Omakase is a japanese restaurant in Braga Centro, Braga. Rated 4.9 stars from 2584 Google reviews. Known for sushi quality that rivals japan and counter-service intimacy with cultural depth. Best for omakase experience and date night. Ranked #4 of 15 in Braga Centro. Price range: €€€€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Omakase
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in Braga Centro
↓ Down 1 this week
Quick Verdict
Locals return repeatedly because Chef Michael treats omakase as a craft, not a service. If you understand sushi, you'll recognise how rare this is outside Japan.
You want an omakase experience where the chef explains the culture and sourcing of each piece, and you're willing to sit at the counter for 2+ hours.
You're looking for a quick meal or casual sushi rolls — this is a structured tasting menu, reservations required, and it demands your attention.
About Omakase
Omakase in Braga-centro is a counter-service sushi restaurant where Chef Michael builds each meal in front of you. You're eating at the bar, watching the knife work, getting explanations of each dish as it arrives — the setup mirrors a proper Tokyo omakase counter. The tasting menu runs over €50 and customers who've lived in Japan consistently say this is the best sushi they've had outside the country. The space feels intentionally small and focused; staff greet you by name on repeat visits. Upstairs there's a Japanese ingredients shop where you can buy pottery, aged sake, and the things you can't find elsewhere in Braga. Reviews mention sashimi, fish broth, sake pairings, and a level of cultural respect that goes beyond plating — each process gets explained in detail. It's not fast food. It's not casual. It's the kind of place where people book months ahead and come back three, four times in a year.
What Stands Out
Sushi quality that rivals Japan
A reviewer who lived in Japan for 8 years wrote: 'If you understand sushi / sashimi, you will recognise how good the sushi is here. Incredible. This was the best sushi I've eaten outside of Japan.' Another said the experience made them 'question whether you've really eaten real sushi until that moment.'
Counter-service intimacy with cultural depth
Reviewers describe 'a very welcoming atmosphere where we ate at the counter, making it feel like we were in Japan' and praise 'profound and rigorous know-how, not only technical but also cultural, which is enthusiastically shared.' Staff explain each dish and process in detail.
Consistency across repeat visits
Multiple reviewers mention returning 2–3+ times, with one noting 'Third time, finally with the tasting menu. Awesome experience, even better than before.' Another says 'Been here several several times. Authentic sushi experience.'
What Customers Say
Fantástica experiência gastronómica, recomendo 5 estrelas
Correu tudo bem, bom atendimento, calmo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Omakase
Yes. Reservations are required for both lunch and dinner (no online booking — call or visit the restaurant). Arrive early or expect a wait on weekends.
The tasting menu is over €50 per person. You're seated at the counter eating omakase — Chef Michael builds each course in front of you. Sake pairing is available and reviewers say it's worth it.
Yes. Upstairs you can buy Japanese ingredients, pottery, and aged sake. Reviewers specifically mention this as part of the experience.
Counter seating, quiet and cosy, very attentive staff. Reviewers describe it as feeling like you're in Japan — intimate, focused, not a casual drop-in spot. Full by dinner time, standing room at the bar on weekends.
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