The economy may be up in flames, but your standards certainly don’t have to go down. Even if it’s the end of the month, you can still treat yourself with an affordable omakase menu at these restaurants in Bangkok..
No one can deny the experience of a good omakase. While the fresh ingredients are what makes a good bite, the chef’s expertise shines through and makes a difference in a sea of all the dining spots in town. But many understand that omakase courses are a luxurious privilege that you’ll have to rob a bank to afford. Let us highlight some places that confidently show you that at a lower price point, you can still savour all the joy great Japanese dining can offer.
Some of these don’t even go surpass the THB 1,000 mark (well, excluding service charge and VAT, but you get the point).
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Affordable omakase menus for a price-friendly treat in Bangkok
Kozue Omakase
Open daily, 12-10pm
When it comes to affordable omakase, Kozue might just take the cake. Pop in for a weekday lunch for only THB 999++ for 12 whole courses. They also have a more premium price of THB 2,890++ for 17 courses full of your favourite bites, from uni to ama ebi and hamachi. Keep in mind that the lunch price isn’t available in their Thonglor branch, but can be ordered at their Samyan and Ratchapreuk branches.
You can find more information at Kozue Omakase. TheCommons Thonglor, 335 Thong Lo 17 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok.
Oji Omakase
Open daily, 11am-3pm; 5-10pm
Lunch omakase at Oji starts at THB 1,090++ only, but it contains all your favourites from the cuisine. From mini-donburi to tamagoyaki, the skills of the head chef with more than ten years of experience will surely amuse your taste buds. For more premium ingredients, you can also upgrade to the THB 1,599 deal with 15 courses.
You can find more information at Oji Omakase. 50 Ngam Duphli Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok.
Sushi Juban Takumi
Open daily, 11.30am-10pm
Does “Cheese Uni Wagyu Sando” pique your interest? Sushi Juban Takumi is great at honouring the classics, while not being afraid to experiment with inventive taste profiles. The best part is that their omakase starts at THB 980++ only, but their seasonal course that showcases more of their skills is priced at THB 4,500++. Affordable omakase never felt so luxurious.
You can find more information at Sushi Juban Takumi. 36, 1Fl, 1 Soi Phrom Phak, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok.
Koko Japanese Restaurant
Open daily, 10am-9pm
Koko Japanese Restaurant is an amazing place to experience your first omakase. Their “Beginner Course” starts at THB 999++, and it has everything you expect an omakase to have: fresh seasonal fish, a display of chef’s expertise, and something showy for your Instagram stories. Their most premium course is priced at THB 3,999++, which brings in hotate uni, wagyu truffle—all the good stuff.
You can find more information at Koko Japanese Restaurant. Harindhorn Building, Si Lom Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok.
Mizu by Sankyodai
Open daily, 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm
If you’re ever unsure about the ingredients, go on Mizu’s socials and scroll through their feed. Their dedication towards getting only the freshest and greatest ingredients is unmatched, and you’ll be able to taste a few ingredients that are quite hard to find. Hotaru squid, akagai shellfish, sayori fish—you name it, they have it—all prepared with expertise.
You can find more information at Mizu by Sankyodai. Charn Issara Tower 942, 43 Rama IV Rd, Bangkok.
Shinsei Sushi
Open daily, 11.30-3pm, 5.30-10pm on weekdays; 11.30am-10pm on weekends
Ramens and rice bowls at Shinsei are a good time and a half, but we think their ingredients get to shine the brightest through their omakase courses. Hon-Maguro, Botan Ebi, Bluefin tuna, and so many more bites are carefully prepared by Japanese chefs equipped with premium quality ingredients, starting at THB 1,650+ for 12 courses. Or, treat yourself to their most expensive course and taste lightly-scorched Miyazaki A4 Wagyu.
You can find more information at Shinsei Sushi. 71/2-3 Soi Pahonyotin 7 (Soi Ari), Samsanenai Phayathai, Bangkok.
Kappou Nihon
Open daily, 11am-2pm, 5-10pm on weekdays, 11am-11pm on weekends
Kappou Nihon’s omakase experience has only one price: THB 1,799++ featuring the best seasonal fish and other ingredients they can get their hands on. You’ll get to taste fresh Hotaru squid, bluefin tuna, honmaguro, and a lot more through 15 courses. Their price goes down quite often, especially during holidays, so keep an eye out on their socials.
You can find more information at Kappou Nihon. Ratchaphruek Road, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Bangkok.
Sushi Cyu
Open daily, 10am-10pm
Sushi Cyu hits the right spot when you want to find an omakase that’s still affordable, but looking to splurge just a little bit. At THB 2,200++ per person, you’ll get to embark on ten courses of top-of-the-line catches prepared expertly by their experienced chef. They change their produce by the season. Although they’re all great, we strongly recommend the Winter menu, as the produce feels the most warm and flavourful.
You can find more information at Sushi Cyu. Rajdamri, Pathumwan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok.
Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day and skinny legend by night, Vichayuth focuses on the hospitality industry of Thailand. You'll often find him at a bar finding new friends, discovering new drinks, and silently judging you from across the room.
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