Lexington sushi restaurant opens another location with Wagyu, grilled Japanese dishes
Fans of top-notch sushi and Japanese cuisine have a new spot to check out, if you can get a reservation.
Omakase Sushi & Grill has opened at 3900 Fountain blue Lane #110 in Fountains of Palomar shopping enter off Harrodsburg and Man o’ War.
The restaurant, from owner Guang Ni, is a sister to the Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar in Chevy Chase that opened in May 2022.
Omakase Palomar opened in late January and is taking reservations.
Both feature high quality sushi, with a focus on chef-selected special sets called “omakase,” for Individual items also can be ordered The new location also offers grilled appetizers and entrees including grilled Japanese Tiger Shrimp seasoned with smoky curry, known as Kuruma Ebi Don, for $32. And aged Wagyu Tokusen beef for $75.
“Omakase Palomar is the newest chapter in our journey, continuing the legacy of our beloved sister restaurant, Omakase Chevy Chase. rooted in the rich traditions of Japanese cuisine, we bring the same commitment to authenticity, quality and innovation to this new location,” the restaurant said on its web site. “At Omakase Palomar, we invite you to save the flavors that have made our original restaurant a favorite, while discovering new and exciting grill creations unique to our Palomar location.”
Omakase joins several other restaurants at the growing shopping center, which also will be home to Lexington’s second Publix supermarket when the store opens later this spring.
Omakase is near Playa Bowls, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks, Bella Cafe and Grill, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Papi’s at Palomar.
Omakase owner Ni also is expected to open another new restaurant this year: Umami Ramen & Grill is coming soon to Chevy Chase at 836 Euclid Ave.
Omakase Sushi & Grill
Where: 3900 Fountain Blue Lane #110
Hours: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday noon to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m.
Online: omakasepalomar.com