Had omakase for two at Ota last night. Needless to say, it was incredible. six courses (with one soup course, and one hot course) that were really really good. matsutakes, kumamotos... it was all wonderful. I have eaten at other 28s (daniel, le bernardin, etc.) and the food at Ota is definitely on par. but the thing is, you must sit at the sushi bar. sitting at a table at Ota is a completely different experience. taste-wise and service-wise.
Feb. 2013