Although I am a sushi lover, this was my first time and experience with a tasting menu. My chef was professional. The staff was very accommodating. I originally had a table, but I thought it would be a better experience with the chef in front of me, so I asked to be moved to the bar. Best decision ever folks. Always sit at the bar! I chose the Omakase menu. This allowed for a 70 minute seating time. Everything was sooooo good. I tried to keep the menu in front of me so I could remember the names of everything for you all, but that was an epic fail. LOL. I needed to be in the moment and experience the authenticity, the skills, the freshness of the sushi, and the ambiance. So you all will need to just live through my words and my pictures for this review. If I could give one critique that would be for the servers who are handling guests at the bar, be a bit more aware of guests personal space. Ask if guests want refills, say excuse me, and don't reach over or through people. Otherwise, it was awesome ! Til we eat again.... read more

I'm starting to get a little bit of whiplash from all of the sub-$100 omakase spots that have popped up in NYC now. Perhaps we're a bit spoiled, but I thought Sushi by M was just OK. First, service was quick and efficient, though I wouldn't say especially attentive. It's an absolutely PARTY in here on the weekends, with loud music and birthdays going on. It's definitely a fun dinner, but I wouldn't come here if you're looking for something more personal or quiet. The food was solid, but I don't think it really stands out from the other omakase places that have popped up. The nigiri was tasty and the fish was fresh. Solid spot if you're craving for some decent sushi. read more

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When sitting in a sushi omakase, always do bar and never a table. Mistake making a table seating because bar you get to watch first hand and second, the nigiri is at its utmost state because when it's pre-prepared, the components become soggy. That being said, the fish quality here was not that great. It was very aesthetic and the combinations were unique, but some pieces overshadowed the combination due to how fishy it was. The toro and oysters tasted a bit fishy. Rice was okay. There are better spots in Manhattan. read more

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Went back after 7 years and it was just as good as ever! The staff is FANTASTIC, and the omakase and add-ons are scruuuumptious. M, Jeff and Dani really took care of us read more

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Y'all I don't even know where to begin, I probably, no, I DEFINITELY had one of the best dining experiences of my life here at Sushi by M. I truly had some of the most fun ever alongside some absolutely incredible sushi all while celebrating Alexa's birthday!!! WOW I will never be able to recommend this place enough. So I did the 18 course option and if I talk about every single piece, which I easily could, this review would span the length of a new york times best selling novel. Let me tell you about my favorites. My absolute favorite, thankfully saved for last, was the BBQ Eel Avocado. WOW. WOW. WOW. The flavors were taking my tongue through uncharted territory that was one of the best things Ive ever put inside of my mouth I'm actually falling into a depression that I can't permanently have that taste in my mouth. Second favorite has to be the Madai (Red Snapper) which was equally smooth and sharp. It allowed me to roll my eyes back in bliss while packing a punch. Unbelievable. The King Salmon had me in disbelief that salmon could taste this way. So unique. And my last fav was the Albacore Tuna which was just a classic prepared to perfection with an amazing crunch to it that sealed the deal. All of this incredible food matched with the most fun hospitality I could ever experience. All the sushi chefs were here to have a GOOD TIME!!! Taking shots of Japanese Whiskey with us in between each dish, singing their hearts out with us in Karaoke, and celebrating one incredible night. Sushi by M is THE PLACE TO BE if you want to have the night of your life. read more

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We finally got a chance to try the omakase at Sushi by M and it didn't disappoint. The chef and server were both attentive and communicated what each course was. The fish quality was great and everything tasted so fresh. There wasn't a single piece I didn't like. They let you order more pieces, but we were full from the omakase. Definitely my new omakase spot! read more

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Honestly, if I could rate this above 5 stars, I WOULD 100% WOULD! if you're looking for an omakase place in New York, I would highly recommend this place! I did the omakase course with wagyu. Each sushi piece made tasted very fresh like it was bought from the market a second ago. Along with that, the chefs makes it a more meaningful experience. From interacting with you to taking shots and doing karaoke at the end, I would say this was one of the best experiences I've encountered in my life. Immaculate service too from the waiters! Recommending which sake to get and partying with me and my friends. Definitely will be coming back in the future for more! read more

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Came here on a Thursday afternoon for lunch without resy. We wanted to sit at the bar but had to wait a bit since it was all occupied. We ended up just sitting at a table and they gave us a free sake shot on the house for waiting. We got the 18 pieces for $100. The sushi pieces were on the smaller side, but we still left feeling quite full. Service was attentive but kind of slow, maybe since we weren't sitting at the bar the chefs couldn't see when we were done with each course. Happy to finally try but quite similar to the other affordable omakases, nothing really stood out. read more

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I had some visitors in town and brought them here because it's one of the highest rated affordable omakase in NYC. We made reservations beforehand, but arrived early and was seated immediately at the bar. For omakase, you have to sit at the bar for the full experience. They offer a 13 course for $69 and 17 course for $100; as we opted for the $100 omakase with higher quality fish. We also paired the omakase meal with two bottles of sake: Dessai 39 ($50) and Dessai Blue 50 ($55) between the three of us. The waiter consistently came around to pour the bottle for us and kept the alcohol coming. To start off, we had an oyster and snow crab rice appetizer. Then the nigiris started one by one before ending with a toro handroll. Each piece was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. My favorite is the wagyu, uni, and foie gras combo that was such a luscious bite. As we were also celebrating my birthday, they surprised us at the end of with mini sashimi platter, which was amazing! This is way better than any birthday cake, such a treat. read more

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This is one of the most fun omakases I've been to! The staff were so nice and interactive with my partner and me. This was one of my top highlights during my trip-- great food, price, and lively energy. I would definitely come back next time I visit NYC again. My partner booked a reservation in advance, and it was pretty quiet at the restaurant, which made sense since it was a Tuesday late evening. We got the second tier of menu, which was Omakase with two appetizers and one handroll. This set came with 14 pieces, and each one was curated carefully and tasted great. Out of all of the pieces, my favorites were the Toro Caviar, A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef & Sea Urchin, and Salmon. read more

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I was able to make a reservation for about 30 minutes later on Friday night so we just walked over once it was made. It was pretty busy when we got there but I think any walk in would have only waited 15 minutes or so for empty bar or table space. The three of us got the $69 omakase and the jalapeño yellowtail appetizer. Definitely a fantastic deal for the 12-course meal. We were seated at a table so they brought the courses out 4 at a time. They ask if you're okay with wasabi and soy sauce as they are added to each sushi piece. So many great items but the standouts were definitely the wagyu and the caviar in the final set. They also explain each piece as they serve it to you so you're still getting an omakase experience. Don't leave yet because there's also a salmon handroll at the end too. Service was fantastic. We had a short wait before getting seated so they gave us each two free sake shots which was super sweet of them. As any east village spot, it is a bit loud but not obnoxiously so. Lighting was nice and ambient. Definitely come by for some quality yet affordable omakase. read more

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Nice place for $100 menu it's pretty filling but I did add an extra hand roll. Vibes are great and very relaxed but you cannot see the counter as easily. Would come back! read more

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Had the best sushi omakase experience in NYC at sushi M. Coming from Cali, expectations were high and they were def met here. Great vibes and the best service. The owner was so informative and sweet. If you're looking for a sushi spot, pls just stop here. Affordable but the experience was priceless. I will be back sooner than later!! read more

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Jeff was a great chef that made this experience so wonderful. We had an amazing time and was also celebrating my birthday. The sushi quality is phenomenal and presentation of everything was on point. read more

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Went here for the first time last night for a birthday. We sat at the sushi bar with 5 people. It was pretty crowded by 7 pm, our reservation was for 615. The service was very friendly and the omakase was very well paced. I left feeling so satisfied and everything was delicious. The oyster, chu toro, hamachi, and otoro stood out to me the most. I'm not the biggest fan of uni but this was very well done and everyone really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend and come again. Only thing was it was a little warm inside but other than that no complaints. I'm a big fan! read more

Came back and was not disappointed. Best omakase in the city. Wonderful staff and amazing food. You must go here.

Betty took care of us, super legit! Chef fun AF, karaoke night omakase wat da?!? Say no more, come here for good Shari and fish, plus karaoke bonus perhaps! Will be back soon! read more

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Had a great time at Sushi by M. Well priced and plenty of varied courses. Service was great. Drinks options a bit limited as is tradition at sushi places. I thought the wagyu with uni was decadent in a bad way; just overkill and gratuitous. Plenty of B c m other things were good though, ie: the marinated tuna. Why 1 star? Got food poisoning here. Worst food poisoning of my life, in fact. Spent the whole night vomit. I was suspect on some of the options presented (ie: raw shrimp) however I trusted the chefs. I never get sick from food, and I've never had a bad experience with sushi before. I don't ant to say 'careful with what you wish with price' or anything like that as I can't say that was the issue. All I know is I went here, ate everything, went home and then wasn't able to function the next day. Not cool and I need to report it here. read more

Recommended by some friends to come here. We had dinner reservations at first, but after some last minute itinerary changes, we ended up being in the area at lunch time. Called in to see if we could just come in, and they were happy to take us. Thought it would be crowded given how packed the reservations were at night, but to our surprise, it was completely empty around 1pm and we got the bar all to ourselves. We ordered the $69 omakase set. Our chef was attentive and took the time to explain each piece of fish we were being served. My highlights included the amberjack, red snapper, and Scottish salmon. I was really surprised as I've had lots of omakase in the past, but never really tried such different types of fish. The dishes were simple yet flavor was amazing. Our chef kept us entertained the whole time, and even as a nice gesture threw in an extra salmon dish at the end. Overall was a delicious and fun experience. Would definitely recommend to get the full set to have the best experience. read more

Sushi By M - Complementary salmon "heart" - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

In New York for our friends bday & we found this place had omakase. There were 10 of us so we made a reservation for 845pm. Our reservation was delayed and we weren't seated for another 20 min, so the staff gave us overflowing shots of sake. We also were given complimentary shots while we were seated as well. It was a good time. We opted for the $69 omakase set and were all seated around the chefs. After the set was done, they gave the two birthday gals each a plate of 5 piece hand cut rolls which we all shared. Pretty tasty and the experience was a good value. read more

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Amazing service and quality! Staff were super friendly and gave free rounds of sake to get energy up. It was our first meal in NY and we just arrived. I luckily made a reservation (as recommended by friends) to try a budget omakase place. So glad we did! It was like $65 for 13 pieces if I remember correctly. With the extra rounds of sale, we were so full and happy at the end of our meal. Such a great start to our NY trip! read more

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Very affordable omakase with extra add on's if you're not full. I've been here twice and both times the experience was memorable. From the food to the friendly chefs (if you sit at the counter). The first time I came here there was a Father's Day special and the second time I had the pleasure of having chef Tim himself entertaining us. Both times I got the $100 omakase and both times I had picky people with me and they exclaimed they had wow bites. The second time I went with a girlfriend who couldn't eat everything on the omakase menu and she didn't have a large appetite. Luckily the chef and staff were able to accommodate even though we sat at the counter. They are consistently busy but not over crowded. It's still very intimate. This place was originally recommended to me by a friend who first came here when it was just a small space with no alcohol. read more

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The value is quite good, at $69 for 12 pieces and a roll. The pieces include toro and wagyu and uni and other nice things. The pieces are a little small, but that is to be expected for the cost. It is very loud though, and the clientele on a Friday night seems to consist of younger people in their twenties and thirties. They appear to be cultivating a party atmosphere. The service is attentive and informed. It's a different vibe here at the 5th street location vs the more chill atmosphere that I experienced five years ago at the 4th street location when I went during a mid-week work day for lunch. read more

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Been here after 6 years still amazing quality of the fish, the ambience and the staff especially

We made a sushi bar reservation for 2 for our anniversary dinner. And honestly, we couldn't have picked a better place for this special occasion. Chef Jeff treated us to an AMAZING omakase experience. The quality of the fish was beyond what I've had before, and each piece came so well crafted with few special ingredients that blended so nicely in our mouth. We thoroughly enjoyed the really sweet hokkaido uni, melt-in-your-mouth wagyu with uni, and the most nicely marbled __ toro topped with caviar. Highly recommend the 18-pieces which was the right amount of excellent sushi for us, and still reasonably priced for the high quality pieces it comes with. Chef Jeff was very interactive and friendly through this experience. He told us about what we were eating, got to know us, and shared some fun stories and jokes. He also surprised us a special sushi at the end since we were celebrating our anniversary. He overall made this experience even more memorable, and we will definitely be coming back to Sushi by M (and hopefully Chef Jeff!) read more

Sushi By M - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My friends and I had an absolute blast at Sushi by M on a Friday night. We made a reservation a couple of weeks in advance, and were seated promptly. The servers were friendly and they kept the sake flowing the whole night! Our chef for the night was Bill and he was super interactive, charismatic, and kept us entertained for our dinner. Each course was fabulously curated; a few favorites were the hamachi, botan ebi, and the A5Uni. The ambiance was a bit more casual, but still perfect for an intimate night or a fun dinner with friends. read more

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My second time here and I had another wonderful experience. Each piece of my omakase meal was delightful but I loved the A5 Wagyu Beef with Uni and Foie Gras the best. $100 for 2 appetizers, 15 pieces, and a hand roll? Yes please! The service was also impeccable. The staff kept giving my table sake shots on the house, which was incredibly nice. read more

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Wait was easy, chef was friendly and the omakase was amazing! They also had add-ons and my favorite add-on was the Big Mac. read more

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I booked a reservation for this spot to celebrate my birthday and it was a great choice made! The service was welcoming and quick. Everyone assured we were comfortable and satisfied throught out our visit. The food was just as delicious as the pictures look! Everything was fresh and filled with so many flavors. Adequate amount of time was given between each dish, too. The seating are chairs alined side by side, bar style. Your view is each chef preparing each dish with lots of love and effort! To top off my experience, instead of a sweet treat for my birthday, i was given a dish filled with the best cuts of seafood topped with a candle! This was by far a big yet amazing surprise for me! I can't wait to go back. read more

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Had such an amazing birthday experience here! So thankful for all the staff for providing excellent service and conversation. Special shoutout to Eric and the chef that served us. We had the 15 piece omakase which came with two appetizers and one toro hand roll for $100, completely worth it! The dishes were delicious and unique. Our favorites of the night were the Hokkaido scallop, toro with caviar, shima aji with monkfish liver, wagyu with uni. and two different types of snapper nigiri. My boyfriend also liked uni for the first time after having it here when he's disliked it countless times prior. The different types of flavors and textures with each course made the experience so fun and enjoyable. I loved every part of it. By the end of the meal I was so full that I couldn't breathe. The chef even surprised me afterwards with a little birthday "cake" made of sashimi and some complimentary sake shots. Definitely recommend this place, especially for special occasions. read more

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This was only 1/20th of the amount of uni consumed on this fateful night. Full disclosure I hate uni , but this uni was the best I've ever had and changed my mind. This experience was a memory I'll never ever forget. It was a party full of "off the check" uni bumps and shots of Japanese whiskey. The staff and Mr. M himself were characters out of my dreams and I left needing a cigarette and a long walk. Run to make reservation and wear stretchy pants. read more

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Came here years ago at their original location when they first opened. I didn't yelp it then because it was such a limited seating situation that I didn't want to risk running into trouble with bookings. SORRY. But yeah, went there a couple of times and told my friends about it and they all loved it. Then covid hit and yada yada and glad to know they have like 3 or 4 locations right now, which to me is nuts, but good for them. Anyways, I did the tasting and highlights for me were the Botan Ebi, Wagyu Beef with Uni and Foie Gras, Akamizuke, Madai and Chu Toro Truffle. This meal satiate my cravings, since it's really hard during covid to order sushi, because with raw fish, you just can't order from any establishment and it's not the same when it's delivered. Service is still awesome as before and definitely would come back here! read more

Always crowded so you need to make a reservation. My friend was late by 30 minutes and they still accommodated us. I got the 69 dollar omakase course. The food tastes great and the sushi is very fresh. Lot of variety and the highlights for me were the Wagyu and scallops. They have two locations right next to each other and a lot of seating. The place is very clean and spacious. read more

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Hate to leave this review simply because the is the best hidden Sushi bar/Gem in the city. Photos of the omakase sign explains all the food photos. M joined us and we had some awesome saki and he added his own bottle of Japanese whiskey...what a great treat. read more

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Surprisingly big place in east village. Started with hot green tea which i could tell was quality stuff. Ordered the $69 omakase and it was just what we wanted. There was 1-2 sushi that i didnt care too much about but it was still good. I like that the yuzu salmon handroll at the end was like a light palate cleanser almost. They dont skimp on the fish portion. More fish to rice ratio. Definitely recommend this for girls/date night or group of friends. Friendly service and knowledgeable too. read more

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Great friendly service. Omakase is good and well priced. This is a solid place. Would recommend.

Our party of 8 booked a reservation for the bar seats on our last day in NYC and we had an AMAZING time! Service: First, I want to give a shout out to our sushi chef Leo, and our servers Stella and Bebe! Our servers were incredibly attentive and personable. They went above and beyond to accommodate our large party and made our experience very entertaining. Ambiance: The ambiance inside is very light and bright. There were many high bar seats for Omakase and several low, 2-4 person tables. The bathroom was very clean. Food: Our whole party booked the $100 Omakase which included 2 appetizers, 15 pieces, and 1 Torataku hand toll-- great for the price! My favorites from the menu were the Chu Toro Truffle, Hokkaido Uni, and the A5 Wagyu Beef with Uni and Foie Gras. I really appreciated that they encouraged us to request whether to have more/less rice, soy sauce, wasabi, etc. Our group also ordered 3 bottles of Sake and by the end of the dinner, we were all full with a good buzz going haha. I wish I had come in hungrier so I could have ordered their "Big Mac" add-on! Overall: Great price for this Omakase, and excellent servers and chefs! I'd love to come back next time we come visit again! read more

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Excellent dining experience!!! Highly recommend!!! 10/10 Great food, excellent service, lovely ambiance. Can't wait to come back! read more

Great, food... Great service... Great Vibe... Came here for my friends birthday, we all really enjoyed the restaurant. It exceeded all of all expectations. read more

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Chef M knows how to host AND clearly knows sushi. Absolutely delicious omakase experience. Their Big Mac is incredibly rich and so much fun to eat. Fish was of beautiful quality. Definitely a stand out omakase establishment. Aside from the outstanding sushi... This place is a PARTY. Too much sake every time... but do I regret it? Absolutely not. Been here twice already and waiting to come back!!! read more

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