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    Yo Nashi

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Yellowtail nigiri sushi
    Candace C.

    Incredible flavors! The sushi at Yo Nashi is phenomenal. I love that the chef incorporates a bit of New Orleans flavor with classic sushi favorites. Everything served was delicious!

    Leila L.

    Hmm. I really wanted to like this place. I booked a reservation for a Monday night (keep in mind they close Tuesdays and Wednesdays) but I guess it wasn't needed! We were pretty much the only ones in the establishment. We were seated at the corner. The serving counters seemed unusually high--so it was difficult to see or enjoy them preparing our food. Since it's omakase, you don't get to order anything a la carte until you are served the 4 pieces of sushi in the middle of the experience. We had about 4 appetizers before the sushi, followed by an entree which was seared drum and then the dessert. I do wish there was a menu to prepare us for what was coming up. I was honestly a little disappointed there wasn't more raw sushi or fish dishes in the experience. My friend and I enjoyed the first squash soup but everything afterwards tasted a bit too salty. The sushi was also decent but I think maybe I've ruined myself with the omakases I've had in Austin. The dessert was also miso based but it was dry and quite salty. It reminded me more of a corn bread. Overall I think my expectations were missed here.

    Tony L.

    I'm a little late on this post because of adulting, but I am glad to have gone here for the omakase! I honestly don't remember what I ordered, but it was yummy yummy in my tummy! #Tonylameats #yonashi #neworleansla #omakase #sushi

    Ann S.

    Ridiculously delish food. Ambiance is not fussy, and service is chill. Each course is made in front of you. Set menu- Get the wagu add on- it's worth it. This was a very special meal.

    Tuna hand roll
    Jonah F.

    I want to gatekeep this place so bad but the quick experience we had here was in need of my gratitude and thanks for the good folks at Yo Nashi. We already had dinner plans but my friend told us about this spot so we decided to get a few bites before dinner. The staff were really cool and relaxed, talked to us and made us feel very very welcome. The yellowtail nigiri was lights out amazing. We had the tuna hand roll which was outstanding as well. Then we had the A5 wagyu roll which was fantastic, not too heavy but still fatty. Last was a complimentary amberjack dish one of the sous made. That was crazy too. We are coming back to do the omakase in a few weeks and I can't wait for that experience. If you want incredible sushi and a great atmosphere come here you will not regret it!

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    Kevin S.

    Was looking for good Japanese food/Omakase and Yo Nashi did not disappoint. You definitely need a reservation though so book ahead! The executive chef, Mack Broqu, prepares the food right in front of you. Food was incredibly fresh and delicious. I sprang for the wagyu beef and was not disappointed by how tender and delicious it was. Found all the sushi to be great cuts of fish with perfectly prepared sushi rice. I was only in New Orleans for a week attending a conference but I seriously considered going a second time while I was there. HIGHLY recommend!

    Ioana R.

    Impromptu dinner with some out of town friends on a weekend evening.. wasn't busy at all upon arrival (just bar seating so don't expect large spacing for dining).. so it feels as if you have the place for yourself .. later on it got busier .. I've always seen the sign of this recently new restaurant from New Orleans and always remember the previous old building and old Thai restaurant that was in there, but never made it till this special occasion we had with our friends.. we all enjoyed our omakase , the sake and the guys LOVED their dinner steak they chose for extra charge !! It is a little pricey but when on special occasion why not ?

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    Drew K.

    Best sushi experience I've had in New Orleans by a mile. They're located in a narrow space in the CBD. Blink and you'll miss the door. One inside you'll be seated at their sushi bar, and guided through dinner. They change their menu nightly, and serve only omakase, which is a 10 course tasting menu. Stand outs to me were the soup course, nigiri course (5 pieces of various fish, each piece counts as a course in the 10 course setup), the grouper entrée, and a stolen bite from the $50 supplement of wagyu my friend ordered. Everything was excellent. I left perfectly satisfied, not stuffed, but also not hungry. Service was tip top. The food of course was handed to us directly from the chef in front of us, but the waiters also did a bang up job making sure our drinks were full, and every need and question was covered. One thing to note is that we were a party of ten, if I remember correctly, and we didn't really get to chat with folks down at the end of the bar since it was all sushi bar seating. There's a big focus on the food experience, so if you're with a big group, don't expect it to be a raucous storytelling with buddies type dinner. Perfect setup for a date night. Overall, like I started with, this is the best sushi dinner I've had in NOLA, and for $89/head, it sits fairly high on my list of good sushi meals I've had anywhere. Amazing bang for your buck. (Houston Omakases typically run $150-$350+ per person depending on supplements and drink orders)

    Tomas R.

    This is what they mean by food porn y'all. I seriously felt like having a glass of whiskey with a cigarette after the meal because it was that good. I don't even smoke cigarettes but I'd happily light one just to have a Pulp Fiction moment to show my gratitude to the chef. By far one of the best meals I've had in New Orleans. You are coming here for an experience that will blow your damn mind away and over stimulate your taste buds. Yo Nashi is an omakase restaurant, so think of it as multiple tastings with set courses decided by the chef and their team. I highly recommend grabbing a reservation ahead of time because this is a very intimate experience. You're sitting right across from the chef and their team as all the chairs are against the "sushi bar" for a total of maybe 15 seats at most. The dark tones of the restaurant create a cozy atmosphere perfect to catch up with friends you haven't seen in a moment or a special meal for whatever the reason may be. Freaking A, the smells coming from the kitchen y'all. Seeing their team in action and how strategic they were with plating was surreal. Every dish presented to us was divine. I really loved the spacing and teaming of each bite as you were able to enjoy genuine conversations with your "table". What I'm still dreaming about to this day (no seriously, I probably have a daily thought about this meal) were the cuts of tuna, fish, and bluefin. The chef informed us they had actually caught it fresh and it seriously tasted like we were on the gulf coast ourselves. Ever piece of sushi or sashimi was SO F*@#ING GOOD. It seriously melted in your mouth and I'm not even exaggerating about that. ***One thing you'll really walk away from your dining experience is how the chef breaks down each tasting and conveys the cooking process and ingredients in a way that even the most novice of eaters can understand. This isn't a pretentious restaurant or undermines those who might not be fully versed. It was such a refreshing personality of a restaurant of this caliber to have! So a few dishes I actually remembered to write down were (don't forget it's omakase style so don't expect all of these to be featured when you dine in, most likely will rotate or differ due to chefs inspiration/taste when you go in): -Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho: Super light and refreshing. Adorable presentation! -Red Snapper Sashimi: HELL YES. I can't explain it any other way lol. It had pickled beets and radishes which complimented it perfectly. -Spiced Crusted Bluefin Tuna: literally a euphoric moment in your mouth. Melted in your mouth. -Lemon Fish: had toasted avocado and sesame seeds. I'm not even a fan of avocado and I enjoyed this. -Wagyu: This was an extra $$ add-on but for the love of foodies, DO IT IF IT IS AVAILABLE. It had chanterelle mushrooms and corned cream sauce. I seriously shed a happy tear because I was blown away by it. I took my time with this dish because I wanted to savor every moment with it. We probably had at least 12+ tastings and it was nicely wrapped up with a dessert. I should've licked the dessert plate clean tbh. It was light and had blueberries and a lemon based shortcake. I'm coming back. I have to come back. Someone please take me back to Yo Nashi.

    Plain snapper
    Chelsey D.

    I've been wanting to try Yo Nashi ever since hearing about this new omakase restaurant opening in New Orleans, which is a rare find here in the south. I wanted to go on the weekend of my birthday, except Baton Rouge experienced a freeze in the beginning of the week which wasn't pleasant and threw off all of my plans. Well I finally got to try Yo Nashi last night and I'm honestly disappointed. I've read the reviews about how the owner says it's a "New Orleans omakase, not a Japanese style omakase", but I wasn't expecting so much cooked food. The flavors were a bit lackluster with the exception of two or three courses. Two of my biggest complaints is that we were served red snapper twice as I have never been served the same fish twice during an omakase dinner (red snapper plain, then red snapper with caviar...), and that the final course was bland and tasteless. I managed to get photos of everything except for the ora king salmon nigiri because I was just too hungry. The verdict is that I wouldn't come back. I had very high hopes for Yo Nashi, but This isn't my first rodeo, and I've never left hungry after omakase like I did here, especially for a similar price point. I've always been at least satisfied or actually very full. Unfortunately, we ended up going to another spot after to fill our bellies and satisfy our cravings.

    Miata H.

    I did the sake pairing with Omakase, which I recommend. Loved each selection and glad I went for the Wagu beef added option. Great service. Great food.

    My family and I dined at Yo Nashi this month. Having very experienced sushi eaters in the family and two of us having eaten at two different Michelin Star restaurants, our expectations are always high. To set expectations, we recently dined at Minamo Haldenstrasse 10, Lucerne, 6002, Switzerland. The Omakase experience (The phrase omakase, literally 'I leave it up to you') at Minamo was beyond exceptional. The chef and the maître d' were engaging, professional, knowable and helpful. The sushi bar was set up in a way that we could see the preparation as if we were part of the kitchen. Each dish was explained in detail and presented as if it was a one-of-a-kind work of art. You can watch, for example, various nigiri being prepared before your very eyes - the chef will gladly expound on his work and philosophy. . To compare that experience to Yo Nashi: . Yo Nashi The food was above average and somewhat uniquely presented (see attached images). The sushi bar was too high to see the prep work and created a less than inclusive experience. The maître d' was not engaging and seemed uninterested in walking us through the experience. During our visit we asked the maître d' two or three questions and found him inattentive and ultimately not interested in elevating the experience. Behind the bar we assumed one chef and two cooks (none of which introduced themselves or their role at the restaurant). Each chef/cook wore a different uniform, and one was not dress as a chef or a cook... more in street clothes. The staff talked among themselves as if we were not 2 or three feet apart. To simplify my review, see below: Food: above average Staff: below average Experience: missed the mark Value/Cost: not worth the money I think with proper management the restaurant could easily elevate the experience which might then warrant the price. I'll look for other omakase restaurants in the future.

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    Ellie M.

    Each of these dishes was incredible! I couldn't savor each bite enough. And the presentation is beautiful. We went for the lunch special, so the price was slightly reduced from the usual dinner price. The only reason I've deducted a star is the very high price of the meal and drinks. It is also bar seating only, so not ideal for a larger groups.

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    Best sushi restaurant I've ever been to and that is certain food was amazing service was good and ambience was just right

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    A great Omakase spot near the French Quarter! Amazing staff! It's a very intimate setting! Definitely recommend!

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