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    Kizuna

    5.0 (22 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Chef BJ and the freshest fish flown in from Japan

    Hidden Upper East Side gem. Kizuna delivers one of the most unforgettable omakase experiences in New York. Chef BJ is a true artist and every course is incredibly fresh, thoughtful, and creative. You can genuinely feel the passion behind each piece. The space is intimate with only four diners at a time, which makes the experience even more special. You can also call ahead to arrange up to eight people for a private seating. Our party of four was so impressed with the service, the quality of the fish, and the warm, personal ambience. It created a wonderful night from start to finish. If you are looking for a unique omakase experience on the UES, Kizuna is the place to go.

    Oyster

    super personalized experience. easily the best omakase that I've been to in nyc. The chef is so kind and the fish is so fresh. Great starters besides nigiri too.

    Leslie L.

    We did the omakase and thought the food here was fantastic. Our favorites were the lobster, octopus, and scallop. We also loved the intimate vibe and space and found the service excellent. You can really feel the care that goes into every part of the dining experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for high quality food and an intimate experience.

    Amazingly Beautiful Variety of Fish and A5 Wagyu
    David K.

    Freshest and most delicious omakase the Chef BJ flys in the most exotic fish from Japan. Classic tradition style with a twist of magic!!

    crab

    Omakase here is on par with high quality sushi in Japan, which makes sense since the seafood was imported from Japan. Every piece was unique and flavorful which made this experience very special. You can definitely tell the chefs put in a lot of care into their work. Kizuna was definitely worth it!

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    Highly recommend this gem. Delicious food, intimate setting. Have gone many times and it keeps getting better.

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    Absolutely amazing experience. A hidden gem. Food is perfect, service is also amazing.

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    Incredibly fresh fish and the best uni I've ever had. Intimate atmosphere and a few courses in addition to the 12 pieces of omakase!

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    The last time I was in NYC I grabbed two omakase and one Everything don from Shinn East, so figured…read morethis time I might as well try their sister restaurant, Sanyuu West! They share a takeout menu and it's super easy to order--text what you want to the phone number on the website and pickup in ~20 minutes :). You pay on a handheld and they don't ask for tip for takeout. I love this process and truly wish more sushi restaurants in LA adopt the takeout box. The only one I know of is hefty but also $200 each lol, making Sanyuu's $69 omakase and $78 Everything don, not to mention the $30 giant salmon nigiri set, A STEAL! I enjoyed most of the pieces but I will say I don't like their amaebi or uni at all. I'm not sure what kind of uni is used here but it's the type with a very strong mineral flavor & aftertaste that I don't find enjoyable. We're spoiled by easy access to live spot prawns everywhere and fresh SB uni. Despite this, I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I lived in the city.

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