Omakase World Market Opens, Bringing an Elevated Culinary Destination to South San Francisco’s Biotech and Innovation Hub

The Omakase Restaurant Group completely reimagined dining in the heart of the Bay Area’s innovation corridor

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Omakase Restaurant Group, the team behind a diverse range of dining offerings—from the popular Dumpling Time to Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse—now brings its culinary expertise to its new destination, Omakase World Market, opening on June 16th and located at 800 Gateway Blvd. on the Gateway of Pacific campus, a BioMed Realty property, in South San Francisco.

Omakase World Market marks the first time Omakase Restaurant Group has brought six distinct gourmet offerings under one roof.

The approximately 50,000-square-foot destination features an elevated all-day dining hub designed to serve professionals at Gateway of Pacific and the broader South San Francisco community. Employees working at Gateway of Pacific also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center and a wellness-focused spa with amenities including red light therapy and a sauna, creating a vibrant environment that blends hospitality, wellness, and community. All visitors also have the opportunity to experience interactive entertainment options, including a pool table, golf simulator, and arcade games.

“Great food creates community,” said Kash Feng, CEO of the Omakase Restaurant Group. “Omakase World Market is a beautiful gathering place with a constellation of dining options that include greatest hits from our restaurant group, along with new offerings created specifically for the Market. Our mission is to ensure that the food and beverages we serve are delicious, impeccably prepared and served, and represent a diversity of offerings.”

“Omakase World Market introduces an exceptional new destination at Gateway of Pacific, bringing together thoughtfully curated dining, hospitality-driven service, and world-class wellness amenities in a truly spectacular setting,” said Bob Nowak, Senior Vice President, Operations at BioMed Realty. “This reflects our commitment to creating environments that inspire connection, enhance well-being, and deliver meaningful value for both our tenants and the broader South San Francisco community.”

A New Model for the Workplace

This opening comes when companies increasingly recognize the value of workplaces that support collaboration, connection, and employee experience. Amenities are not simply conveniences—they are experiences that help attract talent, foster collaboration, and create a sense of community place.

Omakase World Market was conceived as a gathering space that reimagines the traditional boundaries between workplace dining, neighborhood restaurant, and community marketplace experiences in a single destination.

The result is a culinary and lifestyle retreat that serves Gateway of Pacific tenants throughout the day, while remaining accessible to visitors, neighbors, and anyone passing through South San Francisco’s innovation corridor.

Rather than treating dining as an afterthought, Omakase World Market places it at the center of daily life. It is a reminder that even in places dedicated to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges, there remains something deeply meaningful about gathering around a table.

Six Concepts, One Marketplace

At the center of Omakase World Market is a collection of chef-driven concepts that span cultures, cuisines, and occasions.

The Butcher Shop by Niku

This is the second location of the popular Butcher Shop by Niku, which brings the expertise behind San Francisco's Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse to a more approachable format. Known for its elite wagyu sourcing and celebrated smash burger, the concept is a destination for meat enthusiasts across Northern California.

Campo

Campo dishes up the flavors of everyone’s favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant, serving pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and salads.

Cuisinett

Cuisinett is a modern rotisserie and salad concept rooted in French culinary traditions.

Dumpling Time

Dumpling Time honors the rich traditions of Asian dumplings, created with a California sensibility of fresh, vibrant ingredients. The concept’s popularity is confirmed by its existing five locations throughout Northern California.

Ichiba by Omakase

Omakase Restaurant Group began with a sushi restaurant, and the expertly made sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, and Japanese specialties served at Ichiba continue this tradition.

Kyoto Senses

Kyoto Senses is a café and bakery drawing inspiration from Kyoto's meditative tea culture, where every cup is an experience.

In the late afternoon/early evening, the Market offers a selection of drinks from a menu created by Omakase Restaurant Group’s Beverage Director, Franco Bilbaeno. The menu features cocktails, mocktails, wines and beers, along with light fare that samples from the six culinary concepts.

In addition to food and beverages, the space has a pool table, TopGolf Swing Suite, and arcade, available for all visitors to use.

The Design

Designed with a hospitality-first approach, the contemporary indoor-outdoor space evokes the feel of an inviting luxury hotel lobby enticing guests to gather, collaborate, dine, and connect throughout the day.

Warm wood surfaces wrap the walls and ceilings while layered ceramic tile and rich timber tones provide warmth and tactility. Expansive windows flood the space with natural light and bring the outdoors in.

To take advantage of South San Francisco’s mild climate, a 20-foot NanaWall opens to an exterior deck with an outdoor bar, fire pit, and trellised seating area.

About BioMed Realty

BioMed Realty is the largest private owner of life science and advanced technology real estate serving the innovation industries in the United States and the United Kingdom. BioMed Realty creates purpose-built environments for innovation, designed to accelerate impact, foster community and keep discovery moving. The Company owns and operates 17 million square feet of purpose-built lab and office space across the world’s top innovation hubs, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. Throughout these markets, BioMed Realty prioritizes amenities and programming that encourage connection and collaboration among tenants and local communities alike. To learn more, visit https://www.biomedrealty.com.

About Omakase Restaurant Group

Omakase Restaurant Group is a San Francisco-based hospitality company known for creating award-winning dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with thoughtful hospitality. Its portfolio includes Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse, acclaimed sushi destinations Omakase and Okane, beloved dumpling concept Dumpling Time, and a growing collection of innovative restaurant and hospitality ventures throughout the Bay Area.