Ota (restaurant) explained

Ota
Current-Owner:	David Utterback
Food-Type:	Sushi
Street-Address:	6011 Maple St
City:	Omaha
State:	Nebraska
Zip:	68104
Country:	United States
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Ota is a sushi restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Ota is a six-seat sushi counter that opened in July 2023. It is known for a creative exploration of the concept of sushi.

The restaurant is owned by David Utterback, whose mother was Japanese. 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. In 2023 Utterback was the first chef in Nebraska to be named a finalist for a James Beard Award.

In 2023, The Washington Post called Ota one of the country's best sushi restaurants.

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Carman . Tim . 20 December 2023 . One of America’s best sushi restaurants is in Omaha. Yes, Omaha. . 29 December 2023 . . en.
2. Web site: Hansen . Sarah Baker . 9 March 2018 . Review: Benson's Yoshitomo serves a playful menu with savory flavors, perfect for a town that loves sushi . 29 December 2023 . . en.
3. Web site: Hansen . Sarah . 2 July 2023 . Omaha chef ditched 'familiar trappings' in his restaurants . 29 December 2023 . . en.