The Four Dishes: Steak ramen, sushi burritos steal show at Omakase in Rockford, Illinois

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ROCKFORD, Ill.鈥擬any times we have walked by Omakase in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It looked fancy, and we were saving it for a special occasion. When we had a sudden change of plan for our holiday celebration, we ended up giving it a try.

The interior is soothing in shades of gray and white. An entire wall is made of reclaimed brick, which adds to its ambience and provides a textural element. Sparkly pendant lights hang above each table and unique carved wood artwork decorates the walls. In addition to tables in the dining room, there is counter service with tufted upholstered chairs and an opalescent partition separating it from the kitchen.

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A shareable plate of gyoza from Omakase in Rockford, Ill.
Jennifer Spangler/Special to 糖心Vlog传媒

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Omakase makes its crab rangoon with real crab meat, not the imitation stuff.
Jennifer Spangler/Special to 糖心Vlog传媒

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Omakase serves a variety of poke bowls, including a build-your-own option. This is the restaurant鈥檚 ginger chicken poke bowl.
Jennifer Spangler

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Omakase

Address: 223 E. State St., Rockford, Illinois.

Phone: 815-977-5855.

Website: omakaserockford.com.

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.

Credit cards: Yes.

Wheelchair access: Yes.

Vegetarian: Yes.

Gluten-free: Yes.

Menu: Omakase鈥檚 menu offers appetizers like cucumber sliders ($8), crab and jalape帽o poppers ($8), and tuna tataki ($15) along with entrees like honey sriracha tofu ($17) and chicken, steak or salmon teriyaki ($18/$20/$22). Other options include poke bowls and ramen. The sushi bar features many classic and signature rolls and sashimi. Highlights include the hot Cheeto roll ($15) with marinated steak, jalape帽os and hot Cheetos; the 815 roll ($15), a California roll wrapped in salmon and topped with spicy tuna and crab; and the chef鈥檚 choice sashimi ($33/12 pieces). There is a nice list of sake, beer and specialty cocktails on the drinks menu.

Plates: 3.5.

Food: 3.5.

Service: 3.5.

Cost: $7-$33.

Value: 3.5.

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