We got so lucky on a Sunday and got in before the rush! The fish was excellent / great quality and staff were kind and attentive. Intimate vibey lovely read more

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The first course was oysters; while their freshness was adequate, they lacked the pure, sweet quality that diners often eagerly seek, instead carrying a faint--though not severe--fishy undertone. The Amberjack offered a delightful texture--both moist and smooth--standing out as one of the most memorable dishes of the entire meal. However, the dishes served during the middle portion of the meal were, on the whole, rather mediocre and conventional, lacking any significant highlights. Several dishes, in particular, revealed some rather obvious flaws. The quality of the salmon itself was mediocre; neither its fat content nor its flavor profile could be described as particularly outstanding. Furthermore, one piece of scallop sushi--as well as another sushi piece--was seasoned in a style resembling "salt and pepper"; however, the salt was applied too heavily, completely overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients and resulting in an overly salty taste. The shrimp sushi itself was actually quite good, exuding a pleasant, natural sweetness; however, the addition of yuzu zest--which may have been grated too deeply, inadvertently including the bitter white pith--introduced a hint of bitterness that ultimately detracted from the overall dining experience. It might have been better left unadorned. Another factor that negatively impacted the dining experience was the sushi rice itself; the rice mounds were generally packed too loosely, causing them to fall apart with ease when picked up. The service regarding the presentation of the dishes also appeared somewhat casual and careless; on several occasions, the sushi was placed at a distance from the diner, forcing me to lean across the counter to retrieve it. Such lapses in service etiquette constitute a significant demerit within the detail-oriented environment of an "Omakase" dining experience. read more

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Genki Omakase was a really enjoyable experience overall, especially coming off trying a few other omakase spots in NYC. It felt pretty similar in style to Shinzo, but with some more unique and interesting touches that helped it stand out--especially in the beginning. The starters were honestly a highlight. Each dish felt creative and well-executed, with a lot of variety in flavor and presentation. It was one of those openings where you get excited about what's coming next because everything is hitting in a slightly different, more unexpected way. When it came to the nigiri portion, things leveled out a bit for me. The quality was still solid and everything tasted fresh, but it felt a little less exciting compared to the earlier courses. That said, I'll be fair--this might partially be on me since we had just done four omakase spots in four days, so it's hard not to start comparing or feeling a bit of overlap at that point. Even with that in mind, the overall experience was great. The meal was well-paced, the atmosphere was enjoyable, and you can tell there's a lot of care put into the food. If you're looking for an omakase in NYC that offers some creative starters and a solid overall experience, Genki is definitely worth checking out. read more

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I love trying new omakase places whenever I'm in nyc and this one has become one of my favorites!! You should definitely make a reservation because they do get filled and harder to get seats if you walk in with a bigger group. They offer a 15 course for $89 which is such a good deal for what you get! Every piece was flavorful and all of the fish melts in your mouth! All of the course were so good it's hard to pick a favorite! The staff were great! The waiter always checked if you needed more water/tea and cleared the plates efficiently. I will definitely be coming back here next time! read more

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I do not understand the reviews here. It must be that people just love a good "deal" and don't really care about the quality as long as they feel they're getting said deal. A deal is always worth pursuing, except in the case of raw fish. Discount sushi is never worth it. This place's entire model is based on a steep discount, so they clearly are using lower cost fish to make that work, especially considering rent can't be cheap, service costs are fixed, only way to reduce overall costs is through food cost. The quality of the fish was clearly reflected in this discount.. it was bad. Some of the dishes I would say were inedible. My gf had to spit out the scallop in the bathroom, after watching that I didn't bother to eat mine. a number of the sushi items tasted OK, they weren't all "BAD", but certainly not something enjoyable or anywhere near the quality levels of food of NYC. Ambiance was not great. Lighting was bright, decor was sparse and of strange taste, Christmas music blaring.. and when the xmas music wasn't blaring, they were rocking Pitbull. I love Pitbull.. in the club, not during omakase. read more

Came here for Omakase and it was superb. Came here for the 17 pcs for $98. There were couple of ones that i loved: Oyster, red snapper, king salmon, lean tuna, sea urchin, fatty tuna, and the A5 wagyu w. toro & foie gras. The ambiance was great. lighting was perfect, noise was not loud we were able to have a conversation and share our experiences. Anyways, I'd say Genki Omakase experience is definitely worth it: the experience, the enjoyment, the food tasting, the food flavour, the quietness and exclusiveness of the place, and many more... Will definitely come back again in the future : ) read more

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We got the 15 course ? party of 4 ! I WANT TO GATEKEEP SO BAD but they deserve more hype! definitely affordable and for delicious sushi!!! We had made a reservation of 4 on a weekday for the evening. No other customers in the place :) Staff are so friendly! Our sushi chef Kevin I believe made our experience amazing thank you!! will definitely reserve again if near the area read more

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Met up with friends here for lunch on a Sunday for the 15 piece omakase, which costs $89. I enjoyed most of the courses as there was a good variety and interesting flavors. The seafood tasted fresh and high quality. The O'Toro with Caviar was the most memorable because of the spritz of edible glitter. I also really liked the mochi ice cream dessert. read more

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I really wanted to love this omakase spot but it just didn't hit the spot. The workers and chef receives five stars for their friendly service...no complaints there. There were some dishes I just did not enjoy and it wasn't just me who felt that way. I'm not sure if it's because we had an amazing meal the night before at Sushi Blossoms? However, I really did enjoy the last course with the banana. It was different and had my taste buds doing back flips. Also, $85 for 15 course wasn't bad either. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Vibe 4/5 If you're looking for an affordable OMAKASE experience in NYC near NYU and SoHo/Noho, this maybe the spot for you. It's definitely shorter than other omakase experience, so if you're looking for that experience, look away. I would say the whole experience is roughly 1 hour which is perfect for a tourist like me with a packed agenda every-time I travel to NYC. I personally thought everything was deliciously made, and since it's not the traditional type of omakase, they do accommodate your dietary restrictions. I don't eat shell fish, so it's definitely a tricky one for omakases, but they were able to give me different cuts of fish (which I really appreciate) Overall I highly recommend this place, and if u have the time next time, I would def come back. read more

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It was about time I tried genki omakase! I am happy to say this place is on my top three contenders for omakase around the city! We arrived for lunch and it wasnt too busy, it was just me and my party dining in so it was quite enjoyable and relaxing. Each piece was curated so perfectly, there were no bad pieces. I even enjoyed the hotate, something I am normally not a fan of. Highlight pieces for me was the black cod, uni (look at the massive piece you get!), otoro. What was really surprising to me was the dessert. I thought we skipped a course straight onto dessert however to my surprise it was unagi with banana! Thinking about this combo made me quite questionable however the sweet, salty and smokiness of the uni went really well with the banana! The chef was personable and I enjoyed our experience here! Highly recc this place to try out! read more

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So omakase could range from $100 to $800. Here's 15 pc $89. Good price to start the omasake tasting journey in nyc. Review on the sushi: Kaki oyster - it's ok, it's better without the soysauce Kanpachi - ok kinda bland , fish is crunchy good texture Ginadara - surprisingly excellent, melt into the mouth Sea bream & striped jack ok, white fish very light taste. (The rice temperature too hot. Chef had threw away rice on his bowl because it got cold so he got new one from rice cooker .... He didn't wait long enough so it's too hot for the sushi) The rice itself could have more flavor. Butter fish - chili on sushi something new, like.."oh" ..... Not spicy but wont be my favorite. Salmon is good Lean tuna - personally not a fan, still good Prawn - i gave my feedback, the soysauce is the problem, too salty and it's better not to put any soysauce, cannot taste the sweetness of the prawn , sad because that supposed to be my favorite. Sea scallop - fresh, good texture but don't like it being cut and topped soysauce (not as sweet as the one come from Japan) Sea urchin - fresh and thanks Jay doubling up the urchin for us. Otoro caviar -otoro itself great, caviar mild , overall i like it , again rice need more flavor A5 wagyu w. Toro and foie gras - instead of shoveling whole piece into the mouth, i tasted foie gras first , it's milky, not strong like those i had in Quebec. Then i ate the whole thing with the toast at the bottom, it was not disappointing I'm glad. Mochi - is just mochi nothing special (Most fish being cut horizontally & vertically 3 to 4 times, the top with soysauce, maybe need more creativity) Overall experience : :: It's our last minute reservation. Great price (remember you eat what you paid for. I'm surprised with the price they included otoro foie gras carviar) we came early and the server brought us water while waiting, kind gesture. (Hot tea is charged separately) Good old 80s romance music , the sushi came fast but we took our time to eat it. Server is attentive. Jay is very friendly(Owner) Sushi will be 3/5. Overall experience ie 4/5. Would return in the future. read more

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Ambiance - super clean, great for dates and celebrations Service - went on a Friday for lunch and had the place all to ourselves, staff was super nice, chef took his time preparing all our pieces Food - all the pieces were super fresh, super generous with their portions, the scallop and uni is to die forrrrrr Can't wait to be back again! read more

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My co-workers and I had a 15 piece omakase dining experience for dinner. It was clean and there were plenty of seats and space in the waiting area. There is a coat rack. Of course we all had our favorites. I thought their unagi eel was unique because it was sweet. It was fused with a banana. I would say a nice dessert at the end. I enjoyed tuna, salmon, uni, toro, scallop, oyster and sea bream. As you can tell I enjoyed many of the sushi pieces here. read more

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I went with a Japanese friend, and even my friend said it was delicious. Well, the price is such that it really has to be good. Reservations are a must, and it seems to be reservation-only. Maybe because of that, there were no other customers besides us, so it felt very private. The sushi was truly amazing, and I definitely want to go again. The staff were also very friendly, which was a plus. read more

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First omakase I ever had and it was amazing. The best sushi I ever had hands down. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The service was excellent and we felt really catered to during the experience. The price point is also great and you leave feeling full but not sick (which is the perfect spot to be in). Can't wait to go back! read more

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A quick casual spot in Greenwich village, For $75 you can get a solid 13-course omakase in the heart of Greenwich Village. From uni to ikura to wagyu with foie gras, there's a wide variety of courses. Some of my personal favorites were: - 銀鱈 (black cod) - 目鯛 (butter fish) - 大トロ (fatty tuna with caviar) So king salmon, uni, and fatty tuna are standard courses for most omakase in the city but the oven baked black cod was a nice surprise! It was cooked all the way through but still glistening with just the right amount of seasoning. However, the other courses here are a little heavy on the soy sauce and seasonings. The meal also feels a little rushed as it's strictly 60 minutes. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :) read more

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Find me a better deal...I'll wait. This place is incredible for the money. Each piece of sushi was beyond good and the small ambiance is perfect. I bring all my out of town visitors here and they all walk out satisfied and raving. Could service be better? Yes. But the price-point and quality make it worth it. read more

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Enjoyed a solid lunch omakase from Genki Omakase. It was a pretty good deal, and each nigiri was pretty straight foward and good.

The Omakase started promptly and service was friendly. Favorites included the OToro/Fatty Tuna with caviar and the Black Cod. The sparkling sake was light, crisp and sweet. read more

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Very standard but good omakase for a good price! I got 13 pieces for $72 and my friend got 17 pieces for $98. We both thoroughly enjoyed every piece! The environment was super fun and lively - they were even playing EDM! Definitely a different mood than some of the much slower paced and quieter omakase places I've been to. Our chef was very nice as well and accommodated me when I asked for less rice in my pieces. They have set seating times, so it was very in and out (each seating is one hour) if that's what you're looking for. read more

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The vibes were nice and our sushi chef was very nice and welcoming. He was very attentive and always ask how the food tasted. The food was good for its price in which me and my girlfriend did the 17 course omakase. Some of the fish the did a little twist like the eel and banana or the salmon with dice tomatoes. I enjoyed the fish however it did give me that wow factor like at some other places. read more

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This is the best food and service I have ever had. Michelin star quality. My wife and I reserved about 2 weeks ahead of time for a Sunday dinner service. The staff was the most professional I have ever had the pleasure of dining with and the chef was so skilled it blew me away. Each piece was cut, prepared, sauced, and presented to perfection. The selection included an incredible variety of the finest quality fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms that are currently in season. The chef prepared each piece as a work of art and had phenomenal recommendations for sake customized to the pallet of the those dining. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. It is expensive, but for the quality of service and food I would consider this very affordable. I have been to Michelin stared places that did not have the service and quality of food this place offers. Even the design of the restaurant highlights the elegance and quality of the food. If you have the means I highly recommend this experience. read more

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I was 23 min late to my 7:30 reservation due to the gridlock but the waiters + chefs were super understanding and still let my boyfriend and I do the 13 piece omakase. I was scared the omakase would feel rushed but the chef timed each piece well. My favorites were the black cod, otoro with caviar, and the eel + banana dish at the end. However, everything was really yummy. I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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The best omakase I had recently in the city. We chose 17 courses for my birthday, and I love every single piece. It finished with a surprising birthday cake made of various sashimis and a desert. The desert is a mix of eels with bananas, which is creatively delish. I would come back and highly recommend. read more

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Jay (or J) was incredible. He lit up the room.. literally, with his glitter wand. He made every single person in the room smile, especially us. He made our experience an unforgettable one. The BEST omakase we have had. Best Michael Jackson impersonator! If you want entertainment, Amazing food, and a loving hug to end it all, come to genki omakase and request J! read more

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Fast paced with really good quality fish! My boyfriend and I came here for the 17 course omakase for $98. We were in and out of the restaurant within an hour. The place offers BYOB, but you can also order sake. The interior is simple and our chef didn't talk too much. I wish he would explain the cuts of fish more, but he would usually just tell us the name of the fish and move on. The Amadai, Kumamoto Oyster, and Kanpachi were wonderful starters! Nothing beats sashimi. They used house sauces to elevate these courses. Some of my favorite nigiri were the Black Cod, King Salmon, Kinmedai, and of course Otoro! They ended the set with mashed unagi on top of a ripe banana slice. A very unique combination. A sweet and savory end. KEEP IN MIND: They charge $10 for green tea. Our waitress asked us if we'd like tea when we arrived... and we thought it was complimentary. It was not. read more

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This was amazing. Honestly one of the best omakase experiences I've had. All the food was top tier, super fresh, melt in your mouth type food. My ultimate fave was the Waygu and the salmon. Both so unbelievably delicious. Was super cool to see them prepare everything in front of us. The chefs were super cool and explained each dish as they were served. Although each dish was small, together they were very filling! Would recommend a reservation because I'm not sure they so walk ins. Overall this was amazing! read more

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Amazing service and food for the most affordable price in Manhattan! We were served by the great chef Adam and he was such a fun person to talk to. Professional and entertaining, this restaurant is on my top list of Omakases in Manhattan. Will definitely go again! read more

Fresh, tasty, smooth...We didn't walk out stuffed, but left quite pleased. Planning to return.

This restaurant is sooooo amazing. A warm welcome and chill environment. the chef is calm and friendly. I enjoy and love the food so much. O toro with cavirar and yuzu sake is my favorite one. They have a little gift for our anniversary so It's a perfect spot to celebrate anniversary. read more

We had a 13-course omakase, which was surprisingly affordable. Chef Jay was incredibly attentive and took great care of us, even adding a little extra to the sushi, making it feel more special. We made a same-day reservation and were the last ones in the restaurant. One thing to note: we chose Genki because it was known for being BYOB with no corkage fee, but that hasn't been the case for the last six months. There's now a $50 corkage fee, so beware if you're planning to bring your own bottle! read more

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OK omakase spot that fails to stand out but has a few redeeming qualities at a decent value. The first thing I noticed was the lack of vibe overall. There is a simple, long, well lit counter that is not particularly trendy, intimate, etc. The waitstaff checks in on you often but neither they nor the chefs were particularly warm. When we were seated we were offered water, tea, or sake - I was pleasantly surprised to see the sake was complimentary and they refilled my glass as I emptied it. I am not sure if this is always the case. Most importantly the omakase itself was underwhelming and featured some truly odd choices but did have some highlights as well. I was thrown off by the choice of compliment for some courses such as sweet jelly on the scallops and an overpowering balsamic on the fluke. Even the most photogenic add-on, the "gianter", was served on a buttery puff pastry that just washed out all flavor (definitely go with "the kissing" instead). The most disappointing part was the quality of the Uni, in spite of its Hokkaido origin. The best pieces were the Kumamoto oyster, Ebi with yuzu, King Salmon with tomato, Uni+Wagyu+Foie, and Shako (seriously amazing fattiness reminiscent of ocean perch). The dessert, a warm banana slathered in minced Unagi, was shockingly delicious. Overall, you could do worse than 17 pieces and complimentary sake for $98 but if you are a seasoned Omakase goer I would skip over Genki. read more

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This recently popped up all over my feed so i had to come try it out. We made a reservation for 5PM on Sunday to celebrate finishing the Brooklyn half. We both opted for the 17 piece. We got seated properly and got to eating. The pieces came out quickly and the first 3/4 of the serving was pretty..normal. Not to say they were bad, but I think we had high expectations that weren't met. As others have said, most of the pieces are seared. I feel like you lose the taste and freshness of the fish with this. Some pieces had salsa on them which was slightly weird to me. The black cod piece and the scallop though, those two were definitely *chef's kiss* magnificent. I was really looking forward to the wagyu with uni and foie gras piece and when I finally ate it..was indifferent. The texture was nice but the wagyu seemed a bit ordinary. Service as great though and you do get a good amount for the price along with aycd sake so worth at least a visit. read more

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Genki Omakase is a solid and affordable omakase spot in NYC. You get 17 pieces of nigiri and AYCD sake for $98. First time at Genki Omakase and I can honestly say that I was impressed with the quality and quantity of the meal from start to finish. Everything tasted fresh. Our chef was also friendly. He talked thru every piece of nigiri placed in front of us. My favorite had to be the wagyu + uni + foie gras combo. It was crazy delicious! Unfortunately, I had to dock off a star because it got pretty rowdy in there on a Tuesday night when some of us just wanted to unwind after a long work day. Three girls from the previous seating stayed behind and continued to drink complimentary sake with the chefs. The chefs also started blasting music thru out the entire restaurant for them as well. It was very difficult for the rest of the customers to hold other conversations. Our chef would also leave occasionally to drink with the girls. I would be more amenable to this during the weekend, but not on a Tuesday night lol. read more

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Amazing meal overall. The fish was so soft, salmon was so flavorful, and the otoro never disappoints. If I had to make a critique, id say that the last source with the eel and banana was so bizzare. I'm not sure how they came up with eel and banana, and although ambitious, not too pleasant for me. As for the service, I felt very rushed. They even served one course, and then served again, right as I took a bite from the previous course. If they slowed down a bi, and let their guest enjoy their amazing sushi, the overall experience would be so much better read more

Genki Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Spectacular experience! This was my second time joining them, and I was afraid that I would be disappointed after a very good first time, but otherwise, everything was at the highest level. Very important: 17 pieces, maybe a bit too much if you are not super hungry. The first time I was at Genki, perhaps I was hungry, but it went super smooth. We took 17 pieces again the second time, and we were so done at number 11 We did not even know how to continue with the rest. Also, perhaps it was the chef's fault because pieces were coming too fast. Our chef served three people, including two of us, and our three seatings finished the first. FOOD Their selection of fish is impressive! I've tried fish that I have never tried before, and everything is incredibly fresh. Each piece we tried was bursting with flavor. One thing: my second time dining with them, I was missing a little bit of extra wasabi and perhaps a bit extra sauce in some pieces; we had a different chef this time and obviously a bit different style. But I cannot say anything bad here; it is more about personal preferences. Their menu is seasonal because what I had in August differed from what I had now in April. They also have a great choice of Sake and nonalcoholic drinks. We had baby squid for an appetizer and were afraid to eat it; it was a bit "too alive" but undoubtedly delicious. Also, towards the end of your dinner, they offered to add some extra -- if you like -- but most people are beyond full by the end of 17 courses. SERVICE There is little of service to value here. But one thing I would like to see better is for a chef to explain what type of fish we eat, where it comes from, and talk to us about food, as it's definitely an experience. The first time I was at Genki, we had a bit of a slippery moment because we were 15 minutes late, and they did not want to serve 17 courses, and I had to argue that -- but all went well eventually. AMBIENCE It is a charming space. I liked that it is not shoe box-size; there is a waiting area, which adds some coziness and makes waiting comfortable if you arrive early. Besides the bar seating, there are no other tables. I highly recommend this Omakase spot! As you can see, it has been at the top of my list since I returned there for the second time. I think it is a solid 4-star review (closer to 4.5 stars). The only reason it is not 5 is that I was missing interaction with the chef and the fast timing. Other than that, everything was excellent. read more

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Super affordable and reasonable for omakase in NYC! A set of items, 2 menus to choose from. Each bite came out back to back, and before you know it, you nearly finished but you don't want to. I loved how intimate and relaxing the restaurant vibes gave. We also befriended the sushi chefs and they gave us free sake shots LOL a night I won't forget thank you! It's BYOB as well! Great place with friends. Hope to be back soon:) read more

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Super fun and casual spot for omakase near the Washington sq park. I like that it's byob so we brought a bottle of sake to drink with the meal. We got the 13 piece course for $72 and it was a good bang for your buck spot! All the pieces were decently portioned and good! Definitely reserve a spot as they have counter dining. My favorite piece was the tuna caviar one! read more

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Day and time of seating : Friday 7:30pm This is a much larger place than the last two omakase places I've gone to in the last month which is a nice surprise as I can appreciate the space. I was dreading sitting close o the bathroom but in the end , it didn't make a big difference. The place is clean , smells nice. We had the 17 courses served by the friendliest and entertaining Sushi chef . He was quite theatrical and really made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I was there with 2 friends and we had a fun time ! For the food, I posted some of my favorite pieces . I think showcasing the actual menu is a nice touch so it's easier to follow what's being served . The pieces were supposed to get better by piece but strangely enough , I like some of the earlier ones served. My favorites are the usual - scallops , salmon , tuna belly , and the last two pieces . This is the 3rd omakase place I've gone to in the last 5-6 weeks so it's hard not to compare . All are good for different reasons . I think the sushi pieces served here are simple and tasty ( at times light on the sauce but I could have asked for more but didn't ). I preferred the fish to have been thoroughly thawed ( on some ). In general , for the ambiance , place , location , food and especially the service , it's well worth the price ! It's a place I would recommend . It's byob ( there's a liquor store close by ) so need not worry . They're a bit more strict with time unlike one of the places that I went to so if you get the 17 pieces , with the time allocated , you would have to eat any additional pieces quickly . I personally like to savor my food so 1 and a half hours would have been ideal . read more

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