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    Sushi Sho

    4.9 (27 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Tansy W.

    Amazing. We eat a lot of sushi and this is the best sushi spot in the city, even better than Masa and Noz. I totally get why it has 3 stars. The food was amazing as was the service and ambiance. No photos of the food bc of the no photo policy. It's pricey - we paid about 1k for the prepaid omakase and then another 1k for extra pieces (which included an $80 piece of purple uni) and one sake omakase ($180 for the smaller quantity was plenty). I will say the sake pairing at Masa is better but the sake here was still good. Cannot wait to return!!

    Had a great time at sushi sho just got 3 Michelin stars and I can see why the food is very tasty and inventive some fish I never had . I only did the omakase I didn't do the add ons . Bummer I cant take pics

    Malisa K.

    The omakase course was flawlessly executed. Each individual dish and piece shined on its own and offered their unique spin on preparation. The Okonomi add on menu offered close to 20 additional unique curated items.. Order none or all 20, I loved the range of having all of these options! In addition to the thoughtfulness behind preparation and presentation of every item, let's pause to recognize the service and the ambiance, which are both world class. The space itself is stunning, combining the highest end design elements with traditional warm features of hand carved wood and hammered copper accents. It's bright and open while maintaining the perfect level of intimacy. They have a strict no phone policy which helps to focus on all of the incredible attention to detail that goes into this incredible experience. Must try, 10 out of 10. The third Michelin star is well deserved!

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    Amy C.

    While planning our visit to New York we were able to snag a reservation at sushi sho. We were trying to get a reservation for months now. The last time we visited we did the to go chirashi box and it was great. We had to get on the reservation system the day they were releasing them. When you book the reservation, they charge your card. We arrived for our 5p reservation and they take you inside and get you ready for your table. They take your coats from you. The entire dinner experience was amazing. I think it was 18 courses. We did order a few additional items afterwards. Every piece was delicious and creative. Fish and ingredients were fresh. We ordered drinks as well. They have sake and sake cocktails. Service was exceptional. One of the best I have ever had. They are professional and polite. Our sushi chef was great. He made conversation while preparing our food. I highly recommend trying this place for omakase in the city. It is worth the $$$$.

    Brian L.

    Cameras do not get to eat here. Pre-set meal plus okonomi (add-ons) can run you a small fortune. Do not expect caviar, truffle or wagyu like every other place would serve. Instead, you'll be served things you've never heard of and appreciate techniques you'd be amazed by. Closer to styles prepared in Tokyo than what you'll find in NYC. Amazing hospitality. So kind, so humble and very rewarding experience.

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    Ken S.

    KenScale: 9.5/10 Visits: November 2025 "Child's play." That was the phrase that came to my mind in the middle of a dinner at Sushi Sho in New York. My wife Jun and I have certainly been to a decent number of sushi restaurants, some of them quite outstanding. No disrespect to these skillful and devoted sushi chefs, but I couldn't resist the feeling that what we had encountered before Sushi Sho was child's play compared to the spell-bounding experience at sushi master Keiji Nakazawa's counter. A dear friend of ours happened to be a regular at the restaurant and took us there recently when we were in the city. New York certainly has no shortage of expensive sushi places and Sushi Sho is certain one of the priciest (the shorter omakase starts at $450 per person, and then there are extra okonomi supplements you can add that will easily run you closer to $1,000 per person with beverages), but is there any place that would be anywhere close to Sushi Sho when it comes to food? Perhaps we may encounter other sushi restaurants of comparable quality next time we go to Japan, but at least in the U.S., I challenge any sushi lover to come up with a place better than Sushi Sho. It is an absolute blessing to New York City that Nakazawa-san, who was already a legend in the sushi world in Japan and Hawaii (where Sushi Sho started), decided to come to the city to showcase his craft. My barometer of a sushi restaurant's measure is if Jun loves dishes with ingredients she would otherwise not eat on a regular basis. For instance, she doesn't eat oysters very often as she's rather sensitive to the flavor of the brine. I instantly knew that our dinner would be special when she raved about the steamed oyster, accompanied by steamed purple sea urchin and matsutake mushroom in a broth. Mackerel is also not one of Jun's favorite fish, and yet she loved the Spanish mackerel (sawara) nigiri so much (she confidently declared that it was the best Spanish mackerel she had ever had) that she ordered it again (as well as Japanese mackerel (masaba)) for the okonomi section. The omakase section included other incredible pieces that we had not seen elsewhere, from vinegared sardine wrapped in local vegetables to simmered Sajima octopus (which feeds on crabs and quite interestingly tastes like crabs) to shirako, a delicacy made of sperm sacs of cod fish. I was also a huge fan of fermented herring and salmon, and the monkfish liver (ankimo) with pickled watermelon was better than almost all of the foie gras dishes I had eaten in my lifetime, with its rich umami and silky smooth texture. Nakazawa-san also showed his mastery of vegetables in various pieces, many of them as palate cleansers, from pickled local cucumbers wrapped in dried bonito to this amazing smoked pickled daikon with rice cheese. Oh, did I also mention all the nigiri pieces were awesome? I am pretty confident that I just had the best chu toro at Sushi Sho, and other pieces like baby red snapper (kasugoda), soy-marinated wild yellowtail (buri) and seared Golden eye snapper's skin (from the okonomi supplement) were nothing short of astounding, especially with the rice giving an impeccable balance of flavor and texture. Even if you are pretty full by the end of the omakase section, I highly recommend trying at least a couple of items from okonomi. One dish that I can't stop thinking about is ohagi, which featured the best tuna tartare you could ever ask for with impeccable texture that is not easy to forget. Another dish not to skip was grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) that just shows the total command Nakazawa-san has on anything from the sea.   With the restaurant having quickly gained two Michelin stars, getting a reservation at Sushi Sho will definitely require some advance planning plus deposit of $450 per person. The restaurant is also notable for banning photography inside, and we perhaps enjoyed our dinner even more because of the no-photo policy. The service was exceptional to say the least, showcasing the pinnacle of the famous Japanese hospitality, with all the staff carefully tending to our needs with remarkable attention to detail and politeness. The beverage offerings at Sushi Sho were also quite extensive, with a nice mix of sake and wine options. Jun and I tried the sake flight with eight different sakes and the flight really opened our eyes on the varied styles of sakes from all over Japan. At the end of our meal, we were taken to a small room next door for tea ceremony and some desserts, and Nakazawa-san graciously came later to take photos with us. It was truly an honor to savor this life-changing experience from this master who, despite his stature in the industry, was a genuinely nice person. At the end of our magical dinner, I remarked to Jun that Sushi Sho might have forever ruined sushi for us, and going to another sushi will never be the same. I would love to be proven wrong, but I have my doubt.

    Tony Y.

    Let's get the obvious out of the way, this place is expensive. Easily as expensive as Masa. The short menu is $450 each but it's called short menu for a reason. After the omakase, you're presented with an a la carte menu to order pieces at $30-$50 a piece. Is it worth it? Yes. Are you still hungry without it? Yes. The cheapest bottle of sake starts at $280. It's delicious but obviously a high price point. Now that we've gotten the price point out of the way, let's talk about the food and experience. The service is top notch. Very attentive and friendly. The space is new and beautiful. Nothing to complain about. Let's talk about food. As someone who's been to many sushi places in NYC, few menus still surprise me. I will say that this was 90% unique and nothing I've ever had. The monkfish liver was probably the best I've ever had anywhere. Not every piece was a winner but every piece was creative and unique. If you can afford it and aren't bothered by the price, I'd totally recommend Sushi Sho. I'd even dare to say it'll surpass Masa in a year or two. Didn't get any photos as they're old school, no videos or photos rule.

    Albert K.

    Very different experience omakase with traditional Japanese bites. The omakase was unique in that the flavors, fish, and selection was extremely different from your normal Omakase of trying 20 different sashimi. Lots of bites were ranging from fish, to tofu, to fruit. You had to eat a pear, different soups, and a small ice cream and cold noodles at the end. Strictly no pictures allowed inside. It is definitely different and if you prefer the original sushi only type of omakase this place isn't for you.

    Patrick W.

    TLDR: A lot of folks consider Sushi Sho helmed by Keiji Nakazawa to be one of the best sushi-yas in NYC. I'd be inclined to agree. Chef is a legend in the sushi world and although they have a policy requesting no photography - this meal is certainly special. This is definitely special occasion territory but it is one of the best experiences to be had in New York. Chef Keiji Nakazawa has relocated to NYC from his restaurant of the same name in Waikiki. Their photography policy means, there's no images or videos of the food. If you want a glimpse of the level of precision his craft is, watch the Eater video they did about 5 years ago. Let's not mince words, this is not a cheap place and with alcohol and any add-ons, it's likely to be one of the most expensive meals you've ever had. That being said, if you're someone who's really into omakase - especially Edomae.. it might not get better than this. I've eaten a lot of sushi, at every end of the spectrum. There's some really unique preparations to be had here. Of course, the bluefin tuna is delicious and he has some very premium cuts. I actually found the lower-priced okonomi to be more interesting and I might even like the flavor better. Great toro is like excellent wagyu - it's going to be good no matter what. The variations between them is pretty nuanced and unless you eat a lot of that kind of protein - you probably won't notice the differences. While for this much money I'd love to be able to document my meal - there's something liberating about not having to care about getting that perfect shot. Why? Because you can't! That lets you focus on the meal and is the premise behind their policy. It's like being without your phone for a day, it's awesome and it lets you focus your attention to everything else going on. In short, it is worth it. Definitely a once in awhile place, unless you're made of money perhaps. I feel fortunate to have tried it and although it'll be a bit before I return - there really is nothing else like it in New York. If you don't feel like going to Tokyo to try that true Edomae sushi; now you can get around the corner from the New York public library.

    Michael C.

    Arguably the best omakase sushi experience I've ever had. Right up there with the likes of Noz and even better than Yoshino. Every course was the perfect mix of creative but also refined and consistent. My favorite was the monkfish liver -- they served it one style with pickled radish and another with salt and pepper on it, and both were mind blowingly good. Service was impeccable, and chef was a great time. They don't allow photos, so I unfortunately don't have any food pics to share, but it made the experience better not having to worry about taking pics. You MUST come here if you're an omakase lover.

    First Time Here. Wonderful Omakase Experience.
    Linda K.

    It's common knowledge that omakase sushi has become quite the fad in NYC. So what makes Sushi Sho stand out? Their distinctively Japanese experience includes no tipping policy; unique seasonal offerings; and no food photos allowed to foster guest relaxation. Thank goodness no gimmicky gold leaf or blowtorches (none of which were around in 19th century Tokyo) were in evidence either. Decor is open and beautiful; one enters through impressive metal doors (discreet buzzer to the left) into a tranquil haven with a curved wooden counter and arched ceiling. Of the 20 dishes comprising the "shorter" omakase course, just 7 were nigiri style, with the remainder unique creations of Head Chef Nakazawa. Each course is presented at once by Chef Nakazawa in Japanese, then five staff members translate to customers and answer any questions. Miss Asako did an outstanding job for us in that regard! Among our favorite dishes were tokishirazu (trout cured with cherry blossom leaves) and shari risotto with steamed lobster. The following okonomi course included some amazing add-ons. We chose the signature otoro nigiri which was insanely rich and delicious, and plump briny salmon roe with miso tofu. The service was phenomenal, in fact Sushi Sho has 14 workers as compared to just 10 customers. We felt lucky to be served by Chef Kei, who was both highly skilled and friendly. The optional sake pairing is offered in two sizes; we chose the smaller 300ml size and found it to be more than ample. The sake was sourced from many areas of Japan. I especially liked the "Invisible Pink Unicorn" from Akita, which is double brewed for delightful taste. Reservations are made on the Tock app. It's best to plan ahead since bookings are hard to come by, particularly since the NY branch recently opened (March 2024). While pricey, we felt that Sushi Sho offered excellent value for the wonderful experience they offered. In fact I'm already dreaming of my next visit there....

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    What an immense privilege it was to be served by Chef Keiji Nakazawa. Thank you for having us and sharing your art with u.

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