Soluna · Eixample · Barcelona

Omakase or tasting menu: the differences

“Omakase” is a Japanese expression meaning “I leave it in your hands”. In a restaurant, it means letting the chef decide what is served.

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Cocina de Soluna, restaurante japonés en Barcelona

How they are alike

Both omakase and a tasting menu are a sequence of courses decided by the kitchen, with no choosing dish by dish. In both you trust the chef’s judgement and the produce of the day.

Where they usually differ

Omakase is usually associated with the sushi counter and raw fish, while a tasting menu is a broader format that can include hot dishes, spoon dishes or meat.

How Soluna does it

There is no à la carte menu at Soluna. Teppei Nii cooks a tasting menu that changes with the seasons and combines Japanese technique with Mediterranean produce. If you prefer to see the kitchen up close, you can book the chef’s counter. See formats and prices in tasting menu in Barcelona.