Meticulously crafted for the perfect experience. Every time I come to Yoshitomo I am blown away by incredible food, excellent service, and a setting that takes you far away from the humdrum of Omaha. If you get the chance, sit at the bar to watch the most beautiful of the dishes be prepared, and don’t miss the phenomenal KV kama or the Royale roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Kong
By far the best sushi restaurant in town. The dry aged fish creates an exquisite taste and retains the freshness. It has a good variety of fish from hamachi, madai, and unagi. You also get a selection of tuna from akami to toro. They have a diverse spread of dishes from traditional sashimi/nigiri to more fusion dishes. The smoked hotate is a must try, combining a sweet smokey aroma to fresh scallops with soy base sauce on top. There is so much to try! Overall, this is a must go place if you consider yourself a sushi (not the California rolls) conosuer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Kennedy
Yoshitomo is easily one of Omaha’s most consistently impressive dining experiences and it deserves its reputation as one of the greatest sushi restaurants in America. The sushi was superb — beautifully balanced, fresh, and plated with care. Every course felt purposeful, from the precision of the rice to the flavor pairings that dreamed big and always delivered.
Service was excellent throughout. Corinne took care of our table with a calm, understated professionalism that added to the overall tone of the evening. There’s a certain presence she brings — hard to put your finger on — that made the experience feel just a bit more composed, almost cinematic in its rhythm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Rose
Best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn Eaton
Amazing quality and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janick Jav
Way overpriced
William Fromme
First time here, everything was great, except they had run out of Uni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mo Birdwell, M.D.
2 stars for food as rediculously overpriced for what you get. Left broke and hungry. Give me the Love Boat at Ahi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Mike Katzberg
Fantastic food great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany B
We spent $150 total including a 20% tip. Everything was delicious and this is what we got:
Appetizers: * Oni Egg x 2: bright and savory, the egg itself sat on top of a bed of what would be similar to potato salad, perfect app.
Bites: * Aburi Wagyu: pretty straight forward in concept, flavor however has so much more depth and layers, close second favorite, must try.
* Hama Toast: believe it or not, this was our favorite out of everything, it had all the right textures and flavors, very comforting, must try of must tries.
* Truffle Scallop: these were my least favorite out of everything, I got more of a lemon taste than truffle, still good however.
Plates: * Kani Miso (fried rice with fish roe): decadent, again, another must try.
Makimono: * Osaka: this one was so fun, the bonito flakes on top were very flavorful and unique.
* Khaleesi: this one packed a citrus-y punch, nothing like I’ve ever had before.
Notes: The entrance is completely blacked out and hard to find, gives speakeasy vibes. We made a reservation for the sushi bar so we could watch them prepare, otherwise it was a normal service.
Our experience with Omakase was incredible. We did the Kanji counter. We loved every single thing we ate, and left the meal feeling very full. We had an amazing time and plan to do this again in the future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Meyer
Incredible experience! Stopped in for lunch on a Friday. My only negative is that I don't live in Omaha so sampling other items on the menu is going to prove difficult. I had the Simba roll and abura miso bite. Both were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deb Henderson
The best sushi, hands down! And don’t forget to have an Oni Egg!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Semrod
L.E.G.I.T. We have tried to dine here for the last several years and made the pilgrimage coming back to Denver from Iowa. The food and thought put into its preparation was phenomenal. Well done Mr. Yoshimoto. Almost ordered the omakase, but heard owner does a special one on the weekends (different vinegar/rice accompanied by different fish) we will definitely coordinate the timing of this next time we are in Omaha. JB contenders always catch our eye (especially in small big cities in the midwest).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Heather W
Discovering that there was a James Beard Award–winning sushi restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska, made me extend my trip by a day since they were closed on Monday. I visited Yoshitomo on a Tuesday night and opted for the omakase menu, where the chef selects the dishes for you. I couldn't be happier with my experience. The chefs were incredibly friendly and informative, engaging in conversation while I sat at the sushi bar. The menu was fantastic, offering a mix of items from their regular selection and some special dishes unique to the omakase experience. Plus, the omakase menu was totally worth the price—you get to taste a wide variety of dishes that would have cost much more if ordered individually, and the curated experience adds so much value. Some standouts were the truffle scallop nigiri, the fluke with plum and mint, the fried rice bowl with crab, crab fat, and salmon roe—so rich and satisfying it felt like an entrée all on its own. Definitely try the aged wagyu beef nigiri with browned uni-infused butter. They also dry age some of their fish in house. I'd never had dry aged fish before, and now it's all I want. The pickled Japanese anchovy was my favorite. This went well beyond the typical sushi experience. A truly memorable dining experience. I’m so glad I made the detour.
Meticulously crafted for the perfect experience. Every time I come to Yoshitomo I am blown away by incredible food, excellent service, and a setting that takes you far away from the humdrum of Omaha. If you get the chance, sit at the bar to watch the most beautiful of the dishes be prepared, and don’t miss the phenomenal KV kama or the Royale roll.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best sushi restaurant in town. The dry aged fish creates an exquisite taste and retains the freshness. It has a good variety of fish from hamachi, madai, and unagi. You also get a selection of tuna from akami to toro. They have a diverse spread of dishes from traditional sashimi/nigiri to more fusion dishes. The smoked hotate is a must try, combining a sweet smokey aroma to fresh scallops with soy base sauce on top. There is so much to try! Overall, this is a must go place if you consider yourself a sushi (not the California rolls) conosuer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yoshitomo is easily one of Omaha’s most consistently impressive dining experiences and it deserves its reputation as one of the greatest sushi restaurants in America. The sushi was superb — beautifully balanced, fresh, and plated with care. Every course felt purposeful, from the precision of the rice to the flavor pairings that dreamed big and always delivered.
Service was excellent throughout. Corinne took care of our table with a calm, understated professionalism that added to the overall tone of the evening. There’s a certain presence she brings — hard to put your finger on — that made the experience feel just a bit more composed, almost cinematic in its rhythm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best sushi I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing quality and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Way overpriced
First time here, everything was great, except they had run out of Uni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2 stars for food as rediculously overpriced for what you get. Left broke and hungry. Give me the Love Boat at Ahi!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Fantastic food great place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We spent $150 total including a 20% tip. Everything was delicious and this is what we got:
Appetizers:
* Oni Egg x 2: bright and savory, the egg itself sat on top of a bed of what would be similar to potato salad, perfect app.
Bites:
* Aburi Wagyu: pretty straight forward in concept, flavor however has so much more depth and layers, close second favorite, must try.
* Hama Toast: believe it or not, this was our favorite out of everything, it had all the right textures and flavors, very comforting, must try of must tries.
* Truffle Scallop: these were my least favorite out of everything, I got more of a lemon taste than truffle, still good however.
Plates:
* Kani Miso (fried rice with fish roe): decadent, again, another must try.
Makimono:
* Osaka: this one was so fun, the bonito flakes on top were very flavorful and unique.
* Khaleesi: this one packed a citrus-y punch, nothing like I’ve ever had before.
Notes: The entrance is completely blacked out and hard to find, gives speakeasy vibes. We made a reservation for the sushi bar so we could watch them prepare, otherwise it was a normal service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Our experience with Omakase was incredible. We did the Kanji counter. We loved every single thing we ate, and left the meal feeling very full. We had an amazing time and plan to do this again in the future
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience! Stopped in for lunch on a Friday. My only negative is that I don't live in Omaha so sampling other items on the menu is going to prove difficult. I had the Simba roll and abura miso bite. Both were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sushi, hands down! And don’t forget to have an Oni Egg!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L.E.G.I.T. We have tried to dine here for the last several years and made the pilgrimage coming back to Denver from Iowa. The food and thought put into its preparation was phenomenal. Well done Mr. Yoshimoto. Almost ordered the omakase, but heard owner does a special one on the weekends (different vinegar/rice accompanied by different fish) we will definitely coordinate the timing of this next time we are in Omaha. JB contenders always catch our eye (especially in small big cities in the midwest).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Discovering that there was a James Beard Award–winning sushi restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska, made me extend my trip by a day since they were closed on Monday. I visited Yoshitomo on a Tuesday night and opted for the omakase menu, where the chef selects the dishes for you. I couldn't be happier with my experience.
The chefs were incredibly friendly and informative, engaging in conversation while I sat at the sushi bar. The menu was fantastic, offering a mix of items from their regular selection and some special dishes unique to the omakase experience. Plus, the omakase menu was totally worth the price—you get to taste a wide variety of dishes that would have cost much more if ordered individually, and the curated experience adds so much value.
Some standouts were the truffle scallop nigiri, the fluke with plum and mint, the fried rice bowl with crab, crab fat, and salmon roe—so rich and satisfying it felt like an entrée all on its own. Definitely try the aged wagyu beef nigiri with browned uni-infused butter.
They also dry age some of their fish in house. I'd never had dry aged fish before, and now it's all I want. The pickled Japanese anchovy was my favorite. This went well beyond the typical sushi experience.
A truly memorable dining experience. I’m so glad I made the detour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...