Came here with a buddy of mine after seeing the AYCE deal all over social media. This is a very small hole in the wall restaurant with a long counter and a few tables up front. I sat at the table. Service was honestly amazing and my server Sophia was super attentive and friendly explaining all of our options and dealing with our large ordering antics. After a delightful omakase experience with a bunch of great flavors, the all you can eat started and you have to order everything at once so you need to know how much you can eat before. We ordered 140 pieces, 60 lean tuna, 40 toro, and 40 of the A5 Wagyu. Do not do this, so good but so agonizing. Food tasted amazing and the sake options made it fun. Overall was a super fun experience and I would go back and get a reasonable amount of food instead. read more

SourAji - Toro and lean tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Really solid omakase overall--fish was fresh, well-prepared, and the pacing of the meal felt just right. Definitely a great spot if you're looking for a more intimate sushi experience in NYC. The only downside was the "all you can eat" portion at the end--you have to preorder the three options (wagyu and two toro), which kind of defeats the purpose and makes it feel less flexible than expected. Also, it's a very small space with only one bathroom, so be prepared for a bit of a wait there. Still great meal however probably only a 1 time experience read more

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This was my very first Omakase experience, and I have no major complaints. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. Everyone served us with a smile! The first four courses - the Omakase itself - was wonderful. Every dish that the chef put out was absolutely delicious and presentation was on point. For the final course - the "all you can eat" sushi bit - we ordered what seemed like a mountain full of sushi and it was good to the last bite. My only complaints; 1) sitting at a table instead of the bar dilutes the experience a bit. Those who were at the bar seemed to have more of an interactive experience. 2) the plum wine which is one of two bottles offered was cloyingly sweet - too sweet for anyone at the table. Not a good pairing with the exquisite plates being served. 3) not a complaint but rather a warning; do NOT over-order when it comes to the all you can eat part. Yes it's fun to be challenged (you must eat everything you order during an allotted span of time, or else you get charged extra for every piece of sushi left behind). However, at the end of the day I left overstuffed and the delicate flavors of the Omakase courses were washed out by the mountain of rolls that we were challenged to complete. However, in the end it's a cool experience and you get your money's worth if you overindulge! read more

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I enjoyed the experience. You're probably pretty hungry coming to an ayce spot so I appreciated that each piece of the omakase came pretty quickly and the fish was pretty good quality! They take your order for the ayce portion 3 separate times (right before each course). I wish there was soy sauce for the ayce portion but they seemed too busy for me to make a request. Another yelper is right through, the wagyu is salty enough which was perfect for me. The vibes were casual. I had a great time here and I recommend this place read more

SourAji - First thing that came onto our plate, some sort of toro mixture on a cracker type thing - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The first 12 course were pretty good but it definitely wasn't an omakase experience. As shown in the pictures, the sushi came out in sets of 4 rather than one by one. Afterwards, they rush to take your AYCE order BUT please note you only get to order once. So right after you finish your course, you need to decide how many pieces you can eat. Between my friend and I, we had 60 pieces and we definitely slowed down towards the end. A true all you can experience should be order as you go so food doesn't go to waste and customers can enjoy the food. We didn't want to be charged extra so we forced ourself to finish which made the sushi less enjoyable. read more

Interesting concept when they bring you a multi course omakase experience and then you can choose between only tuna, Wagyu, or Toro for the remainder all you can eat. You have to decide how many pieces of the all you can eat at the end as they will not come back to refill any further orders. The tricky part is you will get charged if you don't finish everything. That's really a disappointing strategy. Although I'm sure they were tempted, they did not overpack the rice to fill you up. The Omakase was good, but nothing that was really unusual for creative. I thought the three types of sake was a nice touch since it was also included in the all you can eat price. The Wagyu was really inconsistent. Some pieces were so chewy that you cannot digest because of the uneven cooking but some were also very delicious. The Toro definitely was much better and consistently tasty. Of course, they did not have to torch the Toro. Although I am not a drinker, I will say the plum wine/sake was pretty good. Service was friendly, but also under staffed since they had to wait for so many tables. Definitely take a little bit longer to get your water refill or even your series of omakase. They did not seem to have much of a plan as they did not start serving the tables in any logical order. In fact, people that came late actually got served first while the rest of us had to wait. For $100 per person, I don't think it was worth the price. Much better options nearby. read more

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SourAji has been on my wife and Is radar for quite some time, and when we had celebratory occasion, we decided to try the experience. We were a little nervous that it would be over hyped (as seen a lot of influencers posting about it online), but it really did exceed our expectations in terms of quality and service! We ended up sitting at the second bar in the back of the restaurant, and were lucky enough to get two end seats (which were right next to the sake...). Our glasses were never empty! They offer a premium version of the sake (extra $20pp), where you can order from an additional two sakes. We didn't opt for it, but may consider it for next time. Food-wise, the nigiri really was fantastic with some of our favorites being the seabreem, himachi, and BBQ eel. It was some of the best white fish nigiri I've had in a while (I usually wouldn't pick those). Then for the AYCE portion the way it works is you can order any amount of lean tuna, then any amount of fatty tuna (otoro - which is torched), then any amount of the waygu. You only have one opportunity to order each one, so choose wisely. I ordered 10 of each, which was a bold move and definitely feeling it today... But there are def groups that order way more (I think current record for someone is like 220ish between the three!). Service-wise, we felt very well taken care of. Super friendly, welcoming, and talkative. As mentioned above, our glasses were never empty - and huge shout out to Celeste and Ryan for giving great recommendations on the sake and mochi (for dessert)! Overall, left feeling like it was a memorable experience and would do it again! read more

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$98 for AYCE omakase and sake! 12 courses then unlimited lean tuna, toro, and wagyu. Very delicious, good quality, and worth the price! Most omakase places feel intimate and quiet, but here, you can connect and make friends with so many people. It was a very lively environment with engaging sushi chefs and good service. You start with 12 unique pieces of sushi then go into the AYCE portion. They start with lean tuna first, you ask for how many pieces you want to eat. Then you eat them and go into toro. So on and so forth. It takes the pressure off of not ordering too much. My tip: order more than you think! This place is definitely worth it for the price point. Make reservations in advance. read more

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Came here by recommendation from friends! We were super excited for AYCE Wagyu. You get to eat your omakase course then choose your number of lean tuna, fatty tuna, and Wagyu one at a time just one time. Included in the AYCE was drinks and sake which we thought was nice. The concept of the restaurant is really great however we felt as though the execution was not. You have 90 minutes but you're done in about an hour they'll rush you out. The bar seating is incredibly tight almost uncomfortably tight. The food is just eh. What really threw me off was the amount of vinegar used in the rice the day we went. All we could taste was the vinegar. The fish was okay but the Wagyu was incredibly chewy which I've never experienced chewy Wagyu. The servers were nice it seems like they're trained to make people drink alcohol? Or they are just young... this is definitely not a date night place. read more

SourAji - Wagyu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The place is very narrow, too dim and noisy. The food is just ok, I've had many Omakasi dinners, this place will be one and done. The service is pleasant, but rushed. The all you can eat isn't exactly as it sounds. They give you 3 options, which are pre chosen and it's a 3 round term. read more

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Omakase + AYCE + AYCD. You have to make a reservation (quite easy online), but the place is pretty small so walk-ins most likely won't be seated. I arrived promptly for my reservation at 7:00pm and everyone else who had a resy had to wait outside since the previous wave was still finishing up. I booked a 3 person at the Sushi Bar (maybe 17 seats) since there wasn't any tables open (4 tables of 2 and 1 table of 6). The omakase itself is 12 pieces and decent quality and wide range of fish, regular salmon and toro and scallop and wagyu. This part takes around 30 minutes to eat and they have a bunch of sakes for you to choose from, including one plum wine that was pretty sweet and my personal favorite. The AYCE is three rounds: tuna, toro, and wagyu. They ask you how many pieces you want only one time and then you can't go back to the previous round. It's also $10 per piece that you cannot finish, so make sure to budget well (I ate 5-5-3, but my partner had 5-10-6 and said he could have gone with 1-2 pieces less. I think the average for the AYCE section is ~20 per person). There was a lady who ordered 200 pieces of toro...I'm not sure she finished because she only had the allotted 90 minutes (but 30 had already passed for the Omakase portion), and around 8:25 the entire next wave was already waiting near and outside the door and she still had like 40 pieces. Honestly, super fun experience, the waiting staff were super friendly as well. I would definitely recommend, after tax it was roughly $130pp. read more

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Another AYCE sushi spot! The toppings weren't as premium as others, but the fish was extremely fresh. My husband and I ate almost 30 additional pieces each, so we feel like we got our money's worth! The chefs were friendly and took the time to explain each piece of nigiri. Seating is limited since the space is a bit small, but perfect for a date night! read more

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Finally after months of rescheduling this reservations due to life priorities I decided to take myself out on a solo date here. I arrived 10 minutes and I was at least 6 sushi pieces behind. Omakase experience was quick and rushed. The vibe and crowd except for the host and manager were standoffish compared to other omakase spots. The seating was 90 minutes we were done in about 75 minutes. There were unlimited sake, beer and tea. I ordered hot oolong tea and they forgot about my drink even after I paid the bill but at the same time ai didn't follow up. I started off with the plum wine followed by sake. I liked the idea of serving the sake on a shot glass. It was the right amount of alcohol for each serving. My top three pieces from the omakase round were the wagyu, scallop and eel. For the AYCE, there were 3 rounds: lean tuna (1st round), Toro (2nd round) and wagyu (last round). You can't go back after ordering from each round for more so there is gamble here, order a lot and if you cannot finish it there is an extra charge. The dining experience ended with dessert of choice: cookies and cream ice cream and mochi. I went with the black sesame mochi. Bathroom was very clean. If I come back them I have to go in with an empty stomach to consume more wagyu sushi. read more

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We went to SourAji recently on a Friday night to try the all you can eat Omakase that we saw on social media. All in all it was a quality experience. The cuts of sushi were delicious and what you would expect for that price point. The ice cream was tasty. The space itself is compact and pretty cute. Where this place gets 3 stars instead of higher is the service and the unusual all you can eat policy. Our service wasn't terrible and fairly decent but not what you would expect from a place at this price point as the waiter didn't do a great job of explaining the omakese. As for the all you can eat policy, as others have noted, it is more of an all you can approximately eat as you get to order 1 round of any amount of sushi but no more than that so you have to make a determination of how much you can eat instead of just ordering as you go along. It should be noted that they impose a penalty for not finishing all your sushi. read more

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One of my favorite things about myself is that when I take an L, I'm very consistent in getting my lick back. I'll do anything to get a lick back. However, one lick I have been unable to get back is Montezuma. Bro just has my NUMBER. The last 4 times I have gone to Mexico I got sick as a dog. Montezuma is getting every last bit his revenge for Hernán Cortés massacring and enslaving the Aztecs. Talk about getting a lick back... All this to say, I had a dinner planned with my girlfriend's cousin at SourAji to demolish the all you can eat omakase here. When I committed to the res 9 days prior, I had no idea I would still be in a DOGFIGHT with Montezuma... and what was I gonna do? Cancel last minute? How would that look to my girlfriend's cousin? In hindsight, I should have absolutely canceled as raw fish is the last thing I should have been eating. But hindsight is always 20/20, we need to look forward. We entered the clean Japanese interior of SourAji and were seated at the bar. One of the chefs looked at me and said "Are you the chicken guy!? I love your videos!" I wish I could have interacted with him more and gotten his name, but I was so locked in on trying to have a solid poker face. The first 14 pieces of sushi were delicious, and I got through them pretty easy. I was feeling myself. However, after the omakase course, they come around and give you 3 options for all you can eat. You get to pick however many lean tuna, fatty tuna, and wagyu nigiri you want. Anything you don't eat, you have to pay for. Big cuz leaned over to me and said "We are about to go CRAZY! How many do you think you're gonna get?" I said "probably like 3 each..." which sounded like a lot in my current state. He responded with "THREE!??! THAT'S IT!??! I thought you were a big dog..." I upped it to 6 each to which he said "THAT'S IT!?!" But 6 each, 18 total pieces of nigiri, was more than I thought I could possibly finish. I informed him I was operating at around 43% of my full strength right now. I got 6 of each, and he got 6 lean tuna, 8 fatty, and 10 wagyu nigiri. TANK. I made it through the first 12 somehow, but when those last 6 wagyu nigiri came... man. I had to look myself in the face and say "who are you as a man?" I was scarfing them down and chugging water. I picked up the last piece with my chopsticks, beads of sweat rolling down my face, and shoved it in my mouth against my will. Job finished. He said "we have to come back when you're at full strength." Absolutely we do, I'll be back to do some DAMAGE. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and knew I needed it!!! They offer omakase that includes ayce toro, tuna and wagyu sushi. drinks are included with the option to upgrade the selection or include beer. We chose the one included with the omakase which included sake and plum wine. They are prompt and prepared with the food. Everyone is served all at once so they fill the restaurant, serve us all, and then the next groups come in. We were given 12 courses and then you enjoy the ayce experience. You tell them how many pieces of each you would like, which you can only decide once because they will only offer this at this point of the night. They do charge for excessive waste. The team that was serving was lively and personable. They explained everything at the beginning and every plate they served. Overall the experience is about an hour and a half and is worth the $100 per person price tag for sure. The location itself was pretty small and cold but the food comes so quickly you barely even have a chance to notice. We loved everything we ate! read more

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Omakase, AYCE, and AYCD! We had a great experience here. The staff were all friendly and very attentive. The omakase portion was overall good. Every serving was good, but felt a little uninspired. There were 4 different options for drinks. We tried all 4 options. Refills were very prompt. After omakase, we had 3 additional courses for AYCE. They ask you to decide on how many pieces you want prior to each course. They do it this way because everyone's course is made at the same time by the chef. I really enjoyed the lean tuna and toro. Unfortunately the Wagyu fillets were too salty. This is a very fun and fast paced experienced. They do keep track of record holders. At the time of review, the current record holder had over 150 pieces! I will probably come here one day to see if I can come close to that. read more

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This ayce omakase was awesome. Came to this place with 5 people and we were stuffed. They have a lot of seating so they can serve plenty of people but make sure to reserve. The place seemed clean and atmosphere is good. They served sake along with the omakase and there were 4 sake you can choose from. The omakase started with 12 different cuts afterwards they served the unlimited omakase. The server checked up on us and asked if we wanted to refill our sake throughout the courses. The food was delicious and we order many cuts for the acye. The tuna was great but the wagyu was just okay. Overall, it was a great experience. Just remember to don't over order because they will charge per piece if you don't finish. read more

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This is the best bang for your buck! Absolutely amazing food, sake and vibes! The server was so attentive and had great recommendations for the AYCE! Would highly recommend coming for a night out! read more

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Overall the food was decent, especially considering the all you can eat nature of the Omakase. The toro and wagyu were especially good. Unfortunately, the omakase included an uni which was awful. It had an overwhelming foul fishy flavor. This was unlike any uni I have had before, which was sweet and buttery with mild briny ocean notes. I'm not sure if their uni was poorer quality or not fresh. I have always adored uni until theirs. I wanted to say something, but the few servers were very busy, trying to keep up with a dining space packed to the gills with patrons. I wasn't able to get anyone's attention and the foul taste eventually cleared my palate after several minutes. The atmosphere also felt extremely rushed. The food came out quickly and the waitstaff frequently reminded diners that they were on a strict timeline to maintain turnover. It was an OK experience, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

Souraji is an you can eat omakase and all you can drink sake/beer spot definitely has a unique setup. They start you off with a 14-course tasting, which was a nice variety, but after that, you only get to choose from 4 options for the "all-you-can-eat" part which they only offer you once. I wish this had been explained more clearly from the start or that I had read reviews beforehand, because I initially thought you could reorder any of the 14 pieces, not just the limited four. The all you can drink is a great touch as they have a different variety of sake. But I did feel a bit rushed after the 90-minute mark, likely because they need to seat the next group. While I understand the time limit, the overall vibe felt a little too structured and lacked the more fun, lively atmosphere I've experienced at other omakase spots. Still, it's worth trying if you go in knowing the format and are ready to make quick decisions on your refills! read more

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My sister took me here for my birthday since I told her I just wanted something casual, and it was exactly that. Music filled the room, people chatting and drinking. Book your time slot and be ready to eat and drink. The Omakase experience is very limited; but the nigiri that was served was unique and tasted fresh. The AYCE drink options; Premium Sake, Beer, Soda and tea. All the sake I tried and drank were solid options and it was a great opportunity to try out their offerings side by side. After you get through your 8 pieces of Chef's selection of nigiri, you have an option to do AYCE of Tuna, Toro and Wagyu. You have to be strategic since you can only place an order once for the table. The Tuna and Toro was easy to get through and was delicious, but the Wagyu was a bit of an overkill with AYCE. It's so rich and fatty that after 6+ pieces, the consistency of the meat/fat and the chewing became a little unpleasant. Interesting take on your non traditional Omakase / AYCE sushi & drinking experience. read more

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A small restaurant that is hard to miss because it is dimly lit from the outside. It serves a 14 course omakase with an all you can eat(AYCE) afterwards. The omakase portion was pretty good with a bunch of different types of fish. The AYCE system works in 3 rounds, each round you choose how many pieces you want but you cannot ask for more after. 1st Round- Lean Tuna 2nd Round- Fatty Tuna 3rd Round- Wagyu Overall I enjoyed the flavor and the different types of courses in the omakase but the AYCE portion I found to be not as good because the sushi rice was overpowering with vinegar and I could not enjoy the tuna or wagyu. Visited May 2025 Food- 6/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Staff- 10/10 read more

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Okay, let me tell you how it really is....this is place is an all you can eat sushi buffet 2.0. Let me level set expectations...this is not a high end omakase experience. The space is tight and bland, just like what you would expect for LES. The sushi bar is packed so tightly that you could barely lift your arms to eat. The sushi was pretty fresh but not the quality you would expect from a higher end sushi establishment. The seasoning on the fish was bland and if you request soy sauce and wasabi, they would provide an imbalanced amount which demonstrated their inexperience. If you order more sushi after all the courses, know that the serving is roughly 50% of the actual size. Also, the sake was lukewarm which was less than ideal. Overall, it's a pretty amateur establishment. They don't have real sushi chefs and the staff is extremely inexperienced. But if you're looking for a casual dinner spot where you can get full from sushi and drink for free, I think this place makes sense. Just level set your expectations. read more

I've always wanted to try an AYCE omakase spot, so this was a super fun experience with friends! The interior of this location has two bar sections, and there's ample seating for a bigger group (but I definitely do recommend a reservation). Service here is super nice and attentive. How the AYCE works is that there's a 12-course omakase that they first start you off with (that includes handrolls, a variety of nigiri, and miso soup). Once that is done, then they explain to you the AYCE portion: there are three rounds and at the beginning of each you tell them how many pieces you want on a scale of 0-100. If you have any leftovers than you are charged per piece. The quality of the fish overall was alright and for the AYCE portion, their cuts of fish are definitely thinner. I thought that their wagyu was really 'meh' and not that high quality (I felt a bit sick after eating it). But, for $98 and AYCE you're getting what you pay for. Regardless, it still was a fun experience with friends and the environment was very lively and fun to chat in. read more

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Here's a concise and honest review for Souraji: Souraji - Fun Omakase with a Twist Souraji offers a solid omakase experience at a great value. The standard course was well-executed, and the unique "all-you-can-eat" rounds at the end added a fun, interactive twist you don't usually find at omakase spots. The unlimited sake option is appealing, though the house sake fell flat--stick with the other selections, which were much better. Seating was a bit cramped and not the most comfortable, but the friendly and attentive staff helped make up for it. If you're looking for a more relaxed and experimental take on omakase without breaking the bank, Souraji is worth checking out--just don't expect much elbow room. Tasting at the time was $98 + tip read more

SourAji - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Thai was the best server ever Great vibes Great food Came here for my birthday and will def come back! read more

SourAji - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing. Good enough omakase with all you can drink and all you can eat (3 courses - lean tuna, fatty tube, and wagyu - I don't eat beef so they have me the option of salmon but with a 10 piece limit). Everyone was super nice. The decor was cute. The sake was actually good and the fatty tuna was melt in your mouth. Highly recommend if you're a fatty tuna lover. Also loved the yellowtail which is not usually my fav. read more

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Quality and service is comparable to Shinn East and Sushi by Bou! I'd say it is very worth it! Get more lean tuna than fatty toro and wagyu!

Finally tried this ayce omakase with some friends and it did not disappoint. For $98 ayce omakase and unlimited sake, it's such a good deal. Quality was pretty good and at the end of the course, you have 3 options to order however many pieces you want (only get to order it once for every option, so order wisely!). The staff and host were very friendly and the restaurant is spacious. Will def come again because I drank too much free sake/plum wine so I wasn't able to eat many pieces after the course. So sad... read more

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[Food] - Omakase ($98/pp): 14 courses and all were pretty good, except for the uni on top of our seared chu-toro. The Uni tasted like it went bad and my friend also agreed. The dessert portion was also a bit weird for us just because they took out a big plastic container with prepackaged mochi ice cream for us to pick flavors. Even if it's prepackaged, I expected them to do all this in the back and bring it out to us at least on a plate, but this felt a bit too casual. - Unlimited nigiri after, but only for Akami Tuna, Seared Chu-toro and Wagyu and you can't order more afterwards. You must place your order on the spot when they ask. Also for any unfinished pieces will be an extra $10 charge each to prevent food waste, which is fair. - Unlimited sake was also served before, during, and after the meal. My favorite was their house sake and plum wine. The others were a bit too dry for me. [Service] - Very fast, friendly, attentive - Overall service was ok but we wished they would've slowed it down a bit. We were done with the omakase portion within 30 mins since the chef and bartender seemed to rush the whole experience. Bill was also given to us as soon as the meal concluded, but you are welcomed to stay the full 90 mins to continue the unlimited sake before the next round of guests arrive. [Ambiance] - Trendy and extroverted vibe - Seating is very tight at the bar and hard to get in and out of your seat since the chairs are right next to each other so you'd have to pull your chair all the way back to get out. [Overall] - Unfortunately personally it's hard for me to want to come back just because overall this wasn't the type of omakase my friend and I were looking for. It is still a good price for the meal as it's definitely more of a quantity over quality type of omakase (which I've personally never been to till now). read more

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Got lucky and was seated at the bar on a Sunday night. The staff were lively, attentive and fun-- a pumped up vibe compared to typical omakase. The 12 pc omakase set ($98) came out super fast and each piece was yummy and fresh (nothing too stand out), and the nigiri with uni on it was the best. After the 12 pc set begins the AYCE part. Three rounds consisting of lean tuna, toro, and wagyu. The toro was fantastic!!! Wagyu was also good, kinda fatty, bit too salty. And for all you can drink, they have some good options. Overall LOVED it here and will definitely go again. read more

SourAji - Omakase set + all you can drink sake and beer - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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So far the best omakase spot I've had. Came here on Saturday to celebrate my birthday with My bf and the place was top tier with sushi, music and vibes. Every piece was flavorful and fresh, paired with different sake shots. Definitely get the lemonade sake and nigori sake. Service was sweet especially the host and I would come back for another special occasion 10/10 :) read more

SourAji - Some omakase pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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SourAji was recommended to me. They have two locations. Make sure you make reservations to the correct location and choose table or bar. One guy wanted to change to bar but couldn't so make sure you choose correctly. This specific location is loud and lively. I heard the other location was quieter and more chill. The interior was small and simple. We got to our appointment about ten min early and there was already a line with other appointments showing up too. Me and my boyfriend's entire meal was about $215 plus 20% gratuity. They will include gratuity in your check if it's 5 or more people. Food: It was great. They started off with miso soup in a cup. It was a little bland but still hot and yummy. I liked it. They also gave us 2 different bottles of sake. We were gonna order more since it's AYCE sushi and sake. Those two bottles were enough for the two of us! Then 3 plates per person, each plate having 4 pieces of sushi. After we finish, then the AYCE sushi starts. You can pick lean tuna, fatty tuna, and wagyu. They will charge if you can't finish so pick wisely! DO NOT order the lean tuna. Just get the fatty tuna. Sooo good!! And the Wagyu wasn't really Wagyu. It was yummy and seasoned well but very chewy. This place was fun and I felt like it was worth tbr money. We are so much and got so full!! read more

Start out with 14 courses then you have 4 rounds to order as much of the following: - Lean Tuna - Fatty Tuna - Wagyu - Salmon This is a fun place with good vibes but heads up, it is a rushed experience for sure! read more

SourAji - Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Food: 3.8/5 Service: 4.2/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 4.5/5 I didn't know what I was getting into before booking this. I just wanted a nice omakase meal without breaking the bank, and this place seemed to be getting a lot of buzz. Difficult to get a reservation, so I thought it would be a fairly high end place. Instead it is more of a "vibes" place for younger diners in a group who would make good use of the unlimited sake and AYCE portion of the proceedings. I think I was the only person at both tables (each table seats a dozen people) over the age of forty. I avoid alcohol nowadays so thankfully they had some refreshing and cold Ito En iced green tea available for me to drink, served in a nicely chilled metal cup. The seating is very tight. I was uncomfortable. The format of the meal is as follows: the main omakase portion with hand roll, nigiri, miso soup; then the AYCE portion where you can choose how many pieces of akami tuna, chu toro, and wagyu you would like to eat (anything you cannot finish gets charged $10 per piece); then dessert which is one piece of pre packaged mochi ice cream in assorted flavors. Then all you can drink sake and beer and tea until the next seating arrives. The quality of the sushi is okay, though I did find a tiny piece of bone in my first piece of nigiri, which was sea bream. Other than that, it was all right. During the meal I read a review saying that the vinegar overpowered the rice; this was not the case in my view; yes, it was on the acidic side, but not enough to ruin the meal. During the AYCE there is more rice than fish/meat compared to the main portion, but it's still a good value. I ate two pieces of akami, four pieces of chu toro, and four pieces of wagyu during AYCE. I paid $106.7 including tax, plus I added a 30% tip. Overall, it's a good place if you want a festive atmosphere and to party with a small group of friends. Very fast paced atmosphere, not big on details. Not the place for quiet contemplation and attaining a zen-like state. I guess you have to pay $400 and up for that. Pieces (that I can remember): Hand roll Sea bream Spanish mackerel Miso soup Akami Yellowtail Ocean trout Fatty tuna (seared) Sea bass / Branzino with ponzu Sea scallop with uni Wagyu (seared) Cut hand roll with ikura on top Eel read more

SourAji - Chu toro and wagyu being prepared for the AYCE portion of the dinner. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Everything I ate here was AMAZING and really felt like it was such a good deal for only $98 a person. It was 14 courses plus all you could eat sushi to finish. It was also all you could drink sake and beer and a lovely plum wine. We sat right at the sushi counter and it was so cool to see them cranking out piece after piece! Would 100000% do again best birthday dinner ever! read more

SourAji - Mochi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Souraji for their omakase. The restaurant features two sushi bars and a limited number of tables. We were seated at one of the bars where a single chef prepared our sushi, while the other bar had two chefs working. The concept here is an all-you-can-eat sushi and sake experience. There's a drink menu with four types of sake, two beers, and two teas, all with unlimited refills. The omakase starts with a 14-course, and afterward, you get to choose how many pieces of toro, salmon, and wagyu you'd like. I noticed the sushi pieces during the omakase were quite large, but once it shifted into the all-you-can-eat portion, the sushi and fish slices were a little smaller. It still worked well since you get to try more without feeling too stuffed. The staff was attentive, especially with drinks. They always checked if your sake cup was empty and offered the next pour right away. Service overall was excellent, and the experience felt generous and well-paced. Overall, Souraji is a great spot for those who want an omakase that's both high-quality and indulgent, with the bonus of unlimited sake. read more

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Finally had the opportunity to come here after hearing about this place! They opened a spot on the west side which is nice so that it's not as hard to get a reso. It starts off as a traditional omakase experience with everyone sitting at set times at a long bar. There are a few tables available at the front if you don't mind sitting closer to the entrance away from the chefs. We were seated away from the stereo as a preference, but the service was still attentive to us. The fish for the nigiri was fresh and deliciously prepared. My favorite of the night was the eel. It is heavier on the rice to fish ratio so you tend to git filled up earlier on before the lightening rounds of AYCE nigiri. We finish off with 3 rounds of any # of pieces you want for lean tuna, fatty tuna, and wagyu. Be sure to eat to your hearts content, but keep in mind you pay for any waste if you don't finish! If you're doing the sake pairing, would def recommend the dry sake! They keep you filled through the night too. Overall, a fun experience esp if you love sushi! read more

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What an awesome experience! I truly have nothing bad to say about SourAji. The omakase experience is an amazing deal and without a doubt one of the best omakase deals in NYC. The 14 courses of omakase were all very good, were they the best quality I've ever had? No. Were they all still very good? Yes. The final rounds of lean tuna, toro and wagyu were great and we had no complaints outside the wagyu was a little over torched. The sake we had was all great and made the experience even more worth it. The service was incredible, Joey was one of the best servers I've had in a long time and truly elevated our experience tenfold. The ambiance is very fun and casual. Overall I will without a doubt come back to and recommend SourAji to anyone needing a fun sushi dinner in NYC at a fantastic price. read more

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