Getting a reservation, even at the hottest places, isn’t usually a challenge in these parts. But Mujo remains the city’s hardest-to-book enigma, so scoring a place at the stellar 15-seat omakase table in West Midtown is the ultimate special occasion flex. The space is equally enigmatic—a hidden door leads to a dark room that looks like the only way to enter is with a secret greeting and million-dollar wire transfer to an offshore account.

Arrive early: You’ll want to pregame at the sanded-stone cocktail counter with barman Mike Satusky, who makes perhaps the city’s best Negroni, in which hojicha tea creates a bridge between the drink’s bitterness and its sweetness. Then, dig the music, which counterbalances Mujo’s aspirational nature with songs like “Sexy M.F.” by Prince (the explicit version) and the anthemic “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men. When seating begins, you’re led through a door to a spotlit 15-seat counter, where you’ll spend two and a half hours on executive chef J.

If you want to host a private birthday dinner in Atlanta and don’t have a budget, then Mujō is an excellent choice. Mujō is modeled after the traditional Japanese edomae experience (edomae means sushi made from fish caught near Tokyo Bay) and follows the Ichi-go Ichi-e style of “one time, one meeting.” In other words, this special place to have a birthday dinner in Atlanta offers a single seating each night with a very limited number of seats and reservations are required. The vibe is calm and low-key.

Having one of the busiest airports in the world provides the needed runway for top-notch seafood to touch down daily from Japan. In the jockeying for sushi stature, Mujō features the most coveted reservation in the city for one of 15 seats at a tasting counter helmed by chef J. Trent Harris, a Kentucky-raised chef who has spent nearly 20 years honing the art of Edomae-style sushi at some of the world’s best sushi restaurants, including Sushi Ginza Onodera in New York and Japan.

This restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind, intimate, and high-end dining experience for the customers. Mujō is an omakase-only restaurant, which means that you don’t choose what you are served – each night the menu consists of different meals based on the freshest ingredients available and just-imported fish from Japan. Reservations are necessary at least a month before the planned dinner and every guest needs to be at least 12 years old to enter.

The Castelleucci hospitality group (Iberian Pig, Cooks & Soldiers) are bringing a new endeavor to the Westside with an omakase (“I leave it up to you”) only restaurant right off of 14th street. The Mujo experience is a splurge at $205 per person. However, the Executive Chef, J. Trent Harris, has some serious chops–he was sous chef at two Michelin star Sushi Ginza Onodera in Tokyo and New York under master sushi chef Masaki Saito.

Mujō is an edomae-style sushi restaurant, meaning that the fish is explicitly caught from Tokyo Bay and is often cured before serving. Mujō is an omakase-only tasting menu experience where guests can expect a series of small plates followed by a progression of seasonal nigiri. The tasting menu price is $225 per person, with optional beverage pairings available for an additional fee.

Mujō, a modern edomae-style sushi restaurant, is inspired by the Japanese concept of “one time, one meeting”, and aims to create a unique experience for all customers. Mujō only serves Omakase, reflecting some of the best seasonal ingredients available with their fish flown in directly from Japan. 691 14th St. N.W., 404-400-6832/ Website

This Michelin-starred dining destination, helmed by executive chef J. Trent Harris, offers an omakase-only tasting menu at its sushi bar and private dining room, which seats up to 6 guests. The menu changes daily and includes a series of small plates accompanied by nigiri, crafted with fish flown straight in from Japan.

Another Michelin favorite, Mujo is an upscale Omakase testing menu in West Midtown. The seasonal menu (featuring fish from Japan) also has an optional beverage pairing of sake and wine. Just outside Atlanta and worth the trip, Spring is the brainchild of Chef Brian So and Sommelier Daniel Crawford.

Located in the heart of West Midtown near Puttshack, this newly-rated MICHELIN star restaurant brings an intimate setting to the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. A U-shaped counter takes center stage in the square room. Its dark walls and low lighting add to its moody elegance.

Why You Need To Go: This place has Edomae style sushi made with fish flown in from Japan. It's an intimate sushi restaurant that aims to provide an experience nothing short of excellence rooted in respect and tradition. Rolls are tailored to your personal tastes.

This is a one-of-a-kind, intimate and sophisticated experience to share with your date. It’s definitely a splurge, but it’s so worth it. The MICHELIN-Star restaurant, led by chef J.