DINING

Japanese fine dining experience Craft Omakase opens in Austin

Sara Diggins
A spread, including three different nigiri, bluefin tartare, aguachile and gai lan from Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
A spread, including three different nigiri, bluefin tartare, aguachile and gai lan from Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Partners Nguyen Nguyen, left, Tim Boyer and Charlie Wang at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Partners Nguyen Nguyen, left, Tim Boyer and Charlie Wang at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Kurodai nigiri, left, Bluefin akami nigiri and Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Kurodai nigiri, left, Bluefin akami nigiri and Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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A place setting in the dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
A place setting in the dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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A chopstick holder in the dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
A chopstick holder in the dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The dining room at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The lemony welcome cocktail at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The lemony welcome cocktail at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Yoshi No Gawa Golden Gourd sake at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Yoshi No Gawa Golden Gourd sake at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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A beverage menu near entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
A beverage menu near entrance and bar at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Kurodai nigiri displayed with Yoshi No Gawa Golden Gourd sake at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Kurodai nigiri displayed with Yoshi No Gawa Golden Gourd sake at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Kurodai nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Kurodai nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Bluefin akami nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Bluefin akami nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Bluefin chu toro nigiri, served with ginger, at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Bluefin chu toro nigiri, served with ginger, at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Kurodai nigiri, left, Bluefin akami nigiri and Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Kurodai nigiri, left, Bluefin akami nigiri and Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Bluefin chu toro nigiri at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The bluefin tartare at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The bluefin tartare at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The Gai Lan at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The Gai Lan at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The Gai Lan at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The Gai Lan at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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The aguachile at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
The aguachile at Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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A spread, including three different nigiri, bluefin tartare, aguachile and gai lan from Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
A spread, including three different nigiri, bluefin tartare, aguachile and gai lan from Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
Craft Omakase on North Lamar in Austin, April 4, 2024.
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