In Japanese, "Omakase" means "I leave it up to you." It is most commonly used in Japanese restaurants when the customer leaves it up to the chef to select and serve seasonal specialties. At Omakase ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. A new boutique Californian wine brand is gaining accolades from top sushi chefs ...

"In dreams, I would have visions of sushi," says sushi master Jiro Ono, considered by many to be Japan's best sushi chef. Hence, the name of the movie opening at the Tower Theatre... "In dreams, I ...

Sushi is a perfect food to many -- myself included -- but that doesn't mean you can't screw it up. Whether you're eating, ordering or making sushi, one thing's for certain: The Japanese delicacy is an ...

In the past year the city’s Japanese food scene has settled into a rhythm, even despite uncertainty around tariffs. What was once a wave of flashy openings has evolved into a well-rounded mix of ...

Just a few decades ago, sushi was a rare and exotic treat. While the Japanese concept was familiar on the coasts by the late 1960s, only a couple of Denver restaurants were serving sushi by the 1990s.

When Starkville native Marisa Baggett stepped into the culinary world more than 20 years ago, being a sushi chef was not part of the plan, let alone competing with the nation's best on TV. Baggett, ...