Cancel

Open app

Search

Koete Omakase

4.7 (63 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Koete Omakase Photos

KOETE OMAKASE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

More like Koete Omakase

Recommended Reviews - Koete Omakase

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

salmon
Hajir S.

Really great fish, and a caring sushi course - however not my favorite omakase in NYC for sure. I wanted it to be great, and I think it is just good. First off there was incense burnt before we came - incense at an omakase place feels weird, and takes away from the ability to taste the fish as the smell is lingering. Secondly the restaurant was soooooooo hot - like just too hot for an omakase. I'm not sure what was going on, but it was like 78-80 degrees in the restaurant. The fish itself was fantastic. My favorite was the hokkaido uni which I love, but this felt like it was extra good. Obviously the chu-toro and O-toro were great, but I think I liked the New Zealand King Salmon even better than them this time around. The hand rool was solid too, and at $118 or so this was not a bad deal at all...just it didn't hit great for me and that makes it hard as a repeat in NYC with sooooo many great places nearby. Also while the sushi chef was amazing, the waitress forgot to clear a spoon at one point, seemed forgetful in other ways too, and wasn't as professional as she could be. The sake list was amazing and while we went for a more premium sake than was in the sake pairing, the sake pairing seems like a great deal!

KINMEDAI red snapper
Holly C.

This is more of a 4.5 star review. My friends and I made the reservation for 5pm on a Tuesday night to enjoy a meal before our show nearby. We walked in at 5pm sharp and for the duration of our meal, it was only us plus one more guest. I assume it's still quite early for a weekday hence it was fairly quiet. But I think they gave us a better experience as the chef pretty much gave all his attention to us. We all opts for their 16 course omakase. I'm not going to go into every single piece but in general, I felt the fish was fresh, had a good fish to rice ratio, and the rice was also well seasoned and served with the perfect temperature. Every piece of fish was flavorful and melted in my mouth. Some of the highlights was the Hokkaido uni, which was incredibly smooth and creamy, with a subtle sweetness and rich umami finish. I also enjoyed their amberjack which paired well with the yuzu. The citrus added a refreshing note and enhanced the fish's flavors. Another piece I really enjoyed was the chutoro with shaved truffles. I normally like my sushi as is as I only want to taste the freshness of the fish but I was quite impressed with this one. The chutoro was velvety and a wave a rich umami and sweetness just exploded in my mouth. The shaved truffles added an earthy aroma which elevated and flavors without overpowering the tuna. Our omakase ended on a high note with the unagi. It was incredibly tender and buttery, with a light smoky aroma and sweet savory glaze. It literally melted in my mouth and it was a satisfying finish to our meal. The only piece I had an issue with is my wagu piece had tendons in it and it was quite hard for me to chew. Our chef, Jason, was engaging and talked with us throughout our entire meal. And that is what an omakase experience should be. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. I think $118 for a 16 course omakase if very reasonable given the ingredient quality and location. I will definitely return for another fantastic experience.

Omakase
Jon C.

Incredibleee omakase experience. I had the 16 course for dinner and every item tasted great. Chef Jason really makes sure each bite is great and brimmed with flavor, no need to put wasabi or soy sauce as the chef knows how to flavor the sushi. Chef Jason was great and accommodating and even took shots with us! He was also nice and personable with the other guests as well and makes sure everyone is served well and engaged at all times. Ambiance was nice quiet and felt luxurious.

Wagyu
Divya K.

We had an AMAZING omakase experience. We went with the sake pairing and that really elevated our meal. The seating capacity here is pretty small and we liked that the omakase experience was intimate. For our 7 PM reservation, there was another group of 2 right next to us doing the same experience in parallel with the same chef. Highly recommend coming on time to enjoy the experience with other parties! It was so great to chat with them and enjoy the experience as a group! The fish was beyond words. My favorites were the O toro, Three line, Sea urchin, and Sea bream. They were also able to swap out the wagyu due to my diet. While the omakase itself was fairly filling, we ended up re-ordering some omakase items a la carte because we enjoyed them so much. Also can't complain about the complimentary sake pours that kept coming ;) All in all we had such a good time we ended up staying like 2.5 hours chatting with the chef. Highly highly recommend for anyone looking for an amazing well rounded omakase experience.

chutoro with black truffle
Ruby C.

This might not be the most affordable omakase, but they use only premium sashimi with 95% flown in fresh from Toyosu Fish Market in Japan!! This was a 90-minute, 16-course omakase for $118. Instead of rushing through the courses, the pacing was tailored to our dining speed. And honestly, that's exactly how an omakase should be. I've tried omakase spots at different price points over the past two years, and Koete Omakase is the BEST so far thanks to its interactive dining experience. Chef Jason, who has over 30 years of omakase and tuna-cutting expertise, guided us through each course and explained the pairing concepts behind them. He's also very humorous, and we had a great time chatting with him. My favorites: - Akami Tuna with daikon and chive - Chutoro with black truffle - Otoro with caviar and 24K gold leaf - A5 Miyazaki Wagyu with torched leek and sea salt My jaw dropped when I heard how luxurious the caviar and gold leaf were. Definitely on another level compared to what I've had before. From what I learned, the King Salmon was the only fish not flown in from Japan. It was sourced from New Zealand, and it tasted incredibly sweet and fatty. We were also "challenged" with the Botan Ebi paired with pickled wasabi, which made our mouth numb for about two seconds, but it really elevated the freshness of the shrimp. At the end, Chef Jason kindly treated us to yuzu sake and yuzu cheesecake on the house. We were also told that lots of celebrities (football players, Broadway stars, movie actors) come in for his omakase!

Wagyu with truffle sauce and fried leek
Sean C.

Treated myself to a nice omakse dinner on my Christmas trip to NYC. Every single bite was delicious with some interesting combos of flavors. I expected to not like some because there are usually certain sushi I don't like but I loved every bite. I also like that you can order extra at the end so got a few extra pieces too. It was really fun watching the sushi chef create all the combos. The fish was all precut but it would have been nice to see some being cut. Made sense though with all the work into the presentation. Only complaint was some of the other guests there had so many special requests that it took away from the experience a little bit with so much extra they were needing.

Sarah C.

This place is an awesome option if you're heading to a broadway show after or before! They do an 11 course Omakase for just $65. Each piece of nigiri (or hand roll) is expertly made and explained at the sushi bar. The space itself is intimate with bar-only seating and the sushi chef is super kind! I asked a couple of questions about the proper way to eat each dish and he was helpful, not snooty at all. They provide chopsticks in case you don't want to use your hands (the traditional way to eat nigiri, I learned!). Overall, a great experience for an awesome price! The threeline fish was the star! Highly recommend

Nikko A.

Stopped by Koete for a work dinner and was absolutely blown away. This was my first omakase experience and I couldn't have asked for a better restaurant or chef! Each piece was super delicious and the highest quality sushi I've ever had. Every bite melted in your mouth and tasted super fresh. The chef was handing out the pieces one by one and walking us through the flavor profile and what each piece consisted of. One of our coworkers is pescatarian so they substituted his wagyu beef piece out and we're super accommodating. The restaurant is super clean and in an intimate space. I haven't been to Japan yet, but one of my coworkers said this is exactly what the restaurants in Japan were like and that this omakase was super authentic Japanese! Koete is 10/10 and I would highly recommend it for you next dinner/date night or corporate outing!

Kevin D.

Incredibly intimate experience & service. The fish quality was superb. I was in NY for work and will return on my next trip. I really have nothing negative to say. Service was exceptional. Well done!

Andrew F.

Just cannot say enough about this experience in every aspect!! Quality of fish: very high, fresh, garnish used to truly elevate, not mask lower grade sushi. Chef: friendly, engaging, communicative, accommodating, and even shared a round of sake with us! Wait staff: super attentive, friendly, made for a fun experience. We were asked throughout about our favorites, showing they clearly spend time getting feedback and refining their selection process. For being just 5 months old, Koete has crushed it and is already truly a gem and a top omakase experience of mine. Worth every penny!

Faith C.

I booked a lunch seating on a whim as this place is walking distance from my workplace and I needed a quick pick me up. The price is very affordable for the amount and quality of food you are given. The server and chef were nice, and my water glass was always full without me having to ask. The restaurant itself is small and intimate - perfect for a date or a solo relaxation meal. The whole experience took around 45 minutes. Nothing was new or blew my mind, but I have been to a lot of omakase experiences. I agree with a previous reviewer that this place is great for tourists or beginner sushi lovers, or even those looking for a quick bite that's slightly more upscale. Although this wouldn't be my first choice for omakase (I admit I am sadly a tiny bit snobbish now after having many omakase experiences), I definitely would come again during the work week because the price for quality is worth it.

first five courses
May W.

I purchased Pulsd deal for $169. For a 17 courses which includes a special and a small sake. The sushi was very fresh, but smaller than usual, My favorite was a sweet shrimp and the fatty tuna. For special I order the roe and Uni don. Which you can see one of my photo. the don is a lot smaller than the picture they showed in the website presentation. Overall, I enjoyed it and the service was very nice. I do want to mention that on the plused deal , do mention Tips and tax is not included yet . They suggest tip base on the full price. when I got my bill, they automatically included tax and 20% tip based on the full price. If you don't read it carefully, you're end up double tipping.

Wagyu scallop truffle special
Javier M.

Came here for a quick lunch before a Carnegie Hall show; it's an easy walk from Moynihan Train Hall and right by the Ed Sullivan Theater. We did the $75, 11-piece omakase and added sake plus one special. Overall, a strong experience. The space is intimate, about 20 seats, and service was thoughtful without being overbearing. They guided us to a sake that matched what we described and got it exactly right. Fish quality was solid across the board. Standouts were the isaki threeline fish, hamachi, salmon, and toro; the hamachi in particular was excellent, even by the standard of a piece I usually enjoy. The ginger was also wonderful; bright, clean, and a real enhancer between pieces. Rice temperature and texture were consistent, which matters more than most places get credit for. We tried the scallop, wagyu, and truffle special, which was $30. Flavor was good, but the texture didn't quite come together, which made it less compelling than the core omakase. All in, with the omakase, sake, special piece, tax, and tip, we spent about $350 for two people. I've had slightly better omakase in Manhattan at this price point, both in fish quality and overall polish. That said, for a no reservation lunch, convenient location, and overall value, this was a very good experience. I would come back for a reliable, high quality midday omakase.

Omakase menu

See all

Photo of Jane D.
178
754
3561

3 months ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 7
Love this 6
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of H. T.
0
148
20

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

24 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

4 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jon C.
4
22
25

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 1

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 15
Thanks 7
Love this 13
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Javier M.
117
21
96

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 3
Love this 3
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jeremy Q.
0
56
223

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Cat L.
5
13
10

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Tina L.
0
10
41

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jonathan S.
186
181
68

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Great experience and super friendly staff! Omakase was filling since it was over 15 courses.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - Koete Omakase

You might also consider

Fish Cheeks

Fish Cheeks

4.4(2.1k reviews)
2.6 mi•NoHo
•$$

I just love this place - never disappoints The…read morecollaboration with Kwame Onwuavhi was excellent

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so I was really happy to finally visit on a…read morebeautiful day and snag a seat outside. Naturally, I wanted to try as many classic dishes as possible, especially since the menu had so many items that caught my eye! Food: 4/5 I'm not gonna lie: when I go to a place that advertises chili and spicy dishes, I expect HEAT. I want my mouth on fire! Unfortunately, outside of the marinated crab, I didn't get quite the level of spice I was hoping for, even when trying their traditional spicy sauce. I understand that not everyone wants to suffer through a meal, but for those of us who love spicy food, I was hoping for a little more kick. That said, the food was genuinely delicious. The wings were beautifully fried with this almost lime-and-sugar-crusted flavor. They were crispy and tasty, but definitely not spicy. The mussels were another highlight. They were smoky, incredibly tender, and cooked beautifully. I would absolutely order them again. However, the marinated crab was the star of the show. It had exactly the level of spice I was craving, and I kept going back for more because I just wanted that burn! It was seriously addictive. I was also pleasantly surprised by their happy-hour seafood tower. For around $45, you get clams, oysters, shrimp, and marinated crab all on one tower. Honestly, that's a fantastic deal for a shareable platter of seafood that can get pretty expensive elsewhere. I would absolutely come back during happy hour just to order this again! I also tried the crab fried rice and sweet limeade. The fried rice was worth trying, while the limeade was refreshing but nothing particularly memorable. I've heard great things about their cocktails, so I imagine those might be worth exploring if you drink alcohol. Our total came to around $150 after tax and tip for the seafood tower, marinated crab, wings, mussels, crab fried rice, and limeade. It's certainly not the cheapest outing, but considering how much we ordered, I thought it was reasonable. Service: 5/5 Honestly, the service was fantastic! My server was attentive throughout the meal and made sure to explain the best order for the dishes. For example, she recommended serving the raw seafood tower first, before bringing out the cooked dishes, so we could enjoy everything at its best. I really appreciated how patient and flexible she was, especially since I'm a little indecisive when ordering. We started with the seafood, moved on to the cooked dishes, and then I ordered the crab fried rice because I really wanted to try it. The pacing felt thoughtful rather than rushed, and the team was accommodating throughout the experience. I genuinely have no complaints about the service. My server made the experience that much better! Vibe: 4/5 I really enjoyed being able to sit outside on such a beautiful day. The restaurant was a great place to enjoy a variety of seafood and share several dishes without feeling rushed. The happy-hour seafood tower also makes it a particularly appealing option for a group looking to try different things without spending a fortune on each individual seafood dish. All in all, I would definitely come back, especially during happy hour for that seafood tower and the marinated crab. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and I thought the overall value was pretty good considering everything we ordered. My one note: If you're a serious spice lover who wants every dish to set your mouth on fire, this might not be the place to satisfy that particular craving. There are definitely other spots in New York City that deliver more heat. But if you're looking for delicious seafood, a great shareable platter, and excellent service, this place is absolutely worth checking out!

Photos
Fish Cheeks - Coconut crab curry

Coconut crab curry

Fish Cheeks - Grilled branzino with garlic peanut sauce

Grilled branzino with garlic peanut sauce

Fish Cheeks - Goi nuaa- beef tartare

See all

Goi nuaa- beef tartare

Koete Omakase - sushi - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...