Best Omakase Restaurants in Yogyakarta

Tired of the usual sushi spots? Yogyakarta has a few hidden gems that elevate the omakase experience to an art form. These lesser-known, intimate sushi bars offer exquisite seasonal dishes and a chef’s table experience you’ll want to brag about. Here’s where to find them.

Hakosuka Ramen & Bento

Hakosuka Ramen & Bento is more than just a beloved ramen and bento spot—it also offers an exclusive Omakase by Hakosuka experience upstairs, which rivals the finest sushi bars in the city. With only six seats, the chef‑curated Edomae-style omakase menu showcases daily‑fresh Japanese ingredients in an intimate setting, offering nigiri like tuna, milkfish, corn, and purin dessert for around Rp 275,000 per person (weekday promos available).

Hakosuka Ramen & Bento
Jl. C. Simanjuntak No.69, Yogyakarta
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Hikaru Dining Japanese Restaurant

Hikaru Dining Japanese Restaurant offers an intimate, chef-crafted Japanese dining experience that rivals refined omakase spots in the city. Founded by a chef who trained under Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Hikaru blends traditional techniques with innovative flavor combinations using premium ingredients—some directly imported from Japan—to deliver exquisite dishes such as sushi rolls, sashimi, beef yakiniku ramen, and signature salmon mentai roll.

Hikaru Dining Japanese Restaurant
Jl. Colombo No.4, Yogyakarta
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Izakaya

Izakaya stands out as one of Yogyakarta’s best omakase-style dining spots, offering a cozy yet refined Japanese culinary experience. While not a traditional omakase in form, Izakaya captures its essence through an open kitchen, chef-curated menus, and fresh, high-quality ingredients like sashimi-grade salmon, unagi, and even fresh wasabi when available. Guests seated at the bar can enjoy an intimate, interactive experience as dishes are prepared before their eyes—blending the casual warmth of a Japanese pub with the elegance of fine sushi craftsmanship.

Izakaya
Jl. Ngapak-Kentheng No.18, Yogyakarta
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