I placed a reservation a month in advance to celebrate my six year anniversary, and my reservation was canceled the day before with no explanation. I had to scramble to get another reservation somewhere else and they did not respond to any phone calls or voicemails, regarding an explanation. Very unprofessional!! Please also see my review below for a previous experience I had there. I also have a $150 gift card that I am unable to use! Pros: Plenty of tuna available, served with fresh wasabi. Cons: Limited or no rice (asked multiple times, but few had it), mediocre appetizer quality and quantity, chaotic and loud atmosphere, no water provided (asked multiple times), and the fish was not sourced from Japan. I was disappointed with the tuna cutting event. I had expected a more formal and relaxed setting, similar to my previous omakase experience, but instead, it was loud, crowded, and chaotic. I also assumed the fish would be sourced from Japan and that the appetizers would be of somewhat comparable quality and quantity to those at the previous omakase dinner, due to the price of the dinner. Additionally, my girlfriend and I were very sick afterward and still are (throwing up etc). People were throwing up outside as well. The lack of rice, limited appetizers, and no access to water made it difficult to balance the meal. Having these options would have helped settle our stomachs and balanced the meal, instead of just eating pure tuna. We also didn't drink much (less than two weak alcoholic beverages each since we rarely drink), which made the event feel less worthwhile. Offering a non-alcoholic price option could be beneficial for guests like us. Overall, I found the event underwhelming and wouldn't attend again. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. read more

Intimate seating, as per usual omakase dining experiences, with only ten seats. Ambiance is quiet, not super formal but we felt we had to keep our voices down. Cocktails were a reasonable price, they do not offer wine, and many sake options. Most are quite pricey, but the warmed sake was $28 for a carafe. We got two and split it between the three of us. They warm it in the microwave, which I thought was slightly awkward, as the microwave was in the main dining area, near where some of the alcohol was stored. Our dining experience started off with three appetizers. They were interesting but not quite that flavorful in my opinion. The sushi coming out after we're much nicer. I especially liked the pickled vegetables on top of a few of the pieces. I mentioned in my reservation that I was a pescatarian and as they only asked for food allergies before they began and not preferences/dietary restrictions, I did not mention it. I wasn't offered anything instead of the wagyu piece so I ended up giving it to my friend. They were, however, very mindful of my friend's shrimp allergy. Bill ended up being $136 for the 16 courses plus the drinks, tax and tip. read more

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Omakase in Staten Island?! Yes!! This was a wonderful experience and meal we had. The interior is so cozy and really nice. Our chefs were amazing and funny. He made sure throughout that we are good. The staff never stops refilling my tea. We were about 10 mins late due to traffic and the chef waited for us to start!! Thank god there was meter parking next to the restaurant. All the pieces and starters were super fresh. My favorite was the Hokkaido scallop, Wagyu, and striped jack. The soup with scallop, seaweed, and mushroom really warmed me up and was perfect before we started with our pieces. We ended with coconut panna cotta with red bean paste hand roll for additional price ($22). Overall, what a great experience and delicious meal. Definitely coming back again!! read more

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The sushi here and the experience that went with it was a truly special experience. It was entertaining and enjoyable. The wine my wife had she loved. I had a Junmai gingo that was solid. The tea poured all evening. The sushi chefs had a blast and made us laugh and comped us a drink. The decor was pretty basic for a sushi restaurant but it's nice to have a intimate experience and that's what this was. But it was the fish and the beef and the rice that soared . The bites and soup were were fragrant and complex with layered flavor. This is an expensive evening but worth the price of admission. read more

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Came to Omakase Ichi to celebrate my 6 year wedding anniversary with my wife. Unfortunately we got stuck in traffic and ended up about 20 minutes late. The chefs delayed the start of the meal a bit for us to make it on time which was appreciated though not necessary for us! We were able to catch up quickly to the first 5 courses. Pro tip: If you're coming from Jersey for a Sunday Night Reservation, give yourself over an hour to get here. We got heavily delayed on 440 traffic trying to cross the bridge which I hear is pretty common Sunday nights. As for Omakase Ichi, the restaurant is clean, classy, and modern. The chef's are stylish, and while the decor isn't overly minimalist, it's still very trendy and hip. The restaurant has a small parking lot next to it and its very convenient and the servers are very attentive and often ensure your drinks are always filled. The omakase courses were innovative and elevated and we really felt like we were enjoying fine dining. The appetizer dishes were delicious and nigiri were definitely of higher quality. Our favorites were the "black throat" nigiri and of course, the wagyu. They did not have uni in stock tonight, but we enjoyed a very good experience. After the main courses, they served what seemed like a milk tea inspired panna cotta which was light and not overly rich. At $118 pp, the course itself is definitely worth it. And yes, it was 100% worth sitting in traffic for an hour for . read more

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Ohh no, finally great restaurant in SI the serves amazing sushi and it closed i am very sad as sushi on the island is not good!!

Omakase Ichi was hands down the best omakase I've had. The restaurant itself is small but its super classy inside. I loved the tiny bar in the corner. I also love that they served each course to everyone at the same time. All of the courses were super delicious and overall the flavors were unique. They definitely saved the best for last with the A5 Wagyu. It was cooked perfectly and the gold on top made it look super elegant. I didnt order any extra pieces at the end. For dessert we were served a milk tea panna cotta and it was amazing. I wish i could order it twice. At $118 a person, its definitely worth the price and I'd definitely come back to celebration a special occasion. read more

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The first omakase restaurant in Staten Island, which is such a wonderful delight! All the staff were very friendly, kind, and fun to talk to; they speak both English and Cantonese, perhaps even other dialedte as well. The dining counter only seats 8, and they have three separate seating time, which are 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm. The chefs put a lot of effort into constructing each course, and the ingredients are definitely very fresh, which is relatively comparable to the amazing quality of fish in Japan. For 16 courses, the $118 price tag is definitely reasonable. They come with quite a bit of starter dishes, and my favorite is definitely the yuzu abalone jelly, the crispy toro tartare, and surprisingly, the wakame soup, which is reminiscent of the broth used to make oden! They were all displayed in beautiful ceramics and it was very aesthetically pleasing! For the main, my favorites were the shima aji, which comes with pickled wasabi and sweet soy sauce; the hotate that comes with yuzu jelly and wasabi sea salt, the kanpanchi with its flavorful condiment, and of course the Miyazaki A5 wagyu beef with uni on top! For the dessert, they served a coconut pudding with a tad of red bean on top, which was good but a bit underwhelming; if the dessert had more of a Japanese flavor profile, such as matcha, yuzu, or hojicha, it'd definitely conclude the meal with a more elegant vibe. Since they're brand new, there's definitely room for improvement. For example, a few courses came out a bit under seasoned, such as the madai, botan ebi, king salmon, bluefin tuna and bluefin otoro, all of which could've been enhanced with simply a drop or two of their sweet soy sauce to enhance its amazing freshness even more. It's a simple fix and I'm sure they'll only continue to improve! Definitely a very pleasant experience! Thank you Wilson and everyone else for taking such good care of us; would've loved to converse with you more but you were unfortunately preoccupied by another diner, so perhaps next time. Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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Made rsvps thru resy for bf's bday here and we arrived on the dot ! I think theres a parking lot to the side of the restaurant but theres also a municipal parking lot to the left! We had a great dinner here and it was the bf's first time havin omakase. He was happy with dinner. The host, Annie was very welcoming and made us feel welcomed. The chefs were all great in handcrafting each piece for us and explaining to us what each piece is. It was a very nice intimate dinner with 3 other patrons. They even gave my bf a birthday card. I love the small details cos in the past I've definitely put notes on my resy and hoping the restaurant would read it but usually they dont! Space is small but very cozy and they have a beautiful bathroom lol. The owners also own Tara Japanese Cuisine in LI, which is supposed to be a party/sushi vibe. We plan on checkin them out too! Happy to have Omakase Ichi on the island and will be back soon! read more

The best hidden gem in Staten Island !! Insane quality omakase , absolutely delicious! The waitress Annie was the best and the chefs did an amazing job . Can't recommend enough ! read more

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TLDR: About $130 per person, for sushi lovers only, if you're normally a big eater you'll leave hungry, and judging this place based on the Staten Island quality rating it would be a place I'd recommend. If you're going and love to drink, pro tip at the end. Not your average sushi place to order salmon avocado, shrimp tempura or California rolls and call it a day. The price is hefty compared to going to your average sushi restaurant but you're paying for the experience, fish quality, the ambiance, plating and getting items that you normally wouldn't find elsewhere. Case in point for quality - I've ever only tried Uni once and that was enough for me to gag as it tasted like I just ate something straight from the ocean floor. From this place, my mind totally changed and I would only order Uni from a place I know that serves quality source fish. A lot of taste and textures that you'll never experience going to your typical Japanese restaurant. Some items that we had are listed in the paper a la carte menu. We ended up ordering one more item, the hand roll Toro at the end - the paper menu that you see are some items that were served and if you wanted to order some more of them. Parking a going to be a wash in that area and we went during the week so it wasn't crowded at all. Weekends may be a different matter. The price will definitely be turning away a lot of customers but if you and your loved one(s) really enjoy sushi and want something different without having to trek to off the island, this is a great option. While we were there, we had one other party of 2 next to us and they were regulars to the place. They kept mentioning Annie and how she's a hoot of a host and seems like will out drink you lol read more

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The one & only authentic omakase spot on Staten Island. The 16 courses (+ dessert) are exceptional. I can't express how fresh the fish is. I was told some of the fish is imported from Japan and I wouldn't doubt it. The courses are seasonal and change roughly every 3 months, or change whenever the chef is presented with a particular fish from their supplier. I appreciate the owners for bringing this type of cuisine to SI, and I encourage everyone to try it out. It's around $115 per person, but very worth the experience. It's very intimate, quiet, and perfect for a date night. Reservations are necessary and are available on Resy. read more

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Came here for my birthday celebration and they were so kind to accommodate us as a party of 12! (They usually only seat 10 max at the bar). Staff was friendly and patient (we were a loud group lol) The place is pretty small but intimate and cozy, so perfect for date night or a private party. The 16 course for $118 had a great mix of starters and nigiri -- love that it wasn't just sushi so it was quite filling. I recommend trying their Sake cocktails, the Cherry Blossom was very light but tasty. The starters were light and I liked that the flavor of each piece starts to build up as you go down the set course. Towards the end of the course they give you a menu if you want to order additional pieces, they recommend the toro handroll as it was the only one we haven't had yet -- highly recommend you get it! Overall it was a great experience! The pieces were all beautifully crafted and had some interesting new elements I've never had before. read more

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I had the best sushi experience at Omakase Ichi on Staten Island. The food was fresh and personalized.The staff were kind and attentive. The location is brand new with upscale restaurant features. The sushi master Jimmy was very pleasant as well. Definitely tastes like Manhattan quality in your local Staten Island neighborhood. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Great service. Excellent food. Meat options were very good. Side dishes were delicious. Very reasonably priced. Recommended!

Definitely worth trying if you're a fan of sushi and omakase. My experience would give this place a weak 4. Might be a 4.5 if grading on a curve since it's in Staten Island and I ignore some of the negative but it's in NYC, charging more than $100 per. Grading it a 5 doesn't leave room for the truly excellent restaurants in the same city. The positive: Food quality. Presentation. Eating area. People. Attitude. Feels clean. The negatives: We didn't have a written menu provided of what we were having and understanding what the chef's were telling us was quite challenging. Drink choices. The only non-alcoholic drink they had besides water and hot tea was Sprite, nothing else. During the meal you can see them bringing in boxes of beverages through the back door and into the kitchen. Then transporting behind us, some types of beverages from that door/kitchen to the bar, stocking it. Rather distracting and odd having that done during an omakase sitting. A couple other things that I'm too lazy to write about but if you're at all discerning, you'll know. read more

Not your average sushi restaurant! Omakase Ichi was a nice surprise, serving a well curated 16 course meal prepared by head chef Jimmy in an elegant and welcoming environment paired with great and 5 star service without the 5 star price tag make it a great addition to the area. The feast started with a slow cooked Abalone with Yuzu Jelly, Monkfish Liver (Ankimo), Crispy Toro Tartare, Snow Crab on Toast and a Wakame Soup with shimeji mushrooms. For the mains we were served a series of nigiris, Madai (Seabream), Kanpachi (Amber Jack), Hotate (Hokkaido Scallop), Shima Aji (Stripped Jack), Botan Ebi (Prawn), King Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, Bluefin Otoro, Hokkaido Uni, Miyazaki A5 Wagyu topped with Uni and a Toro hand roll to complete the entrees. Dessert was a delicate coconut pudding with red bean paste. Overall an amazing experience with great food, great ambiance and amazing service at a great price. The only thing you will be asking for is your next reservation! read more

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First time I've been out for Omakase and left satisfied. I've tried different places and leave the place still hungry . Not only was the food fresh and delicious. The decor is warm and inviting and service was superb. They were very accommodating to my allergies and made proper substitutions. Highly recommend. Plan on returning soon! read more

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This was hands down the best dining experience we've ever had! The atmosphere is intimate and friendly, the staff is welcoming, warm and friendly. Their explanations are incredible and the food- the food is soooo good you don't want to finish chewing. What a remarkable experience. It's one that requires repeating again and again. Thank you for your attention to our allergies. Thank you for helping us celebrate our anniversary. Thanking you for transporting us back to our beloved Japan, even if only for a short while. We will be back soon Omakase Ichi - for sure! read more

A wonderfully unique (for Staten Island anyway) and extremely high quality, sushi tasting experience that is worth the fun and complex flavor profiles combined experience, even at $100 per person. Remarkable attention to detail, while not an overwhelming quanity of food, there is nothing like it on Staten Island. Each piece is presented with infinite care, like a small (and very tasty) work of fine art! We are so extremely excited that they have opened recently in Great Kills on the South Shore, which can be lacking in quality food diversity. The service was also excellent, and makes each guest sitting at the sushi bar, feel special like a honored patron. Had a wonderful time at this classy Omakase, and can't wait to return. read more

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Where do I even start? Five stars is not enough. Omakase Ichi delivers high quality sushi each thoughtfully prepared and plated, the service is friendly, fun, and the ambiance impeccable. Jimmy (aka crazy jimmy) is a master at omakase and delivers delicious dishes that are presented beautifully and pair well with his vibrant, friendly, and fun personality. Amy the host makes you feel like friends who haven't seen each other in awhile but are able to pick up right where you left off. The whole vibe of the place is amazing - good, calm, uplifting energy all round. Staten Island has never experienced something as brilliant as what Omakase IChi is doing - I truly feel honored to have this restaurant and its owners here on the island. For $118 pp this omakase experiment surpassed many omakases that I have gone to in the city and Brooklyn which all were well over $250 pp. Some of my favorites here were Yuzu abalone jelly, Monkfish liver, Crispy Toro tartare, Snow crab toast, King salmon, Bluefin tuna, Bluefin otoro and the Miyazaki As wagyu beef. There wasn't one I didn't love. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation here. It's small seating and worth the wait. Tell them Lisa sent you (: read more

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Won their IG giveaway and what a treat it was! Went with my husband for a little date night and every bite was so good! Fish was super fresh. The combinations of flavor were spot on. The chefs paid special attention to every detail. Our server had a good sale recommendation and checked in with us throughout the meal. We are definitely returning! read more

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Their food was exquisite and delicious! The beautiful presentation and the taste of each course is something I can't stop talking about. Would absolutely come back! read more

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Amazing experience, and service. Despite pricing will will visit it again. it's very nice to possess a place of that caliber in Staten Island. read more

High quality sushi, amazing service!, amazing time, The place looks beautiful inside ,everything's presented so well, highly impressed. read more

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Awesome omakase in SI! Great atmosphere. Service is great! Fish is fresh and carefully crafted. read more

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"It was a pleasure to be part of the first seating at the grand opening of Omakase Ichi yesterday. The 16-course omakase was an incredible experience, with each dish bursting with freshness and flavor, perfectly complemented by the wine pairing. I highly recommend it to both travelers visiting the island and local residents. Be sure to make a reservation, as Omakase Ichi exclusively offers bar seating only read more

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Nice addition to the neighborhood. No longer need to travel to the city for this experience!

Love this spot! So glad they finally opened. Jimmy and Annie are the BEST!!! Food and presentation is superb. Atmosphere is great. They treat you like a friend read more

What a fantastic meal at Omakase Ichi. From the minute you walk in, you are warmly welcomed and all of the chefs treat you like royalty while your amazing dinner is being served. Yes, while a bit pricey, well worth it for the decor, freshness of food, presentation of each course and overall service. read more

17 Courses. Amazing. Not the usual. Don't go here for California rolls. Crispy toro and other "crackers" to support snow crab make this place unique on Staten Island. Omakase is always for the adventurous eater. Abalone and other offerings are not typical. Sake list is extensive and will open you up to lots of choices. Superb. read more

Omakase Ichi - Wagyu beef with uni, sturgeon caviar and gold leaf. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Delicious and one of a kind omakase in Staten Island. Each piece was throughly prepared and plated creatively. The ambience was luxurious yet warming and fun. All the diners were able to interact with Jimmy and his team as they took their time to introduce each piece as it was plated. The service was absolutely amazing! Thank you Annie and Joe for the hospitality. A few of my favorite pieces: Monkfish liver, Wakame soup, King Salmon, Hokkaido uni. Our group will definitely be back again! read more

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Delicious omakase , came with my friends , jimmy is the funny chefs, good service , good stops for parking read more

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A 5 star Omakase experience from start to finish right in Staten Island. The fish was fresh and delicious. Appetizers were all unique. We ended with a delicious coconut panacotta. The staff was so much fun!! We will definitely return. read more

Omakase Ichi - Great Chefs and service! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Staten Island, New York

There are too many good things to say about this restaurant. With this being the first omakase restaurant in Staten Island, they definitely did not miss the mark in terms of food quality, presentation and service. Chef Jimmy really brought some energy which made me feel very engaged throughout the entire dining experience. Its not often that I splurge on meals and I am glad I decided to dine at Ichi when I did. read more

Highly recommend the omakase. Every dish is exquisite and amazing.And still there is a parking lot, No need to spend time looking for a parking space. read more

is a hidden gem in staten island neighborhood. this omakase restaurant is brand new in staten island. the food and ambience is absolutely excellent 10/10. my eat chef assigned with chef Jimmy , he is also the owner of the restaurant. they are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the food. the food was top notch. fair price for 16 course i will come back often . read more

Omakase Ichi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Staten Island, New York

The food, vibe and overall experience were amazing. I definitely would go back and recommend the place for everyone.