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Mojo East

4.6 (166 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Justin L.

Had a great time at Mojo East, 13 courses with a great selection. Basically had a little bit of everything from Toro Uni and Wagyu! The service was pretty fast we finished in about 45 minutes in my opinion this was the perfect pace. This place is also no tipping so that was a plus!

Kris C.

This omakase was only $55 which is awesome cause here in the bay they would never lol it was a 13 course omakase. I def would recommend this for beginners. All the fish and the flavors were great, but nothing stood out. Very clean tasting for sure.

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Vince L.

13 course omakase. It was so good and so worth it $55 does not include tax or drinks. But there's also no tipping! The sushi was so fresh and flavorful! The staff is great and the ambiance is great as well !

Regina K.

This has to be one of the most affordable omakase spots in NYC! It's $55 for 13-courses and they're a no tipping establishment. In this economy, this is such a STEAL. I loved all the pieces and they even give you a complimentary treat at the end if you're celebrating something special. Make a reservation in advance on Resy. This is one of my favorite spots for sushi in NYC and I would definitely come back!

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.

Linda L.

One of the best affordable sushi omakase experiences I've had--just $55 per person for 13 courses, and it was absolutely worth it! The fish was incredibly fresh throughout the meal. My standout bites were the sea bream**, salmon topped with foie gras, and the A5 wagyu, all of which were delicious and beautifully prepared. The only thing keeping this from a 5-star review was the sushi rice. I prefer rice that's a little less sweet as at times the sweetness overpowered the delicate flavor of the fish. This is definitely a no-frills spot. Service is efficient, and you're typically in and out within about an hour, making it perfect for a quick omakase without sacrificing quality. If you're looking for an affordable omakase with fresh, high-quality fish and don't mind a simple setting, this is a fantastic value that's well worth checking out. IG: Jubes111

Mathew S.

We did the $55 Omakase experience and it was worth every penny and more. The chefs were super engaging and made the experience really fun. This is my first time doing Omakase and although I was really skeptical, I'm really glad I did it.

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!!

Chelsea L.

For the price (no tipping establishment), it is pretty decent. Fish quality is solid and there are some good pairings. However, the temperature of everything was room temperature. They cut all the fish beforehand and leave it sitting on the counter, making it taste much less fresh than it would if they put the fish back in the fridge. That really threw off the experience, but if you don't mind the temperature of the fish much, this would be a good soot to go to.

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.

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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.

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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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This evening we were going to a jazz club where a friend of our son works at, but they don't serve…read morefood, so we had to find a place in the area of where the club is at. Do of course I use Yelp to find something that catches my eye close by where we need to be. I found umami Sushi. We usually can't go wrong with Japanese food or sushi. We had no problems finding the place. The description said it was a small restaurant and as we entered the dining area was very small. Our hotel room was probably bigger. That doesn't bother me especially if we get there, there tables for us to sit comfortably. I also trust my judgment when I find a place that seems to be popular by the locals. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. We were the only ones there, but for some reason we bring good vibes to the places we eat because not too long after we placed our order, people started coming in, to the point that the small dining room was packed. I love Omakase style Service and what we ordered was a sashimi/sushi platter for three and two special rolls. I thought I got to choose the rolls but even that was chefs choice. I was just a bit worried that they would give us the cheap rolls like spicy tuna or California roll. The platter came out and it was beautifully prepared with a piece of sashimi for each of us and the rolls the chefs chose, ended up being two of my favorite rolls. The types of fish they selected were also great quality fish. We were lucky to have placed our order before the crowd came in our we might have had to wait a while because how they prepared it would have taken some time. The service was just right. Because they got busy right away, the waitress was forced to attend to everyone and couldn't really socialize with us. In fact when we finished our platter we were debating what we wanted for dessert but the waitress didn't even ask us and instead she just brought us the bill, so we said to ourselves, "I guess we're not having dessert here." So we paid the bill and gave an opportunity for someone else to take our table.

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