so happy this place re-opened Updated menu and such beautiful renovation with various rooms , cozy yet upscale The service is 100 out of 10 I felt like a queen oMg try the matcha creame brûlée dessert So close to Grand Central Checked out their lunch menu too - I'll be back for that as well read more

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Service was very good. Some of the dishes were interesting, different. For example the cucumber salad was chopped in large chunks, mostly triangular pieces. Try to pick them up with your chopsticks. The sauce was not to my (our) liking. A beef dish was so covered with onions, it was overwhelming. Other dishes were okay to good, none outstanding. read more

Very high quality Japanese food. Went for the lunch special, I had smoked cod and the portions (including salad and miso soup) were really nice for the price. Tasted pretty authentic and my friends' bowl of sashimi and urchin seemed really pleasant too, though I didn't get to try. The service is nice, friendly with their recommendations. Not too loud inside, spacious and can find good seating even during lunch. Recommend it here for good Japanese food in the area. read more

Wano - Cod Lunch Special - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

Sushi was amazing, the taste levels were so delicious to my palette. From the seaweed salad with cucumbers to the soft shell crab. Everything our group had was definitely on point. The ambiance of the restaurant was unique as well. Very relaxing vibes. read more

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The food here is delicious, and the people are really nice. It's worth coming to visit and trying their cod and nigiri! Ambiance is 100% for a delicious intimate dinner read more

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Such kind staff and really tasty food in a beautiful place! Loved the grilled fish and chirashi don!

I try to not write bad reviews but this place had such bad service and is thoroughly mismanaged, that I'm compelled to spill it. We had reservations and we were seated promptly. Nice place. We noticed the lone waiter was rushing back and forth but did not acknowledge us. There was another person pouring water and assisting but no water for us. 25 minutes...nothing from either one. We said to ourselves that if no one came by, we would leave shortly. We saw plates go by and the food looked promising. 29 minutes in, and finally the waiter came by along with the other person with water. The waiter attempted to make a joke but we were starving so we ordered without paying attention to his side comment. We noticed there was a manager who stood by the front but never offered the waiter or bus boy to help. The check-in girl also never came back to offer to refilled water glasses. They are oblivious to what is happening in their dining room. I asked the person who pour the water to bring lemon for the water. He brought one (1) slice even though there were two of us. After 20 minutes, the food finally arrived. Not bad...and in fact, better than expected. I had ordered an oyster as part of my sushi set but I had to remind the waiter about it. He brought it after I was done and joked it was now my dessert. Not funny. I could not blame the kitchen. To some degree, I cannot blame the waiter since he was hustling from table to table. I blame the manager, management and anyone with real power to make changes. They are completely blind to what is happening. It may have been a bad night (Saturday night) with a missing 2nd waiter, maybe? I don't know. We paid our bill and as we were leaving, the manager asked us "how was it?" I told him point blank he should not be a manager if he is not minding the place. I was not rude but I was certainly direct. Lastly, management should also provide basic training for the bus boy. His incompetence was beyond comprehension. read more

I am conflicted about my review... b/c our original plan was to have their sushi omakase... but due to an unforeseen circumstance - their sushi chef was not available. So... since we were there for dinner, didn't have a back up plan... we opted for their Kisseki omakase (which is traditional Japanese meal). My only experience with a traditional Kisseki omakase was in Tokyo... and that meal was amazing. The ambiance is modern sleek, it was a Thursday night... so we were 1 of 3 parties eating there that night... the service was good, as it should be... the food itself was good as well. Honestly not very memorable... I did like the cod fish... and the toro dish. I wasn't blown away like the meal from Tokyo... What I would have liked - since the restaurant couldn't offer the sushi option, why didn't they let all their patrons know ahead of time? Just as they expect us, the customers to let them know in 24 hrs if we could still make the reservation? This would have offered us an opportunity to make alternate plans; rather than being "semi-forced" to eat there. I mean seriously... you really don't have an option... it's dinner time, you're starving and exhausted from work... who wants to go wander around for food?!? PSA: call the restaurant first to see what they are actually offering for your dinner... #omakasefailed #nyceats #yelplife read more

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The ambiance was very cozy despite the place having no windows. The food was good but a little bit on the pricier side for a lunch special ($20‐$45). The service was attentive. read more

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TLDR: Wano is an omakase experience for all but definitely will appeal to you if you're more of a traditional purist eater. Omakase is excellent and if you're going to pop in to have one singular item - don't leave without the tossaki roll. You won't find that anywhere else. I came across Wano after seeing some picture on IG of their tossaki handroll. Now this is not any ordinary hand roll, it's a signature item of Chef Sato who helped launch Wano. I was trying to eat this myself in Ginza but the fact I could now get this in New York - I knew I had to go. A random Saturday night and we found ourselves at the sushi bar. Wano is in the same space and same company behind of MIFUNE. Chef Tomomi who worked with Chef Sato in Hakkoku is now here and it truly was a treat to be served by him. Ayana and Daniel were also wonderful hosts and we stayed long after our dinner service because we had a great time. Food-wise, the omakase had a slightly different format but enjoyable nonetheless. First was the tossaki hand roll, a tuna temaki made from a cut near the neck of the tuna. Very tender, flavor-forward and the perfect accompaniment with crisp roasted nori and well-seasoned sushi rice. The sushi rice is so distinct, it almost looks dark brown from all the vinegar. Not salty as you might imagine, perfectly al dente and well balanced. This rice is dark, like Chinese takeout fried rice dark. It's so good though and like any omakase fan boy or girl knows - the most memorable thing from all great omakases is the rice! All the nigiri was excellent. The chawanmushi was especially luxurious with the piled on uni, caviar, chives, etc. The botan ebi was especially memorable, it was slightly cooked almost like a poached texture but so full of flavor. I love a good spotted prawn raw too but this was really unique. Almost reminded me of the flavor of a great langoustine. I also was fortunate to try the abalone and mushrooms which was super unique. Nice, bouncy chunks of abalone paired beautifully with the nice earthy mushrooms. I was hoping for some silver-skinned fish but chef said he had not yet found the optimal fish to source and that's why there was none. That was a very respectable answer. Everything was awesome but 100% my favorite was the hand roll. So nice, had to have it twice. I genuinely think Wano is a place you should try whether you're just your feet wet or you're a seasoned omakase diner. With the right marketing and word of mouth, I think Wano will become a destination sushi-ya. Much like Takeda on the UWS was when they first opened so many years ago. read more

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I was looking for new spots to eat in the city and Wano came up. Their lunch menu caught my eye and I immediately knew I had to go. I got the Obanzai which came with miso soup and salad. The set of small plates in itself was a feast for the eyes. I loved the assortment of textures and flavors throughout all of them - from the fresh salmon carpaccio, to the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, to the crunchy tempuras. Our absolute favorite was the miso cod - now knowing how amazing they make it here, I can definitely see myself ordering this as an entree. We got the Hojicha Panna Cotta which came with Hojicha ice cream and it tied the meal out nicely. Service was amazing. Looking at their dinner menu they have omakase and kaiseki tasting menu which one of the servers took the time to explain what the latter was. Will definitely be back for their dinner menu in the future! read more

Wano - Obanzai (Lunch Menu) - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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My favorite thing was the service. One of the waiters-Asian guy with glasses is very knowledgeable about the sake; we got something with 35 on the label, it was delicious. Also the other tall white waiter was very good with filling up water and giving suggestions. The fish was fresh and interesting. We got the 10 piece tasting set for $80. I really liked the ikura at the end. So fresh! Even though I don't normally like ikura. Chef is Japanese, which you don't see a lot of nowadays in most sushi places. I dropped a piece and the waitress offered to replace it for free :) it was also cool to see her speak to the chef in Japanese even though she is white. We also got rainbow roll which is delicious as well and I enjoyed tasting real crab in it. I think all the rice they use is brown. We also got some grilled meats, the garlic butter chicken and the pork chop were both delicious although I prefer the pork chop a little bit more. The only thing I would change is the wait time, I felt like we were waiting forever for our food. But no one rushed you and it's a great spot for a date or to chat with friends. Bathrooms nice and clean too! read more

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I've only been to Wano for the set lunch menu, which was very good for the price. Solid portions and delicious.

Second time here and now it's all spaghetti menu. Both the appetizers are pretty good - the Amberjack Carpaccio does a great job in the sauce, which highlights the sweetness and freshness but covers any potential fishy taste. The Caprese is also an interesting innovation by using basil sauce rather than basil leaves. My personal favorite is definitely the meat spaghetti. While this is the first time I've tried a soup pasta, the flavors, most contributed by meat and tomato, do remind me of the very first pasta dish I tried in my life. We also ordered the Uni and cream pasta. As a person who doesn't usually order a cream pasta, I like the soup style which makes it not that thick. For the protein entrees - the steak is sooo good! Medium rare is not my usual preference, but with the specialty onion sauce with it, the meat itself shines more. The fried chicken is crispy but at the same time not as oily as the common ones. We also tried the Sake - we were lucky to be the first to try the Yuzu sake they just introduced! It went well with the menu. We also tried the plum sake which has richer flavor of rice coming first, followed by the plum fragrance. The service was also excellent. It make you feel you are really taken good care of but not overwhelming at all. read more

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They recognize returning faces quickly. I tell all my foodie friends to come here. All workers display remarkable kindness. Every dish came in generous sizes and tasted wonderful. This restaurant delivers consistently and I tell everyone! read more

Unassuming Japanese restaurant tucked away behind the big buildings of midtown. The meal was good but not great or super memorable. The hotpot dish was pretty tasty. Service however was a bit slow read more

Made a reservation on a Wednesday night and got the opportunity to enjoy a quiet evening. As we stepped in the door, the host gives you an option to either dine at the Omakase counter which was $150 or to order from the a-la carte menu in the dining room. We chose the Omakase experience because we're big fans of enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine. We requested to have some sake first before the omakase began, the menu also showed which piece of nigiri was going to be next. The music was nice and relaxing. Every bite was just pure perfection and delight. read more

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We went at 730p on a Friday night for a group of nine because they had a reservation available on resy. This should have been an immediate red flag. After entering, there were only two other tables in the entire establishment. We ordered bottles of sake for the table, which confusingly they did not serve to everyone. Most of the group ordered sushi with some tempura things with two people ordering cooked dishes. I can't even explain to you the logic behind how they served the food. They brought three people their sushi entrees out probably 15 minutes after ordering.. 20 minutes later they brought another two sushi entrees out. At least 20 minutes later they brought out the first cooked entree (Foie Gras). After probably another 10 minutes the $100 Wagyu steak was still no where to be found. At this point everyone at the table had been done eating and ready to go. The waiter came over and apologized and said they would take it off the check, but still wanted to serve it. They promised it would be "another 2 minutes." Fast forward 15 minutes it finally arrives. The best part of the dish was the fermented miso paste. Definitely would not pay $100 for what I received or wait as long as we did. Long story short the food was mediocre at best. better bang for your buck at the sushi bar at the new Wegmans in Astor place. The check was still almost $800 (after comping the steak). You would think they would have done something else for the inconvenience for the rest of the table who had to wait, like maybe buy a round of drinks as a show or good faith, but nope. They did however tell us to "leave a bad review if you want " and handed us the ticket from the kitchen showing the steak had not been made. Not really sure what the point was, but there did seem to be some tension between the two servers and the chef. Moral of the story: if a restaurant in NYC has a last minute resy available on a Friday night for a group of 9 -- avoid it . Joe's pizza had never tasted better after leaving this place. read more

Wano - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

Unassuming japanese restaurant that's a bit hidden away between residential buildings. The place has an intimate and quiet setting, and very attentive staff. I came here for lunch and got the salmon and ikura don lunch set, which included miso soup and salad. Everything was quite fresh and well balanced. I particularly loved how they incorporated small amounts of ginger into the don so that they balance out the fattiness of the salmon. Only one minor criticism I have is that the rice was a bit clumpy. Nevertheless, I would definitely come back again. read more

Wano - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

Soooo good and also the staff was so nice def need to come back again when I have time for a full omakase read more

Wano - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

first of all, i want to start off that i dont write reviews that much unless im happy with the experience or wanting to give feedback for the better future. reserved for 2 people for valentines day and was informed that prix fixe was only available. (i did not make the reservation so didnt know what courses were about to come to the table) after we sat down, the drink menu was given. i expected a course menu catalog to see the options, instead, the options were given orally for us to choose for the soup. since i didnt know about what was about to come, i was quite disappointed that it was just 2 small apps, 5 pieces of sushi (the ebi nigiri was stale and too salty), a soup to share, and a dessert being $100- especially on a valentines day. i usually dont eat much but this course did not even make me half full which is very subjective within my own means. all servers were attentive and welcoming, however, i wouldve appreciated it if explanations were there everytime a dish came out. (some were informed but not everything) loved the vibe and place though. + pulled out the description from the website after. as a customer, more details would be great. (it wasnt 10 pieces, it was 5 per person) read more

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I stumbled onto Wano during my recent visit to NY after running errands close to my hotel. What an incredible find! Coming from the Bay Area I can certainly be a snob when it comes to quality and authentic sushi but Wano exceeded my expectations. This was certainly one of the best experiences I've had outside of Japan and sitting at the bar with the chef made me long to return to Japan due to the familiarity. I will definitely be returning to Wano on my next visit and highly recommend it. read more

Wano - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

JUST DON'T COME HERE. Unless you want to pay PREMIUM prices for soggy brown rice with limp flavorless fish. And Uni that tastes like Fish Taint. Better off getting the "Sushi" at the corner Gristedes. Please trust me. read more

I was so impressed by Wano. I am shocked I forgot to write this review at the time. It was during the winter holiday season. So my wife and I were traveling the next day, and I just plumb forgot. I will remedy it right now. This is an excellent restaurant. We were there for lunch before a day of museum going. I live in New York City, over in Queens. She lives in San Francisco. So we get together as if we were dating. This was a venue that, if it were a couple meeting for the first time, would be more than suitable to show good taste. The experience was another reminder about eating out. Lunch is such a deal in general, compared to dinner. That is even more true on a day such as when we went, light on those at work grabbing a meal, because then the venue is more tranquil -- probably this is not as speedy as would be preferred by someone on a tight schedule, which is not at all a criticism, but instead an affirmation it is fine dining. But lunch also is priced more moderately. I even had a beer. I had the obanzai set. It has a bit of everything. The total quantity was more than sufficient. They did not skimp. It is as pictured: soup; sashimi; tempura; small plates galore. The quality also was not what I expected. I mean that positively. The restaurant is better than you might assume, not merely a convenient location. I would not hesitate to return for lunch, and I plan to. I also am eager to try it for dinner. The server was attentive and polite and cordial. I believe the business is LGBT friendly. That is a bonus. Highly, highly, recommended. read more

The food on the tasting menu was delicious, the ambience serene and the server and general manager Ayana Mazon were attentive and gracious. This is definitely a place we will dine at whenever we are in NYC. read more

Had a great meal at this new restaurant. Food and was amazing, highest quality fish and great selection of sake. Service was really attentive and warm. Manager Ayana checked on us throughout our dinner. Definitely will be back and recommend this restaurant to all my friends read more

We had an amazing mea at this "new" restaurant (formerly MIFUNE, one of our favorite lunch places). read more

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Amazing time. Not only because of the food, the drinks , the atmosphere but the service was beyond my expectations. Ayana and Daniel went beyond to make sure everyone in my party was well taken care of. Everything was done wonderfully and in a timely fashion. They made us feel very welcomed and I can't wait to visit again and again. read more

Wano - Owner of New Ground Security Jenica Nathaniel(Jayda) and owner of Wano Daniel - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

What an exceptional experience! The food was out of this world, prepared with precision and artistry. The sushi chef spoke little English and I spoke no Japanese but we communicated through translate as he educated me on what was being prepared for my Omikase. Every member of the staff was friendly and completely educated on all the food, drink and customs which they shared with me as I asked about the various items. The chef was truly an artist with his culinary skills as well as his pottery making-he made many of the small serving dishes which were beautiful. Very reasonably priced for the exceptional quality, even for Midtown. You must not pass this gem up!! read more

I visited WANO for lunch and dinner this week since my office is not to far away. The manager and all service team were very welcoming and excited to introduce WANO's new concept. Food, service, and ambiance are all 10/10. Looking forward to seeing Ayana and Daniel soon! My favorite dish for lunch was the Miso Cod set because it reminded me of MIFUNE's lunch specials. As for dinner, I tried the Omakase in the dining room and it was superb. read more

The food and service are both top notch. Ayana, the manager, took incredible care of us and the drinks by Daniel were exceptional (and I'm picky about my cocktails). The sashimi was some of the freshest and most delicious I've ever had, and the surprise of the night was the truffle potatoes--do yourself a favor and grab those along with your sushi. If they're this good when they're new, I can't wait to see where they go next! read more

I patronized Mifune and was always impressed with the service, quality and food. Chef Tomo always did a spectacular job. The new chef is even better but things have changed. Some for the better some not! The house special maguro is to die for. It melts in your mouth with succulent flavor. The unagi with uni is to die for and the prices for a sushi dinner is very fair at 85.00. Now for the bad, the restaurant is very noisy when packed and the music choice is bad. There seems to be issues between one of the servers names Ayana and chef. At one point I think she was yelling at him. Anyway it was very very unprofessional and I don't like being around a negative vibe at that price. Maybe she doesn't work lunch and I'll check it out. The food gets 5 stars atmosphere 3 staff person 1. read more

Had dinner at new restaurant my social media person recommended WANO. the place looks nice. It's a small place with a nice sushi bar but small. Hostess greeted our party with a beautiful smile and welcomed us. Our Japanese hostess then seated us and this open space kind of allows you to see what goes on. They have a nice bar and the food that came out looked wonderful. Appetizer was excellent, prices are fair. portions a bit smaller than expected except the sushi sampler 15 pieces is good. I felt tension among the staff they did not seem happy. There was a tall dark haired person who was taking care of an asian woman and paying little or no attention to the others. She had a real attitude when we asked for something her attitude was like, "hey, I'm not your server." We think she was the manager. All in all except for her the food gets a 10 and atmosphere a 5 ( they could have made it nicer for the price) and if they get rid of that woman the atmosphere will certainly be better. Enjoy the food and that tall dark haired server. read more

excellent Sushi and appetizer. just a block away from Grand Central Station is perfect place for quick bite of Sushi.

WANO is a new sushi restaurant in midtown serving a sushi forward menu with a highlight on the imported Japanese tuna! The ambience is elegant, the staff is knowledgeable and the fish was so fresh! Thinking about coming back for lunch as I heard their lunch service is great for business parties. read more

This is the best sushi you'll ever have. The service is beyond amazing!! The sushi chef is the nicest person I have ever met and shared amazing information about Japan and its cuisine. The food is refreshing, filling and so flavorful thank you Wano for the unforgettable experience read more

I would like to write a review discussing my phenomenal experience at the grand opening Wano. It is located on 245 East 44th street in the heart of Midtown between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. The general manager explained to me two menus they are currently offering. I am a returning guest from Mifune and she promised to offer some of Mifune's dishes speciality. They have brought back Foie Gras Sautèe, A5 Wagyu, Miso Cod, and Sauteèd Abalone. Her and the bartender Daniel gave the best experience possible. For the price and food quantity you can't ask for a better price. The ambiance is 5/5. They offer numerous amounts of sake that pair amazing with the food. I am definitely coming back as I work in the United Nations. I will be discussing this experience with my colleagues, friends and family as this enviroment is suitable for all crowds. Whoever is writing a negative comment about the manager is a lie or service team have not been served at the establishment as they uphold the best service. read more