Omakase World Market — South San Francisco

If you have ever tried to pick a lunch spot with a group, you know the problem. One person wants dumplings, another wants sushi, and someone is “not that hungry.” Omakase World Market, a new food hall in South San Francisco, is built for exactly that situation — and it is open to the public.

What It Is

A New Food Hall in South San Francisco

Omakase World Market is a public food hall at 800 Gateway Blvd. in South San Francisco, on the Gateway of Pacific campus. It opened on June 16, 2026, and is run by the San Francisco-based Omakase Restaurant Group — the same group behind the dumpling chain Dumpling Time and the Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse.

It is a large space, roughly 50,000 square feet, that brings several dining options together under one roof. The location sits inside a biotech campus and was designed with the employees there in mind, but it is open to the general public as well. That makes it feel a bit like a fresh discovery hiding in plain sight.

What’s Inside

Several Kitchens, One Table

The appeal of Omakase World Market is variety. It gathers six chef-driven concepts in one place, plus a bar program later in the day, so a group does not have to agree on a single menu. The concepts include:

• Dumpling Time — the group’s popular dumpling concept.
• Ichiba by Omakase — sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and other Japanese specialties.
• The Butcher Shop by Niku — a more casual format from the team behind the Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse, known for wagyu and a smash burger.
• Kyoto Senses — a café and bakery inspired by Kyoto’s tea culture.
• Campo and Cuisinett — two additional concepts created for the Market.

In the late afternoon and early evening, a bar offers cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer, along with light fare drawn from the different kitchens. So one person can order dumplings, another can have sushi, someone else can get coffee or something sweet, and everyone can still sit together.

Why We’re Recommending It

Flexible by Design

For Bay Area Boomers, this is a good pick precisely because it is flexible. It suits a weekday outing, a casual meet-up with friends, or a meal with adult children when everyone has a different appetite. You get the ease of one location with the choice of several menus — no committee meeting required to decide where to eat.

Good to Know Before You Go

A Couple of Practical Notes

• Current reports list the Market as open Monday through Friday, so it is best to confirm hours before heading over — especially if you are considering a weekend visit.
• The individual kitchens have kept different hours from one another (for example, the café and bakery have opened earlier than the lunch counters), so it helps to check the hours for whatever you are after.
• It is located on a biotech campus but open to the public; allow a little time to find the entrance on your first visit.

Omakase World Market is a relaxed, low-pressure place to gather — a single stop that can please a whole group with different tastes. If you are looking for a fresh option for a weekday lunch or a casual get-together on the Peninsula, it is worth a look.