FAQ
Cancellation
Membership Code
Eat Like a Local
General
Q.Where does a Restaurant named Shota come from?
I’m a huge fan of the Japanese sushi comic book Shota No Sushi, from which I learned the sushi spirit of not forgetting the original intention, never giving up, and endless learning, which allowed me to learn infinite sushi in the process of learning sushi for more than 20 years happily. Today I finally have an opportunity to achieve my dream to open a sushi restaurant and continue to inspire myself under the name Shota.
Q. What does Omakase mean?
Omakase is best translated as “I leave it up to you.” Diners allow the chef to create and control all aspects of the meal, curating a unique dining experience.
Q. What is your menu like?
Shota only offers one modern Edomae Style Omakase Dinner tasting menu, which begins with 4 otsumami, Japanese small plates, followed by miso soup, then progresses through 11 pieces of seasonal nigiri, 1 hand roll, and tamago. Guests are either seated at our 16-seats or 8-seats white oak wood Counter.The Omakase Dinner menu is priced at $195 per person, excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity.
Bookings
Q. How many seatings do you have per day?
We offer the following availably:
Tuesday to Sunday:
2 seating at 6pm and 8:30pm.
Q. How long does a seating last?
Typical seating for dinner will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes, We do have a time limit in order for us to prepare for the next seating.
Q.How do you make a reservation?
Thank you for your interest in Shota. Reservations for up to four guests can be booked online via Resy or by contacting [email protected]. Reservations will be available online 30 days in advance, the link goes live at 10 am. and a credit card is required to secure a reservation. Your card will only be charged if your reservation is canceled with less than 72 hours’ notice.If you are unable to obtain a reservation, we encourage you to join our Notify list, as you will be contacted if space becomes available.For parties larger than four, please contact [email protected].
Q.What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations or changes must be made via RESY at least 72 hours before your reservation. Changes within 72 hours are non-refundable. For parties of 5 or more, cancellations within 5 days are non-refundable. Rescheduling within 72 hours is treated as a cancellation. We charge a fee due to pre-ordering fish a week in advance in preparation of your meal.
Pricing
Q. Do you offer a beverage pairing?
Yes, we offer one premium beverage pairing typically consisting of a mix of champagne, sake, and wine which are all coming soon.
Q.Is there a corkage fee if we bring our bottle?
Yes, we charge $100 per bottle or $150 per magnum, for a maximum of two bottles per party.Please make sure to consult with the restaurant (text/email) before bringing bottles, as any bottle of wine/sake that is on our list can not be accepted as corkage.
Q.Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, with certain exceptions. We must be made aware of dietary restrictions at least 48 hours before the reservation time, 90% of our fish are pre-order and flown in from Japan, and requires a lead time to prepare for our omakase menu around certain restrictions. or else they may not be accommodated.Common restrictions that we can accommodate include, but are not limited to, Kosher, Gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, shellfish allergies, soy, and rice. Restrictions that we will not be able to accommodate are the detestation of raw fish, no vinegar, vegetarianism, and veganism.Guests with dietary restrictions who have not familiarized themselves with the policies stated above remain subject to our cancellation policy.
Cancellation
Q. Do you offer private dining?
Yes, we offer 2 options for the private dining experience at our white oak sushi counter, for eight guests or 16 guests. A full buyout of the restaurant can also be accommodated, subject to availability. We will devote our energy to arranging any special day for you.For inquiries, please visit Private Dining to submit an event request.
Q.Is parking available?
The Paid Parking garage is next door to our restaurant, in the same building.
We will regard the booking as NO-SHOW if you are late by more than 30 minutes. It would be best to arrive slightly earlier than the reserved time for the best experience
Membership Code
Q. What is the Membership Code?
Our Membership Code aims to ensure good conduct of both our members and partner restaurants. The quality of our memberships will help us partner with high quality restaurants.
TABLEALL might terminate the membership immediately for the below behavior
– No-Show: Please make sure you cancel your booking via the system. If you don’t cancel and do NOT Show, we will terminate your membership right away regardless of cancellation charges.
– Dress Code: All the restaurants require a minimum “business casual” dress code. Please avoid sandals, shorts and sleeveless tops for male members.
– Perfume: All restaurants are small and cozy counter only restaurants. Please do not wear perfume as other customers may not like it.
Eat Like a Local
Q. What can TABLEALL offer before your visit?
It is often difficult to find good English information on restaurants in Japan. TABLEALL provides in-depth interviews and photo shoots by professionals to introduce the restaurants to you. You will have a glimpse of the chef, tableware, interior and exterior of the restaurants. We hope they make you excited before your visit!
Q. How does “Message to chef” work?
We provide an option to write a message to the chef after your visit.
You can comment on your experience as well as provide personal preference of the food to the chef. These messages will only be delivered to the chef and the restaurants and will NOT be shared with anyone else.
We have this system to enable restaurants to provide foreign guests the same level of service as Japanese guests, something that is not always easy due to language barriers. Your preferences will be remembered, and you will be treated as a regular customer at your next visit.
Q. Why doesn’t TABLEALL have a review system?
TABLEALL would like to become a bridge between members and restaurants by providing a system to send direct messages to chefs rather than general reviews.
The chefs would like to treat you better at your next visit from your direct feedback rather than something general.
We think this system is more meaningful to restaurants and chefs to provide a better experience for our members.
Q. What if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
You can write your food preference and allergies in your profile on the member’s page. Please be as detailed as possible to prevent any problems with the meal.
Q. Are you allowed to bring children?
Most of the restaurants allow children over 16 years old. We can ask each restaurant if needed. Please write that in your reservation request.