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    Mojo East

    4.5 (155 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Simon P.

    $55 for a 13 course omakase on a no tipping policy. This was indeed a delightful experience and well worth the money in NYC. Very fresh fish and also not lacking premium cuts like otoro, wagyu, foie gras and uni (on a shrimp). Particularly the salmon foie gras is a great combination with lots of flavorful fattiness. The entire meal lasts less than 1 hour so you may feel a bit rushed, but to me it is an acceptable pace and if that's what it takes to keep the price tag low i'm all for it (and give you time back for maybe a drink afterwards). Much better than other "omakase" at similar low price points i had in other places, definitely recommended!

    Ethan T.

    Amazingly priced and friendly staff. Really enjoyed the preset omakase and the quality of the fish was so fresh. The fish to rice ratio was amazing and I really enjoyed everything I ate. The choices of sake were amazing as well and I overall enjoyed my experience here.

    Jennifer C.

    Great quality and variety for an omakase, my only complaint would be that the whole experience is very rushed and you feel it. They have seatings every hour so they move things along quickly. We were done 40 min after the hour and they only let us stay a bit longer since we had gotten a bottle of soju and we were still finishing. They give you a menu where you can see what you're tasting, but they have two courses that are daily selections. For us those were sea bass topped with yuzu and onion and a tuna hand roll. The sable fish, yellowtail and scallop were my top bites. In general I liked that they give smaller rice portions so you can really taste the fish and it was well seasoned. They do torch a lot of their fish where I probably could have done with that for just a couple being torched. Overall a great deal, especially since they don't do tipping. Worth a try.

    Kelly D.

    Mojo offers a sushi Omakase for $55 and has a no tipping policy making it one of the most affordable in the city. After walking in we were seated at the table in the back. There were two sections to the table that held a maximum of four people each. Before starting the sushi experience you could order any beverages. My friends and I shared a Yuzu sake that was refreshing and perfect to pair with the fish. It was a pleasure to watch the chef skillfully prepare the sushi right in front of you and have it seconds after it was created. One of the things done here is a sprinkling of gold dust over one of the pieces that is good for a visual effect. A couple of items were seared which incorporated a charred element to contrast with the raw fish. The entire experience is worth the price. They run a daily giveaway on Instagram so be sure to enter for a chance to go for free.

    Denny V.

    First off best valued omakase I have ever had! 13 courses (I forgot the a picture of the last course of a tuna hand roll) for $55 and it being a no tipping establishment. But the value doesn't mean low quality at all. All the fish were very high quality. Though I do want to note many of the 13 courses were torched which there is nothing wrong with that. Just sometime I feel like it takes away from tasting the fish. But with that said everything was delicious. We got reservations at the chef's table and we were able to interact with out sushi chef. Everyone was super friendly. Everything was clean and well ordered. Though since they have alot of reservations the pacing of the courses were pretty fast. Overall highly recommend. Definitely get a reservation. Will come back for sure when I'm back in NYC

    Macarena O.

    After trying a lot of omakase places, this is one of my top choices!! The flavors are so good and the fish is tender and buttery, just the perfect combinations. My favorite piece was the salmon with foie gras, but a close second was the sable fish. The chef was great and the service super attentive. 13 courses for $55 and no tipping policy! Great price for the quality of the food. Make sure to make reservations if you want to seat at the chef's counter (which I think it's a much better experience while having omakase). Definitely a must try!!

    Violet Y.

    One of the best omakase experiences that was affordable. The service was nice and all the food was delicious. The first booking is a late lunch but still worth it imo. Definitely will be back the next time I'm in nyc!

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    Michelle Y.

    Very decent omakase place for its price ($55 and no tip). Was able to impress a friend visiting nyc with the fact that cheap omakase exists and is also good. After having so many of these it wasn't as mindblowing to me but would definitely come again just bc it was so affordable. 1 hour time limit that they fit the courses into very well but also didn't feel rushed at all. Inside was very casual with plenty of seats, my friend like how it was not too overwhelming!

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    Vinson D.

    Sitting at the counter lets you watch the chefs prepare each piece right in front of you, which adds to the experience. The fish was fresh, well-seasoned, and nicely balanced. Favorites were the Salmon-Foie Gras, Hotate, Orata, and Chu-Toro. The only downside was that service felt a little rushed. The chefs on each side worked at different speeds, so some guests were moving through courses much faster than others. It almost felt like fast-food omakase at times instead of a more relaxed dining experience. Overall, the food was very good and worth trying, especially if you're looking for a reasonably priced omakase-style meal in NYC. Just be prepared for a quicker pace than a traditional omakase experience.

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    Amy W.

    $55 no tip omakase is worth every penny. They are very efficient with seating and it was fairly easy to make a reservation. Pacing was excellent although I was too busy enjoying the fish to take pictures of everything. I left extremely satisfied and think the portions were perfect. The standouts for me were the fatty tuna, sea bream, wagyu, and salmon with foie gras.

    Vanessa C.

    One of the most affordable omakase in NYC. $55 for 13 course and they have a no tipping policy. Staff were very efficient. They kept the waters filled, the ginger replenished and made reasonably accommodations for me. It is not a " private" omakase. There are multiple chefs servicing different parties all at the same counter. Reservations strongly recommended. Favorite pieces included: the Sable fish, eel, salmon foie Gras, as well as the tuna pieces. You have the option to add on extras at the end of the omakase and it was priced well. I added on a sable fish, 2 eel & 1 Sapporo. My final Total was less than $100

    Jerry H.

    $55 omakase. Definitely worth the price. Fish quality was great and the sushi came out fast. The chefs and servers were super nice as well

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    Kaitlyn P.

    For $55 for a 13 piece omakase set with a strict no tip policy, this is an absolute steal. My party dined at a table, though I'm sure the service and overall experience would be even better sitting at the bar. Nonetheless, the service was still quick, with each round coming out 4 pieces at a time. What I really appreciated was the order in which everything was served. Each plate somehow kept getting better and better, so they did a great job with the progression of the omakase. Every sushi item was fresh and flavorful with no fishy taste at all. My personal favorites were the Hotate and the A5 Wagyu. Overall, I would highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Is there an option just for someone who only eat cooked fish, my fiend can't eat raw and we like to try this place out? Thanks you

    Omakase is not for your friend unfortunately. It's majority raw fish.

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    4.4
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