Endless Salmon is a MUST do for any salmon-lover This has been one of my must-do's in new york since before I moved here and I was elated to be able to snag a reservation (though it wasn't hard, as long as you're doing it a week in advance). It was 100% worth it. I think if you're not a fan of salmon though this is not it for you. It is only salmon and while they do have a variety of dishes they definitely still try and make the fish stand out. And if you think about those tuna cutting videos - salmon are like 1/5 of that size so you're not going to get that big spectacle but the chefs do cut everything fresh in front of you. They had two large tables on the inside that you sit at and There's around 3 chef to each table. I would say the endless salmon experience did actually have an original set that was around 10-13 pieces long? They give you an arrray of nigiris with different toppings, ikura, sashimi, and even crispy salmon skin. And those 10-13 original set pieces is defintiley enough to fill up the average person. The girl next me actually tried to say stop before the set was done and the waiter actually said "You're really close to the end" and just left. Which I thought was so funny because most places would gladly let you stop early in interest of saving money but the staff here really wanted everyone to enjoy it to their fill. For the 90 minute experience I would say the first 70ish minutes is cutting and the set so you might feel let down at the idea of AYCE but in the last 20 minutes the chefs take like a 3x speed multiplier and start pumping out a ton of nigiris for you to eat if you're still hungry. And you can kinda time which kinda you want by seeing what toppings have have prepared. So you can also def get your moneys worth at the end have no fear. Their drinks were also quite nice their glasses are nice and large so ordering just one can last you the whole meal as long as youre not chugging it. read more

We attended the Endless Salmon Series event, and while it was an interesting experience, the food itself was a bit disappointing. We really enjoyed watching the chefs break down the salmon, which was definitely a highlight of the evening. However, we weren't particularly impressed with all the cuts of salmon we were served. By the time we got to the endless portion of the experience, we were pretty much over it and decided to call it quits early. The service was excellent throughout the evening, and the staff did a great job, but unfortunately, the salmon itself left a lot to be desired. Overall, it was a unique experience, but not one I'd be rushing to do again. read more

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Sister restaurant of Shinn East, Shinn West has a $69 13-course omakase in Hell's Kitchen that lasts an hour and I thoroughly enjoyed every piece! The meal includes hamachi, madai, botan ebi, ikura, zuke akami, chu-toro, o-toro, hotate, chef choice, kanpachi, hirame, sake, unagi, and a toro handroll. They have two bars for seating and the quality of all the nigiri was very good! read more

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Came here for their AYCE endless salmon omakase experience and you definitely get your money's worth. We were given 3 different salmons throughout the entire course: King Ora Salmon, Arctic Char and Atlantic Salmon. They were all prepared in different ways and everything was super fresh. Would 100% come back for their regular omakase experience. We left feeling super full and fished out haha. Waiters were very attentive and the course never stopped until, of course, you say stop! read more

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Disclaimer: This is an Endless Salmon Series review, so I have no idea what their regular service is like. Anyways, I had been eying their Endless Salmon Series for a few months now, because I am a salmon lover. Finally, I decided to just pull the trigger and do it for my birthday. I made the reservation for our party of 5 for the first Thursday in April. With taxes, it came up to $142 per person. You can purchase drinks at an additional cost on site. The Endless Salmon Series for April 2nd featured 3 fishes - King Ora Salmon from New Zealnad, Artic Char from New Zealand, and Atlantic Salmon from Scotland. They present all three to the diners whole and then proceed to do a 10 minute cutting show. After that, you get about 18 courses, ranging from nigiri, temaki, chirashi, and sashimi. After the original 18 courses are over, they start repeating the nirigi and serve it one by one until you tell them to stop. They won't put more nirigi onto your plate until you finish the piece that's already there. I tapped out at 8 more pieces. This was my dream come true. I love salmon. Salmon is my favorite fish for sushi. All the fish was fresh, buttery, and so good. No notes. Their yuzu highball is great - I highly recommend. Two of my friends had the green tea, which they loved was served at drinkable temperature and staff were great at refilling. read more

Zero complaints, I had an excellent experience here! Grateful for my friend for making this reservation ahead of time which is definitely a must. It was my first experience having sushi prepared in front of me and it just made the entire experience that much more memorable and delicious. You can definitely taste the high quality ingredients, even the pickled ginger was so good and I rarely eat the ginger accompaniment that most sushi comes with. My favorite were the hand rolls and the sake! Amazing service and chic ambiance. For $69/person it was well worth it and I highly recommend this spot to all omakase lovers! read more

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We came for the endless salmon dinner! The location is kind of hard to find. Google Maps said it was on the other side of the street, and the windows to this place were kind of blocked out so it was hard to tell that we were at the right door. Once we were inside, you could see it was split into 2 sides. Both sides were omakase, with 3 chef stations. The endless salmon was really nice. It started with the chiefs preparing the salmon. And once they were done, they started making the different pieces. Once they have finished serving the main sets of omakase, they will serve you a couple of repeats of salmon pieces until you say that you are done! I ate around 28 pieces! I came out of this experience really, really full. I would definitely recommend going, and I would definitely come back! read more

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I came for their Endless Salmon Series, and it was delicious! My reservation was for 5 PM, and they let us in a bit before. Inside has two bars and they lead you to your seat. The pacing is definitely slower, but I was grateful for that by the end. The display of salmon was beautiful, and watching the chefs cut each piece was amazing. I ate about 28? pieces in total, and was full by the end of it. The cuts of salmon get significantly thicker by the end, and I wish I had the stomach to eat more! read more

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I thought I already uncovered the best sushi takeouts in mahattan but clearly I was wrong since I never had shinn beforehand! I ordered the chirashi don and the spicy tuna and spicy scallop rolls.Even after delivery, the presentation was beautiful and the rolls were packed with both flavor and fish. I can't wait to order again and try the literally everything don! read more

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Okay. I came for their salmon experience and I was both amazed and disappointed... but it's the experience that makes this a 5 star. They had 3 different salmons with maybe 5-6 different flavor profiles that they would rotate. The three were the Atlantic char, the king salmon and the Scottish salmon. King salmon is your mid to high ground, better quality, fattier, delicious. Scottish is like what you get from most places, but good quality. The all you can eat is 99% the Scottish salmon, hence the disappointment... but the oh man the artic char is the king of the crop. Never have I ever had salmon so delicious, flavorful and tender. I like variety hence I would've dropped a star for how repetitive the meal felt at the end (same flavors all with Scottish salmon) but on the other hand this was my husband's dream omakase as salmon is his absolute favorite. read more

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Endless Salmon - endless fun! Went for the endless salmon situation. They start prepping the salmon as you're being sat. Ordered one of the small sake bottles to try helping digest all the salmon - think they had ran out of our initial option so opted for another. Was lots of salmon in its various forms - handrolls, sashimi, sushi, etc. Was all good. Would def come back next time in in NYC! read more

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Came here for the all you can eat salmon omakase recently. It was an amazing experience but the food was a hit or miss. The place looks very nice. Do bring a cardigan or something to wrap around you as it could get a bit cold due to the AC. In one of the first few bites, I got a salmon bone. However, I cannot blame them as they are doing their best to give us a great experience. Most of the sushi/sashimi served were great! I love salmon so this hit so well. The only downside I had was the ikura, that was too salty for my taste buds. I wish I had a bigger appetite to have more salmon but I hit my limit quick haha. read more

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Came here with some friends for an endless salmon series dinner on Christmas day. The actual store location was a little hard find as the only sign was a paper taped to the door. The inside was very cozy with 2 separate counters for service. The dinner experience was amazing. Chefs did a live salmon breakdown right in front us. Three different salmons were used - king ora salmon from New Zealand, arctic char from New Zealand, and atlantic salmon from Scottland. Although each dish was salmon, they all had their own distinct flavors and textures. Salmon was served the whole night until you ask them to stop. If you love salmon, this is an experience you must try at least once. read more

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Came here for the The Endless Salmon and it did not disappoint. The seating and lighting properly showcase the salmon being presented. Everything was great for the most part, except for the Ikura. This Ikura had a very distinct crunchiness that I've never tasted before. It's definitely an acquired taste. On the other hand all the salmon from New Zealand and Scotland had great texture and consistency. The creme caviar salmon dish was my favorite, along with the salmon w/truffle. The sashimi slices were also very buttery. Service was very attentive, as the chefs would immediately place a new piece in front of you each time, until you tap out. The only nuisance was the two guests right next to us complaining about their love life at 500% volume the entire night. read more

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This is specifically for the *Endless Salmon Experience* To book, I kept an eye on the Shinn West Instagram to know when the reservations were going to be released and was able to book for a group of 4 at 7pm. You have to pre-pay. The experience is advertised as having a 10 minute intro. The chefs walked around the counter, pointed out the three different types of salmon and that was it. They had sheets of paper that had more info on it. The chefs proceeded to start the omakase. They had one chef who seemed to be the spokesperson and any time I asked another chef a question, he would shrug his shoulders and look at the "spokesperson" It was so impersonal and I had no idea when the endless salmon began and how it all worked. You end up picking it up that they serve you the 13 or 15 or 18 (?) course omakase and then the chefs just start randomly making a bunch of different nigiris and when your plate is empty, they will refill with what they made. You can't request anything but if you're smart, you can time when your plate is empty for when they are making the type of nigiri you want. For an experience that you are paying more for, it wasn't much of an experience. I prefer talking to the chef and getting their knowledge and expertise on sushi and this wasn't it. read more

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Came here for their 90 min endless salmon series (~$130). They start you off with X amount of pieces and then transition to the AYCE part. Each piece was presented beautifully and tasted super fresh and delicious. Loved seeing the chef prepare each piece as well and that really added to the private & intimate experience! Nice spot for a date night out or a celebratory meal! However, there's definitely other cheaper omakases (let's be honest, how many pieces can you actually eat). Plus it's not really AYCE until the chef serves the prepared pieces (I forget the specific #). Only until they do that, then they actually do the AYCE salmon part which is like the last 30 mins of the dinner so :/ but wouldn't hurt to try it once! read more

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Our server was excellent. She consistently ensured my tea stayed hot and attentive service never lapsed. The courses themselves were thoughtfully prepared and well-executed. Well balanced and delicious. I deducted one star only because, while clearly talented, the chef did not engage with the room. I'm not referring to casual conversation, but rather a sense of presence. Additionally, I felt somewhat uncomfortable requesting dietary accommodations. I cannot eat certain types of fish, and the chef came across as unapproachable, which made that interaction more difficult than it needed to be. Overall solid experience with a small frame of improvement. read more

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Went for The Endless Salmon Series at Shinn West and had a great experience. The featured King Ora Salmon, Arctic Char and Atlantic Salmon prepared a piece at a time and it was truly endless. Unless you don't like Salmon (which means you shouldn't have been there in the first place!) it was impossible to leave not completely full. The fish was extremely fresh and prepared right in front of you. Friendly and attentive service in a relatively intimate atmosphere. Terrific event! read more

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Love this 13 courses for $69 omakase I love that it's 12 sushi pieces and 1 hand roll-no app fillers. Service was great just know that it's hard to find because the map has it on the opposite side of the street. Super yummy!! read more

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Really good fish, the piece with caviar on top was my favorite!! I enjoyed all the pieces and the chefs presented each piece nicely. The sake we ordered was not the best but not terrible either. The interior of the restaurant was nice and quiet and the service was quick and attentive. read more

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A wonderful omakase experience! I had a reservation placed many weeks in advance for a for weekday afternoon, right when they opened. We were seated at the bar right when they opened, and they were able to seat ~12 people each hour. The experience was a meaningful combination of both prepared ingredients and parts along with preparation in front of us of every step, including being able to see the dazzling fire of the culinary torch. We were able to try around a dozen sushi pieces, with my personal favorites being the ikura and unagi. The restaurant itself is covered in black walls, giving a mysterious and intimate vibe. I was quite full and pleased with the sushi. read more

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Ordered: 13 pc Omakase Set (~$69 BOGO deal): 12 nigiri pieces & 1 handroll Aya's take: If you're lucky enough to snag a reservation before July 3, 2025, you can enjoy the BOGO deal they have right now making this 13-course omakase experience just ~$35/person before tax & tip. There's 12 seats on each side so a reservation here is a must. Despite the reservation only being an hour long, I didn't feel rushed at all. Everything was extremely fresh, had distinct flavor profiles, and a solid variety. My favorites were Zuke Akami, Chu Toro, O Toro, and Salmon. Other memorable bites were the Scallop and Unagi. The least impressive bite was actually the Toro Handroll and that was because the seaweed wrapper wasn't as fresh and overpowered the toro and rice. All in all, we had a great omakase dinner here. Highly recommend taking advantage of the deal while you can! read more

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This place is really good! The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, a good intimate setting. You get to watch the chef make your sushi in front of you which is a nice experience. Quality of the fish is really good and it was nice trying a variety of omakase I don't usually get to have in typical restaurants. Service is also really nice as they make sure your cups are refilled. A bit expensive, but mostly worth the price! read more

Food: I came here for the Endless Salmon Series which I overall thought was good but not exceptional. The Endless Tuna Series at Tsumo was better in my opinion. The Endless Salmon Series is a 90-minute meal which starts off by the sushi chefs bringing out three whole salmon (different types) for you to see before carving into them. You are served many courses and pieces until you tell the sushi chef to stop. At the end of the 90 minutes, time is up, and you must leave because they need to prepare for the next seating. The fish was very fresh, and mostly everything was delicious. Some pieces/courses included sashimi, nigiri with various toppings (black truffle, pickled wasabi, ginger scallion, foie gras, salmon roe, caviar), and two handrolls (spicy salmon and salmon with cucumber). My favorites were the spicy salmon handroll and the nigiri with the foie gras topping. Some items that weren't enjoyable were the smoked trout roe (hard and flavorless), a nigiri piece with yuzu (bitter and unpleasant taste), the wasabi seaweed chips (didn't pair well with the salmon and caviar dish - it seemed like a cheap snack to go along with the fish and caviar which wasn't a good pairing), and the salmon roe bowl (extremely salty). Someone in another group that was seated near us was still hungry at the end of the 90 minutes, but the sushi said that time was up. Although everyone in our group was very full and satisfied, it didn't seem fair that more sushi pieces could have been served to the other customer; the chefs do take a while to get the first piece of sushi out in the beginning so it didn't feel like a true 90 minutes. For the price that customers pay for this meal, it seems only fair that they are getting the full 90 minutes of eating and not being told that time is up if they are still asking for a few more pieces. Service: Staff were very attentive, constantly refilling water and removing empty dishes. However, one of the servers did knock the glass water pitcher into my shoulder which was a bit strange and shocking. Sushi chefs were friendly. One very off-putting thing to note is that our sushi chef used a wet cloth to wipe down each person's sushi plate after eating every few pieces/courses. This was very concerning for sanitary reasons. I am surprised that any restaurant, especially an upscale one like this, would do this. After wiping down everyone's plate, he rinsed the cloth under water at the sink and continued to use it to wipe down the counter and cutting board. If you notice the sushi chef doing this, I would ask them not to wipe down your plate. I hope this is something the restaurant can look into and change going forward. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with two very large sushi bars in it. All seating is at the sushi bar, Seating it a bit tight because they try to fit as many people as possible into the car, but the decor is overall simple and elegant. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant, but there is definitely room for improvement on their part. read more

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Went to unlimited salmon twice! Could not eat more than 5 pieces after the set course read more

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I've been to Shinn East before and it's great, but with the BOGO deal at Shinn West for spring/summer of 2025, I had to come back. These reservations are quite difficult to get due to what an amazing deal this is. But even without the BOGO deal, they still offer an amazing omakase experience at $69 for 13 pieces. First of all, I love how huge each piece of nigiri was. They did not skimp, especially during the BOGO promotion. Each piece was so fresh and delicious with special toppings for each to elevate the fish. Each piece only got better and better. We also had a bottle of Kubota sake ($39), which was a great pairing. Definitely one of the best and affordable omakase in NYC despite how many options are out there. read more

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More like a 3.5, it's a place you go when you are young and broke. Their sister store Shinn East is being renovated so they are doing a bogo deal now so basically 2 people for $69. Yes the price is cheap but truth be told if I paid $69 for the regular meal for one I would be very disappointed, it's basically worth a $50 value. In total it's 12 pieces of nigiri and a hand roll. After eating, nothing really stood out and everything really started to taste the same. Also, I feel their rice seasoning needed some work. The thing I didn't care for was this type of business model which is about flipping seats, it's a place to say you had omakase but a place you also wolf down your meal. Dinner here is kind of like a one night stand, you are in and out and that is the point, no romance, no meaning, to the point and you are done. This place is not gf material lol The pieces were: Hamachi https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=TYh9_9U8KKSiO-3TZZMM_g Madai https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=qBEaad95YpbFyT4Dcevkjw Amaebi https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=fMNpeMNr-VwPS9w6UWro_w Ikura https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=-uljaIO1pU_M2hH7Ma3R5A Zuke Akami https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=pEPKHGf-9CnDsLSRIOfK9Q Chutoro https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=Nio20ireLE3zT7Ou4kVs9w Otoro https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=SLfubPiOvNzVZC8VNKHRbA Scallop https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=sgjBbo9-TTfuFUJli7ivPg Sawara Kampachi https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=csSKRcJPVAtU9MASa_V79A Salmon https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=FPlw1DV1qpsdiUfCnnBh_A Unagi https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=nqkeO_-GFRCmIokXnYvCeA Toro Handroll https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=9Jcj-E2c-y6lG_49-ZWEfQ read more

Great pieces of fish to try! I came here during their BOGO deal while their sister restaurant, Shinn East, was under construction. I particularly loved the Otoro--it was mouthwatering, and I really enjoyed the creative touches they added! The only downside was the time limit. We were asked to leave after around 30 minutes, and if you didn't arrive exactly on time, your pieces of fish would be waiting for you, which made the whole experience feel a bit rushed. There also seemed to be some inconsistency, as everyone received different pieces at different times depending on the chef, which suggests a lack of quality control. That said, the overall quality was excellent. My friend who visited previously said this was a much better experience than before--last time, the fish was falling off the rice, but this time everything was well-prepared. Personally, I just wish the time limit was a bit longer so I could truly savor the experience without feeling rushed. read more

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$69 for 13 nigiri/courses. The food quality was great with a variety of fishes and preparations (torched nigiri, caviar, truffle, hand roll). That said, the service was not. While the sushi chef was friendly, he did not explain much of what we were eating nor was he particularly engaging/interactive. We ordered a sake and the waitress spilled a portion of it when pouring. There's one bathroom for the whole restaurant. You get 1 hour to eat and as soon as you finish your courses, you are rushed to leave because they need the seat for the next person. Pricing was not ideal (a la carte is pricy and the charge for tea is $8). Ambiance felt sterile. read more

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This was one of the better cheap omakase options in the city in my opinion. We were the only party in the restaurant so ended up having an unintentional private dining experience. The service was well paced in my opinion and the sushi was delicious. I especially enjoyed the piece with caviar. read more

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I came here after a long online reservation made a month in advance for their BOGO deal! As an avid fan of Shinn East I thought this place would be amazing as well. When I went in I can tell this place is trying to cater more to midtown than east village just based on looks and environment it looks darker and more for a sexy date night but with ugly chairs. Not gonna lie but the chairs are kind of cheap compared to the dark walls and lighting. I know I'm not going into to judge their restaurant layout but more for food but I can't help but notice how everyone was also not that nice?! I feel like shinn east was way more inviting than this place. I'm not sure if it's because the workers are agitated because they're busy or whatnot but I didn't really like the service at all so I am dropping a star off on that. The omakase was amazing and left me very happy and full and the wagyu uni was the best part that I ordered extra after the set meal. By the end of our course from 8-10 pm I think they were completely done with their uni so nobody else could order any more after we got the last one. That's crazy but it seems like they portion it out well for each omakase set. Their foie gras otoro was definitely my favorite obviously and a lot of their sushi was very fresh and beautiful. The only one I didn't enjoy much was the crab one which tasted like maybe a day or two old ngl. Otherwise everything else was really great. read more

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Overall: A // 5 stars Shinn is already very competitive in pricing at only $69 for a 13-course omakase featuring beautiful and fresh cuts of fish sourced from Japan, but for the summer they are offering Buy One Get One, which makes this one of the best deals currently in NYC that's a must check out for sure. Their menu is a more humble version of the Shinn East menu, and even less experimental than Thirteen Water, which offers a great choice for those who those who like more simplistic flavor palettes; nevertheless, all of three of these are high quality omakases at very competitive price points that are definitely worth checking out. (i) Hamachi - First bite; very light and simple, which eases in the beginning of the meal, but would've fared better if it were swapped with the second piece to make a better first impression. (ii) Madai - torched and topped with rose petal; smokiness and saline is well balanced for a stunningly impressive piece. (iii) Botan Ebi / Uni - naturally sweet duo that works well; taking a few more seconds on the presentation could've impressed more with this piece. (iv) Ikura - smartly conservative take, being mildly sweet and salty compared to their sister Thirteen Water which was overpowered with maple. (v) Zuke Akami - best way I've seen akami paired in a way that makes this a spotlight piece in the menu as opposed to the usual transition pieces; very acidic pickled radish and spiced wasabi help give the lean tuna a memorable depth. (vi) Chu Toro - iconic pairing with the pickled wasabi that gives it such a spicy, acidic kick; I found this particular cut to not be very fatty today. (vii) Otoro - beautiful balance of saline and a topped with generous amount of caviar; while the piece looks nice, it was cut poorly in such a way that there is a very fibrous ligament. (viii) Hotate - just paired with sea salt, there is a very fresh sweetness, but I think a little more effort could be done to better represent this scallop. (ix) Sawara - paired with ginger, scallion, and then torched, I enjoyed the Chinese-forward flavors that are going on here. (x) Kanpachi - classic yuzu kosho pairing that works well with the white fish pairing, I actually liked that it was toward the end of the meal to have some spacing between the fatty cutes. (xi) Salmon - paired with foie gras, this is another classic of the Shinn group; the flavor pairing works well to give it an extra decadence, but the block cut was poor as the center of the foie gras remains cold. (xii) Unagi - standard unagi piece that is comforting; there is opportunity to elevate the flavor here. (xiii) Toro Handroll - also the standard fatty tuna handroll, where I felt like there was a missed opportunity to showcase some developed flavors. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: +2 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Made a reservation - it took a couple of tries but eventually, realized that reservations open up about a month in advance in the morning if I'm remembering correctly. They truly are a machine with the BOGO $69 deal. True to form, they turn over every hour. We got there a few mins late but folks were getting settled/using restroom so it hadn't started yet. They didn't skimp on any of the fish portion. I'll say that it's one of the simplest omakase I've had with less intricate garnishes and methods of preparation, but the fish is still good and they still used toppings like uni and caviar. Such a great deal. Favorites were the sweet shrimp with uni and the otoro. The chef's choice was Spanish Mackerel today. We also had glasses of the sparking yuzu and white peach, which were both good. The white peach is slightly sweeter. read more

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Had the omakase on a Thursday night and the quality of the sushi was outstanding... each piece was fresh. The entire 8PM seating was brought in at once, and the experience ran like a machine. While the efficiency was impressive, it also felt impersonal compared to other omakase experiences I've had. There was barely any interaction with the sushi chef, and it didn't really seem like they cared about the guests at all. We were served quickly, given little explanation, and then promptly encouraged to wrap up so they could prepare for the next seating. Maybe that's just how it's done here, but it left the whole experience feeling transactional. That said, the food itself was truly excellent. read more

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I saw an ad on instagram for a BOGO deal, and thought I should go check it out. Definitely worth a trip to 10th Avenue! Service is excellent. My cup was never empty. And the sushi chef explained every piece. I like the relaxed vibes here. And the chairs are spacious unlike most omakase joints that try to squeeze as many people as possible in small spaces. The BOGO deal last until July I believe, so check it out before it ends! read more

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My very nocturnal friend managed to snag one of the last reservations for Shinn West while they're still offering their crazy BOGO omakase deal, so I was Super excited to have the chance to give it a try at this ridiculously low price. The reservations slots are booked for an hour, and they do start very punctually -- so try not to be late! However, even though it may seem quick, they do a good job of pacing each course/piece and it didn't feel rushed at all. Each piece of fish was so delicious -- fresh, high quality fish paired with warm rice and lovely garnish, be it pickled wasabi, caviar, or even onions. I thought it would have been nice to have a bit more interaction with the chef (maybe a more detailed explanation for each piece, for example), but honestly for $35 a person, I'm not complaining haha. The restaurant itself is surprisingly large -- each of the two sushi counters could seat maybe 10-15(?) people -- and each seat didn't feel too cramped. Overall I think with the BOGO deal this was an incredibly good value, but even at the normal price I think it'd still be worth a try! read more

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There's currently an amazing BOGO omakase deal (the omakase is $69 pp usually) while their sister store is renovating. Reservations are difficult to get now that there's a great deal going on and they don't do walk ins. You arrive about 10-15 min before your reservation and line up outside the door. They seat you right on time. The inside is quite spacious with two counters seating around 14 seats each. There's about 3 chefs per counter. Each chef serves about 4-6 guests. The service was extremely quick but didn't feel rushed. Each piece was delicious, my favorite was the fatty tuna with caviar and the ebi with uni on top. The pieces of fish were quite big and the ratio of fish to rice was good. Finished in the meal in about 36-37 mins so it was quite a fast paced meal. But again, it didn't feel particularly rushed just efficient. Overall: the value is super good! Despite the affordable price and the amazing deal, they didn't skimp on the quality of the fish! I would come again if I can snag another reservation. read more

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BOGO deal goes crazyyyy but they're stopping it after July 3rd so if at this point you haven't hopped on the train you're probably too late. However, the regular price $69 omakase is still SUCH a good deal for the quality + quantity of fish you get. Highly recommend! The service is a bit "robotic" as others have mentioned, and you only get an hour to dine, but to me these are minor details, as the value is so good. read more

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Sister company of Shinn East and Thirteen Water. Shinn West is currently offering an incredible BOGO deal--two omakase sets for just $69--which makes it one of the best value sushi experiences in the city right now. Unsurprisingly, reservations are extremely hard to come by due to the popularity of the deal. The space itself is impressively spacious, featuring two sushi counters and ample seating, which gives it a more relaxed vibe compared to tighter omakase spots. My friends and I really enjoyed the quality of the pieces--fresh and satisfying. We even ordered extras after the meal! It's definitely on the more casual side: the meal is paced briskly with about an hour allotted per seating, and the chefs are efficiently putting out the pieces. But we didn't mind at all--it felt fun, approachable, and still very well done. If you can snag a reservation, it's absolutely worth it--especially for the price. read more

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I've dined before at Shinn East and now at Shinn West with no perceptible difference to the quality or experience! We came to enjoy the BOGO deal ($69 regular price) and we ended up enjoying additional sake bottles than we would usually. Service (5/5): The wait staff are extremely attentive throughout the whole experience. My water glass or sake cup was never empty! Due to how busy they are, the coursed meal felt a little rushed with pieces presented at fairly quick speeds. Food (5/5): The chefs asked if there were any food restrictions at the start of the meal. I said that I did not eat shrimp and the menu was modified accordingly. Every piece of the omakase set was fresh and tasty. At the end, we ordered a wagyu piece each which absolutely melted in my mouth. read more