Trust the chef at these Salt Lake omakase options

My thought bubble: I hit Takashi's renowned weekly dinner at Post Office Place, and WOW.

• We were served by Takashi Gibo himself: Salt Lake's own ichthyological hero, who fuses the flavors of his previous, globally opposite homes — Japan and Peru — without a sour note.
• After 19 "bites," including a six-item starter with freshwater crab, squid and cod sperm (yup), our table of new friends left full and happy.

Zoom out: Itto Sushi in Midvale is broadly recommended for its strong omakase experience, as is Mint in Sandy.

• Austin, Texas-based Sushi By Scratch has brought its Michelin-winning omakase to Park City, Gastronomic SLC reports.

The latest: Sushi by Bou is offering omakase at its new downtown location at the former Peery Hotel.

• James Beard-winning Uchi — also from Austin — plans to set up shop with omakase in the Granary District next year, the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

What's next: Because Erin's daughter was aghast to learn that her parents enjoyed omakase without her at the 21+ Post Office Place, we'll be "leaving it up to" Itto soon, since kids are allowed there.