits the neighborhood a bit more offering an upscale Japanese fusion tasting menu. Food: I ordered the beef and my wife ordered the seafood. You really can't go wrong with either one. While I like wagyu, too much of it makes me feel drowsy. The beef-tasting menu does incorporate a little bit of seafood which makes balances a lot of flavors to your meal. Service: Very focused and attentive service. If you need something, it won't go unnoticed. Our server, Dora, was amazing enough to explain each dish and checked on us often. Environment: This place being in the Sheraton gave me an excuse to walk into the hotel. I like the private below ground parking. With car break ins being such an issue in the area as of late, this ensures your car safety (crossing fingers). Price: The meal is on the price side. Definitely something more worth while on a special occasion than your usual weekend dinner, but definitely a good pick! Food: 5 Service: 5 Environment: 5 Price: 4 read more

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I came here to celebrate Valentine's with my husband. He ordered the beef course and I the seafood. I would recommend the beef over the seafood (which was $20 more) because of the follow reasons: Overcooked proteins: shrimps in one of the earlier courses were heavily over cooked: difficult to cut and chew. Lack of seasoning: over half of the dishes I've received was heavily under seasoned. Not sure why they couldn't just sprinkle some salt over the proteins to finish off the dish? The amount of sauces they give you also isn't enough to flavor the dish. The sauces weren't that yummy either. Lack of sweetness: they source some of their seafood fresh everyday like the fishes and lobster, but some of them lacked freshness and inherent seafood sweetness like the scallops. The beef courses were better cooked and even though it sometimes lack seasoning, still was at a better quality than the seafood. In addition to the food, I also found their service leaving something to be desired: inconsistent. Some of the staff was extremely knowledgeable and well trained, some of the staff seemed to be new and might be starting on their first day. For a fine dining establishment, the fact that their staff is inconsistently trained ruins the experience. Everyone was kind, but some were kind of clueless. Overall, I had an ok, pleasant experience but I would not return. For the same price, I would rather have a real omakase experience. read more

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4.5 for food. 5 for service. We had Nicole as our server tonight and she is great. Very attentive and very informative on the dishes. Great service. Parking in Sheraton Hotel underground. 3 hour validation. Need to walk through hotel lobby to get there. Signage is lacking. Look for the Opal restaurant signs. Dining area is modern and simple. You get a palate cleanser to start. Comes with one refill. We all had beef tasting menu and overall the quality of the food, presentation, and taste is wonderful. Love the mix of seafood and salad in between the meat heavy menu. Minor imperfection is the garnish greens/flowers can be a little bit on the bitter side. One can tell the chef has put a lot of thought into the dishes. Highlight: Uniniku. Truffle Scallop. Ribeye. Hanger stead compound butter. A5 Wagyu poached egg. Bone Marrow Rice. Ordered cocktail from the bar. Bar has a separate receipt/bill. read more

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My first tasting experience and it did not disappoint! Omaniku is tucked into the hotel with dim lighting and spacious seating. My tops from the beef tasting course were the A5 wagyu, uniniku, and rib-eye ponzu. The beef tasting course: #1 Butterfly Yuzu Cleanser: light citrusy flavor we took as a shot (7.8) #2 Uniniku: Uni over beef tartare over slightly sweet seaweed cracker. An amazing soft, yet crunchy flavorful starter (9.5) #3 Rib-eye Tataki Ponzu: thin strips of ribeye with some ponzu, very simple (9.2) (Anniversary free course) Lobster Egg Custard: my partner loved this but im not as into the salty egg/miso type of flavors (7) #4 Outside Skirt House Citrus (7.2) #5 Hanger Steak Compound Butter: extremely tender and buttery!! (9) #6 Grape Tomato Basil Glaze (8) #7 Truffle Scallop: scallop was soft and soaked a little of the truffle sauce, and using the bread to soak the sauce after was fun. Although I'm surprised this was their main known dish as I enjoyed some other ones a lot more (8.8) #8 Rib-eye Cap Salt & Pepper (8.9) #9 Endive King Crab Salad: one explosive bite or caviar, crab, celery, and fish roe! (8.5) #10 Rib-eye inside Una Plum (9) #11 A5 Wagyu Poached Egg: absolutely amazingg, sooo soft, that chewing is unmeasured. The poached egg adds a creamy touch (10) #12 Bone Marrow Rice: loved the rounder shape of rice used and mix of warm flavors. We were getting full so packed this to go. They also let you take the bone if you want to boil it down for your pet dog :) (8.8) #13 Seasonal Dessert: green tea gelato with honey wafer: okay way to end the meal, I've had better green tea gelato (7.5) Overall, kind service and consistent tender bites. It does feel a bit quick because they remove your empty plates and serve you consecutively. They stamp your parking ticket too for free parking! read more

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I came here during lunch. The server was very attention and super nice explaining every thing. It is located next to the hotel. We tried the breakfast set meal and the dinner niku set. It did remind me of omakase in Japan where the portions are small and bite size. I really liked how all the meat dishes were well cook and with a good balance of flavor. Due to the portion of the dishes, the sets can be on the pricier size. One of our dishes was literally 1/2 a spoon bite but still good. There was another dinner menu more focused on seafood that we did not get to try but I like to believe it'll just as good. Mocktails were fairely priced around $10. read more

Brought my family here to celebrate a birthday and we had a wonderful time. There aren't too many fine dining restaurants in the 626 to choose from, but Omaniku did not disappoint! We ordered the Beef Tasting Menu, which comes with 13 courses. If I'm being 100% honest, the food itself was good but not amazing; however, for the price, presentation, and the experience, it was still a 5 star memorable experience. My Top 3 courses of the Beef Tasting Menu - Prime Ribeye Tartare with truffle, crispy nori, and Santa Barbara Uni - Seared Scallop with Truffle Butter - Outside Skirt Cut with seared onions, asparagus, glazed with ponzu sauce The vibes here are immaculate - our server (I didn't get her name but she had long red hair) absolutely made our night! She was so sweet, helpful, and made us feel so welcome. She also brought out a delicious Lobster Chawanmushi for each person on the house as it was someone's birthday. I loved the restaurant's interior as well, very modern and romantic with dim lighting. I liked that half the table was seated on sofas and half on chairs for a more relaxed and homey vibe. The presentation of all the dishes were beautifully thought out and elegantly plated. Parking is plentiful in the Sheraton's underground lot, and parking is validated by the restaurant. Would love to come back to try their Seafood menu next time! read more

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My wife took me here for my birthday and our anniversary. The food here is really nice with a focus on Wagyu and Japanese fusion. It's a twelve course meal and you can choose between their normal course or seafood course. Compared to other similar restaurants in the SGV area, I would say this place is a little more chill and slow-paced. I definitely appreciated the lax vibes for this fine dining experience. It's also a little cheaper and the food tastes just as good (it's stil pretty pricey but definitely worth it!) Servers are super nice and deliver the food right on time. I never felt rushed or delayed. It's located in the Sheraton hotel, and you get free parking in the garage with validation! I think they change their menu every so often... read more

Just in case anyone is wondering the price: Beef tasting menu $108 Seafood tasting menu $125 Booking a reservation online was super easy. They recommend ordering the seafood menu one day in advance which we did. This restaurant is located in the Sheraton hotel on valley. There is street parking and underground parking. If you are feeling bougie you can do valet too. We opted for underground and the restaurant validated our parking so it was free! We came here to celebrate a birthday and everyone opted for the seafood menu. I walked in kinda expecting a lot of Japanese-inspired seafood items like nigiri or raw fish but it turned out to be mostly cooked items. Only the first 2 dishes (uni and oyster) were raw I believe. The seafood was fresh and the presentation was nice. However our friend did find some crab shells in her dish and one of her dishes had uncooked parts which were a bit of a disappointment. Everything tasted good but I kinda wished we ordered the beef menu. We ordered a bottle of wine as well as hot tea but they never proactively came refill our tea. We had to ask every time we got a chance. I was a bit annoyed but that's not a deal breaker. The overall service was courteous and the food came out pretty fast. It would've been nice if they could come refill our tea more frequently without us having to ask... read more

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If you haven't visited Omaniku yet you are definitely missing out!! My friends and I came here for a birthday celebration and had the best time. Not only was the food melt in your mouth delicious, the staff was so amazing. Every person who works here was a delight. We had the pleasure of having David and Amanda as our main servers and they were so witty and pleasant. Definitely made the experience 10x better. The atmosphere of the restaurant was so intimate, it really makes the experience feel that much more elevated. Our table chose 4 beef courses and 1 seafood course. I definitely think if you are coming with multiple people, to also choose both courses so that you can try everything. My favorite things were the uni ribeye tartar, the first steak in the course, and the scallop. So good! We were also served ice cream (ube, matcha, black sesame) which was also very memorable, I was just delirious at this point because the food took me to another world. A friend of mine who ordered the beef menu could not eat the seafood included in that course so they accommodated her and were really nice about it! They also validate $10 for parking in the private lot in the Sheraton hotel. Make sure to call to make a reservation! read more

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This was an exquisite dining experience. Plate after plate of delicious seafood dishes from shrimp, lobster, crab and more. Perfect presentation and wonderful service. The restaurant was really clean and the service consistent and knowledgeable. Our meals were definitely not rushed despite plate after plate of a varieties of seafood. Always the right temperature and, as a whole, very filling. I was told to park in their "free" basement garage. However, I followed the signs for self-parking and it appeared to need a ticket to get it. So I gave up and parked on the street. When I returned I asked hotel security about parking and he insisted I could have just driven in. He offered to show me, but at that point I was no longer interested. So I cannot draw any conclusions about the parking situation. read more

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Good Food with generous portions It is a bit pricy but it worths it if you don't go everyday. Staffs are nice and nice decorative; however u don't have much view. read more

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No complaint on the food, everything is good and fresh... it is a 13-courses tapa style meal, portion is good and the bone marrow rice can definitely fill you up... The bar is separate from the restaurant, and separate bill... the bartender didn't use tray, just held the wine glasses and walked around... The service was good, just a bit... rush... read more

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I've been to Omaniku three times now. The first time was incredible. Even my husband, who has a hard time enjoying a fancy meal, felt like this was worth the price based on the taste, quality, and amount of food. The second time was extremely disappointing. They overcooked several of my dishes and seemed to have forgotten about us in the private room. If that had been my first experience, I wouldn't have gone back. This most recent trip, my third time, might've been better than the first. I think they've gotten better on their plating, which, in some cases, made the food taste even better, like the A5 Wagyu. Everything was cooked to perfection and they were sensitive towards the dietary needs of our group. Highlights: - I recommend the beef over the seafood menu. This might be a personal preference as I like beef more but I also just think the beef dishes are more special. - I cannot recommend the private room. As lavish and exclusive as it seems, my experience there was the only time of the 3 where the service and quality were inconsistent and disappointing. - My favorite dishes are the uniniku and the truffle scallop. - If it's your birthday, mention it ahead of time. They'll give you a complimentary lobster chawanmushi, which was extremely satisfying. Definitely better than a birthday dessert. Overall, it's nice to have an upscale restaurant like this in the SGV. It's pricy but I'd highly recommend it for a special occasion. read more

This place is the rarest of gems. My first experience here was a surprise from my girlfriend. She spent countless days (and possibly weeks) looking for an omakase experience that wasn't sushi. She nailed it with Omaniku. Little did I know, there was such a gorgeous restaurant in our backyard. We went with 1 steak menu and 1 seafood menu. Of course, we shared each course to get the full experience. I was blown away by the taste. The scallop course with truffle just took me to heaven and back. Words cannot describe the incredible richness of the sauce, the butteriness when you bite into the scallop, and the everlasting memory that is still clogged up in my brain. Everything else was near perfect. If you want A5 Japanese wagyu, they got you covered too. The courses had truffle, caviar, king crab, lobster, bone marrow and a bunch of other high quality ingredients. I literally felt like a king that night. Pictures don't do it justice, but I have them as reference. The icing on the cake was the insanely great service. Ryan, the manager of the restaurant, came and served us for the last half of our dining experience. He is very knowledgeable of the ingredients, accommodating to all of our needs, and is an asset to the restaurant. We even exchanged numbers for the next time that we book a reservation. Some of you guys may have heard of Yakiya. As prices have gone up and quality has gone down, do yourself a favor and look for a replacement. Omaniku is definitely worth your time. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Omaniku and my initial reservations dining at this establishment based on harsh reviews immediately vanished with the first bite. I chose the beef tasting menu, which had the perfect balance of beef and seafood dishes for me. From the beef tasting menu, the dishes that stood out to me were: - Uniniku: The buttery sweet uni with beef tartare placed on top of crispy nori was delicious. Also the plating on a bed of rocks with dry ice was visually very appealing. - Outside Skirt House Citrus: I love a good ponzu sauce and their house made sauce complemented the medium rare skirt steak nicely. - Lobster Chawanmushi (complimentary): The velvety soft egg custard was cooked perfectly. This was a very delicious surprise as a complimentary birthday dish. - Truffle Scallop: This dish blew me away. I'm not one to usually enjoy truffle dishes as the truffle flavor can be a bit overpowering. However, the truffle in the butter sauce was just perfect and paired beautifully with the nicely seared scallop. - Rib Eye Inside Una-Plum: The rib eye with the plum sauce was delicious. I love a good sauce that elevates the flavor of the meat. - A5 Wagyu Poached Egg: The marbling on the A5 wagyu was fantastic and served with the poached egg made this dish definitely one of the highlights of the meal. - Bone Marrow Rice: The bone marrow rice which was mixed with pieces of steak, bone marrow, kimchi, and spinach tasted exactly like the one at Yakiya and was a nice way to end the meal. Service was excellent and the pace of the dishes was very good. The only dish that was not to my complete liking was the rib-eye cap which was cooked medium well rather than medium to medium rare. Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance located in Sheraton. The restaurant validates parking for up to 3 hours in the underground lot. read more

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Everything here was by far some of the best food/service/atmosphere I've experienced! From the bar tender who took care of our drinks and frequently checked in on us, to various waiters/waitresses that also frequently checked in and explained each dish - it was an incredible 10/10 experience. I got the seafood menu and my boyfriend chose the half beef/half seafood menu. Each dish was incredible for both of us! The presentation of each dish was also beautiful, and everything tasted so good and flavorful. My boyfriend even got a beautiful dessert dish for his birthday, and we both got a free small dish as well :) amazing and would definitely come back, thank you to everyone here! read more

Isn't bad.. wasn't amazing! I heard great things about this place but was meh about my overall experience. The layout of the restaurant is so weird and it felt like I was sitting in the lobby of a hotel? Not sure what they were going for. I tried both their omaniku and seafood menu and prefer the seafood! I wouldn't come back here if it was coming out of my own pocket simply because it wasn't memorable. The service was great though. Everyone was friendly read more

Came here to with my grandparents and really enjoyed this meal. The food was delicious and great value considering the price. It was a 10 course meal and I was stuffed by the end. I opted for the seafood meal, though they are more known for the beef course. The seafood was so fresh and cooked perfectly. I really liked the uni crab, scallop and crab claw courses the most. But I enjoyed each dish individually. I would try the beef course next time but the I definitely recommend the seafood option. My only complaint was that the waiters didn't do a great job of explaining what each dish was so I had to refer to the menu a handful of times to see what I was eating. Otherwise no complaints! Free validated parking and the restaurant is located inside the Sheraton hotel. read more

Omaniku - Lobster - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I wanted to love this place, but I didn't. Food was just ok, service was ok and drinks were ok. Nothing mind blowing or special about the experience. If you done other multi-course tasting meals, you wouldn't think anything special of this one. It also bothered me that throughout the meal my utensils never got changed. Call me picky but every time I go to a fine dining restaurant, I like my utensils to be changed after every course. I usually like giving 5 stars. However, I cannot give this place five stars when they overcook the wagyu!!!!! read more

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We celebrated our anniversary here this year. It's a nice place. Loved the high ceiling and the overall decor. We grabbed a rather early dinner so the place was pretty empty, just the way we like it. We got both beef and seafood tasting courses and shared everything. My personal favorites were Uniniku/Unicrab, Truffle Scallop, Black Cod Ozu, and Bone Marrow Rice. Least favorite was the dessert. It was bland and the texture was a bit off. It tasted and felt like astronaut ice cream. Service was great, and parking was validated for 3 hours. read more

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OVERALL: 7.9/10 (Yelp Converted Score: 3.95/5; 4/5 rounded up). Got lucky with a same-day reservation. Good experience, would recommend trying it exactly once. My partner and I snagged a same-day reservation when her friend was re-confirming their Thursday evening reservation, and asked if they had reservations for that day (Saturday). They did - at 7:30pm or 8:30pm. We picked 7:30pm, and showed up promptly. The restaurant is inside the Sheraton - they'll (either the restaurant, or the hotel, with your food receipt) validate your parking for up to three hours, so that's great. VERDICT: Come for the novelty, but probably not worth coming back more than once. Try the meat and seafood one if you're coming as a pair; my partner and I both went for the seafood since there was only one course of A5 wagyu, and spending $100 on varying sizes of steak isn't my idea of a good evening (just saying). 1) VARIETY/SELECTION: 7.5/10. Given that you're not really ordering anything, you're at the whim of the "standard course menu". This isn't a bad thing on it's face - the variety of dishes was decent (in the sense that there were some that had accompaniments like noodles, and others that were just the item itself, like a crab leg). 2) FRESHNESS: 8/10. Portion size was ok. As my partner said, it's "somewhere I'd bring my parents to". Overall, the meal was filling, but not overly interesting (it's not using innovative flavours, incredible ingredients, or creative plating strategies). In terms of freshness, the uni / snow crab were delicious (not frozen), but other pieces were noticeably worse in quality (definitely pre-frozen, or at least cold enough that it would have frozen). 3) VALUE FOR MONEY: 6/10. It came out to roughly $300 after tax and tip, especially since the seafood "omaniku" was $125/person, for a "13-course meal" (they count the initial "liquid" and the cucumber + tomato fifth course, which are TINY). For ~$10/course/person, it's... not the biggest portion size, and honestly speaking, it's not the best use of your money. 4) SERVICE: 9.5/10. Hard to complain about this one. They promptly cleared plates when done, and filled our water cups constantly. There's so few tables that even at full capacity, there's probably one wait staff to every 2-3 tables, so it's not like they're going to neglect any individual table. 5) CONSISTENCY / FIRST IMPRESSION: 8.5/10. One thing I noticed was how "chaotic" the wait staff were. It was never the same person clearing plates, serving the next dish, or filling our water glass (it was usually a different person every time). I guess "organized chaos" can work as a strategy, but there HAS to be inefficiencies that can be solved here, right? read more

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