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What is Omakase?

Omakase, meaning "I'll leave it up to you," is a Japanese dining experience where you entrust the chef to curate and prepare a multi-course meal based on seasonal ingredients and their expertise.

Where does the name "Shota" come from?

The name Shota" comes from the manga Shota no Sushi, which inspired Chef Cheng Lin to open the restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

What are your operating hours?

We are open Monday—Saturday, with two seatings per night at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

How much does your omakase cost?

We offer two omakase experiences:

Premium Omakase — $195 per person
Gentei Omakase — $255 per person, served by Chef Cheng Lin

How long does each seating last?

Each dinner seating lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, we adhere to this time limit to prepare for the next seating.

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations can be made via Tock or Resy.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the reservation time.

Do you offer a beverage pairing?

Yes, we offer beverage pairings for our omakase menu.

Can we book for a party larger than six people?

Yes, for parties larger than six, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

Can we bring our own beverages?

Yes, we allow outside beverages with a corkage fee:

$100 for a 720ml bottle
$150 for larger bottles
Limit: 2 bottles per party
All bottles must not be on our beverage list.

Do you have a dress code?

We recommend business casual attire.

Do you offer restaurant buyouts?

Yes, we offer partial and full restaurant buyouts. For inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, we accommodate restrictions such as kosher, shellfish allergies, gluten-free diets, etc. However, we cannot accommodate vegetarian or seafood-free diets. Please inform us as early as possible, as substitutions may be limited.

What if we are late for our reservation?

To ensure the best omakase experience for all guests, please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in missing courses, as seating times are strict.

Can I wear perfume or cologne?

Frequently Ask Question

Omakase, meaning "I'll leave it up to you," is a Japanese dining experience where you entrust the chef to curate and prepare a multi-course meal based on seasonal ingredients and their expertise.

The name Shota" comes from the manga Shota no Sushi, which inspired Chef Cheng Lin to open the restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

We are open Monday—Saturday, with two seatings per night at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

We offer two omakase experiences:

Premium Omakase — $195 per person
Gentei Omakase — $255 per person, served by Chef Cheng Lin

Each dinner seating lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, we adhere to this time limit to prepare for the next seating.

Reservations can be made via Tock or Resy.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the reservation time.

Yes, we offer beverage pairings for our omakase menu.

Yes, for parties larger than six, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

Yes, we allow outside beverages with a corkage fee:

$100 for a 720ml bottle
$150 for larger bottles
Limit: 2 bottles per party
All bottles must not be on our beverage list.

We recommend business casual attire.

Yes, we offer partial and full restaurant buyouts. For inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we accommodate restrictions such as kosher, shellfish allergies, gluten-free diets, etc. However, we cannot accommodate vegetarian or seafood-free diets. Please inform us as early as possible, as substitutions may be limited.

To ensure the best omakase experience for all guests, please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in missing courses, as seating times are strict.

Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or colognes, as they can interfere with the delicate flavors of the food.

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Frequently Ask Question

Omakase, meaning "I'll leave it up to you," is a Japanese dining experience where you entrust the chef to curate and prepare a multi-course meal based on seasonal ingredients and their expertise.

The name Shota" comes from the manga Shota no Sushi, which inspired Chef Cheng Lin to open the restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

We are open Monday—Saturday, with two seatings per night at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

We offer two omakase experiences: Premium Omakase — $195 per person Gentei Omakase — $255 per person, served by Chef Cheng Lin

Each dinner seating lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, we adhere to this time limit to prepare for the next seating.

Reservations can be made via Tock or Resy.

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the reservation time.

Yes, we offer beverage pairings for our omakase menu.

Yes, for parties larger than six, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

Yes, we allow outside beverages with a corkage fee: $100 for a 720ml bottle $150 for larger bottles Limit: 2 bottles per party All bottles must not be on our beverage list.

We recommend business casual attire.

Yes, we offer partial and full restaurant buyouts. For inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we accommodate restrictions such as kosher, shellfish allergies, gluten-free diets, etc. However, we cannot accommodate vegetarian or seafood-free diets. Please inform us as early as possible, as substitutions may be limited.

To ensure the best omakase experience for all guests, please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in missing courses, as seating times are strict.

Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or colognes, as they can interfere with the delicate flavors of the food.

Quick Links

Contact us

© Copyright SHOTA OMAKASE. All rights reserved.

We offer two omakase experiences:

Premium Omakase — $195 per person
Gentei Omakase — $255 per person, served by Chef Cheng Lin

Yes, we allow outside beverages with a corkage fee:

$100 for a 720ml bottle
$150 for larger bottles
Limit: 2 bottles per party
All bottles must not be on our beverage list.