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Shoshin 68

4.7 (51 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Corianne M.

Amazing! I came when they first opened and I absolutely loved it. Probably one of my top omakase experiences so far. It's so cozy and intimate and the service was great. The food itself was wonderful! I thought the omakase feature very unique flavors. Super happy about it and would definitely recommend

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Samantha Z.

I came here the other day and had a great experience! The staff were super nice and even though we arrived earlier than our reservation time, they accomodated seating us right away. They served us complemntary green tea and pickled radishes. The server was very attentive and filled back up everyones tea. The bathroom was also super nice, fancy, and clean! We got the basic menu set which was 12 courses. For an appetizer we got toro tartare which was flavored so well and came with a crispy chip on top that we were supposed to break and mix into the tartare. Every nigiri piece came with a really big piece of fish. At other omakase places I can usually fit the whole piece easily in my mouth but with these I was really stuffing my mouth. The larger portion of fish on top of each nigiri made the entire meal really filling and I was suprised to actually feel full afterwards. The nigiri tasted pretty fresh and the chef dressed the pieces in really unique, yummy ways. For example, pieces came with toppings like pickled wasabi, turffle nori puree, ponzu radish, and so on. After our meal, the chef gave us all some complemetary crispy salmon on the house which was seasoned well. I also came here to celebrate my birthday and they prepared a little card as well as 2 pieces of vanilla ice cream mochi plus a song on the house which was really nice of them!! Overall, the staff was very friendly and the meal was fresh and filling. Would definately recommend coming here!!

Ellen C.

Food was little too hyped up not like the best. The place was smaller than I thought. I would recommend Bar sitting instead of Tatami room. Overall it was alright.

Jose G.

As a Lower Manhattan local, Shoshin 68 has become one of my favorite omakase spots. Chef Yee and his team provide exceptional care and attention, creating a welcoming and personalized experience for every guest. The quality and presentation of each unique piece of nigiri are truly top-tier, every course feels and tastes beautifully executed. Whenever friends ask me for an omakase recommendation, I send them to Shoshin 68 without hesitation.

Food, service and ambiance was great, intimate and good value. My partner and I had fun interacting with the chef and were pleased with the variety of fish and preparation. I only recently discovered this place so I hope more people enjoy what we did! Also bring Labubus because they only have one in their collection and they're looking to expand, say Jesse said it

Labubu decor :) Chef's playground.

People, you don't know what you are missing. This place! Omakase for under $100 in SoHo. 16 course menu where the chef guides you through a special culinary experience. Small and intimate. Recommend coming Halloween night to enjoy the show.

Chef Yee is THE BEST!!!!! Absolutely love it here and actually think this is the best omakase out there. It's not "just a sushi restaurant" and really has a wonderful menu and flow of set courses that are unique from other omakase spots. I've known the chef since he worked at another omakase spot and was elated when I learned he was opening his own spot and it's even better than I could have imagined. Also after having attended the incredible grand opening, it's only gotten better. He also made me and my group his special salmon and Parmesan off menu piece which blew my mind. IYKYK!!!! The BYOB is also a huge value add (especially as someone who loves wine). Very much a spot for local regulars which shows how well regarded it is, and the team treats everyone so nicely. Definitely sit at the bar - you get the full experience up close and personally. Not sure the deal with the review from the guy who seemed upset about his experience but do not listen to his review - you will love it! Don't even think about going to other omakase spots, this is the one. I absolutely cannot wait to come back!

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Jessalyn S.

Lots of under $100 omakases opening up across the city and this one is a gem of a find. $68 for 12 courses is such a great deal. We sat at the counter and the chefs were very friendly and service was great. They have a seasonal menu as well. At the moment they don't have a liquor license but they said it's coming soon. The fish is fresh and presentation was clean. If a no frills, just good sushi omakase is what you're looking for, def give this place a try.

Nicholas C.

We made a reservation in advance and arrived at Shoshin68 just as the omakase experience for our time slot began. The space is compact, with one long serving bar and two dining tables, which made the atmosphere feel intimate. We were seated at the bar near the window and served 12 courses of excellent nigiri and hand rolls. Since we booked through Pulsd, we also received unlimited green tea and house-made pickles. Two sushi chefs prepared everything with skill and personality, sharing stories about the restaurant along the way. It's a great spot for a date or a night out with a close friend.

Rhoda L.

Chef Yee was amazing! Every dish he served was delicious. He was also very personable and made us feel at home. Not only was the food excellent but also a great price of $68 for 12 courses! I'm from LA and you'll never find an Omakase of that caliber anywhere close to that price. If I ever find myself in NYC again I'm definitely paying Chef Yee another visit.

Jana L.

We're in New York for a business trip and stumbled upon this new spot in Soho, which just opened a week ago. We were absolutely amazed by how incredible the experience was definitely one of the best omakase I've ever had in the city. If you get the chance, definitely give it a try! Each course was a work of art, It truly feels like a hidden gem that won't stay hidden for long.

Kylee H.

Wanted to come in here on a previous date, but it didn't work out for me, so after looking at them online for a while, we came now to celebrate a personal milestone! The omakase was delicious, a lot of different flavors in every bite, and the pickled radish was a great cleanser between courses. It was a friendly and intimate environment - we loved talking to the chef about life and learning a bit more about sushi. Definitely worth the price and will be back! Highly recommend.

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Chef Yee was amazing! Fish was so fresh and great atmosphere. Chu toro was the highlight.

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Thank you for the kind words, Erica! Can't wait to have you back!

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Ridiculously expensive for nothing much! It isn't worth the money, and the place is small and cramped.

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Very good value omakase! Chef and waiter were very friendly. Every bite was delicious!

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Thank you for the review, H W.! Can't wait to have you back!

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Fantastic meal and even better service - intimate space great for date night or catching up with friends. Will be back!

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Konban - Corn ice cream (@joeynht)

Konban

4.4(492 reviews)
1.2 mi•Chelsea

Konban is a pretty great spot with some truly authentic food and fast, caring service. It's in a…read moreunique space in Chelsea, feels almost like a speakeasy. The space is usually quite busy, but still feels serene. The cocktails are very good, though they lean heavy to gin, vodka, and whiskey as it is japanese - you will miss out on tequila and mezcal at this spot. The Katsu is good, but I don't really like katsu, so i'm not going to try to sell that. The uni toro dish however is just out of this world and exactly what I want to eat every day! This stuff is a dream come true. The corn ribs are the best preparation of corn outside of very cheesy esquites that I've ever had, and the mazeman is some really god noodles. Other dishes are good, but I would say the Mazeman, uni toro, and corn ribs are the musts for me. Corn ice cream at the end is a nice treat, it tastes a lot like white chocolate, but there's corn in there too!

It was a good dining experience, but nothing to write home about. I'd give 3.5 and wouldn't…read moredissuade anyone from trying it and making their own opinion. For three people, we paid about $200ish and got: - 2 beers - $21 Ebi Katsu - good but basically prawn tempura with flakier coating - $ 15 Konban Corn ribs - YUM - $17 Karaage - good, standard Izakaya - $15 Shishito peppers - LOVE - $36 Sushi set - Solid 8 pc nigiri - $22 Yellowtail crudo - refreshing w/sweet citrus - $24 Umami Tobiko Clam Pasta - get it! - $14 Konban Corn ice cream - so cute & corn-y! It's a lovely little date night or intimate dinner experience. Quiet, clean, and sets a nice mood. The food, again, was good but with all the great Izakaya in NYC would I come again? Not sure. If you do, definitely order the corn items and the clam pasta!

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Kimura

Kimura

4.5(554 reviews)
0.8 mi•East Village
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A day after a meal at Kimura is five stars all around. The stars soar beyond the restaurant into…read moreyour day! I promise you, but you'd have to try it to believe me. My friend visiting from CA and I were seated within 10 minutes of bursting in as soon as doors opened. Cozy, dark, and ambient is how Kimura feels. We were also escorted all the way to back of the restaurant in the second partition. Something about that made it feel even more intimate and special dining with my friend. We didn't have to yell at each other to converse, and had no problem hearing each other with nostalgic 70's hits blaring at an inoffensive level through speakers. Our yakitori was well marinated which had me thrilled. I hate an unflavored meat stick if anything. Also, the meats and seafood were just well grilled. Not too well done and not undercooked. Just right, which is what I like. My friend had a good time with his sashimi and sushi. Overall, I am satisfied with what Kimura had done for us. It definitely impressed my LA friend.

5.0 / 5.0 A place where you can enjoy authentic…read moreJapanese-style *motsu-nabe*. I arrived around 1:30 PM on a weekend, and the place was already packed! The dining area features tables for two and four, and there's an additional, prefab-style extension toward the back. It's climate-controlled, so it's perfectly comfortable even in that section! They also provide high chairs and cutlery for children. It's rare to find a place in New York that serves *motsu* . We ordered a portion for two, which was quite generous and absolutely delicious. You can add spicy or garlic-based dipping sauces, which change the flavor profile and make it even better. I recommend finishing your *motsu-nabe* with ramen. The staff are all kind and incredibly attentive. Plus, the restrooms are kept very clean‼ I imagine the other dishes on the menu are just as good.This is definitely a spot I'll want to visit again and again. ・ *motsu-nabe* for two

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Raku - Vegetable tempura udon

Raku

4.5(1.2k reviews)
0.2 mi•South Village
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Best Udon restaurant in New York…read more Raku's noodles are nice and springy nothing like what you can buy and their quality of noodle in general is off the charts. I've gone to multiple udon restaurants that claim handmade noodles but Raku is one of the only resaurants where I can taste that difference. Clean broth, high quality meat, good seasoning. I've gotten both the gyunan and wagyu and the wagyu was insanely melt in your mouth but the gyunan (which I think is a great base dish to get to know raku) was also incredibly tender and the meat prepared at the perfect temperature, you don't even need to splurge for the higher quality meat because their cooking elevates it. The sizing for the udon is generous and their karage is also one of the best I've had For the other appetizers, I've also had the agedashi tofu and ankimo (monkfish liver) which to be honest I think can be skips, not bad, well seasoned, and freshly fried but I think when you compare it to the noodles you might as well save room and skip the appetizers. The soho location is mid-sized with some five tables in front and other tables lining the hallway to the back with more space. The staff is very professional and the restaurant itself is nice and calm. A must-try spot in my opinion highly recommend

Last night's dinner was well worth the 1hr 15min wait! I stumbled upon Raku from my Yelp search of…read morenearby places and seeing the fantastic 4.6 star rating, I thought let's give it a try! This is my first time enjoying udon noodle soup in NYC so let's see what it has to offer and it did not disappoint! We sat at the large communal table in the back - VERY loud talking so would recommend a booth or the seating in front of the restaurant if you prefer a quieter dinner. My coworker ordered the Chikara (mochi with chicken hot udon) with a side of veggie tempura, this was recommended by our server. I ordered the Niku + spicy oil (most popular udon with beef short ribs and honeycomb tripe) with side order of shrimp tempura and sansai vegetables. Food came out quickly within 10 mins and was piping hot served in fun pots! This amount of food was more than enough for 2! I wanted to order gyoza but next time! Broth was savory, beef and tripe were both very tender, tempura was lightly battered and fried. The vegetables had a nice pickling, nice crispy. My coworker really enjoyed her mochi. I even tried a sip of her broth and it was so flavorful! Chicken was soft and juicy. This was my favorite dinner during our stay in NYC thus far, I can't wait to come back! Dinner ended up being $88 in total after tax which I think is a great deal. Highly recommend Raku for those wanting to try Japanese noodles, either hot or cold!

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Izakaya Fuku - Seating and decorations

Izakaya Fuku

4.4(398 reviews)
5.9 mi•Elmhurst
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Casual dining
Kitchen open late

I was craving carbonara and it was after midnight. I almost gave up hope thinking nothing would be…read moreopen and my cravings wouldn't go unfulfilled. But at last, as I searched on DoorDash I stumbled upon this glorious restaurant they call Izakaya Fuku. I was drawn to the adorable names for their sushi roll dishes like "Strawberry Fields" and their Italian Japanese fusion pasta dishes, "Creamy Mentaiko Bacon Pasta" with creamy mayonnaise, spicy cod roe and bacon like are you kidding me? It's a bummer I wasn't more hunger or that I didn't have more bucks in my wallet because I wanted all these dishes. And the Chirashi Don, god it looks so beautiful the way that it's arranged in the photos online. I finally decided on the carbonara. And I was drawn to the fact that it was udon based. Now, I've just been living in hawaii these past years so that Japanese twist on an Italian dish that I just love oh so much really brought me back to missing the islands and the Asian spins they had on cuisines. Now my food may have not come in a jiffy but for after midnight cravings I'd say it was well worth the wait. And my oh my the portion was huge!!!! I slurped that big boy up. It was SOOO delicious and savory. I love comfort food and this had me in carbonara heaven. I loved indulging into every single last bite. By the looks of the picture the restaurant looks lovely, I'd love to stop there and try it in person. Thank you. Thank you! My belly and my heart are very much satisfied.

Late arrival from LGA airport and we were hungry as this restaurant is close to the key 74th…read moreRoosevelt subway station. Opened til late. Japan vibes for sure. Dark. Poppy music. Covers and unique mixes. Big menu. Too big in my opinion. We got the karrage and beef pichana steak to start. Karrage was def better of the 2. Black garlic ramen was excellent and also the carbonara udon. Ramen preferred over the udon if you had to pick . Also topped off with a Sapporo. Nice cold draft. Definitely a good late night spot. Decor fun. Service good. Food mostly hits over misses

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Yakitori Totto - Eggplant

Yakitori Totto

4.0(1.5k reviews)
3.0 mi•Midtown West
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I was in the midtown area and stopped by Yakitori Totto for a quick lunch! The entrance indeed is a…read morelittle hidden but the door is behind the door to Azuma and take the stairs up to the second floor. Loved the more traditional izayaki vibes and I could smell/hear the grill as I walked in. The chicken meatball and the hanger steak were both very tasty, tender, and well-seasoned. I'm not a huge pork belly fan, but I was surprised at the ratio and how it wasnt overly fatty. The king oyster mushroom was kinda buttery in a delicious way and the shiitake was classic with a nice smokey-ness. The unagi don came with well-cooked eel. The accompanying tamago was very smooth and custard-y with a radiating miso flavor that I really enjoyed! Ratio of rice to ingredients was also great! The fried shishito peppers were tasty with the salt and lemon. Food came out quick and staff were polite. Haven't heard of this place until today and I look forward to going back!

This had been my favorite restaurant in NYC for decades. Every dish was perfectly grilled, each a…read moreunique delight, perfectly seasoned in its own way. There was traditionally an hour wait at least during prime meal time. People would sit in the chairs that lined the entry hallway because it was just that good. Over the years, I spent so many evenings sitting at the yakitori bar meeting other people who also had a deep love for this restaurant. When I came to NYC for a weeks visit, I'd often eat her three times even though there are so many great places to eat. Something happened over the past 5 or 6 years. Maybe it changed ownership? I should have known when I walked in to a restaurant that was half full. Some of the recipes of old favorites have changed. Most importantly, some of the skewers were tough, dry and over grilled. And everything was presented in the same way, and everything slathered in the same yakitori sauce instead of each dish arriving grilled to perfection and presenting itself as its own particular delight executed from the imagination of a chef who truly cared.

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Shoshin 68 - sushi - Updated October 2026

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