Best restaurant in Omaha. Period. I don't know why it's taken me so long to try this place. The sushi was so good. We had the khaleesi and Simba. Particularly enjoyed the light and fresh taste of the khaleesi. The bites were really the stars, my personal favorite was the foienagi. That was divine. No other words. Had to circle back for seconds on that one. The prairie tuna was pretty good as well. Now, the whole experience to this point was good but dessert put it over the top. The cheesecake. The word I used in the moment was sublime. And I stand by that. Special shout out to Aurora on that one. Speaking of, the service was top notch! Highly recommend sitting at the bar as that just added to the experience for us. read more

The best things about Yoshimoto is the space and atmosphere you enjoy with your guests. The food is all top notch with interesting taste and texture that will leave you stunned. However, I think the server could be better. Small things like drink menus for each table, quicker refreshments, and offering soy sauce at the table. Overall great experience, but certain things are keeping it from being my favorite in Omaha. read more

Best sushi in Nebraska. I was recommended this spot by a local and it did not miss anywhere. Great service. Great ambiance. Great food. Food comes out as it's ready, so everything is fresh. read more

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A wonderful experience. The ingredients are impeccably fresh and the dishes are well-developed with a traditional Japanese base and Chef Yoshitomo's unique twist that surprises and delights while still lifting up the seafood as the star of the show. I had the oni egg (deviled egg), kaki (oysters), hama toast (yellowtail), foienagi (smoked eel), sakeviche (salmon), megami (vegetarian), shima aji (striped jack, dry-aged in house), and uni (urchin, flown in weekly from Hokkaido). The deviled egg with Japanese spices and fish roe I can only imagine was a respectful nod to the Midwest--served on potato salad, no less. It was a delightful beginning that set the scene for the surprises to come. The oysters were next, speckled with a bright green dill and green apple mignonette that I could have eaten with a spoon, and carefully-placed melt-in-your-mouth dashi gelee that created the perfect sweet, sour, salty, umami, and texturally pleasing bite four times in a row. Next was sweet and buttery yellowtail served not on rice, but on a cube of toasted sourdough doused with a tamari brown butter that turned the umami up to 11. Then the foienagi, a pairing of foie gras and smoked eel with a cherry pickled in Japanese fashion on top uniting the two salty, rich stars with a sweet and tangy accent. I could go on and on, but it's best to just go and eat everything yourself. If you enjoy seafood and excellent cooking, you will leave happy. For all of this, a carafe of sake, dessert, and tip, I was in for $207-well worth the price, in my opinion. In addition to the food, the dining room is intimate and minimalist with a nod to Japanese aesthetics. Staff were knowledgeable, service was quick, and everyone was warm and welcoming. Omaha, Nebraska has something special. read more

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Yoshitomo is a FANTAASTIC eatery in the Omaha area that I'd recommend to locals, tourists, or anyone just passing through looking for one of the best places to eat in Omaha. We've dined there a few times, and each and every time. They have hit it out of the park in terms of quality, service, and ambiance. The interior is not too fussy or fancy, so don't come here in your Sunday's best if you don't want to. They focus on the food way more than the pomp and circumstance. Now that's not to say your meal will not be top notch. The chef and owner has been nominated (and been a semifinalist) for a James Beard award. The restaurant or chef will win one someday, for sure. Is it an inexpensive place to eat all the time? Not so much - but they do have a happy hour most days during normal happy hour times, and then all day on Sunday. So if you're price shy to try it for the first time, go during one of these happy hour times and try a few tings to get your feet wet before going back for the full experience. Onto the food I keep hyping up! We have always done the a la carte menu so we can choose a few things. But one of these days we will go to try the omakase and let the chef's vision be our menu. Hama Toast is one of our faves. Yellowtail tuna and brown butter on a nice piece of sourdough. It literally melts in your mouth! The Aburi Wagyu is another go-to, topped with uni butter and a nice soy. Another delicate plate of a few bites that will feel filling, but actually be very light. We also love the Osaka roll, which has shrimp tempura, crab flakes, and kewpie mayo - yum! And the last smaller plate we love is the Abura Miso, which is tender pork belly wrapped in nori, atop a miso paste for a full flavor explosion in just a few bites. Even their Caesar salad is impressive. Perfectly dressed and gigantic - it could be a meal in itself, if you're looking for something lighter when you visit, and like salads as your entree. For our entrees though, two of our favorites have been the Kani Miso (super delicious snow crab and roe over a flavorful sushi rice) and the KC Kama, which is a perfectly smoked yellowtail basted in BBQ, over a dill cream with potato salad (which doesn't sound like it would all work together but it DOES). These are just our favorites that we return to again and again between all the different things we've tried - but you can't go wrong with ANYTHING at Yoshitomo. With the awesome food, very cool/minamilist ambiance, and great service to boot, you will have a great experience - I guarantee it! read more

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Enjoyed a date night here. This is a gem for Omaha with incredible options to choose from. The parking lot was busy, but inside it was a pleasant, dim setting with few people while we were there. My favorite was the wagu with rice. For something that appeared so simple it had great flavor. All of the sushi we tried was well made and tasty, but for the price I think we have some other pretty great sushi places in Omaha. I definitely recommend trying some of the more unique dishes. The service was exceptional. This is a great spot if you are looking to treat yourself or celebrate a special occasion. read more

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Two days later of craving more, I must add a few newbies for me. Darcy & Kelly were great! Fukui Vodka Cucumber Drink 5 Star so refreshing! I had two! Sakeviche 5 Star - the Tonburi or Caviar of the land is a must for my pantry now. Loved Darcy's recommendation on this! Khaleesi 2/5 - I thought the sundried tomato would be more sweet, but it was more of a paste & have me immediate heartburn. Megami 5 Star & a total palette cleanser to me! I'd order this first to eat between bites & entrees. It was fresh & wonderful! Kobayashi Maru 2/5 - very plain, nothing really standout for me. I also ordered my favs from last time & know next time what to start with & try the rest of the magnificent menu. For the experience, I did the cereal milk & dole pineapple ice cream. Very cute accompaniments. Side point, they have to get the reservations for sushi bar situated or have the bar be a first come, first serve missing out on customers due to no-show bookings just FYI. read more

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We were able to snag a reservation at Yoshitomo while in Omaha. We sat at the sushi bar, which was so fun! We don't eat a lot of Asian food and aren't super familiar with the flavors, but we aren't picky eaters, so we followed our server's recommendations, which were spot on. Everything we ate was delicious, service was perfect. Definitely my favorite stop in Omaha. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Second time here and even better than the first which was hard to beat. Honestly the best sushi we have ever had and the presentation is amazing as well. Some of the standouts were the uni egg, baraniku, sb&j ,kobayashi maru, yellowtail and striped jack nigiri. read more

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An amazing place, great service, delicious food, and a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a date. My girlfriend was very happy, and the experience was excellent. read more

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Wow! We are so lucky to have this gem of a restaurant in Omaha! We love the bar seating to see the sushi chefs working to make each dish a delight! The staff is attentive and welcoming. Beyond the presentation is the flavor of each dish - it's like a Japanese flavor safari. The quality of the fish is beyond comparison - the color, texture and flavor is something to experience. I learned they dry age 75% of the fish to optimize the texture (you can see the coolers in the front). They also make all their wasabi fresh. Looking forward to making another visit soon! read more

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Yoshitomo remains my top sushi spot in Omaha. It never fails to impress! We sat at the bar this time to see some prep in action. The chefs have their process perfected, and it made dinner more interesting. The food of course was top notch. The fish was the best quality and the new dishes on the menu were delicious. Favorites remain Hama toast and wagyu beef nigiri. Anything with scallops is always my favorite as well. It was crowded on a weekday but service was still excellent. This remains a chill spot for a date night or small intimate group dinner. read more

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Who knew??? Omaha has the most amazing sushi spot in the U.S. ! If seeking the perfect combination of flavor, presentation and freshness run to this spot!!! read more

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I've tried sushi from as far east as New York and as far west as California. Nothing I've tried has compared to yoshitomo. The bites and plates are stellar. In particular, the hamapon and foienagi are enriched with a multitude of flavors that work perfectly. Such a hidden gem in Omaha! I'd come back just for the hamapon! read more

By far one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. A huge thank you to our waitress, Kelly, she was awesome and made our experience even more special! The attention to detail and the creativity, in each dish, were out of this world. The chefs crafted a very unique menu that allows you to really taste the quality of each ingredient. This restaurant is truly special. It's the kind of restaurant that you will talk about for ages because it's that good. It's also very reasonably priced for the quality you're getting. read more

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I think if I reviewed everything away then this review would be way too long to write. We were celebrating and decided to head to Yoshitomo. We made a reservation on their website since it was a weekend which was really easy to do and the hostess sat us right away. We started with some wine and they had an impressive selection of well curated wines. No mass produce labels on this menu. The prices were also reasonable for dine-in. We started with the Oni egg and some edamame. You might think that an egg sounds so simple but the amount of effort and care that it takes to make this one egg dish is so impressive and it's worth every penny. Imagine eating a devil egg but that deviled egg was crafted by an angel in heaven and sent down to you on a little floating cloud. That good. Another highlight was the Hama toast. My husband is a sourdough connoisseur, and he was impressed by the sourdough pieces that came under this really light and tender piece of yellowtail. Then we got a bunch of rolls for the table, and every single role was completely different and unique in its own way! My favorite was probably the Simba, which was slightly smoky from the salmon, but had a good crunch in it from the crab and cucumber. The most interesting role we got was the rodeo which tasted exactly like a hamburger but in a sushi roll form. So unique and fun! Throughout the night, our server was incredible. She was really attentive and made really great recommendations. When she wasn't serving us directly, there were a number of other staff checking in on us bringing us our food bringing us our water, and it felt like you were really taking care of. We can't wait to head back to yoshitomo soon! read more

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We arrived with a party of seven and we're told that they could not accommodate us, we asked if we could sit at separate tables and we're told that they would not accommodate that either because they were afraid that the two tables would talk to one another and disrupt service. So very disappointed because we had heard good things and we are from out of town. Good luck and trying to get into the restaurant. Maybe if you only have three or four people and are very quiet they will seat you. read more

A visit on Christmas Eve. Always great service. Sushi chef recognized me and checked on my service. Plates: Saigon makimono and Abura Miso. My favourite was the Abura Miso. Also known as andansu in Okinawan, is a savory, slightly sweet, and versatile Okinawan condiment made by simmering miso paste with pork belly and seasonings. I highly recommend.. also a nice meal on occasion. Beer is too expensive :( read more

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I love this restaurant. You'll spend quite a bit but it serves some of the most creative food in Omaha. Most of it lands, too. I started with the egg (something of their signature dish). It has surprising flavors but is at its core a deviled egg on potato salad. I loved it. We shared five rolls. A lot of fun, I'd recommend them all except the truly mediocre Khaleesi, which is topped with Sun-dried tomatoes. I hated the texture and it was overbearing. There is a torched-beef bite that was to die for. The rolls are very heavy on sauce, so if simple fish, rice, and seaweed is your thing, this might not be the place for you. Service was excellent though. We were helped easily through the menu. And the reverse osmosis water was super refreshing. read more

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My wife and i are sushi nuts, try as many places as we can in different parts of the country, this one takes the cake. Best sushi we've ever had. Service was great. Beautiful building. Chef takes extreme pride in his work and it shows, the sushi here is art read more

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One of the best sushi spots in Omaha. Great service and the Saigon roll is to die for.

I've been wanting to go to Yoshitomo since they opened years ago. I don't normally go out for my birthday but I decided to this year, (it was last week). So I made reservations for a Wednesday and my brother in law and I went for some of the best sushi in the country. I made the reservation for the sushi bar, which is great for a first timer as you can see the talented chefs cut, slice, dice and make your dishes and everyone else's as well. After we walked in, which was right when they opened because I don't mess around, we were shown to our seats at the bar. Aesthetically, this place looks so nice, especially with the warmth of the wood on the tables catching your eye immediately upon walking in. Throughout the night, (we were there for about 2.5 hours), we ordered many small bites, sashimi, and a couple Chef's choice plates of sushi. Every......single......bite was amazing. I've eaten a lot of sushi in my time and this place is by far the best. The care they put into every thing they construct is amazing. And of course I got a few bottles of sake throughout my meal, which were all great as well. I want to go back.......like right now. I can't afford to go all out like I did my first time but I'm dang sure that I'm going to eat some amazing sushi no matter what. I'm waiting for a spot to open up for David's Omakase, but those spots are always booked. Fingers crossed! read more

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The hostess was very kind as I walked in. Ambiance was nice but simple. It was interesting watching the sushi being made while sitting at the bar. I looked at yelp to decide what to order so that had me landing on the Hama toast and the simba roll.I felt like my roll was heavy on the spicey mayo so I just scraped it off, no big deal. They have this Hama toast that is Sourdough bread and it tastes like grilled cheese and sushi. I could've had a huge amount of it because was so good and unique. I let the server know I was driving to go to a concert so that had me in and out as fast as I would like. read more

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As I've stated before, this is the best sushi in the Midwest!!! Hands down the best service, the best food, the best drink list! The best chefs and the best space, this is where you go when you want to feel like you stepped into a food magazine! read more

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Ughhhh.... Please go here if you are a sushi or are a fan of Peruvian ceviche. Their take on ceviche is very delicious! It had heat, creamy consistency and the fish they used was fresh!!! We tried the fried rice, yes it's worth it! The rolls were absolutely fantastic. We tried so many rolls everything we had was HIT after HIT! The ice cream was amazing as well. They bring out an assortment of toppings! No bad dish. We wanted to go here again but our trip was cut short. Onto the drinks, it's not a full bar but what they offered was creative drink notes. The atmosphere was very dark, perfect for date night spot! If you love sushi go here!!! The best restaurant we could find in Omaha. read more

Let's begin with our entrance and move forward from there. My spouse and I went to Yoshitomos for our anniversary. We were me at the door by Kellie who wished us a happy anniversary and told us were a great looking couple (just being polite). For us, Yoshitomos had a nice ambiance. It is not too brightly lit, and the rough appearing walls recall an early era of restaurants. Kellie seated us and went over the menu for the night, explaining what many of the dishes were, and also helped us pick the sake for the night. (We chose Bride of the Fox, which is excellent served warm.) We chose the hotate XO for our opening (competed in the James Beard competition) and were pleasantly surprised by it not being overly complex. The flavors melded well without the scallops being overwhelmed, and the texture was superb (I word I do not use often, but could not come up with a better one.) For our second bites, we tried the hama toast. (I need to put this in capital letters, sorry.) TRY THE HAMA TOAST!! If there is food in heaven, one of the items will have to be Yoshitomo's hama toast. The sourdough bread absolutely soaked in brown butter, with a little tamari makes a perfect bed for the yellowtail, and we seriously considered getting a second helping. I must admit I am glad we did not because we split our tastes on the main course a very nice sized helping of two different dishes from the makimono menu. 1. My spouse had the Royale. Very spicy without reaching the "too hot" category, visually delightful and the flavors of the salmon, cucumber and avocado were set off well with the soy chili aioli and salsa. 2. I chose the rather oddly named Kobayashi Maru (Startrek fans will understand), which topped off my dinner quite nicely. A good sized helping without being overfilling and a combination of flavors that my tongue finally gave up trying to sort out. The whole was a delight! Just a little heat from the chili oil, a little crunch from the broccolini, and a blend of crab, smoked salmon, and shallots was delicious. (Sorry for the tl;dr format, but this food and service was FAR too good for just a nice place to eat review. ) We will be coming back to try the prairie tuna, gojira and another helping of hama toast. And maybe some cold sake this time. read more

I still cannot believe that this restaurant is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The whole vibe of the restaurant makes me feel like I'm in LA or New York. The menu had such a wide variety for all taste buds - even if you aren't a fan of fish. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure to take our allergies and explained the menu really well. Everything we had there was SO well-made and you can taste the quality of the ingredients in the food. I ordered the abura miso and the taita roll - both were so delicious and I was so sad when I finished the food. It's by far one of the best sushi restaurants I've had. read more

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It's hard to think of something unique or fresh to say about such a notable establishment. I'll simply say that my wife and I sat at the bar and were in awe of the work that went into our meals. Everything was superb. And the music playing was must have been from a turn of the century Omaha indie emo playlist. So good. read more

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The food was decent but didn't find it to be anything special. Felt like they were trying to create an elevated experience but it fell short. The Hama toast is popular but the bread was so thick it was hard to taste the fish on top. The scallop dish was probably the best plate we tried. read more

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I went here to celebrate my birthday and was very impressed. This is a very unassuming, yet sophisticated place for sushi and other unique creations. The prices are really not that bad for the upscale food and ambience. The staff is very friendly and even gave me a little surprise treat for my birthday. Our favorites on the menu include Hama Toast, Simba sushi roll, and Oni Egg. We will definitely come back! read more

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By far the best sushi place in Omaha! Is not even close. Everything is amazing, from the service to the experience and specially the food. It is all excellent! I've been here quite a few times and I have not had a bad experience. The sushi is great but what I they have a devil egg that is so good!! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great sushi. read more

Shame on us for waiting so long to enjoy this masterpiece of flavor. Every bite was complex, balanced, fresh, delectable and memorable. Our server was lovely and Miles entertained us with his presentation while constructing some of the items in front of us. Very warm and inviting build out as we sat at the bar watching the masters work. Highly recommended this gem. read more

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I've heard and read reviews about this amazing sushi restaurant in Omaha that just this week was nominated for a James Beard Award! After trying so many items from their menu I can see how they were nominated! It's primarily reservation only because it's so hard to get in. The one thing I was so excited to try because no sushi restaurant in my hometown (Tulsa) has this and I haven't found any other place in Omaha that has this is Toro nigiri. Fatty tuna that melts in your mouth. I loved the fatty tuna and could eat so many of them if I could! The other dish that I am still thinking about is the Hamapon. The yellowtail was so tender but the crab butter ponzu was *chefs kiss* so amazing! I could drink it if it wasn't frowned upon LOL The star of the show was the hama toast. Omg so amazing! I could eat a whole plate filled with those too! It was so savory but flavorful! Our server was knowledgeable about every dish. Inside the restaurant is dark, cozy and looks kind of like your on a fishing boat with all the dark wood. For being in Omaha, the fish was so fresh and everything was so incredible. We spent a little over $200 but I had to try an assortment of dishes and I'm so glad we did! read more

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My cousin is a chef and this place came highly recommended and did not disappoint. This is definitely the best sushi restaurant that I have been to in Omaha and I would for sure return during my next visit. It definitely gives a more upscale vibe and was overall a very pleasant experience if you enjoy sushi. There were a few items that I didn't care for personally but the standout dishes were on point. The must tries: Aburi wagyu - if you're into wagyu, you'll enjoy Truffle scallop - delicious Oni egg - one is not enough Hamapon - Wow! Super fresh and if you love yellowtail, this is a must order Kani Miso - snowcrab, crab fat, sushi rice, panko, ikura - This was so flavorful and delicious. read more

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The workers were so respectful and took responsibility for their actions and they made awesome food for me and my little family I feel the aesthetic was cute and very demure read more

Yoshitomo is such an innovative sushi restaurant and I continue to enjoy coming here. The waitstaff are kind and helpful with regards to menu guidance and the ambiance of the restaurant is quaint but upbeat at the same time. I really enjoyed everything we got besides the sushi rolls - I think the rolls were too far out there in terms of blending flavor profiles that I enjoyed the other dishes more. My new favorites have to be the Jamachi and the Hamapon. Looking forward to my next trip! read more

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Incredible restaurant in the heart of Benson. The atmosphere is very warm, cozy, and just the right size on the smaller side. The chef makes incredible food and it's reflected in the happiness of the servers. Ours was very excited to go over the menu and discuss options, as it was my wife an I's first time there. Every recommendation was on point, and they seem very proud of it. I made reservations for 6pm on a Friday, but there were still a couple of tables and sushi bar spots open. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys sushi and a fine dining experience. read more

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The flavors are complex, deep, and all around the best from any sushi restaurant we have been too. You will not be disappointed. One of the highest rated sushi joints in Omaha. Because it was chilli outside, started with an 8oz hot bottle of Noble Crane Sake. It was slightly sweet and totally delicious. Our first dish was Kaki, which is an oyster with green apple dashi. This alone would have us coming back. 5* Next came the Truffle Scallop, this was a party in my mouth! 4* The smoked Hotate was so good as well. We really liked the flavors. But will probably pass on anything smoked. 3* The Kani Miso plate is my favorite dish from here. Crab, Ikura, Fried Rice, and Panko for a nice semi crunch texture. Love, love, love this! 5* Go-San is our favorite Makimono. Spicy Crab, Tuna, Yellowtail, Jalapeño, Cilantro, & Tosazu. A little spicy the way we like it. 5* Last was Gojira, which means Godzilla in Japanese. Is Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Crab Jalapeño, Citrus Soy, and Sriracha. 4* read more

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Amazing food and great service ! It was my first time and I will definitely be coming back read more

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The best sushi I've had EVER and can't believe it's in Omaha. Everything was amazing, so I couldn't pick a favorite , but it was unbelievable. A MUST is the Hama toast. It was so good we ordered one for dessert you will thank me later. Service was just as good as the meal. The waitress was very friendly and went over the menu with us since we never been before. Ambiance : the restaurant is pretty small, but very clean and loved the colors they chose. It made the restaurant feel very current and set the mood for our meal. Reservations are a must and I would suggest booking weeks out in advance for a table. read more

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