october omakase reservations are now open!

black and white bed linen

Omakase Obscura

by

Chef Yoshihiro Tauchi

Cocktails, sushi, and snacks + omakase tasting menu in Charlottesville, VA

About the Omakase experience

In Japan, Omakase means "I will leave it up to you". In this dining experience, Chef Tauchi will choose and prepare each dish. Our 8-course tasting menu is a journey through the best seafood that the world has to offer, through the lens of Chef Tauchi's life in sushi.

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No! While our 8-course Omakase experience does require a reservation, we offer a list of snacks, rolls & sushi specials for everyone to enjoy, no reservation required.

Can you accommodate allergies?

Mostly! While our 8-course Omakase experience does not accomodate allergies or substitutions, we do offer a twice-monthly gluten-free Omakase, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Additionally, our a la carte menu contains items that are allergy friendly!

Our Menus

A La Carte Sushi Menu

No reservations needed, serving seasonal sushi, rolls & snacks.

Close-up of a chef preparing fresh sushi on a wooden board in a cozy restaurant setting.
Close-up of a chef preparing fresh sushi on a wooden board in a cozy restaurant setting.
Cocktails, Wine, Beer, and Sake

from bar manager Stone Smith

Reservations required, an intimate & memorable sushi experience with the world's best ingredients.

Omakase Sushi Menu
Artistic sushi rolls arranged elegantly on a ceramic plate with garnishes.
Artistic sushi rolls arranged elegantly on a ceramic plate with garnishes.

Reviews

Intimate sushi experience with fresh, seasonal chef’s choice dishes.

Every bite at Omakase Obscura is a delightful surprise, perfectly paired with exquisite drinks.

Liam Chen
Close-up of a beautifully plated sushi dish with vibrant colors and delicate garnishes.
Close-up of a beautifully plated sushi dish with vibrant colors and delicate garnishes.

Charlottesville

The rotating menu keeps each visit exciting, showcasing fresh sashimi and creative Japanese appetizers.

Elegant interior of a small sushi restaurant with warm lighting and a cozy atmosphere.
Elegant interior of a small sushi restaurant with warm lighting and a cozy atmosphere.
Maya Lee

Charlottesville

★★★★★
★★★★★

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