Sharon L.
Yelp
Minimalistic omakase that impressed with fish quality & simple flavor enhancements with wasabi and soy. At $108 pp and 16 courses, Sekai delivered a no fluff experience but did leave something to be desired.
To start, 2 appetizers are served - one being an octopus with yuzu dressing, and the other being a mackerel (?) with grated radish and micro greens. The octopus was interesting, and the mackerel was just okay. Not the strongest start, but interesting for sure. A third appetizer consisting of a steamed sea bass was available for additional price. This was good, but not worth the extra add on in my opinion.
Moving onto the nigiri, 12 pieces are served, and theres 1 tuna hand roll at the end. Again, the fish quality here is superb, and simple flavor enhancements are used with wasabi and soy. Probably not the ideal omakase for those who prefer more interesting flavor combinations, but still very good. They also have some pieces with native Japanese fish that I haven't seen before in other omakases. Highlights of the night definitely include the chutoro, ebi, scallop, king salmon, and hokkaido uni. We also added on the barracuda and wagyu with caviar, which were both good. Do note - the additional a la carte pieces get quite pricey. The rice was really perfectly seasoned.
Our chef was a bit quieter, and it was difficult to hear the explanations for each piece. It would've been helpful to have a daily omakase menu to get an idea of what we were eating.
Overall, Sekai Omakase was a good experience, but most of our party wasn't feeling quite as full as we'd expect after 16 courses + 1 app + 2 a la carte pieces. The vibe is also on the quieter side. No special pieces or desserts for celebrations - just a candle in the buckwheat pudding (which is silky smooth and delicious). Total dining time was about 1.5 - 2 hours - very well paced.