Sushi Izuki has quietly slipped into O-Town West, bringing a chef-led omakase counter to the Dr. Phillips shopping center at 8685 Fenton Street, Suite 150. The compact counter is run by Chef Leo, who relocated from New York, and lays out a tightly staged progression of seasonal appetizers, nigiri, and a final dessert. With two nightly seatings and limited bar spots, the restaurant keeps reservations on file to protect the pacing of the evening.
According to Orlando Weekly, the omakase is billed as an 18-course journey that includes five rotating appetizers, 11 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll, and a house-made matcha pudding to close things out. That same profile notes that the kitchen dry-ages much of its fish to concentrate texture and flavor, and prepares its shari with premium short-grain rice sourced from Hokkaido, Japan.
Booking, Seatings and the Rules
Sushi Izuki’s official site lists two nightly seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and explains that sushi-bar seating is capped at about 90 minutes, so the experience does not drag or rush. The restaurant requires a credit card to hold reservations and enforces a 48-hour cancellation window along with a per-guest no-show fee. Reservations run through Resy, and the kitchen asks diners to alert staff in advance about allergies or dietary restrictions. For full booking details, see Sushi Izuki’s site.
Chef and Pedigree
Chef Leo brings more than 18 years of omakase experience and, as Orlando Weekly reports, previously served as a head chef at a Michelin-recognized omakase counter in New York. The Brooklyn house Neta Shari, associated with that background, is listed in the Michelin Guide, which helps explain the tight technical focus behind Izuki’s menu.
Where Izuki Fits In
Local reviewers say Izuki slots into a widening omakase scene that now stretches beyond downtown into Dr. Phillips and O-Town West. One local writeup notes a roughly $150 per-person price point and highlights dishes such as yuzu-miso black cod and the matcha pudding among the standouts, while characterizing the counter as slightly more casual and conversational than some of Orlando’s stricter tasting-room experiences. That balance positions Izuki as an option for diners who want chef-driven technique without an ultra-formal atmosphere, and readers can find impressions and a full critique in local coverage.
Practical Details
The bar seats fill fast, and the restaurant offers private buyouts for up to 20 guests, per its information page, so would-be regulars are encouraged to plan and book through Resy for party and date availability. Whether the team ultimately reaches for the Michelin recognition it talks about remains to be seen, but for now, Izuki adds another serious, chef-driven omakase to Orlando’s growing sushi roster. See the restaurant’s booking page for the latest availability and event options.
