Ota is a sushi restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska. [1] [2] [3]
Ota is a six-seat sushi counter that opened in July 2023. [3] It is known for a creative exploration of the concept of sushi. [1] [3]
The restaurant is owned by David Utterback, whose mother was Japanese. [1] He owns two other Japanese restaurants in Omaha, including Yoshitomo, which opened in 2017 and is located next door to Ota in a former Subway location, and Koji, a yakitori restaurant. [1] In 2023 Utterback was the first chef in Nebraska to be named a finalist for a James Beard Award. [1]
In 2023 The Washington Post called Ota one of the country's best sushi restaurants. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Carman, Tim (20 December 2023). "One of America's best sushi restaurants is in Omaha. Yes, Omaha". Washington Post. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ Hansen, Sarah Baker (9 March 2018). "Review: Benson's Yoshitomo serves a playful menu with savory flavors, perfect for a town that loves sushi". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Hansen, Sarah (2 July 2023). "Omaha chef ditched 'familiar trappings' in his restaurants". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved 29 December 2023.