Returning to Omaha -- Looking for good restaurants

[Cup of Cheese]

Hello,

I left Omaha in '94 after being discharged from the military. I'm bringing my wife back to visit for her first time during the last week of February. Considering relocating/fleeing from the horrors of California. Looking for recommendations for good restaurants. We love sushi, and I used to go to Sushi Ichiban at 83rd and Dodge. I know it's closed, so looking for other authentic Japanese cuisine. I lived in Japan for 4 years and Sushi Ichiban was pretty spot on. Is it true that they moved and are now Sakura Bana? Any other good Japanese places? My wife likes vegetarian food too, so something in that vein would be nice if there's a good spot. There was a really good Korean BBQ place in Bellevue -- nothing fancy but the food was perfect. A good steak is always a plus.

I'm really anticipating coming back. I'm sure it's changed in 27 years.

Thank you in advance!

[Busguy2010]

Not a Sushi fan myself, but I've heard great things about Umami on Galvan Road in Bellevue. Its just north of the old KFC.

[Brad]

We love sushi, and I used to go to Sushi Ichiban at 83rd and Dodge. I know it's closed, so looking for other authentic Japanese cuisine. I lived in Japan for 4 years and Sushi Ichiban was pretty spot on. Is it true that they moved and are now Sakura Bana?

Yes, it's the same thing, just as good as always.

[ricko]

Will second Umami in Bellevue, and add Yoshi-tomo in Benson (Chef was a James Beard Award finalist). Since you moved away, Omaha has developed an amazing restaurant scene. BTW, while not a Japanese restaurant, Modern Love is one of the best (no joke) vegan restaurants in the U.S..

[bbinks]

Fleming's and Brother Sebastians for steaks.

Flemings's will run you $200 a person with cocktails though. Plus gratuity.

[ita]

Umami is good sushi. I've heard yoshitomo is better, but I have not tried it yet.

Sakura bana is really our only japanese restaurant since sushi japan closed, which I think was better. But there are also several ramen places. The only one I've had, which was good, is Rizin in rockbrook village.

As far as Korean, our go to places are Korean Grill and Korea House. Grill is cafeteria style, but offers made to order as well. House is simpler in preparation, but meats are cooked and flavored well. Both are in Bellevue.

[Cup of Cheese]

Thanks for the replies thus far. Definitely going to check these places out

[Garrett]

Blue, and to lesser extent Hiro, are fun casual sushi places as well with interesting takes on rolls, but less traditional.