My friends and I booked this place ahead of time to try omakase in New York! We had an amazing experience here and the staff are so friendly and accomodating. Sushi was tasty as well. We all got the omakase with one handroll and it was so worth!! 11/10 experience and I tasted the best salmon I had ever had. The chef also allows substitutions so I ended up subbing the eel for another salmon and replacing the handroll for salmon as well. We were also celebrating one of our friend's birthdays and they had this cute mini birthday sushi plate with a bear candle! We had such a great experience that it was a highlight of our trip. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Really exceptional omakase meal at this unassuming sushi spot in the east village. Super friendly folks and incredibly fresh and delicious fish. Sit at the bar if you can. read more

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Love this place, incredibly affordable and high quality omakase for its price point. Went for my friend's birthday and was able to get seated at the bar, where staff was very friendly. I like the seating of the restaurant, we do the 12 piece omakase with hand roll and I would certainly come back again! read more

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I personally opted for the $69 option whereas my dinner partner went for the $100 one. The servers were super attentive, friendly, and efficient - making sure our waters were always topped up, asking if the food was good, and cleaning up the area around us. It was a bit annoying when they would constantly come up to us asking if we wanted to pay for more add-on pieces; I think we had to decline 5 or 6 times, which is way too many. The fish was fresh and tasty though I feel like there was too much wasabi in each bite and the rice was a bit too minimal. I think this place is worth a try, though I think I've had better omakase in NYC. read more

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Food, service And ambiance is great here!!!! Will definitely be returning and to both locations. It is still BYOB read more

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WOW! I had an amazing time here. This was my most memorable/top restaurant during my NYC trip from the Bay Area! Originally, we were going to get the $69 omakase but ended up with the $100 omakase. There were a few tables and a row of bar seating. Great service and the staff (both server and chefs) was super friendly. Great quality for every piece and amazing price. I would come back for sure!! 2 Appetizers + 15 pieces + 1 Handroll - everything from this course was incredibly fresh and exquisite. To highlight a few - the toro melted in my mouth, uni was creamy, wagyu was charred to perfection, truffle went well with tuna, and salmon with a fascinating sauce on top. Server also offered us sake to drink with the chefs! read more

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Really good for the price and didn't feel rushed. Also the most tender snapper I have ever had which is a big deal for me. Would definitelt return read more

My friend, her mom, sister and I decided to walk into Sushi by M for an impromptu dinner and wow, it was such a fantastic experience! I always love a place where we could keep ordering more as we wanted, almost a la carte, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable night. The service was friendly and attentive, and we really enjoyed trying both the hot and cold sake options, which paired perfectly with each course. My top three pieces were the toro with caviar--rich and indulgent, the chu-toro with that perfect buttery texture, and the lightly seared hamachi, which was tender with a hint of smokiness. This spot is a must for any sushi lover and I think their menu changes, and they're known for their omakase, so I'd like to return. read more

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Truly incredible Omakase experience! Came here by myself on a week night with a reservation and was seated by my hostess. She asked if there were any allergies and once I informed her- she informed the chef responsible for my meal and he made a note of it and verbally confirmed it with me too! I have never had such caring staff that took allergies as seriously as them! I noticed how warming and friendly every staff member was to every customer of the night and even the chefs interacted with all their customers. Perusing through the menu- I opted for their smaller omakase experience at $69 that included 12 pieces of quality fish. I'm no expert in the name of the fish- but every single piece was uniquely different and delicious! Smooth, buttery and fresh quality fishes. My favorite of the night was the Wagyu with uni piece- creamy uni and the buttery fatty Wagyu was so rich and overwhelmingly amazing! My hostess found out I was celebrating my birthday and she gifted me a glass of sake and also informed my chef! He then prepared another small dish and the whole restaurant dimmed the lights and sang the birthday song to me! I was taken aback and felt so much warmth from everyone including the other customers wishing me birthday wishes. Truly incredible experience and would definitely come back again! If I could give this place more stars, I would! read more

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I finally got around to trying omakase in nyc! Took a lil bit to get settled in a new city but I'm so glad this was first here. I'm a huge fan of omakase and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much cheaper it is here than in CA (which averages $200 for not that many pieces). They took such good care of me here! Thank you to all the waitresses who made sure I was having a good time. I wanted to treat myself to my recent accomplishments in life so I went on my own. I know dining alone can be intimidating for some people but you will definitely not feel alone here! I highly recommend getting the $100 set. It's really filling and the fancier nigiri options are so worth it. read more

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This was my first omakase experience and it was a treat for my group of 4! We made a reservation for the countertop and we're really happy we did. Our chef was attentive, funny, engaging, and overall made the experience 5 stars. We opted for the 12 piece course and a bottle of sake and it was the perfect amount. The fish was fresh and I especially liked items that were torched, it gave a smoky profile to the delicate fish. The chef observed the way we picked up the pieces and positioned it precisely to everyone's preferred direction. He also listened and saw we were big lovers of brain numbing wasabi and added on more as well as provided us with a side of wasabi to use, the attention to detail! It was also cool to see that reason behind the M, there specialty pieces that were named after McDonald items! While there, we saw single diners, friends, couples; it was a casual but classy spot. Definitely would recommend for a night out! read more

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Service was good. Food was underwhelming. Average at best. Small fish portion. Ambiance was okay. Table mostly empty with a packed bar that seats 18. Would not be returning. read more

Love love love this place! Best value omakase. Pros: - top notch service. We had great talks with the chefs. They're very nice people. - great service! Offered us free sake and even asked us if we want a second round. Very surprised. - great value! $69 for 12 pieces sushi + 1 hand roll. Hand down for this price and what I got. - better than average omakase food taste. I love the prawn, scallop, wagyu beef, fat tuna. And given the price, I think it's 200% worth the price. Cons: - space is small. They have other branches too. I'll definitely check out all of them!! read more

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The establishment's interior is quite cozy seating roughy about 12 people I'd say give or take. The service was by far quite good . The host explained what each and every piece was and he was also quite generous with offering me shots ( given it was my birthday) For the omakase itself, each and every piece of nigiri was on point. I did have some personal favorites , mine being the the shrimp , the uni and the final piece which was served on a spoon. If you're looking for an omakase that doesn't break the bank , is fun , casual setting , and very fun , friendly and interactive definitely check out sushi by M read more

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Popped in for a quick meal and then asked for it to be SUPER quick when we realized we had a comedy show a few blocks away in half an hour. Chef Mike was up for the challenge! We had a full omikase with some planned substitutions in record time and it was amazing! Each dish better than the next. Considering how affordable this meal was ($69 per omakase) and the quality of the fish, I will definitely be back for a longer meal. Thank you to the chef and all the staff for getting us in and out in record time with zero skimping on quality! read more

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10/10. Yet another amazing dining experience that will forever live rent free in my mind. Flawless execution from start to finish. My favorite omakase to date. Lovely cozy clean ambiance, warm fun engaging top notch service, and every single course was spectacular. I have no complaints or critiques whatsoever. Highly recommend and will not hesitate to return to Sushi by M the next time I'm in NYC. I cannot say enough positive things about this establishment. The chef even gave us free sake towards the end. All of the other positive yelp reviews are true! I hope they stay in business forever. A million stars for this meal! read more

TLDR: The newer, larger Sushi by M. Lots of table seating and the counter can probably fit about 18 people. For the $100 or less and one-hour omakase options, it's decent. There's a good amount of pieces for the money but nothing particularly stood out to me. Maybe an off night but for this tier of sushi - feels like there are many options out there. If you do go, the $100 menu is definitely more worth it. Good for someone seeing if they're into the omakase concept without blowing crazy money. Sushi by M has quite a following and we figured we should try their newer location. While it is much larger, they are definitely maximizing on the space here. Comfort-wise, it felt very tight IMO. We opted for the $100 17-piece menu, for the extra $31 you're getting 5 more pieces and much more premium ingredients. Our chef was polite but not particularly interactive. If you're looking for an intimate sushi dinner, this is not the place. It's loud, the lights dim every time it's someone's birthday. I get it though - they're trying to have the party vibe and that's fine. Most pieces had toppings, sauces, etc. The fattier pieces were probably the best but those ingredients do a lot of the heavy-lifting for you. It wasn't bad but just nothing stood out to me. Even the add-on we got of the Big Mac fell short. I've had this piece at the original location and it's hard to think this wouldn't be good. For $25, a dollop of rice is topped with seared wagyu, fatty tuna, sea urchin and all sandwiched between nori. By the time I got it, the rendered fat mushed the seaweed. There was too much sinew in the tuna. So what should have been a tasty super-stack just tasted kind of too greasy and chewy. I think this in combination with the overall vibe is why I felt it was just OK. Maybe if we dropped in and sat with a more engaging chef or Tim, our experience would have been different. However, I also understand that these guys are serving 4 to 6 people at once and the seating is limited to an hour. Again, part of the reason why I don't hate it or love it. read more

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I went here for my birthday and it was the BEST time. My bf and I got the more expensive set since it was my birthday and let me tell you it was worth it - that Hokkaido uni was so good! We also both got a Big Mac since that is their specialty. It is really good but honestly you would be fine without it. I would only get it on special occasions bc it's expensive $25 for one piece of sushi! Highlight was when they turned off the lights played birthday song and gave me a delicious piece with a candle! Also chef M is so fun! He gave us a ton of sake as our table seating was one of the last of the night. Def will be back! read more

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- new old (OG) location is back and better than ever - 15 pieces for $90 - I prefer this location because it's more intimate than the one on 5th st - seats around 10-12 people, counter service only - $20 corkage fee if you byob - each piece was well balanced and melt in your mouth indulgent like we've come to expect from chef Ms restaurants - every piece was super fresh - one day I'm going to opt out of omakase and order one of each of the specials and appetizers and call it a day read more

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Sushi by M on 5th Street Omakase! This place was sooo good and the sushi chef was so nice to us. We had a res at the sushi bar (way better than sitting at a table) and we got the $100 per person omakase which included an appetizer (or 2), 12 pieces of sushi, and a hand roll. I missed a couple pics of of the sushi in the middle because we were too busy eating haha. The sushi chef described each piece to us but it was a little loud and he was somewhat quiet so we just nodded our heads yes l My favorite was the seasonal fish piece called the Kanpachi or something!! The chef found out my so was a big uni fan after talking to us so he gave her uni piece and extra portion of Uni!! So kind This place was a 9.5/10 SOOO GOOD! Everyone should go, and they have two omakase options, one for $70 a person (which is a great deal imo) and the $100 one. read more

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Great food and service! The fish was fresh and the flavors were amazing. Loved the oysters as well. We sat at a table instead of the bar but still had a great experience. Would definitely go again read more

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I love omakase and decided to check out one of their locations. We booked a table ahead of time and was seated right away when arrived. This is the most thoroughly explained omakase I have been to. The chef explained every piece as it came out and told us how to eat each one. The staff was friendly and we were full by the end which normally doesn't happen at omakase. read more

Haven't even gone in yet. Had a 10p reservation and it's 10:24 and the prior seating hasn't even left yet. Have to edit. They apologized and it was one of the best experiences ever read more

Really love this spot. Super fresh food. Great service. On the smaller side which is nice for a more casual dinner!

I love sushi, I love omakase but definitely have a higher standard for both of these things -- Sushi By M did not disappoint. Ranging from $69 to $100 you can opt for a 12 or 17 course omakase menu. The omakase pieces are curated perfectly, each bite led up perfectly to the next, and everything was beyond fresh. We opted for the more pieces, pricier omakase and were fed tons of high quality ingredients such as wagyu, uni, otoro, and lots of other variety. The sushi chefs made sure to explain all of the different dishes and made the dining experience a real pleasure. At the end of the meal, you can opt to have a piece you like again at an additional cost or try some of their popular ala carte options. We decided to get the Big Mac which was an insane combo of uni and wagyu and it was the best bite of sushi I think I have ever had. The ambiance of the place is clean and modern without being stuffy. Need to make a reservation as it is definitely a popular spot! read more

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This place is great! Really reasonable price for excellent quality sushi and a good vibe inside. The sushi is well prepared and creative.

A fun, small, cozy little place. The Omakasa was very reasonable however, I spent a small fortune eating more, but it was worth every penny. The scallop was my favorite and the Uni. read more

Decent value oriented omakase ($69 for 12 pieces) Atmosphere isn't particularly great. Super hard to keep a convo going or hear what type of fish you're getting given how loud it is Most of the fish were pretty plain but the last 4 was unique and memorable High chance you'll leave hungry though (unless you're willing to spend more) so keep that in mind read more

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Would I come back? Yes, I already have come back many times. Would I recommend? This is a place I recommend over and over again. $100 Omakase is priced at such a value for Manhattan and the quality is amazing. Is this a quiet fancy place where you drop $300 per person for sushi? No. Is it a place where, if you get the last seating, they play hip hop and top 40 music and the chefs won't be shy to share that bottle of Sake with you? YES. Service is friendly but not pretentious. One of my "go to" places when I'm in NYC. And don't be afraid to go alone. Sit at the sushi bar and make friends! read more

Hands down 10/10. I've never had Omakase but DAMN, would I try this again. From oysters to sea urchins to Salmon from New Zealand, this place will KNOCK your socks off (quite literally). After leaving, I felt like I can conquer ANY sushi. Let it be told, my Omakase expectations are now extremely high. I will update my review once I try a new Omakase joint but for now, this one tops the charts! Go enjoy loosing your socks (: read more

First time visiting this new location-- I've been to their other location before. The staff here is really nice and the sushi is fresh quality and nicely priced "fast" omakase. Would recommend for a nice meal read more

My favorite sushi spot! The sushi is sophisticated & delicious! The staff is so helpful & friendly! What more could you want?! read more

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Such a delicious omakase spot! I came here in a group of 3 with a reservation on a Friday evening on 6pm, and we had a great time. There isn't too much seating here and it's a popular, so I would recommend making a reservation. However, though the place isn't big it's got a cozy and welcoming ambiance. As for the chefs, they are not only skilled in their craft, but they're also wacky and a pleasure to chat with! We decided to go for the $90 15 course omakase. There are optional special pieces towards the end too, such as the Big Mac (which we tried and would recommend!). We really liked every piece, you could tell that the ingredients used were fresh and of very high quality. It was fun to watch them make the pieces right in front of our eyes as well. We were also more full than we expected after the meal which was definitely a plus! I'd recommend anyone to give this place a try especially if you enjoy sushi. read more

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Sushi by M is always one of my Omakase spots to go to. There were couple new changes since I first been there which I think it's great! One thing that didn't change is their "Magic water." (Free Sake on the house) However, if you do decide to BYOB, they charge a $20 bottle fee. They accept both cash and card. I do recommending taking train or cab for transportation as parking is hard to find there, especially at night. It is $60 for a 12 piece course and $98 for a 18 piece course, they will also offer you additional add ons, of course also it will be additional cost. The service is amazing, I love that the staff is engaging and they are pretty funny too! Love it! read more

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Honestly I'm a little disappointed because my friends had hyped this place up as their favorite omakase spot. After a really great omakase experience at another LES restaurant, this one felt pretty mid. There wasn't anything really wrong, I just wasn't feeling it. read more

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Great customer service, food tasted amazing. Seats at the bar were open but still comfortably roomy. read more

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Absolutely love this place!!! Everything was just so perfect. Flew to New York just to eat here!!!

One of the best sushi places we've been to. Great food and service. Stuff were super friendly!

Sushi by M is fantastic. The service, the food, and Tim (the owner/head chef) always make for a memorable experience!