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    Zama Omakase

    4.7 (10 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tansy W.

    Pretty decent omakase place. I enjoyed most of the courses and it looked like they had quite an extensive sake list (though we brought our own - $25 corkage fee which is reasonable in my view!). I will say the service was a little weird - I found the host to be a little overbearing and odd but not a huge deal. Reservations were pretty easy to make and despite plenty of seating over a long sushi bar, there was only 4 people the entire night. Overall, not a bad spot!

    Emily L.

    Talk about "best in show" for Hell's Kitchen. Absolutely blown away by Zama Omakase. For a little over $100 per person, this felt like an experience that easily could have cost $250+ somewhere else. Every course felt thoughtful, beautifully executed, and honestly just delicious. The oyster shooter was unreal. Such a perfect way to start, super fresh and packed with flavor. The tuna appetizer was also fantastic and set the tone immediately. From there, every piece of fish tasted incredibly fresh, with flavors that were clean, balanced, and memorable without trying too hard. The uni with ikura was one of the standout bites for me. Absolutely amazing. Rich, briny, buttery, just one of those bites that makes you stop talking for a second. The soup was also outstanding, which is not always the course people rave about, but this one really deserved it. What really made the whole meal special was how inventive and generous the chef was. You could feel the creativity throughout the omakase, but nothing felt gimmicky. It just felt like someone who really knows what they're doing and wants people to have a great time. The dessert was also so creative and such a fun ending to the meal. On top of all that, the service was top notch. Attentive, warm, polished, and made the whole experience feel even more elevated. This is one of those places that completely outperforms its price point. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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    Hajir S.

    Truly what a stellar omakase. This was so fun at such a great price point. It truly feels like a steal at the $108 I believe it is for a lovely dining experience. We stayed for 2 hours, had sake with the owner, got to know the owner, and enjoyed almost every bite! The space is beautifully designed and it is extremely welcoming. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with exuberance. The oyster, uni, caviar piece that is near the beginning is just so tasty, and the tuna tartare is very good. I loved what we were getting with the standouts being the Ikura & Uni piece, scallop, A5 wagyu, and king salmon, but there were so many good pieces from Otoro to horse mackarel, it was just a treat! The owner makes his own ice cream as well, and so we had a ginger candy ice cream that was just so exceptional and a great way to end the meal. We will be back often as this hits the great mix of affordable and thoughtfully done.

    Fangfei L.

    Zama Omakase is the BEST value omakase in the city! My boyfriend and I were so excited to see that this restaurant recently opened on our block. My boyfriend has tried dozens and dozens of omakase restaurants in NYC (& Japan) and this is his favorite one at this price point by far. Ben (owner & chef) is really nice, hardworking, and thoughtful. Unlike other ~$100 price range omakase chefs in the area, Ben has an extensive culinary background so the non-sashimi courses are truly differentiated. The restaurant is really nicely decorated and perfect for a date night or catch up with friends. It's one long table with a lot of seating. All the tableware is cute and intentional. The 15 courses takes about 1.5 - 2 hours. We would recommend this spot to anyone and hope you get to try it out!

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    This place was extremely excellent! I had so many pieces of amazing sushi. I would definitely recommend

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