Sushi by Scratch, Healdsburg
Sushi by Scratch in Healdsburg puts the “ohhhh” in omakase with a sumptuous selection of sushi and sake that’s so good it’s downright orgasmic. This restaurant provides seemingly endless pleasure to its guests at the hand of the chef, who puts on a show serving up omakase right there in the intimate dining area.
Now, you may be wondering what separates omakase from “oh”makase. Well, it comes down to the experience and passion of the chef, the careful selection of ingredients and the pacing of the meal itself. Omakase is all about rhythm, you see. And the best omakase restaurants know exactly how to build up the dining experience so that each taste takes you to the next level. The Sushi by Scratch omakase service, for instance, starts off light before slowly working its way up to the culinary climax.
The piece de resistance of my own “oh”makase experience at Sushi by Scratch was…truly unforgettable—I’ll never forget that moment when the chef brought out a large bone (beef, to be exact) along with a blowtorch. Wide-eyed and mouth watering, I watched in awe as the flames licked the savory marrow straight from the bone, melting it directly onto a slice of sublimely marbled wagyu in the most tantalizing, titillating and satisfying culinary demonstration I’ve ever seen.
Now you know where to go in Sonoma for omakase that’ll make you moan so much your lover may find themself feeling just a tad bit emasculated by a bite-sized portion of fish and rice. But don’t let that stop you—after all, Healdsburg’s Sushi by Scratch just wants to ensure its diners are pleasured from start to finish and that guests leave completely satisfied and ready to come again soon.
