I've had many omakase experiences, but few have been as close-up and intimate as one at The Office…read moreof Mr. Moto. Chef Toshio Matsuoka has been a sushi chef for longer than I have existed on this planet and curates an incredible experience with fish flown in straight from Japan. Getting to watch him work just three feet in front of us was its own kind of gratifying. Highlights for me were trying things I've not seen on a menu anywhere else, like gizzard shad and chicken grunt. Flavors were clean, deeply savory, and balanced. There are six seats at the bar. We had the first three seats, which meant Chef Matsuoka was serving the absolute largest and best parts of the best cuts to just us. Is it fair to everyone else? No. Am I complaining? Also no. (And suddenly I kind of understand Republicans.) I thoroughly enjoyed every touchpoint, from the speakeasy phone that is so New York, to the selection of fish, to the departing memento with one last puzzle -- every detail was highly considered with a thoughtfulness that is seemingly harder and harder to come by in this world.

Wow, just wow. This is some of the best sushi that i've had. I got this to go but will definitely…read morebe visiting the restaurant. However, I still want to talk about the to-go sushi. The packing is beautiful and so thoughtful! Made it so fun to open! Every piece was super flavorful and delicious! So so impressed, would highly recommend.

Went for the shellfish menu and had an amazing time. All of the courses were superb and the servers…read moreand Nakajima-san were the best vibes you could ever ask for. Will definitely be coming back to try their regular menu sometime.

A hidden (very hidden) gem across from Joe's Shanghai. The host came out with the phone from the…read morerestaurant as I called for directions. Will definitely come back. Stopped in on a Wednesday night for dinner and we got sat in the smaller room on an island. They were out of several items on the food menu, but we loved what we ordered. Food 5/5 1. Oden Such a close tie with the pork sausage but Oden takes the top spot for the hearty mix of flavors and the very large assortment pieces of stew. Soft and not chewy. Light bodied. 2. Pork sausage Imagine the best hot dog you have had in New York, but better and plumper 3. Chirashi Uní and squid take the top prize in the bowl. All the chewiness is made up in this bowl. What makes it win: consistency of each type of fish 4. Kaisen curry Perhaps a little too much sauce to rice ratio but definitely a solid curry Mocktails 5/5 1. Green tea concoction with bitter tones 2. Pineapple tart/sweet situation Service 5/5 Our host to bartender/server were all friendly. Our host was the proactive one and we loved her foresight--same one who came out to get us in the alley while still answering my phone call Ambiance 5/5 We were sat in a private room that only has 1 table plus a bar that sits 6 people so it was great for a conversation without having to shout Cleanliness 5/5 Being sat in front of the Japanese whiskey collection cabinet was nice and dust free Price 3/5 An extremely small bowl of Chirashi for $45 was the only thing that was priced too high out of the inordinate. We got more and tastier food out of the Oden soup.

Where should I even begin? It's so refreshing to give a place a 5-star review--when it's deserved,…read moreit's absolutely deserved. A dear friend recommended this spot for my NYC trip, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to fit it in. I'm so glad we did. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately, no reservation needed (although recommended). The staff is warm, kind, and welcoming, and the service from our lovely server Dulce was truly top-notch. The food felt fresh, clean, and thoughtfully prepared. I'm a sucker for agedashi tofu, and even though it wasn't overly bold, it was still comforting and delicious. We also had miso soup, sushi rolls, mushrooms en papillote, wagyu yaki shabu, kisu tempura, and the matcha crème brûlée--which was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The discovery of matcha salt was a highlight on its own--such a simple detail, but completely mind-blowing. Every dish showed an incredible attention to detail and balance. A truly wholesome and satisfying dining experience!

Overall 3.5/5 Food 3/5…read moreService 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Hasaki's $96 Omakase is a great value, encompassing 12 pieces of nigiri, along with chawanmushi, soup, vegetables, and dessert. The experience itself was great made up by the the service since they were very attentive, and the ambiance was perfect, ideal for a date night since they never rush you. A standout moment was their thoughtful gesture of comping the dessert for my friend's birthday. The only noticeable drawback was the sushi itself, I felt the fish could have been fresher overall. Despite that, I was surprised and impressed to learn this restaurant is a sister establishment to Cha An and Hi Collar

I took my sister here for her birthday--and I haven't been this ambivalent on an opinion since I…read morewatched the theatrical cut of 2001's Moulin Rouge. Did I like it? Did I dislike it? Was I dazzled by all the spectacle and then left hollow by the empty pretty? I think that's where I netted out with Kappo Sono: Empty pretty. The dishes for our weeknight Abridged Kaiseki were lovely to behold and taste, but felt bereft of real warmth or personality. There was a lot of trademark Japanese hospitality, but it felt performative and rehearsed, not genuine. And for ~$350pp, I guess I expected to walk away feeling better than I did. The foods: - Sakizuke: A simple dish of grilled wild prawn with sesame tofu tempura. Not remarkable. - Zensai: Probably our best course, given the diversity and complexity of the bites. I enjoyed the crab cake wrapped in sakura leaf, dashi-marinated octopus roe, apple potage, and wagyu roast beef with almond miso. Gave my sis the simmered abalone, as it's not my fav, which she said was good. Overall, well done but not as impressive as similar zensai courses I've had at other kaiseki. - Owan: An okay dish of Manila clam dumpling with fresh kelp and dashi. Nice hot broth, but otherwise rather sterile. - Otsukuri: Our assorted sashimi was fresh and well cut, but I've had more interesting seafood with prettier presentations from other kaisekis like Hakubai. This couse was disappointing. - Yakimono: Sauteed king butterfish with spring vegetables and butter soy sauce. Nice, but....forgettable - Nimono: Dashi-marinated golden eye snapper and vegetables. Again, well cooked but otherwise rather bland and forgettable too. - Oshyokuji: Grilled Spanish mackerel and taro over rice, inaniwa udon soup and pickles. Lovely and homey, but very straightforward with no small twists or surprises to make it feel personalized. - Amami 1: Japanese strawberry parfait. Our first dessert, and of course it was focused on strawberries. It was tasty but not too sweet--as expected. - Amami 2: Sakura mochi with vanilla and rhubarb. Our second dessert, and it was a unique creation, though "sakura" wasn't really the actual flavor (it rarely is). I liked the marriage of vanilla and rhubarb. - Complimentary cookie box to take home: Free and scrumptious. Wish there'd been more of this creativity in the actual meal. I think my disappointment with Kappo Sono came down to the fact that the price + difficulty of getting a resy + the chef's pedigree just didn't add up to a wow meal. I paid much less for the kaiseki/tasting menus at places like Hakubai and Raymond Yuu and walked away not only dazzled by the culinary talents, but also--and most importantly--feeling like I'd gotten my money's worth. Kappo Sono was Ootoya cooking at Per Se prices, and in these inflationary times, that just doesn't cut it for me.

Lovely evening. They only offers one seating a night with a non-rushed experience. Expect a 4 hour…read moredinner, with beautiful view, friendly service, chef Sono's behind the counter scene. My absolute favorite is the Eel over rice - perfection, so good. Meaty, tender, flavorful. The hairy crab needless to say. Eel sashimi course was also adventurous as I've never had eel sashimi, but it doesn't have much distinctive character in my opinion. If want to pick on anything... The turtle dumpling's dough/wrap was was quite thick. I'm also not a fan of soba, but that's me. Beef tongue would hope it's served warm. 3 dessert courses made by chef Norie, was told that this is the first time they have a dessert chef. She was shy but desserts reflects her confidence. Each of them have their own character, different, fun. A nice ending touch. Overall a great time, everyone there appreciate the food and experience, complimentary champagne was a generous touch.

It was a wonderful experience, with minimal decor that stood on its own with the 2D art. The…read more15-course omakase started with a simple course, and each sushi was mouthwatering and melt-in-your-mouth, with some of the fattiest sushi you don't normally taste in a regular sushi restaurant. There was also an egg custard dish that was a little hot with a simple taste and it was so delicious, I would recommend this place again, the service was outstanding considering others were trying out the omakase style as well. There are also two concept restaurants in this one address. The Japanese as well as the Korean.

Sadly, a pretty bad Japanese place. I feel bad saying that - the service was friendly. The food was…read morejust oh so average. The best bit was the cucumber salad. The carpaccio came in a baby poop colored sauce (so unappetizing) and the salmon didn't seem fresh and the avocado was hard. The agedashi tasted too sweet. The Okonomiyaki wasn't bad, probably one of the better dishes. The hand rolls were nothing special. Not outrageously expensive, but then again, it did feel like a wasted meal. The interior is cool but don't want to eat that food again. Sorry, wouldn't recommend.

A very pleasant, modern atmosphere and delicious food! The service is also friendly and…read moreunderstanding) We've ordered here several times and are absolutely delighted! My favorite is the Volcano roll - it's excellent!

Its a small shop with a few tables. I went during the week right around opening so it was still…read moreempty. I ordered a few things. I got the cod roe omelet which was good the cod roe noodles also good a little small and the fried scallops. The drinks were good and dessert was enjoyable.

Really enjoyed the creativity that went into the food here. There's clearly some imagination…read morehappening behind that sushi counter. Alex and his staff were super friendly and attentive. My tea cup somehow kept getting refilled without me even asking The space is simply decorated, with the sushi counter basically serving as the main decoration of the room. Clean, minimal, and very much letting the food be the star. And yes, you have one hour to enjoy your meal, only $58 dollars for 12 courses and 1 dessert. Just eat, enjoy, and make every minute count!

Really enjoyed our omakase at Shin Takumi. The pieces were much bigger than what I usually get at…read moreomakase, and everything we had was really fresh and high quality. For $58, the 12-course menu with 10 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll, and dessert felt like a great value, especially since I actually left feeling full. The chef was super nice and explained each piece as he served it. He even gave me an extra piece on the house, which was a really nice touch. You could tell he put care into each piece without making the experience feel overly formal. The space is clean and modern, and I actually really liked the music. We were singing along the whole time, which made the experience even more fun. The courses do come out pretty quickly, so don't expect a long, drawn-out omakase. We were in and out in under an hour, but I honestly didn't mind that at all. Between the quality of the fish, portion sizes, service, and price, this was an easy 5 stars for me. I'd definitely come back.

I throughly enjoyed this $75 14 course. The quality of each nigiri piece and bite blew me away. The…read morefish was super fresh and the scallop was the biggest piece of scallop I ever received at an omakase restaurant. Each piece was topped with things that blended the flavors really well and made sense with each piece. The chef explained everything very well and I was satisfied at the end! Some of my personal fav pieces were the fatty tuna, lean tuna, Wagyu, scallop, and fluke.

Lovely cozy omakase to sit and unwind and try delicious pieces. It's only $75 for 14 courses and…read morethe quality was amazing. Staff was very nice and mentioned every piece in detail and the service was also lovely. Definitely check this spot out for a cute date or a nice chill night.