Akami Omakase

Akami Omakase on Harvard Street in Brookline puts dinner in Chef Jam’s hands. Its chef’s-choice menu runs through 14 courses, with seafood selected for the season and individual pieces prepared in front of guests at the counter. The room has a long, dark counter and wood-paneled walls, keeping the preparation in view. The restaurant also lists additions such as Hokkaido scallop, sea urchin and several cuts of tuna, from lean akami to fatty otoro. It is a place for someone who enjoys seeing how a sushi meal comes together. Book a sitting through the restaurant, and ask about dietary restrictions before committing to the tasting menu.