My friends have been to this Omakase place a couple of times and they highly recommend it so we decided to come check it out. It is $165 for a 13 course - it also comes with appetizer and dessert as well. The place is located inside Siam Thai - behind a bookshelf, the vibes are immaculate back there. The chief was so friendly and took his time to explain each dish to us and also took time to chat with us which I thought was really nice especially since I have mainly been to "fast casual" omakase locations recently where they don't really chat with you. There was a good variety of appetizers, fish and dessert. The appetizer options were so unique and the platting was so pretty. The fish options were also very plentiful and I liked the topping that they put on top of each one, the rich was not as warm and soft as I would usually like it but they paired well with the fish. The portion sizes were also pretty large which I thought was nice especially since we were paying about $165 a person. If you are getting sake, they do let you sample the sake before opening the whole bottle. The presentation of the opened sake was also so fancy. Overall - if you want a more traditional omakase experience, I highly recommend checking this place out. The vibes are immaculate and you will have a good time chatting with the chef while enjoying your food! read more

The cost of this omakase does not match to the quality provided. For $165 a person for 13 courses, I would expect a more diverse selection of fish and include fish that are not as common as seen in the fast casual $60-$70 omakase in NYC. Service did match up to the price tag and we were treated well but the fish quality was very mediocre. Some pieces were overly warm and did not taste that fresh. The rice was often falling apart. There were the basic chutoro, salmon, otoro fish but no other fish was unique. There were only 13 courses and it felt that they were reusing ingredients because we had uni and caviar multiple times. One dish was uni, caviar, and white rice which felt like a cop out considering uni was a separate course. I did not need uni 3/13 courses provided as someone who enjoys uni. This place is comparative to those $60-70 omakase but not reflective of $165. I went to Shota Omakase for $195 and the fish quality and selection were more diverse. read more

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Late review but it's a very cute hidden spot inside Siam Thai and the entrance is cute! They have a cool sake chamber too to keep the sake cool and the pieces were all good! That caviar toast was also 10/10!! The vibes are good for a date or with friends! It was 13 pieces for the course! read more

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Nice hidden spot inside Siam Thai. Truly a speakeasy. Price is quite high for the omakase compared to other places in Queens. The food quality is good but that's what you'd expect for this price point. Overall, it costed us 250 per person including 3 extra piece of omakase but without sake. Service is good and not rushed but I wouldn't go there often. read more

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Hidden gem! Food was delicious and service was top notch. Great atmosphere too! Definitely coming back again.

A gorgeous omakase speakeasy located in Flushing. It's definitely worth checking out - the food is extremely fresh & the presentation is on par! One of my girlfriends took me here for my birthday and it was such a nice experience - it made it even better since we didn't have to travel out of Queens. And ending the meal with that mascarpone ice cream was divineeeee - the presentation was so cute & the ice cream was paired so well with the wafer!!! This is a must-try for sure in Queens! read more

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My go to Omakase spot in Flushing/Bayside area has always been Sushi by Bou. After reading raving reviews, I decided to come with my partner. A couple of things to discuss: Ambience - Speakeasy vibe, very cozy and chill. Service - Very attentive, friendly Food - Quality ingredients, but poor execution. We started off with the Chawanmushi which is essentially steamed egg with crab meat, topped with Uni. It was savory, well balanced and the sweetness of the Uni tied everything so well together with every scrumptious bite. I was thinking to myself, what a great way to start the meal on such a high note! Then came the toro tartare, topped with caviar and two slices of toasts. After taking the initial bite, I immediate knew that I should keep my expectation low because the scrumptiousness of the first course was non-existence. It was overall very bland. Maybe a hint of salt or citrus would have elevated or enhance this course. Third course was the Sashimi and as expected, nothing beats quality ingredients. Very fresh and no complaints here. 4th set was a A5 Wagyu Nabe. A thin slice of wagyu was cut in half, to be shared between two people. This didn't bother me as much as the nabe itself. It was very salty, tasted like powdered Dashi, and had barely anything in the bowl that was served. It had one slice of nappa cabbage, half a slice of wagyu, and one mushroom. At this price point, I would have expected a tad more than what looks like an unfinished painting. To wrap up the rest of the meal, came the sushi/nigiri. The fishes were on point, 100% loving it, but...the rice... traditional sushi/nigiri uses short grain. At Hitmisu, a type of rice that appears to be a mixture of brown and white rice was used. In my opinion, it didn't compliment the fishes at all! Each bite left a nutty taste that seems very foreign and left me in awed. Aside from a bland course, a salty course and a interesting choice of rice usage, the overall experience wasn't bad. read more

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Had an amazing dinner here! Service was attentive and chef was so nice. We had the whole place to ourselves on a Thursday night! Pretty pricey so that's the only down part. But the nigiris were all so fresh. The mascarpone ice cream at the end was SO FREAKIN GOOD!!! This is inside Siam Thai behind a book case -- speakeasy vibes. read more

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Solid omakase in a speakeasy-style restaurant behind Siam. They put in a lot of effort in presentation and creating an experience for the diners. Sake comes in a decanter dispenser and you get to fill it yourself and choose your sake glass from a LV box. You get a personalized menu with your name on it at the end of the meal along with a candle and matches. (Not sure why you get a candle and matches.. would've preferred something a little more in-line with Japanese/sushi theme) The rice is not the traditional white vinegar rice but a cross between brown and white. It's a bit grey in color and has a little more of a bite than regular sushi rice. My favorite courses are the toro with caviar toast, uni, shrimp, tamago, snapper and something that looks like a brain but we were told it was Milt, which I later learned was cod sperm. I've never seen or eaten it before but was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy like uni but without the sea brine taste. Service was good but the sushi chef kept cracking jokes when asked questions about the ingredients and at one point I just wished he would answer straight. Maybe I just don't get his sense of humor? He clearly put together a well thought out menu but didn't explain it to us unless asked. Ie: why is the rice grey? What is this item that looks like a brain? "His answer was if you don't have kids, you might after eating this". I will say that I wasn't exactly full at the end of the meal but I didn't leave hungry either. I would have preferred a hand roll at the end to finish it off in lieu of the candle and matches. The dessert was also an oddball and didn't match the Japanese theme. I think it was a chocolate/s'more tartlet? The price came out to be about $400ish for 2 people which includes tip and a small 300ml of sake. Overall it was okay for the price but there's room for improvement. read more

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Himitsu started offering a lunch menu set for $45 only available on weekends and I tried it out the first day it was launched. It was located behind a hidden door entrance tucked inside Siam Thai and had a super lowkey vibe. If the waitress hadn't walked me to the entrance, I wouldn't have even known this existed. The set included a daily selection of 7 pieces of nigiri and another set that included gyoza (yuzu dipping sauce on the side), miso soup, pickled cabbage, and a mini unagi tamago donburi. I often find that omakase spots nowadays are gimmicky and don't leave you feeling that satisfied or justified that you spent that much money for a few slices of raw fish. But this lunch set was definitely worth the money spent and you can tell that the staff spent a lot of time and effort curating such a spread. The nigiri was unique in the fact that they used rice that was almost black to create each piece. The chef said it was some kind of vinegar? I didn't hear too clearly but it definitely had a strong taste of vinegar. The unagi donburi was arguably the best dish in the whole set. It was so smoky and sweet and memorable and I would go back just for that next time! One thing I am docking a star for - ambiance. Something that made me feel really awkward was the chef and another employee just standing in silence while watching me and my friend eat. Every movement I made was being perceived and/or made a comment about. Their intention must have been to be attentive should we have any needs or requests but it just made the whole experience feel odd and like they didn't have the social cue to let us enjoy the meal in peace. read more

Himitsu - nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Used to come here quite a bit but we start to find inconsistency in quality. Once my daughter had a piece that tasted moldy, another time my wife had one that tasted bad and I had better luck, just one encounter on a shrimp that wasn't great. However, their Front desk (phone service) sucks and their price is comparable to some more well known sushi omakases in the city. However, After my last reservation battle with the desk, I hung up and will never go back again. read more

Hesitant on posting a review because I'd like to keep this as a Flushing hidden gem, but also would love this to get the attention it deserves. The speakeasy omakase (the first I've heard of one too) is hidden behind a back shelf, you're isolated from the main hustle and bustle of the main restaurant, with chill R&B playing in the background. This is a bit pricier omakase place, definitely one of the most expensive in Queens, but the quality and service shows for it. The chef was great and interactive. The fish was definitely quality and did not over do it with the extravagance. I have had omakase before where they load too much truffle, or caviar, or fois, or whatever else just to impress guests. This isn't one of them, where the rice and seafood if the focus and anything else enhances them. We also got a jar of kaluga hybrid caviar to top any piece and however much we wanted. That in itself pays for the visit. Amazing place, with great food, great vibes. Worth the visit. read more

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This was a fun, unique, Omakase experience. It is located inside Siam. You notify the Siam check in staff that you have a Himitsu reservation when you arrive. Aim to be on time, but you have 15 min of grace period. A 5:45 reservation starts at 6. Sake is recommended and the descriptions on the menu match the flavor profile. The limited edition sake menu is much more expensive. It is served in a chilled drip dispenser that looks really fancy. Highlights were: Large Scallop Chu toro Uni King salmon with truffle Toro tartar with caviar Dessert was strawberry gelato read more

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The food and the service are amazing and would definitely come back. My girlfriend and I went here for date night . The food was top notch

I got the more expensive course (13 courses including 4 appetizers and 1 dessert). The appetizers were super yummy, most memorable for me was the chawanmushi and toast with tuna tartare and sturgeon caviar. The nigiri was good as well, they don't use toppings that you normally see at other omakases (of similar price point) so the nigiri was more similar to the nigiri served at authentic japanese omakases (not sure if this is Japanese owned but I don't think so). Nigiri was also not the typical basic fish (e.g salmon, unagi), but fish like barracuda and kinmedai. For dessert, we had fior di latte ice cream which was amazing, I still think about it, and they were kind enough to give us an extra one. Service was great and not too talkative or invasive. They gave us a letter at the end which showed everything we ate at the omakase that day and personalized with your name on it which I thought was nice. Not sure if they changed the course throughout the day though since some of what was on the letter was not what we had during the course. They also gave us a candle. Overall, a little pricy to be honest but the experience was very personal and felt very upscale. read more

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Super intimate setting and a great dinner date spot. Staff is very intimate and get to know you well they make conversation and treat you well. The food is undoubtedly some of the best Omakase food I've had. We also left without needing a second meal which is always a plus!! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves but if you can snag a reservation i recommend you try it. Omakase takes a solid 2 hours plus so don't come on a time crunch! read more

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Been here twice for both omakase options, service has been amazing with top quality sake offered and amazing omakase pieces right in our neighborhood. definitely worth the splurge and support! read more

TLDR: I haven't left below 3 stars on any restaurant since before COVID, but our experience here was so disappointing yet so expensive I think it'd be a disservice to other guests to not review. SETTING: my partner got a res for us and our friends on a Friday night at 8:30. After reading all the glowing reviews (and not having omakase for a couple months), we were very very excited. The omakase place is in a small cavern like room behind a regular Thai restaurant. There are about 15 seats and counter top serving only. FOOD: the quality of the sushi here was just not very good. It certainly was not worth the ridiculous price point for this kind of quality. First, the rice here is made with both brown and white rice. As my friend remarked: "the brown rice is giving texture that nobody asked for". The hardness of the brown rice really took away from the taste of the sushi. Second, there was only 10 or so pieces of actual sushi total... including two small appetizers. We got a bottle of sake, and four beers. The total was over $1,000! I just could not believe that people willingly drop $165 PP on this kind of sushi. SERVICE: the service was ... okay. The chef was nice enough but the server behind the bar who gave us all of our appetizers and took our orders was not welcoming by any means. The biggest problem I had with service is that there was an EXTREMELY unruly guest during the meal. I'm talking yelling across the room, saying to the woman waitress "you don't have a BBL that's why you're not married", among other misogynistic, ridiculous things. It was someone's birthday and he said: "great you're 18 that means you're legal". I can't make this shit up, it was the single worst behavior I have EVER seen at a restaurant. (This isn't even mentioning the other guest at the opposite end who was almost as obnoxious as the first, but seemed to pipe down when the first guy was going exceptionally crazy). If you're spending over $1g on a meal, you kind of expect a nice experience to go with it. Instead, because of this guest and the staff doing NOTHING but pouring him more shots and engaging with him, we could not get out of there fast enough. It really ruined any small chance this place had at redeeming itself. VERDICT: unfortunately, Himitsu has made me completely write off going to queens for omakase ever again. You can find PLENTY (and I mean plenty) of other sushi spots with much better food, much better service and much better ambiance. Trust me. read more

Himitsu is a great omakase restaurant hidden inside an amazing Thai restaurant named Siam. Great selection of fresh fish and an extensive sake menu. It's a great date spot! A Must go in flushing! This is the only omakase worth going to in Flushing! Excellent service! Chef Mark is very knowledgeable and has been around the omakase game for a long time! read more

Himitsu - Tuna hand roll topped with caviar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

The service was attentive (I liked the chef and sous chef...cuz I respect their hustle game). Food was okay. The ambiance was irritating as hell. I came here with 3 people to have omakase for my father's birthday and enjoy good food, but it was so ANNOYING to be there...like purchasing a business class ticket to fly across the pacific so you can get some rest, only to be placed next to a crying baby the whole plane ride. The place allowed two of the omakase diners to acutally place their phone on the counter and do a full on live-streaming of them eating with their fans, having loud ass conversations with her followers for the WHOLE 13 course while seating next to us. Who the hell does mukbang with other paying diners at an omakase? Worse, which self-respecting establishment allows that? I didn't want to ruin the mood for everyone or have spit on my food so I bit my tongue, but you need to have rules and standards in place...it's not like we paying $8 for halal food at the truck. Never again... read more

Himitsu - Pretty good Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Came by over the weekend for a birthday dinner. Really cool speakeasy/omakase, I think the concept is interesting and authentic The place is tastefully decorated, and the basement area was very cool. We even got to choose our own sake glasses from an LV case. Every course was fresh and delicious. My friends and I were seated at the counter where we had front-row seats watching the chef carefully prepare each dish. It was truly amazing to watch him work. A unique dining experience not to be missed. read more

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This place was referred to me by a former mobile sushi chef., and decided to take my partner for her birthday. We eat out often, and have been to several Michelin starred restaurants. As for sushi, I've eaten at nakazawa on more than one occasion. Been a regular at katsuei, yatsuda, tiga in port, and sushi of gari. This is not the closet, but one of the best kept secrets in ny. Service and food were perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Went there on 4/11 for our anniversary dinner. The setting was beautiful and intimate and the overall service was very attentive but the rest was a big disappointment. The sushi chef was doing his thing and barely engaging with us. For us part of the Omakase experience is with the chef and the various courses but that was not the case. The sushi was good quality but the sushi rice was a disaster. It was over wet with vinegar and kept falling apart and the texture of the sushi rice was not pleasant at all. It overtook the experience and I felt I was chewing on rice the whole time instead of tasting the fish. The Wagyu beef was over cooked and quite a waste. The complimentary glass of rose was a nice touch at the end to cheer with the staff but I felt it should have been done at the start of the meal as a ice breaker especially with a sushi chef that don't engage with his customers at all. In general it was a big disappointment given that we been following Chef Mark since Gaijin and was expecting more from his restaurant. read more

One of the best omakase spot in Flushing and it's hidden behind the Thai restaurant Siam. Each piece just melts in your mouth!! Definitely worth a try read more

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As far as omakase goes, I'd say this had the BEST ambiance and interior design, but much lower than average food. Some of it was obviously amazing but I was kinda shocked that there were like 4-6 straight sushis that were made the exact same way - same rice, nori, and sauce, just with a different fish each time. It was sort of repetitive. the fish was good and all different but I didn't expect so much repetition for an omakase experience. My total was like $450 I think for 2 of us, for 16 courses and the sake sampler (super good). The dessert was delicious. We ended up having the whole room to ourselves bc no one else made a reservation so it was a very personal experience so of course the service was awesome. The chef was cool and we had good conversations with him. Wouldn't come again or recommend it but I would like to try the regular restaurant aspect of this place, not the omakase again. read more

Himitsu - Looks much better than it tastes, forgot the name :( - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Basically I agree with some of the reviews saying " the setting was beautiful and intimate and the service was very attentive.. however the sushi chef was doing his thing and not really engaging with us especially that day was our anniversary .. talking about the Food , the fish were fresh but the rice kept falling apart " I'm not sure if the others experienced the same thing , our credit card information got stolen and being charged somewhere the next day , so just be careful and caution when you provide your information to reserve the table !!!!! read more

if i could give more than 5 stars to this experience i would - definitely worth the trip out to queens, especially if you want a unique omakase experience. first off, the fish was incredibly fresh, but again with most high end omakases that's to be expected. what blew me out of the water was the innovation chef mark used. the scallop, for example, was scored in a way i've never seen before, giving more flavor, texture and surface area. he also doesn't use traditional sushi rice but an in-between of white and brown rice which allows it to be soft like white rice but nutritious as well. my partner and i were lucky enough to be the only seating at our reservation time so we got all the attention! but i can't speak to how they handle large groups. himitsu is a speakeasy type of omakase located in a thai restaurant and gives an amazing experience suitable for an anniversary or birthday! read more

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$165 / pp crazy! If I'm paying $165 I want it from an authentic Japanese chef with authentic style and actual high grade fish. So many people in America think that these fishes are "Fresh". No thanks. read more

I loved my experience here at Himitsu. food was excellent. Definitely one of my favorite omakase. read more

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Fun environment, great service, average food, very relaxed environment, friendly to kids. read more

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This was such a cool omakase experience in Queens! The service and quality of the fish was impeccable. My favorite piece was the needlefish and steamed egg with fish roe. The fish was so fresh and presentation was on point. I loved that we were able to choose our own sake glasses. It was a really nice touch. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for great ambiance and delicious food! read more

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HANDS DOWN BEST EXPERIENCE!! My fiancé and I have been waiting for a true omakse experience and this did not disappoint. We loved the hidden restaurant, the ambience, the personality of the chef and staff were world class. Every course kept us excited for the next, we can't saying "it can't get any better" and it did! We enjoyed the intimate setting and speaking with Chef Mark and learning about his food adventures. I don't think we'll EVER be able to do "regular" sushi after this experience. Book your reservation NOW!! read more

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Be prepared for a 2.5 hour dining experience when you come. I think I counted the bar to have 13-15 seats, I forgot. We were famished, so we were very eager to get served. Although our reservations were for 8:30 (right now they only have two seatings times. 5:45 and 8:30), we didn't get our first bite until 9. It took awhile for the server to get everyone's drinks at the bar situated and the sushi chefs prep everyone's course altogether before they serve to each seat. So there is a lot of waiting period between each course. I get they're trying to make this speakeasy omakase an intimate setting with an exclusive feel, but I think it took away from the dining experience when you essentially have to wait for every person dining at the bar to finish their course before we can move onto the next. It felt like one piece served every 10 minutes. After 2.5 hours and 15 pieces later, I left satiated, but not full. Probably was full faster from the digestion time between each piece. This place has a lot of potential and definitely has room to improve... read more

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Wish there was a 6 star option! Outside of the food quality, omakase to me is also about the experience. This place definitely delivered the value in both. The black rice that is used is super unique & compliments the fish choice used. Looking forward to coming back for this unique experience! read more

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Best omakase in flushing! Service is good and the fish is super fresh. I tried shirako for the first time and it had a smooth texture with a delicate umami flavor. read more

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The entire experience from the meal to the conversation to the service was amazing. Paired our saki perfect. Explained everything with a ton of detail and engagement. A great evening. read more

Himitsu - Preparation of food. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

The most fun I've ever had at an omakase experience. This speakeasy omakase is hidden inside Siam Thai Once inside you are transported into an elegant and upscale sushi bar. Shout out to chef mark and Leon for an amazing omakase experience, while also providing a chill and inviting environment. Sometimes I've been to Omakases and it can be so quiet you can literally hear a pin drop. But not this place! The chef and I were constantly chitchatting and we even chatted with our seatmates. If you order sake - you can choose your vessel from a beautiful LV box. I loved this idea - made it so much fun. The sake is served in a super cool dispenser with a block of ice to keep the sake chilled. I tried a few sakes and they were smooth and delicious. The omakase consists of 3 appetizers, 10 nigiri, 1 roll, and 1 dessert. The portions were huge and it was actually very filling. I was stuffed at the end! Overall everything is delicious, but my favorite was the scallop, fatty tuna, and the uni. Each piece is simplistic yet delicious. What makes this place unique is the chef invented a rice for the sushi that is nutrient rich. It has 4 types of vinegars, Irish salt, and maple syrup. I definitely felt less bloated when eating the sushi with that type of rice. The dessert was a mascarpone gelato. So refreshing and a great ending. Also this place serves seasonal dishes so the appetizers, nigiri, and dessert will change. Great excuse to come back again! At the end of the meal, they give you a personalized copy of the menu with your name. Another thoughtful and cool idea. Really such a fun experience- will definitely recommend this to everyone. read more

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This omakase experience definitely did not disappoint. It was $165 pp for I believe 17 courses and although it might be slightly more expensive than some other spots, it was definitely worth it. All the pieces were super fresh and quality was amazing. All the staff were super friendly and service was exceptional. Will definitely be back ! read more

Himitsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

We had high hopes for this place because of the sparkling reviews, but ended up being super disappointed. The service was superb, the ambiance was excellent. Love the speakeasy theme where you walk through a bookshelf door. However--- omakase needs to be about the food!! There was not one piece that wow's us. Fish was bland and tasteless. Nothing special at all. We were given souvenirs candles and matches which was a nice touch. But again please focus more on food. For the price you're charging in queens you need to serve better food. 4 stars for great service and drinks and ambiance. 2 stars for the sushis. read more

Awesome Omakase experience in unique setting. Speakeasy vibe sushi counter set within Thai restaurant (which btw was jamming when we left, will definitely be back). Interior was very comfortable, staff was on point and food was excellent. Some thoughtful and interesting selections from the chef as well as delicious nigiri pieces. Sake service reminded me of a hospital iv, but I wasn't composing about this drip. $165 pp plus drinks and gratuities but you get your monies worth. Would definitely recommend. read more