Omakase Sushi and Grill Opening Soon in Saratoga Springs
A rendering shows the interior of Omakase Sushi and Grill, a new Japanese restaurant coming to Saratoga Springs. Photo via the restaurant’s Facebook page.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Restaurateur Briana Lin is opening her seventh Capital Region establishment at 30 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, the former site of 30 Lake, which closed in February.
Omakase Sushi and Grill is named after the Japanese tradition of omakase, which literally translates to “I leave it up to you.” When ordering omakase, patrons entrust the chef to choose their meal for them.
In his book “The Story of Sushi,” author Trevor Corson wrote that “[Omakase is] what the sophisticated customer says to the chef when settling down at the sushi bar. Sushi connoisseurs seldom order off a menu. Traditionally, sushi bars in Japan didn’t even have menus.”
The restaurant will also feature a standard menu with a la carte sushi and other Asian dishes for less adventurous diners.
“Here’s a little glimpse into what’s in store,” Omakase recently wrote on their Facebook page,
“fresh flavors, artful presentation, and an intimate setting perfect for savoring each delicate bite.”
An official opening date for the restaurant hasn’t yet been announced, though previous reports suggested it may open as soon as this month.
Lin’s growing restaurant empire includes Azuma Sushi Bistro in Malta and five other eateries located in Latham, Glenmont, and Niskayuna.