This place is sort of hard to find. It's tucked away in the back of the Japanese Village. It is also hard to get a seat. There is no phone number. Their Instagram post about them taking online reservations seems to be from some onetime promotion. They do not take reservations. When you show up, especially on a weekend, it will probably be a wait. All of this is a bit confusing and stressful. You will note that despite all of those caveats, this is a five star review. That is because this place is excellent and worth any hassle. It may be my pound for pound favorite sushi place in the city. The sushi is incredible for the price point. It would be incredible at a much higher price point. Everything from the miso soup to the basic rolls is perfectly prepared and exceptional. The chef makes innovative twists on some of the items that are packed with umami. Once you figure out how to get here, you will want to come back. The chef and Negumi are also both so nice and clearly passionate about what they are serving. This is a special restaurant. I am actually glad it's sort of hard to find and figure out. Otherwise, it might be booked forever. read more

Food: The food was excellent here! I ordered the monkfish liver appetizer and a chirashi bowl. The meal came with miso soup and a steamed egg pudding. I would highly recommend both dishes. The soup and egg pudding were delicious as well. The monkfish liver and all fish were very fresh. All of the food was highly quality and reasonably priced. I would definitely return here. Service: The sushi chef was attentive and friendly. He was so kind and also checked on me throughout the meal to see if I needed anything. Phenomenal service. Ambiance: This is a sushi bar tucked in the back of Japan Village. It's sectioned off but connected to the food hall. The sushi bar seats about 15 people so it's not ideal for large groups. Ambiance is nice and feels like you're at a real sushi bar in Japan. Overall, I would highly recommend this place! read more

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- pleasant service - i like how u can order individual sushis - both eel dishes are the best - the taste just like they did in japan i have been unable to find this flavor since 2017 read more

I've been here several times and keep coming back! Weekends get busy, but on weekdays you can practically have the place to yourself -- it's surprisingly calm compared to the chaos outside the curtain. I'm obsessed with the Chirashi Bowl. I keep trying to order something new, but it's just too good! After reading other reviews, I'm finally going to try the eel next time. Either way, I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great donburi options as well as sushi sets, hand rolls, omakase courses, and sake. Great quiet atmosphere on a Wednesday night, tucked away from the usual industry city madness. The miso soup was uncommonly good and the complimentary appetizer pudding was one of my favorite eats of the year. I ordered the chef's choice chirashi and had a delightful rainbow of an eating experience. The eel was especially good and it isn't something I usually go for. The skin-on trout was also a pleasant surprise, and boy do I love a nice big ladling of ikura any day. Looking forward to coming back. I may end up ordering the same thing. Hopefully I will branch out. read more

Sushi Uesugi - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My group came here for a little holiday lunch and it was just as good of an experience as I remember. The lunch omakase sets are very affordable at $50pp for the 10pc set. They are walk-in only and it wasn't too busy when I arrived and they let us sit down and chill out while we waited for the rest of our party to show. We received piece after piece of fresh nigiri and a few unique pieces that I'd never had before. This includes a monkfish liver and a small bowl of icefish. You'll have to be open to trying some unfamiliar seafood! However, if you have any allergies, make sure to inform them ahead of time as they allow you to substitute pieces with something you can eat! On this occasion, the chef also included a complimentary uni flight for my party and the Japan one was the best of the 3. Yum! read more

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While we enjoyed some unique pieces including an uni rice I haven't had at any other sushi restaurant, it was a bit of an uncomfortable eating experience. First, the restaurant is tucked into the back left corner of the food court. It was easy to find and nice and secluded in the sense that they have some curtains and some make shift walls to block it off (I call them makeshift because they were mostly wooden slats that still leave you open to seeing the rest of the space. Second, there was only one person working for the first half of our meal which was the sushi chef. He did a great job trying to manage the two parties at the bar including us, but because it's an open concept restaurant, there were little fruit flies, gnats, and large flies all over the place and would land on the cutting boards. Since we're seated at the bar we could see all of the bugs flying around and landing on work surfaces. And even though the sushi chef wiped everything down, there were sometimes bugs that landed on the towel that he was using. It really took away from the ambience and our ability to enjoy the meal. The food was ok. We went with the omakase, but given the price and the ambience, it just wasn't great. The fish was fresh and the rice was cooked really well. There was a miso soup and a chawan mushi to start and a green tea dessert at the end, all of which were quite tasty. But really I wouldn't go back again and would rather pay to go somewhere I'm not worried about getting sick--even buying the packaged sushi from sunrise mart would have been much more preferable. read more

Tucked away towards the back sits a cozy counter with chef Kenji. I stopped by for a quick bite and ended up trying the omakase A set. It comes with 7 piece nigiri, hand roll, and dessert. Complimentary egg tart to start, the meal was very fresh and delicious. I paired with a hot sake. Kenji was attentive but did not rush, even with only a hand full of pieces. Overall very well made nigiri and hand roll. The dessert was made of red bean and also sweet and delectable. Price is a bit on the higher end for the amount, but overall great experience. read more

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Another lovely lunch here, service was good despite chef only doing everything. The whole place was busy as there was a Japanese food expo on this weekend. read more

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4.5 / 5.0 - Sushi Uesugi is a counter-only sushi restaurant at the end of the Food Hall inside Japan Village. On their official website, it says it's "Currently closed," but we just went yesterday for lunch based on recent reviews and it was indeed open. While it was still a good deal, especially compared to expensive sushi places in Manhattan, the prices had increased quite a bit from just a few months ago and they did not have any a la carte options available. Omakase Lunch Specials: - Sushi Omakase A ($40+): 7 pieces of nigiri, 1 hand roll and miso soup - Sushi Omakase B ($55+): 10 pieces of nigiri, 1 hand roll and miso soup - Sashimi Omakase ($60+): 5 kinds of sashimi, sushi rice and miso soup We ordered the Sushi Omakase B and sake. The alcoholic beverage options they had were 3 kinds of beer and 5 kinds of sake, which you can see in one of my photos, ranging from $8 - $21 for the sake. The sushi was amazing. They were high quality, with each piece being a bite of deliciousness. I absolutely loved the fatty tuna. I'm generally not a huge fan of marinated sushi, but even the marinated tuna hand roll with shiso was incredible. The miso soup was a bit too salty. And the service, unfortunately, was not as wonderful as the sushi. We went past 1pm and there were no other customers besides us while we were dining there. $55+ for lunch is not cheap and we were there to enjoy our dining experience. However, we felt extremely rushed and while the quality was top notch, we barely had time to enjoy each piece. The chef had cut up all of the fish in the beginning, which may be efficient, but is not what you would expect at an omakase place. He just served us one after another without a break, even when we hadn't finished the one before. I loved the sushi and would love to come back for the delicious sushi, but hope the service level improves. read more

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I didn't know what expect because there wasn't a lot of reviews. We opted for the $85 sashimi omakase that came with soup, a bowl or rice, sashimi & dessert. For the amount it's a bit pricey and I should've gotten the $75 sushi omakase. The fish serving is smaller than other places I've gone to. Besides small portion and the price, everything was otherwise very fresh. & I absolutely love the matcha putting in the end with brown sugar. Glad I tried it but wouldn't come back. read more

Sushi Uesugi - 12pc sashimi omakase. $85 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were staying at a hotel in the area and found this spot and the rest of Japan Village via Yelp. The review that said "reminded me of having stellar sushi in random subway stations in Japan" is what got me. One of my favorite sushi experiences to date is still the one on the 2nd floor of Tokyo station in Japan. Sushi Uesugi currently is accepting walk-ins only, no reservations. We arrived on Sunday at 11:45am, anticipating the 12pm opening hours. The restaurant was not open yet, and we could see the chef was still prepping. We waited about 15 minutes until the chef finally greeted us and let us know he needed 30 minutes to open. We wandered the Sunrise mart and killed some time, came back at 12:35pm and the restaurant was not yet open. We were seated at 12:45pm - the chef apologized and thanked us for waiting. We both opted for the Chef Omakase B set $42 for 10 piece nigiri, miso soup, and handroll. Overall, this was the best sushi we've had for the price since being in Japan. The nigiri is simple. For example, if you've been to other omakases, like Royal Izakaya in Philadelphia - it's not like that, but it's less than half that price tag. This is simple omakase. Fresh fish, on rice, with the chef's simple sauce and wasabi if you ask for it. This will not be the nigiri with special caviar on it for one dish, lime dustings on the next, etc. Each nigiri was the fish sliced by the chef, placed on the rice to make the nigiri, and brushed with his special sauce. The sushi is proper, the fish is hanging off each edge of the rice as it should be. My favorites were probably the salmon, scallop, and spanish mackerel. The last hand roll was my favorite - with squid, uni, rice - it was a nice texture between the nori, the bite of the squid, and the salty creaminess of the uni. I would not hesitate to return my next time in town, and if you're a fan of sushi - give it a shot! I don't think you can find this quality of nigiri for $42 anywhere else ... that I know of anyway! Overall, this would have been a solid 4 stars - but the delay of seating/opening is why I knocked down one star. Next time I return, I'll update! read more

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I've been wanting to try their omakase for a while, but due to their short lunch hours (12-2:30PM), I wasn't able to. Arrived on a Friday at 12:10PM and there was only two people sitting at the bar (only bar seating and very limited). Got lucky that the other had just arrived as there was only 1 person taking care of everything so it was easier for the chef to prepare the sushi. It was a one man business and I feel like that affected the experience. Don't get me wrong, the service was not bad at all and the chef tried to engage with all of us but at one point, when more people arrived, I felt like he was getting overwhelmed and felt a bit bad. They should've had an extra person since it was an observed holiday (12/31). The menu options were limited (only the Chirashi bowl, Omakase A, B and C were offered). I opted for the omakase B (10 pieces, miso soup and a handroll). The miso soup was too salty for my taste and we never got the handroll. As for the 10 pieces, they were quite interesting as the chef did not give us a lot of the usual ones (salmon, squid, lean tuna, yellowtail), which I appreciate. The fish portions were extremely generous, for some pieces, I felt like I needed a little more rice. The chef was very nice and offered to swap the last piece for the Santa Barbara uni as it was just delivered. My favorite were the Hokkaido uni, the Santa Barbara uni (I might be biased since uni is my ultimate favorite), the scallop, the madai and the halfbeak (sayori, first time trying). The fatty tuna had a slight fishy taste. Overall, it was a good deal for lunch ($42 for 10pcs). The chef was very nice, and provided a great service. read more

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I was slightly ashamed that with all the times I go to Japan Village for shopping (especially Sunrise), I didn't know they had a sit down sushi place with omakase. They have a spot that does bentos, rolls and onigiri (Obentoyasan) but that is way more casual. In fact, I wouldn't have known this spot exists if not for peeking out the window to the left while heading towards the courtyard. The entrance is located behind the takoyaki spot (hachi) and directly behind the closed down Brooklyn Steak and lobster. There were only two people working, the server and the sushi chef. It is a walk in spot and I was immediately seated. There were 5 people there when I arrived, a couple and a trio. The place is relatively cozy and could sit up to 10-12 seats. The server was really nice and tried to make sure I understood what was going on in the menu. It is a relatively small menu with only a la Carte nigiri (price per piece) and omakase and kaisen options (including chirashi). Which makes sense given the other options on site. It is not quiet but it makes sense she to its surroundings. Unless it is a place well known for its omakase, I typically try out sushi spots through its nigiri first before delving into omakase. They did have omakase A ($50, which the couple told me they ordered), a sushi omakase b ( which one of the trio ordered since they had a hand roll) and the sashimi omakase. The reason I gave this place three stars is due to timeliness and the quality of the food I ordered. I had ordered 4 pieces of nigiri (kanpachi, shima aji, madai and hamachi). They didn't have madai so I switched it out for scallop and the server let me know that as soon as possible . But it took quite a while for the chef to actually acknowledge me and to do my order. The nice couple next to me had at least 3-4 of their omakase options given before I even started. And it took so long that they gave me a complimentary miso soup for waiting In terms of the fish, I definitely had better. The fish itself was totally good! But the kanpachi was really wet. The shima aji rice fell apart as soon as I lifted it up. The scallop was good with the citrus zest but the large amount of rocky salt made it weird. The hamachi was fine. I didn't order more because it took longer than expected and I wasn't impressed by the fish But with the total cost being around 23 dollars ~ I wasn't mad at it. It just not a place I would go out of my way to eat the food there. It might be worth another try for lunch, or way after new years. The omakase options is a good deal especially in this city. read more

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Came to try the omakase and the ingredients tasted decent and service was alright but for the price point there are a number of better options. If you're not full however since it's hot a food court you have options for additional food. Place did feel a little small so if it does get busy it will probably be a little cramped. read more

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The best thing about this place is the friendly waitress, the pilsner beer, and the special sochu. Otherwise, its a good place to kill time with slow omakase progression. Sushi itself is below par in taste and quality. read more

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The sushi here was very fresh and delicious, probably serving one of the highest quality fish in NYC. I got the salmon and yellowtail and it melted in my mouth. The food came very fast and overall I was very happy with the experience. read more

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the chef was super friendly, the host was the sweetest person always has smile on her face. The food was fresh and delicious I would definitely come back again ! read more

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Affordable sushi in excellent quality! They offered three options at a bargain rate. I chose Omakase B which costs you $42. This set comes with miso soup, 10 pieces of sushi and handroll to end the meal. Sushi includes but not limited to fatty tuna, scallop, eel, uni, mackerel and raw shrimp. This whole experience will take you about one hour. IG says to email for reservation but they never replied. They have limited seating and so make sure you arrive early. This place is wonderful but I just wish that they are consistent with their business hours. Their IG story says that this place reopened on 10/6/21 with no mention of new business hours [They are supposed to open from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday according to their IG]. I took a day off for a second visit, arrived at 11:45 am, and found out they never opened for lunch. read more

Sushi Uesugi - Omakase B - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Local mom and pop sushi joint with quality fish for an affordable price! Lunch Special B: $55 for 10 pieces of sushi, miso soup, and one handroll - was full by the end of the meal Food was good and enjoyable, an impressive one man show, so tea was not always as refilled as I like, nor was there a lot of fish explanation. read more

Amazing sushi selection! Chef and waiter are very attentive and knowledgeable - each piece of nigiri is flavorful and unique read more

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Best bang for the buck! Don't be fooled by the erroneous info on their Japan Village website, this sushi place IS OPEN! It's kind of hard to make a reservation over the phone, so your best bet is to go in person to make a reservation or go early for a spot. (Open Wed-Sun) Moving onto the omakase b set, the fish is fresh and slices are well portioned, if not on the larger side. The eel blew my mind, it was the length of my chopstick!! My favorite piece was the scallop, it was fresh and portion was generous. The Chef can be A bit heavy handed when sprinkling salt over some pieces, so be sure to mention it if you prefer less coarse salt on your fish. You won't regret visiting this place! read more

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Take out sushi quality, non existing service, dirty and uninterested chef at premium price. On a whim we decided to take a seat, but as we sat we decided the disorganized kitchen, fish that I think should have been better stored. The waiter took our order and didn't see him until I asked for the check (we were the only ones there) the chef looked like he didn't want to be there, and had just woke from a nap. The sushi was above average but not worth $75 / $7.50. Slightly better than your take out sushi. The serving was so slow and the chef mumbled a word or so to describe what we were eating. I thought his outfit could be neater. I was not effecting much, but cleanliness is a must. Overall the worst sushi experience I have had. I'd stay away. Rather yet, I rather have the take out sushi at the attached market. read more

This is by far one of the best sushi experiences you will ever have. Hidden in the back of Japan town. At Sushi Uesugi. the food and the chef are incredible. It is by far and away the hidden gem of Japan village and one of the best sushi experience you will ever have.You will feel like you were on vacation while you are eating here. Isami Nagai is also by far one of the best sushi chefs and people you will ever meet! He has 37 years of experience as a sushi chef and person. He makes every customer feel welcome and the care and passion that he takes with his job is outstanding. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Sushi Uesugi is a cute little sushi restaurant in the corner of Japan Village's food court. Because if it's close proximity to other food stalls, I was a little thrown off to the greasy smells to my clean kaisen don. However, I did still enjoy my meal here. We waited approximately ten minutes for two people and we ordered the chirashi bowl and the salmon and tuna bowl. The bowl also had shredded egg and pieces of seaweed accompanied by rice. I was pretty satisfied with my meal. In the future they will be serving more than just bowls. This review was for a soft opening. I will be back when they fully open with other options. read more

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Actually horrible place do not go for an omakase experience. You can find a better restaurant somewhere else. Overpriced and zero service. 85$ omakase meal was chosen for 3. Wasn't busy. Environment is in a busy food court and it will be loud. The chef isn't very talkative but still overpriced and the experience wasn't fun. read more

Had such a wonderful omakase experience! Our chef was attentive, super nice and the sushi was amazing! For $75 during dinner time, you get miso soup, 12 courses, and hand roll and the chef gave us 2 pieces of mochi each. They have a omakase lunch special that sounds very worth it as well! Since this is located near other food halls, you have many dessert options after your sushi dinner! read more

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Simple omakase experience at an affordable price. Fish was fresh and chef was friendly. There was no one there when we arrived at Friday 6:00pm, but it could be that it was around the holidays. I would definitely come back. read more

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One of my very rare reviews for an awesome place. The chef was inviting and friendly. Gave details about each piece. The quality was outstanding. Anyone who reviewed otherwise doesn't know fish, this is not your cheap utility sushi joint. The lunch sets were very well priced and as a first timer, I had to have the tamago. Which was just simple beautiful and a delight. Will definitely be coming back. read more

One of my absolute favorite omakase counters in NYC!! A true hidden gem in the back of Japan Village, chef Nagai is both super friendly and incredibly talented, and curates a beautiful 10 course nigiri omakase including a miso soup, an incredible chiwanmushi, negi toro handroll, and dessert. You really feel like you're in some back alley sushi counter in Tokyo and the 10 seat counter in cozy and intimate. The price for the quality is also fantastic (omakase is $55 for lunch and $75 for dinner), and I've brought many friends!! Couldn't recommend enough!! Chef Nagai's keisen-don are also incredible and well priced for the amount of fish you get! read more

It reminded me of having stellar sushi in random subway stations in Japan; non-descript wonderful surprise especially because of its un-pretentiousness and out-of-the-blue. It is in the far recess of the Japan Village in Industry City diagonally from the Sunrise Mart. Probably impossible to get a reservation line going because it is a mom-and-pop joint. It might also be a language thing. That said, just come early, wait a little if you must, and hope they figure out how to set up online reservations. There are only 10 seats at the bar. The menu is basically all kaisen-don/chirashi and omakase/nigiri a-la-carte. The kaisen-don is a real STEAL at $23-30. It is insanely fresh and just the right portion. All the fish and seafood are direct from Japan (they get their shipments on Tuesday?). Sushi-san is an older Japanese gentleman who starts off very serious and gets friendlier along your meal. I got the $75 10-piece omakase: Japanese sea bream (tai), Kanpachi (Japanese yellowtail), hamachi belly, shima aji, Hokkaido hotate (scallop), Hokkaido uni (not the American!), ootoro (almost too fatty for words), Spanish mackeral or skipjack (forgot by this point), botan-ebi with ikura, and a 9inch long anago. The end-of-meal hand roll was a monster sized piece of chu-toro wrapped in shiso and toasted nori. All this comes wtih soup, dessert (mochi ice cream) and tea. And individualized attention like the private omakase bars in Manhattan that I paid $300 pp. I didn't want to write this review bc I wanted it to be my private spot but I also wanted to wax poetic about it. read more

The omakase B lunch special ($55, 10 pieces of sushi and 1 hand roll and miso soup) was definitely worth it! read more

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Reasonably priced under the radar omakase establishment in the Japanese food hall. I believe they're open for lunch and dinner service, and closed for a few hours in between (the signs are a bit difficult to find). Not sure if reservations are available as there is no phone number or website to reach them at. They only have a limited number of counter seating which makes the experience quite intimate. The fish is fresh, and I heard the lunch pricing is even less than their dinner sets. Overall, would recommend if you're in the area! read more

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$30 for a lunch time omakase, 7 pieces of nigiri and one hand roll, plus miso soup and green tea. The largest pieces of fish I've ever had in an omakase in NYC. Will be back soon. read more

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the sushi chef was super nice and explained each type of fish! Lunch is definitely more worth it, but it's only him working there so it looks quite hectic for him. Food was amazing and he gave us extras since the day was coming to an end :) read more

Sushi Uesugi - Sashimi omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

** 2.5 stars ** A sushi bar tucked into Japan Village, Uesugi covers kaisen don, sushi, and sashimi at the food court. It is a solid option there, although not a destination for sushi by a long shot. With bar seating only, the streamlined space is separated from the food court by curtains and wood slats. Inside, the decor is minimalist, in blond woods, wood plaques listing some of the seafood offered, and shelves with ceramic plateware. Traditional, but without personality, like a uniform. Staff and chef are courteous and eager to please. For lunch, kaisen don and sushi are the major items on offer. Fish options for kaisen don are very basic: salmon, tuna, hamachi, uni, and ikura, or a chef's choice. Sushi omakase is likewise largely basic, featuring akami, sake, hamachi, plus anago and something less common in the 7 piece. The a la carte is more interesting, with hirame, kasugodai, shima aji, meichi dai, and higesoridai. Quality, basic pieces or not, is fine but unremarkable. The fish lacked flavor and texture that comes from better sourced fish or which can be coaxed out by expert preparation. Neta choice aside, the rice is also passable but with little vinegar. Temperature is off for both. Sushi Uesugi is a reasonably priced sushi and kaisen don option, although not for those discerning of sushi. read more

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Super delicious! I went there twice and it never let me down! Fish are fresh and yummy. I order omakase B, it is super valuable it only cost $42!!! It has 10 pieces of nigiri and one hand roll. Also with a bowl of miso soup. read more

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This was in the top 3 best omakase I have ever had. It's a hole in the wall that you can barely find, with an unassuming chef behind a simple counter. But the flavors, oh the flavors! The hamachi was the best I have had, the Japanese sea eel was savory and creamy, and each piece felt absolutely perfect in its simplicity, with the exacting quality of the chef showing through in each bite. What a joy to have stumbled onto this gem. read more

Sushi Uesugi - Japanese sea eel - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yummy yummy Excellent service and all the seafood are fresh and well tailored. I love their omakase B. All pieces are well made. I've been there couple times and try out the omakase A, hamachi & salmon bento box, tuna & salmon bento box and chirashi bowl. None of them are disappointed. read more

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This spot has been open for about a year, but as it's tucked away in the back of the Japan Village Food Hall in Industry City, it's easy to miss, if it's your first time visiting the food hall. The ambiance of the space makes it feel exclusive, as it's hidden away behind white fabric noren and vertical wooden slat dividing walls. There's only about 12 seats at this omakase counter, so you feel very well attended to. I feel like there are normally two chefs behind the counter, but when we visited, there was only one. This explained the hour wait, but it was still worth it. While we waited, we sat at the bar sipping Hitachino Nest yuzu lagers and slurping west coast oysters on the half shell (definitely recommended, if you have to wait). The speed at which this one chef tended to all the patrons was impressive. Although he did appear at times to feel pressured by the increasing number of diners, as our meal progressed, he still remained very focused on his craft and providing an excellent experience to all the patrons. The host that night was definitely very busy and feeling the pressure, but they both worked together as a team to keep things running smoothly. Enough cannot be said about the quality of the sushi construction, flavor balance, and quality. This was certainly some of the best tasting sushi I've had in Brooklyn and possibly even New York City. I don't usually enjoy the flavor of eel nigiri (asago), but this piece was actually incredible, just like all the others. If you can, make sure to give this small omakase spot a try. It's one of the most recent additions to my Rickommended Places! read more

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