Amazing omakase and a great price! Chef Nikki was such a good time and made the experience great…read more All of the fish was fresh and flavorful, and the execution of each course was perfect. The interior is relaxing, warm, and beautiful. Will definitely be back here in the future.

We've become weary of the many so-so omakase joints springing up in NYC, but Sushi Akira rises…read moreabove the pedestrian pack with its ultra fresh sushi, reasonable prices and friendly attentive service. Unlike other sushiyas offering cheaper domestic or European ingredients, Akira sources virtually all of its premium seafood straight from Japan. We came for the 6:00 dinner seating. Immediately seated by friendly staff in comfy seats, then Johnny helped us pick out the perfect sake bottle from a well curated list. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also available. The 18 course meal was utterly mind blowing. Started with a foie gras appetizer studded with fresh flowers, beautiful as well as melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Grilled abalone with liver sauce, a premium offering not often seen around here, was rich with umami flavor. Wagyu beef sandwich was so tender and flavorful. Of the nigiri course, my favorite pieces were the hairy crab and uni sourced from Hokkaido, plump autumn sanma (pike mackerel), and shima aji (striped jackfish). They didn't stint on the uni! We enjoyed generous dollops of uni including purple and another ultra-creamy type (whose name escapes me now). Premium melon and hojicha pudding dessert was the perfect ending to this magnificent feast. Sushi Akira is less than a year old, but already a major contender among top NY omakase restaurants. My advice is to reserve seats on Resy before they get too booked up. Two seatings of 12 people per evening (6:00PM and 8:15PM) are available. I can't wait to return for more of Chef Nikki's seasonal delicacies.

Sushi Jin remains one of the most underrated best value omakase gems in NYC. Chef Satoshi curates…read morean intimate dining experience with cozy seating around the chef's counter and a bit of hip versus Japanese aesthetic vibes to me. There are also two tables for more intimacy. Service is excellent and attentive, not intrusive. They have a great sake list and helpful with recommendations. For reservations you have to call ahead, they are not taken online but generally aren't difficult. The dinner course itself is an impressive amount of food and sushi for the price, I believe now $160 pp. you start off with a few appetizers, seafood based and usually at least one fried that built anticipation. The fish itself was many typical of most omakase but excellent- fresh, rich and paired great with rice that was cooked and seasoned well. The chefs are very engaging and fun to chat with on just about anything- chef Satoshi has great experiences to tell! At the end there is an add on menu depending on the day's availability with some rare options like kamatoro. Have been multiple times and each time has been consistent. I also have visited other high end omakase in NYC and chefs have all spoken very highly of sushi Jin. Cannot recommend enough!

Wonderful Restaurant, very authentic. Neighbor hood jam honestly I don't want to tell this place…read moreto many ppl, since it's very cozy place .

Loved my omakase experience here! Each piece was memorable and soooo buttery…read more The staff were so great! The sushi chef took shots with us and we had a great time. It was an intimate space, perfect for get togethers. I just wish the music was less loud.

Sushi By M offers an omakase experience but also has à la carte menu featuring sushi and hand…read morerolls. A lively dining area with a modern twist featuring a small and intimate experience. We stopped in for some hand rolls and all were really delicious. The service was great and we were able to get a table easily on a weekday.

This is the ultimate Omakase experience outside of Japan…read more It is a very small, understated restaurant that is easy to miss and underwhelming when you first walk in the door to meet the hostess. They bring you into a beautiful, small, cozy restaurant with limited seating that makes you feel like you are in Japan. Sit at the bar for Omakase. The chefs are meticulous in how they prepare each piece for you, how they present it, and how they very much appreciate your attention and reaction. Each piece of omakase, and the breaks of non-sushi servings kept building on your palate until the final BBQ toro. Some had spice, some had texture, every one had unique flavor that showed off the fish. The hand rolls were perfect hand rolls and not the cones you might be used to. Service was incredibly attentive, respectful, and accurate. Don't miss this place if you want a true, outstanding omakase experience. On top of it all, they had my absolute favorite Kamoizumi Nigori Summer Snow sake.

I HIGHLY recommend going to Sushi of Gari on a date night. They have a few locations, we went to…read morethe UES one since that's the one i went to back in the day with an ex of mine and I've wanted to go back since then. It's all classy and crisp looking now, they renovated during Covid. I'm a little sad, i loved the rustic, out of the way, hole-in-the-wall feel it had before but that doesn't matter - the vibe is still good and the food is AMAZING. They have a set 12-piece omakaze but, like before, you can still tell them to just keep going if you still want more after the 12. And, just like the first time i went, they did not disappoint. The nigiri creations were unique and DELICIOUS, were ended up getting 2 additional rounds after we finished the main set and they brought out a cute birthday dessert for my wife! I can't recommend them more, I'm really really happy with my experience and the value for the money.

Affordable offshoot of Noz Market - standing-only sushi bar serving up hand rolls…read more Personal standouts were the Spicy Rock Shrimp, Snow Crab, Salmon Pate. IMO the à la carte was better than the set rolls. Fried Squid app was aight, a little rubbery. Overall great way to try the same high-quality fish, definitely have you in and out though. I'd come back for solo HH, even cheaper rolls!

I have been to Noz Market a few times with a friend. The space is very small, standing only. The…read morechef is at the counter. I have gone a couple of times for lunch, which is relatively affordable. The rolls are generally good, but I really disliked the shiso one. The fish was fresh, and the rice was well flavored. Overall, I've had good experiences at Noz Market. If you're nearby, it's good for a quick lunch.

Kizuna is one of the best omakase places in NYC. highly underrated and a hidden gem in the UES! BJ…read moreand Sharon are the best- so kind, so accommodating, and there's a reason I keep coming back. (Well I've only gone twice.. but the second time I was curious to see if the quality was consistent and it was just as great as the first time!). The second time included an amazing chawanwushi, melon, oyster and a few new nigiri pieces. It's BYOB which is so nice because you can just pick up some sake nearby. Anyway, highly recommend Kizuna if you're into omakase!!

What a special experience! Each piece was better than the next. Our seating was very small and…read moreintimate. The service was impeccable. Some highlights were the king salmon, Uni and yellowtail handroll. The owners are lovely and kind people and we so enjoyed talking with them. We will be back!!

Wonderful food and service! Even better than expected and we had big expectations going in.read more

I have been coming to Ishikawa for many years. (Make sure to note if you have a RSVP for UWS or…read moreUES!) Some of the pieces have stayed the same since I started coming and some have changed. I have always appreciated the chefs' attention to detail. The staff especially are very warm and welcoming. (Especially NiNi =) They always remember who you are and your preferences. They try to get to know you and many restaurants don't do that anymore. This location is nice because it is intimate. There are no tables, so the chef cam focus on the sushi bar and on you. The omakase right now is $175 per person and you can't find a better value. Of course the fish is great, just look at the pictures! Also, they make the best green tea panna cotta, nowhere is better.

Amazing omakase experience at Sushi Kaito!…read more Restaurant is small and intimate with only 12 seats at the counter. Wall art was very cute. The bench seating by the window was extra comfy. Servers welcomed us upon arriving with warm towels and an appetizer trio. We ordered a bottle of sake to share. They make sure they get down any allergies we may have before they start. Sushi chef paced our dining experience quite well. Each piece was expertly prepared to perfection. We just did the 17 course. One of the best omakase experiences we have had. 10/10 recommend

$115pp Great…read moretraditional omakase, good quality fish, and funny old chef. Nothing stood out specifically, but it was good and enjoyable.