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    4.5 (78 reviews)
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    Michael C.

    This is easily a top tier omakase sushi experience in NYC. All of the fish were extremely fresh and tasty. Mostly traditional with a couple of variations, such as a chilled chawanmushi which was incredible. Service was top notch, and the service director Tim really enhanced the entire dining experience. Got the sake pairing and it went very well with each course. Chef was also a great time. Make sure you come here!

    Tabitha P.

    My family's favorite omakase restaurant in NYC. Chef Noda is amazing. I love that the restaurant feels like a speakeasy, tucked away behind a bar -- very romantic vibe and beautifully decorated interior. I will say that I was not full after the meal, but every single course was absolutely delicious. Service was superb.

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    Linda K.

    Noda's omakase experience gets everything right. A perfect meld of Zen discipline by the highly skilled Chef Tsunoda, ultra fresh ingredients, and a genuinely caring staff create a beautiful escape from the outside world. Noda's swank dining room accommodates just 8 guests who share a curved maple wood counter with comfy padded seats. First sommelier Jake helped us to pick the perfect bottle of Kid sake from Wakayama Prefecture. (We didn't choose the optional sake pairing this time but it looked wonderful). Each course was presented on beautiful plates with an explanation by friendly Chef Tsunoda. Among my personal faves from the 20 course feast were the chawan mushi topped with sweet, creamy Miyazaki uni and caviar; monkfish liver; aged ama ebi; hot hotate scallop wrapped in nori; and deeply flavorful mushroom soup. Ice cream topped with Okinawan brown sugar was the perfect conclusion to the feast. We've been to other omakase restaurants in NYC but so far Noda is our favorite. Can't wait to return!

    Jonghan L.

    Beautiful restaurant and experience. Probably one of the most vibey omakase I've been in the city. While it's not cheap, you do get a multi course omakase meal that features all sorts of fresh fish shipped straight from Japan. Favorites - Otoro, Akami tuna. Minced tuna hand roll, Amberjack, Uni, and Scallop roll. Service was attentive and loved the ambiance. Chef Noda is a true gem!

    Patrick W.

    TLDR: Transcendent. I rarely ever use this that term but that's how I would sum up this meal. Chef Tsunoda is masterful in his technique, the small plates were delicious and the nigiri was fantastic. Yes, it is worth the splurge. If you're going to celebrate, celebrate. Probably one of the most memorable omakase meals or meals in general. The front bar has since been converted to Shinji's but I imagine the back is mostly the same. Arguably one of the more sexy looking sushi counters in New York. When the curtain pulled back to unveil Chef Tsunoda, it looked like an olympic athlete preparing for a competition. I appreciated how unique the starters were. A mushroom soup with matsutake chips. Katsuo grilled over binchotan. A chawanmushi topped with uni and caviar. A grilled scallop wrapped in nori. The pudding-like monkfish liver. Each bite was more tasty than the last like a crescendo of flavors. I had to take a shot of the tuna loin, the gradient of colors between the lean to fatty meat was wild. The soup with nodoguro and daikon was so delicate but bursting with flavor in each sip. All of the nigiri pieces were wonderful but the tuna was especially noteworthy. The seared one especially which was smoky, fatty and lusciously tender. Sadly once the eel was served - you know it's almost over. The jello-like tamago and the ice cream were both perfect ways to end such a great meal. We haven't returned since but for another celebration, it's up there on the list.

    Albert K.

    Extremely unique experience! Lots of delicious Krug champagne, fun interactions with the staff like Tim, and delicious sushi bites. I especially enjoyed the scallop and hand roll. It was a great experience with very fun staff and leaves you feeling full. Would love to return!

    Patrick K.

    As far as higher end omakase goes ($300+), Noda is very legit. Chef Tsunoda is amazing. The menu is balanced and rewarding. The space features an intimate 8-person counter in a speakeasy like private room. Def not cheap, but would say worth it! Service was always 5 star level throughout. Verdict: splurge worthy! Food: 10/10 Value: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10

    Modern chirashi - lighter fish on the far end, progressing through heavier fish and egg custard and sea eel at the near end
    Sallie D.

    This review is for their takeout "modern chirashi" box in July 2020, via Caviar. They designed the chirashi to mimic an omakase nigiri experience progressing from lighter fish on one end to heavier fish and ending in egg custard and sea eel. Pretty interesting concept. Despite looking deceptively small, the bento was VERY filling as is the case with most Japanese bentos for me. It's on the pricier side but I do realize that: - it's a Michelin one star sushi place. Fish costs $. - it's quite filling - half of the box was tuna, copious amounts of toro, and there was also some very fresh uni. - I'm told the sit down omakase price is a multiple of what the bento costs (though on the flip side I do think I would pay more for nigiri than for chirashi). It was an interesting try and a nice option if you are craving sushi and happy to splurge a little to support a local business.

    Brian L.

    Beautiful atmosphere and experience. At first glance, you can't help but notice how unique the layout is. It's fitting for James Bond to be served Omakase here. 8 person seating, rounded table, beautiful ceiling lights and private 2.5 dining experience with Chef Shigeyuki Tsunoda, flown in from Japan where he also held Michelin stars. The price tag is a bit hefty at $285 but the 20+ dishes / sushi plus the experience makes you try to convince yourself that it was actually worth it. The appetizers, soups and chawanmushi were all a nice break from eating just traditional sushi. And traditional it is. Despite the decor and the fancy layout, Noda is traditional. You won't find caviar, good flakes, A-5 Miyazaki, or truffle anything here. Tsunoda's art here is the patience, technique and timing based on the years he spent training with the Saito team in Japan. Pricey, but well worth it for a special occasion.

    Emilé Y.

    Great experience at noda in flatiron. Their service was top notch which was expected of this place and they delivered. Fish was fresh and the sushi chef was polite and sweet. Sake pairing was well done, with each serving coming with its own story. The ambiance was nice - when you first arrive you are ushered to the back and you sit in a waiting area until the chef is ready to seat you at the semi-circle sushi counter. The layout was great and all the other diners were pleasant.

    Yag P.

    Solid sushi. Great ambience and sushi chef. Very intimate. Not sure the quality of meal was worth price.

    Michelle C.

    My partner brought me near for a birthday treat and the food/experience was good. Bill for two came out to roughly $1000ish after tip and tax. While the food was great and it was worth trying, I wouldn't say it was a particularly memorable meal. Regardless, aside from the food, the experience in itself was intimate and detailed. Would recommend to try once.

    Tony Y.

    This isn't directly related to noda but I have to say I hate Tock. This is the reason why I took so long to even come up noda. Dinner reservations should not be treated like music events. Tock is absolutely awful. Now to the actual restaurant. Be careful to notice the address as you'll easily walk past it. There's no signs but you'll notice the two suited gentlemen at the entrance. The decor itself is very chill and aesthetically pleasing. I have to say the cooked items were amazing which is rare for me to say about a sushi restaurant. That monk fish was probably the best that I've ever had. The sushi was very traditional but his rice was uniquely seasoned. Overall I enjoyed all his pieces but none blew me away. As I said, they're traditional. The tamago (which I really hate generally) was quite different. I think his technique and flavor profile blends better to the cooked elements. Either way it was an enjoyable experience

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    So expensive but so delicious! Can't wait to come back for a special occasion in the future - service and food were both top notch.

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    One of the best meals I've ever had. The atmosphere is so nice, much more lively and comfortable than some omakase

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    Great attention to detail. Very high quality fish and the rice was perfectly prepared. One of the best sushi restaurants in NYC.

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    $285-$315 pre tax and tips

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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    I love love LOVE this place! Always the freshest sushi, the most exquisite service. They don't…read morehound you like some other places on the area. They are always respectable, listen to your needs, help you find whatever you need. 10 out of 10 best food in the neighborhood. I always come here for the sea urchin and salmon roe/caviar - and it has yet to be beat. It's so good! One of my neighborhood favorites, I come here so often just for the combination of service, quality, and taste. My servers are usually Denise and Toshi and they are always on top of their game. I love it here! Will definitely keep coming back, just for their (excellent) service alone. Highly recommend.

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    4.5(161 reviews)
    0.3 miChelsea
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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.

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown West
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    This is what dreams are made. Quality fish, so much flavor, unique and creative dishes. The…read morerestaurant is so unassuming, as it's downstairs in a building, the sign is modest, but when we entered it was filled with locals. A good sign! Started with miso, seaweed salad. The miso was so flavorful! Gyoza, light and absolutely delicious Yellowtail carpaccio- the sauce I could drink it, so good! They only had 4 rolls on the menu so we got one of each, and let me tell you, best rolls I've ever had, each one was unique and different, and amazing! We also shared a pork belly bowl and a una don (eel) bowl, and again both were incredible. Perfectly cooked eel and pork belly, the sauce on both, delicious, and the rice!!! The rice is like crack, soft and sweet, like nothing I've ever had. I'm from out of state, but let me tell you, I will eat here every time I come to NYC!

    Came here for dinner right before a concert. The restaurant was lively and packed, but we had a…read morereservation (which I highly recommend doing!) Got the following dishes: - Hotate (seared scallop) carpaccio (4.5/5) - Chicken nanban (3.5/5) - Kimchi cream udon (4/5) - Mew special roll (4.5/5) - Mochi ice cream (3.5/5) Food came out very quickly, and service was good! Since the restaurant was very busy and had a wait from the moment we entered and left, this is definitely a restaurant you'd spend 1 - 1.5 hr max at with the high table turnover (so avoid if you want a quiet date night). Overall, Izakaya Mew has been a reliable staple for years and will likely continue to be with its great food quality and lively ambiance. (4.5/5)

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