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Sushi W has one of the best affordable omakases in the city and this UWS location is great as it's not as busy as the other spots. We got the $68 premium omakase which includes everything on the regular menu plus 2 different pieces of chutoro and galbi. We loved everything! It's such a good value considering how fresh the fish is. My favorites were the chutoro with soy (so rich and melt in your mouth), scallop, and striped jack but everything honestly was really good. The service feels intimate without being stuffy and the environment is casual enough for a quick dinner or nice enough for a date night out. Will definitely be back the next time I have a craving for omakase.
An omakase experience that is so worth your money!! For ten nigiri and two hand rolls for $38 and that includes tip.. I mean come on! They are also very attentive if there's modifications that you request like I don't like wasabi and they remembered to not include any in my sushi. The fish tasted so delicious as well. The restaurant is set up like a traditional omakase experience. The owner explains each dish and they are efficient with providing the next course. Definitely a must try if you are craving nigiri for lunch!
This was an incredible omakase experience at a very reasonable price Food: we ordered the premium lunch menu - which offered so much food for just $150 (for two people)! One of my favorites was the sea salt medium fatty tuna- it is amazing! There was a great variety of things. Service: The 'host' walked around and was very attentive. He explained what we were eating as well! Everyone was so kind Ambience: great ambience: there is a big table that you sit with others - and it was a nice experience
Very accommodating staff (for an omakase joint) will put you at ease at this relaxed, divey space. The chef is the silent star of here surrounded by a wraparound bar. While the back to back reservation slots can make everything feel a little transactional, it's the best of Japanese sushi craft and stoic hospitality coupled with the familiar New York speed and pragmatism.
The dinner was way above my expectations. Came here for an early birthday celebration and it was a great experience. The sushi was fresh and tasted great. Only complaint was the truffle powder was a little much...to the point where it made my mouth dry. Could probably lighten up the saucing a little bit. But overall the sushi was good and great quality. The server came around to individually tell us what the fish of the day is for each one of those, and was highly attentive. It was a very nice setting at the bar and easy to converse with the whole party. The fact that there's no tipping here just made the overall experience even better since it was still great service regardless.
Been to 2 separate locations(other being the East village location) and this is actually the first Sushi W I've been to, to celebrate my anniversary with my wife. Love it here. Fresh fish and intimate setting. Best bang for your buck for sushi.
omakase on the more affordable side ($68 for premium, 16 pieces total). the space itself is intimate and dimly lit, giving the impression of a higher end place while still being casual enough to bring your friends for a night out. came here with a group and was seated promptly -- service was friendly and attentive. the servers were on top of walking us through the menu. little bonus included a few interactive experiences to keep things fun: one was a dice roll (doubles got you a free drink), the other was a last man standing rock paper scissors game for two extra pieces of chutoro. my party had two winners and it definitely elevated their night. food wise, the fish was pretty high quality especially given the affordable pricing. each piece was fresh and paired well with a simple garnish (eg soy sauce, sea salt, truffle powder, etc). the choice to do two chutoro pieces was interesting (not my favorite but good fish overall so can't complain too much). rice was also sauced which added some nice depth of flavor, but at the same time made the rice fall apart sometimes while picking it up. despite any downsides, the quality and quantity versus price makes this experience very much worth it, and i would recommend it for anyone who's in the area and looking to treat themselves without making a huge hole in the wallet.
my first ever omakase experience did not disappoint ! i was looking for an affordable and well rated omakase spot, and stumbled across sushi w on social media. i was surprised they offered a 38$ lunch menu with 10 pieces of nigiri and 2 rolls, which sounds too good to be true. however, this went well over my expectations. we were greeted immediately by dim lighting and the host who sat us at the bar where we got to see our sushi chef prepare each piece. for the sushi, all of the fish is fresh and buttery. my most favorite is the arctic char where they seared and added some fresh garnishes. this piece was so good that i just had to order it again a la carte. overall, i would say all of the sushi tasted delicious and not one tasted bad. but not only is the food delicious, the service is top notch. everyone is super polite ! they also named each and every piece of sushi they gave us and kept our glasses full. sushi w is indeed a W !
Food was so good as always. Company was very kind and enjoyed the marinated tuna for a la carte. Cant wait to come back.
I will be back Yummy, intimate, and like an episode of the bear :D Such yummy fish and such a good omakase deal of $38 for lunch. They have intimate sessions of ~12 people so it's such a small space. Waiting room in first area and dining area in the back! The $38 including tip is too good to be true for a 10 course meal + 2 hand rolls. Was so full after too. I enjoy a chill reg but intimate vibe, and this checked what i wanted to go for. OH PLUS we came for a bday and they turned off all the lights n made everyone sing happy birthday HAHA such a shared experience w the others eating. Such a lively crew
Stopped here for the lunch omakase. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised with each of the nigiri pieces. Definitely worth the price. Will be back!
Had my first omakase experience here, was blown away by the quality of the fish! For under $60, we had a 13 course omakase dinner. Service was extremely friendly and we had a fun experience. Quality of the fish was super good for the price point, savored every bite. I loved 12/13 of the courses, the snow crab hand roll was just alright. Definitely worth a visit, but make sure to reserve in advance!
So, after my partner rejected my proposal to dedicate a line item of our monthly budget to Omakase. I needed to find some more affordable eats. I was never going to give up sushi so, the hunt was on! Food: 5/5 I am sucker for early arrival combo and they know it. If you get two apps (~$16 total) before your reservation you get a free drink (i.e., sake, wine,etc.). You know I was hooked. Then, you finally sit down to eat and these prices (especially for NYC) are beyond reasonable since NO TIPPING!! For my friend and I we got the Omakase ($68 each), double app combo ($28), more drinks ( $12), and extra sushi ($13) only for ~$206! You know I am coming back. Like some places be like $135 just for Omakase. Service: 4.5/5 I was slightly disappointed since the staff and chef did not really talk to us that much. Like they were explaining stuff to the group, but I was hoping to talk to the chef more. That is not to say they were not attentive, but I was hoping to be little less formal. All in all, I would definitely go back and going to try their UES location next month.
Sushi W is a really great, inexpensive introduction to omakase. I've been here about half a dozen times now, and the fish has always been great. They're a liiiiittle wasabi-heavy for my taste, but honestly, that seems to be a me problem (and it's the only complaint I've ever had). It's a pretty no-frills place, which I actually like. There's a little menu at the table, and someone comes around throughout the meal to tell you about the bites you've had as you move through the courses. The staff is always really friendly and efficient. I also appreciate that they change things up. On my most recent visit, we had three fish of the day, and all three were delicious. I recently brought a friend here for her birthday, and she loved it. I didn't realize they would give her a little birthday bite, which was such a nice surprise. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to ask them to omit the wasabi for me, but until then, I'm still very happy to keep coming back. read more
Sushi omakase @ 98th St. & Lexington Ave. The following for the omakase: Kami zuke-marinated tuna in soy sauce Kampachi with basil Bronzino with lemon zest Ika(squid) Gindara(sable fish) torched ponzu sauce with sweet onion Ikura, torotaku(minced bluefin tuna& takuan roll) Salmon with truffle sauce, hotate(scallop) with lemon salt, albacore with scallion & ginger,striped bass with sweet onion, uni, unagi with sancho pepper,minced kampachi & scallion roll Sake paring I preferred sushi without too much sauce. It was fun to play games to get extra sushi pieces. It was nice the price included tips and was very reasonable. read more
OMG!! Probably the BEST meal and Food experience so far for our first trip to NYC! The Omakase was amazing and the Restaurant's Ambiance and atmosphere was so awesome! There are only 12 seats available for each serving and the service was excellent! The fish we had during the Omakase was prepared and presented perfectly and the freshness and flavors were exactly the way the host described during the dinner. They also had simple games that everyone played that rewarded you with extra servings that added a fun touch to the experience.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND and look forward to hearing your thoughts and experience too about Sushi W! read more
Sushi W has one of the best affordable omakases in the city and this UWS location is great as it's not as busy as the other spots. We got the $68 premium omakase which includes everything on the regular menu plus 2 different pieces of chutoro and galbi. We loved everything! It's such a good value considering how fresh the fish is. My favorites were the chutoro with soy (so rich and melt in your mouth), scallop, and striped jack but everything honestly was really good. The service feels intimate without being stuffy and the environment is casual enough for a quick dinner or nice enough for a date night out. Will definitely be back the next time I have a craving for omakase. read more
6 months ago
An omakase experience that is so worth your money!! For ten nigiri and two hand rolls for $38 and that includes tip.. I mean come on! They are also very attentive if there's modifications that you request like I don't like wasabi and they remembered to not include any in my sushi. The fish tasted so delicious as well. The restaurant is set up like a traditional omakase experience. The owner explains each dish and they are efficient with providing the next course. Definitely a must try if you are craving nigiri for lunch! read more
This was an incredible omakase experience at a very reasonable price Food: we ordered the premium lunch menu - which offered so much food for just $150 (for two people)! One of my favorites was the sea salt medium fatty tuna- it is amazing! There was a great variety of things. Service: The 'host' walked around and was very attentive. He explained what we were eating as well! Everyone was so kind Ambience: great ambience: there is a big table that you sit with others - and it was a nice experience read more
Very accommodating staff (for an omakase joint) will put you at ease at this relaxed, divey space. The chef is the silent star of here surrounded by a wraparound bar. While the back to back reservation slots can make everything feel a little transactional, it's the best of Japanese sushi craft and stoic hospitality coupled with the familiar New York speed and pragmatism. read more
18 days ago
The dinner was way above my expectations. Came here for an early birthday celebration and it was a great experience. The sushi was fresh and tasted great. Only complaint was the truffle powder was a little much...to the point where it made my mouth dry. Could probably lighten up the saucing a little bit. But overall the sushi was good and great quality. The server came around to individually tell us what the fish of the day is for each one of those, and was highly attentive. It was a very nice setting at the bar and easy to converse with the whole party. The fact that there's no tipping here just made the overall experience even better since it was still great service regardless. read more
1 year ago
Been to 2 separate locations(other being the East village location) and this is actually the first Sushi W I've been to, to celebrate my anniversary with my wife. Love it here. Fresh fish and intimate setting. Best bang for your buck for sushi. read more
omakase on the more affordable side ($68 for premium, 16 pieces total). the space itself is intimate and dimly lit, giving the impression of a higher end place while still being casual enough to bring your friends for a night out. came here with a group and was seated promptly -- service was friendly and attentive. the servers were on top of walking us through the menu. little bonus included a few interactive experiences to keep things fun: one was a dice roll (doubles got you a free drink), the other was a last man standing rock paper scissors game for two extra pieces of chutoro. my party had two winners and it definitely elevated their night. food wise, the fish was pretty high quality especially given the affordable pricing. each piece was fresh and paired well with a simple garnish (eg soy sauce, sea salt, truffle powder, etc). the choice to do two chutoro pieces was interesting (not my favorite but good fish overall so can't complain too much). rice was also sauced which added some nice depth of flavor, but at the same time made the rice fall apart sometimes while picking it up. despite any downsides, the quality and quantity versus price makes this experience very much worth it, and i would recommend it for anyone who's in the area and looking to treat themselves without making a huge hole in the wallet. read more
my first ever omakase experience did not disappoint ! i was looking for an affordable and well rated omakase spot, and stumbled across sushi w on social media. i was surprised they offered a 38$ lunch menu with 10 pieces of nigiri and 2 rolls, which sounds too good to be true. however, this went well over my expectations. we were greeted immediately by dim lighting and the host who sat us at the bar where we got to see our sushi chef prepare each piece. for the sushi, all of the fish is fresh and buttery. my most favorite is the arctic char where they seared and added some fresh garnishes. this piece was so good that i just had to order it again a la carte. overall, i would say all of the sushi tasted delicious and not one tasted bad. but not only is the food delicious, the service is top notch. everyone is super polite ! they also named each and every piece of sushi they gave us and kept our glasses full. sushi w is indeed a W ! read more
7 months ago
Food was so good as always. Company was very kind and enjoyed the marinated tuna for a la carte. Cant wait to come back. read more
I will be back Yummy, intimate, and like an episode of the bear :D Such yummy fish and such a good omakase deal of $38 for lunch. They have intimate sessions of ~12 people so it's such a small space. Waiting room in first area and dining area in the back! The $38 including tip is too good to be true for a 10 course meal + 2 hand rolls. Was so full after too. I enjoy a chill reg but intimate vibe, and this checked what i wanted to go for. OH PLUS we came for a bday and they turned off all the lights n made everyone sing happy birthday HAHA such a shared experience w the others eating. Such a lively crew read more
1 year ago
Stopped here for the lunch omakase. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised with each of the nigiri pieces. Definitely worth the price. Will be back! read more
Had my first omakase experience here, was blown away by the quality of the fish! For under $60, we had a 13 course omakase dinner. Service was extremely friendly and we had a fun experience. Quality of the fish was super good for the price point, savored every bite. I loved 12/13 of the courses, the snow crab hand roll was just alright. Definitely worth a visit, but make sure to reserve in advance! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
So, after my partner rejected my proposal to dedicate a line item of our monthly budget to Omakase. I needed to find some more affordable eats. I was never going to give up sushi so, the hunt was on! Food: 5/5 I am sucker for early arrival combo and they know it. If you get two apps (~$16 total) before your reservation you get a free drink (i.e., sake, wine,etc.). You know I was hooked. Then, you finally sit down to eat and these prices (especially for NYC) are beyond reasonable since NO TIPPING!! For my friend and I we got the Omakase ($68 each), double app combo ($28), more drinks ( $12), and extra sushi ($13) only for ~$206! You know I am coming back. Like some places be like $135 just for Omakase. Service: 4.5/5 I was slightly disappointed since the staff and chef did not really talk to us that much. Like they were explaining stuff to the group, but I was hoping to talk to the chef more. That is not to say they were not attentive, but I was hoping to be little less formal. All in all, I would definitely go back and going to try their UES location next month. read more
2 years ago
Great omakase deal in the city. Very intimate seating with only 10-12 people dining in at the same time. Sushi was delicious but I can't say it's the best I've had. I wish their dining experience could have been a bit more interactive and engaging. You have the option to order additional pieces at the end. They have a no tip policy just like in Japan! read more
Made a reservation for a Friday night and had an incredible meal here. Honestly, I don't want to tell people about this... that's how good it is. My boyfriend and I both did the premium omakase, which was $68pp (hospitality included). Right off the bat, you cannot beat that price for omakase downtown. What's even better is how good it was. Highlights were the marinated tuna, medium fatty tuna, squid, arctic char, yellowtail and eel. The quality was really there, and it's definitely one of the best affordable omakase I've tried. Just an amazing meal all around. Can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
Came here most recently for the lunch omakase special ($38 including tip/tax), and it did not disappoint. The fish is fresh, and comes out fast. If you're looking for an exciting creative omakase place this is not for you. Sushi W is definitely straight forward in both its decor (small and very standard sushi bar) and it's flavor profiles a, but is delicious and affordable. I've also had the basic dinner set ($53) and it was delicious as well. My favorite piece is the scallop- super sweet and delicious, or the Amberjack. Will definitely be coming back for the lunch deal! Make sure you get a reservation in advance though, because they only have about 10 seats, and it fills up even on the weekdays. read more
2 years ago
Phenomenal omakase for a fair price. Such great quality of fish and rice! Need to try the lunch special, but dinner was swell! Get the premium! Cheers! read more
2 years ago
Amazing lunch Omakase! Service was great, and we were in and out relatively fast (around 45 min). The fish is fresh, and I like the flavor combinations! I also enjoy watching them torch some of the pieces. read more
Simply cannot beat Sushi W. Hands down best bang for your buck sushi in NYC. At $68, the 15 pieces of nigiri and two hand rolls is some of the better quality sushi I've had. For $24, you can add a sake pairing (3 glasses throughout the one hour meal). The pace is definitely quick, but they focus on quality over presentation, and frankly, I'll take that any day. Honestly, I have had many Michelin star omakase dinners, and Sushi W can hold its own in the presence of many of them. Will choose this any day over a $200+ per person experience almost anywhere else. read more
6 months ago
Probably one of my favorite omakase I've tried in the city thus far the quality of the fish was great just wish we had about an extra 10-15 minutes to eat and enjoy it a bit slower. Otherwise I really enjoyed the games they incorporated to win food and their interactions with the customers. Every bite was good and I didn't have one I didn't enjoy. The inside is fine nothing too special but the food makes up for it! read more
2 years ago
Nice selection of omakase for one hour windows, lunch and dinner. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and professional. The room is pretty basic but it's a nice price point and one can add pieces menu for an additional charge. The branzino special nigiri piece stood out to me as well as the fun being "served in your hand" ikura hand roll. read more
Food/Drink: craziest omakase deal I've ever seen in the city wow Service: super friendly service! We were late and they still made sure we were caught up and taken care of :) Atmosphere: cute, intimate and pretty quiet Other: no tip culture like in Japan! & don't be late!!! read more
My partner reserved a spot for us at this omakase restaurant in the upper west side. You have to reserve by time slots as space here is very limited. We got the premium omakase which was the basic omakase plus 3 premium nigiri. We sat in front of the chefs working their magic and it was spectacular. Akami Zuke -Marinated Tuna (5/5): This the first piece of the omakase and my favorite. This tuna was marinated in soy sauce. It was sweet and made me reimagine what tuna nigiri is. Chutoro w/ soy sauce (5/5): melted in my mouth. Chutoro w/ sea salt (5/5): don't remember too much of salt but it was amazing Kampachi-amberjack (5/5): this was probably the most interesting dish I had that night. It was topped with basil and exploded with a pesto-like flavor Branzinow/lemon juice (5/5): this was our fish of the day #1. The branzino tasted like a between a sushi fish and a amaebi shrimp Ika (squid) (4/5): I was a bit disappointed in this since I really like ika. It was cut in a spiral shape, but I really liked in a flat nigiri form. I felt like the shape of the ika took out some of the chewy texture I really liked. Arctic char (5/5): this char was actually charred! I never had this one before so I was excited to try it. It tasted like a more dried salmon. Ikura (5/5): the chef pours the Ikura in your hands and you eat it like a taco. It was super yummy as the balls exploded with fish. Torotaki-minced blue tuna roll (5/5): I'm always happy whenever I get a chance to eat toro. It comes with the Korean radish so it could balance it out with some crunchiness. Seared Salmon (5/5): the addition of the truffle powder blew my mind! Hotate-scallop (5/5): this was good and I liked how the chef gave me a big piece. Spanish Mackerel & hirame (5/5): this was fresh and delicious Uni (3/5): I didn't like how sandy it tasted. I've definitely had much better uni before. Kalbi-short rib (5/5): so amazing as the fat just melted in my mouth. Unagi (4/5): not as much unagi sauce as I hoped. It was pretty big and meaty Negi Kampachi-minced Kampachi & scallion roll (5/5): great item to end the night! I highly recommend this place as it's so delicious and great it you want to try new fish. It is also one of the best value in the city. read more
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2 years ago
Hands down one of my favorite omakase experiences in terms of quality, price, and quantity. All pieces were delicious and I was speechless after each piece. The hand rolls were also super delicious. read more
1 year ago
Looooved this omasake sushi joint! It's very intimate with ~12 seats and packs a punch on flavor. 10/10 sushi courses expertly prepared and WILDly delicious. Service is impeccable. Will definitely be going back! read more
Expected more from a NYC omakase spot, although we ordered the premium set which was only $63. It was a deal too good to be true. The rice was brown and too much vinegar for my liking, the squid and short rib were fairly chewy. They did accommodate my request to have no rice and wasabi, but I was left feeling still fairly hungry (would've still been hungry even if I had eaten the rice). It was one of those rushed/timed places which I also realized I am not a fan of. Expected a lot more in comparison to Boston or Guildford CT, but overall was disappointed. Wouldn't go again, but at least now I know to avoid similar places. read more
we were 15 minutes late to our omakase so it was a little rushed at the beginning. I was slightly disappointed that they didn't have uni (my only loveeee) but the other fishes were of good, fresh quality initially I didn't want their ikira but glad I did because it was one of my favorite things I had there I didn't like that they had ribeye for their meat, I want wagyu!!! their hand rolls were lacking fish too their rice is premade with soy sauce which I love! i'm a salty girl i'd come back! read more
Came here on a Wednesday night and staff were very welcoming. The ambiance was great, but it felt so rushed with 45-50 min to enjoy and have omakase. First, the rice was strange. It was too vinegary, had sauce in it, and was too warm - causing the rice to fall apart very easily. The fish were okay but didn't wow me. The pieces were REALLY tiny and too many toro pieces close together for the Premium set. It is affordable and great to dip your foot into the omakase world. read more
This place has amazing value for omakase, priced at $38 you get 13 pieces consisting of 11 nigiri and 2 handrolls. The quality of the fish is fresh, service is attentive and ambiance is relaxing. You can opt to add additional pieces towards the end of the service as well. There are two seatings for lunch, I haven't been here for dinner but would check it out. Sushi W is definitely on my list of places to visit on future trips to NYC. It's across the street from the 1 subway line so easily accessible. +1 Vibe +1 Taste +1 Presentation +1 Service +1 Value read more
Intimate omakase experience at a great price point! Sushi W's sushi tasted high quality and fresh. I loved all the pieces on the menu. However, the rice portions were small with each piece and I feel that can be alittle more experimental with their menu. Despite this, the service was on point- very prompt. Inside was cozy, intimate, but very lively, even on weekday. If you're someone who is looking for a little more affordable omakase experience, I highly recommend this place! read more
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