Sushi Capitol Owner Is Bringing Omakase, Ramen, and Robata to Downtown Food Hall

"Mirai opened its 12-seat counter in October with the same lunchtime deal as Kiyomi: seven pieces of nigiri, a handroll, and miso soup for $40. A la carte nigiri and rolls are also available to eat throughout the food hall's main dining area or for takeout. But when Mirai opens for dinner in the coming months, it will offer a more customized omakase. When diners book, they'll be able to share their budget (starting at around $50) and their preferences and get a tailored experience."

"The sushi spot, overseen by Sushi Capitol alums, will also move to another stall across from Taqueria Xochi where it will share kitchen space with the robata grill and ramen concepts. All will be under the Mirai umbrella, but have their own distinct menus and identities, with six seats for sushi and six for the robata and ramen. When it comes to ramen, Yurdagul says his team will focus on a shoyu broth and hope to make their own noodles."

""Omakase literally translates to 'I leave it up to you.' It's not meant as a tasting menu format in which chef has pre-selected, pre-decided items that they serve to every single person," Yurdagul says. "We're really focusing on that relationship aspect of the omakase. So our prices will be flexible and our menu will change accordingly to that flexibility.""

Mirai opened a 12-seat sushi counter in October at the Square food hall, replacing Kiyomi and offering a lunchtime omakase of seven nigiri, a handroll, and miso soup for $40. A la carte nigiri and rolls are available for dine-in in the food hall or takeout. Dinner service will offer a customized omakase where diners share their budget (starting around $50) and preferences for a tailored meal. The operation, overseen by Sushi Capitol alums, will move across from Taqueria Xochi and share kitchen space with new ramen and robata counters, each with six seats. The ramen will focus on shoyu broth and in-house noodles; robata will offer affordable sets.

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