Omakase experience was really good. Each piece paced and well thought out. We really enjoyed the…read moreexperience. The all you can eat uni option was a plus, but we could have done without as well. Omakase experience was well worth it already.

This place screams date night. It was cozy, had light jazz, and felt overall like a premium…read moreexperience. The location only has a few seats and is meant for more intimate experiences. The chef was friendly and paced the meal nicely. They made sure to name the pieces as they came. They didn't interact much with me, but I saw some regulars who they interacted with a bit more. The food was great. The opening courses still make me drool right now. The food was high quality and crafted with care. Each course was unique, with elements like dried flowers, gold dust, and more. This isn't your typical omakase experience. They are running a BOGO, which brings the cost down to just under $100 per person. This is an okay deal for the quality but is still on the pricier side. I would recommend this for a special occasion, and if you are trying to do something on the nicer side.

I love going for omakase, and Tatsuda absolutely delivered. The quality of the fish was…read moreexceptional, exactly what you're hoping for when you sit down for a meal like this. Best part is it never felt rushed. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and presented, so you can actually slow down and enjoy each piece as it comes. I also did the sake flight, which was just as good. If you're into omakase, this one's worth a spot on your list.

Came for a weekend lunch. The experience was great! The interior was so cute and clean. The service…read morewas attentive, almost too attentive since our waiter stood there basically the entire time. I only got a picture of one thing and then I got distracted by the food. Everything was fresh. The fish:rice ratio was perfect. Such a yummy experience!

In honor of my 1300th review, here is my long overdue review for Shogun Omakase…read more Wanting to take advantage of all the amazing omakase offering in NYC during our visit last Christmas, Shogun Omakase came up in our search. We made very last minute reservations and were seated at the sushi bar. It's hard not to miss the shogun statue right by the front door. For our party of four, we chose three different omakase options - the Husband and I enjoyed the $100 course, the Little Guy enjoyed the $88 course, and the Little Gal enjoyed the $68 course. We also chose the $10 A5 Wagyu Tasting Plate Add-On for each. $68 - 12 course includes 1 appetizer, 9 nigiris, 1 monaka, 1 dessert $88 - 15 course set includes 1 appetizer, 10 nigiris, 1 monaka, 1 hand roll, 1 dessert $100 - 15 course set includes 2 appetizers, 11 nigiris, 1 monaka, 1 dessert From start to finish, the food was presented beautifully and the quality of the fish was amazing. Sitting at the sushi bar, I enjoyed getting each item one at a time as opposed to it all being presented on a platter. We enjoyed every bite of our dinner and would definitely return again. Here is what our $100 course included: * Kumamoto Oyster with Ikura, Pickled Cucumber, and Yuzu Foam * Snow Crab with Garlic Butter Broth * Sea Bream * Striped Jack with Yuzu Pepper * Kanpachi with Truffle * Hokkaido Scallop * Cuttlefish with Yuzu Miso * King Salmon with Cheese and Butter * Toro with Truffle * Sablefish * Bluefin Toro with Caviar and Gold Leaf * Hokkaido Uni * Unagi with Foie Gras * Monaka with Bonito Flakes, Avocado and Spicy Toro * A5 Wagyu Tasting Plate Add-On * Dessert - Tiramisu * Anniversary dessert We think about this dinner often. The price point and quality of fish cannot be beat. The service was good and our sushi chef made an effort to have conversations with us despite being quite busy.

I would have given this place 3 stars but the sushi was just okay. Got the 14 set and the first…read more4-5pieces were really sour and kind of one dimensional. What really upset me was getting a king salmon piece that was over torched so much it was cooked salmon that tasted fishy! King salmon is one of my fave pieces it does not need to be torched and I'm usually a sucker for torched but this was well done and awful. I also wasn't crazy about the matcha tiramisu dessert it was just boring and a bit bland. On a positive side the price was not super high and they are generous with fish portions especially the hand roll at the end. What they really lose points on though is that there was a dead bug in my cup of water like a fruit fly that I had drank from already before I noticed :( when I brought this to their attention all they did was give me a new water and say sorry but no sort of compensation for the disgusting experience at the very least they could have comped my yuzu juice. So cleanliness thumbs down and service thumbs down and sushi very mediocre.

An extremely good omakase for a great price. Staff and chef were awesome and made the experience a…read moregreat time. Will definitely be back in the future!

New York has always had its fair share of high end omakase headed by sushi masters from Japan…read more While others run when sushi chefs change, I was glad I kept my reservation and enjoyed a luxurious meal of fresh fish and amazing hospitality. When you head in, the waiter escorts you downstairs to an intimate 6-seat sushi counter. My family and I were lucky to be the only ones dining for the night and we got a personalized dining experience. The service is attentive to the highest degree where our waiter noticed that my partner was left handed and adjusted the utensil placement accordingly. The chef, despite his language limitations, exuded passion and enthusiasm and communicated with us through our waiter. The fish is the freshest I've ever had and is definitely a step up from the casual omakase in the city. I've had some smooth steamed eggs in the past but the chawanmushi was so soft I questioned if they used some ultra exclusive eggs. The otoro and chutoro solidified the bluefin tuna as the king of fish, and the monkfish liver was *chef's kiss*. And don't forget the uni handroll and the fish (forgot what kind) served with crab based broth... absolutely divine. These are just some of the many highlights of a perfect meal. With the addition of the premium sake pairing? You basically get a taste of Japan without purchasing a ticket to the other side of the world. I'm not telling people to drop hundreds of dollars for a casual meal here. But if you're celebrating a special occasion, sushi AMANE is the perfect place.

One of the best Omakase places I've been to…read more Came here for restaurant week. Had no problem making reservations. Every piece was delicious and unique. Only thing I'd skip is the desert. Very underwhelming.

Hanaya Omakase was exactly what we needed for a light pre-theater dinner in Hell's Kitchen. Lucky…read morefor us, it's NYC Restaurant Week, and even luckier that Hanaya offers a 12-course omakase for $60/person through September 6, 2026. Although we're a little late to our 5pm reservation thanks to a stuffed-to-capacity train, the staff was gracious and still accommodated us. We were able to enjoy the full meal and wrap up in plenty of time for our 7pm show. Every course was flavorful and beautifully prepared, and it was neat watching the chefs carefully put each dish together right in front of us. Some of our favorites were the Chilean Miso Sea Bass, Scallop Truffle Butter, Yellowtail with Shishito Pepper, Sea Bream with Yuzu Salt, Lean Tuna with Truffle Mushroom, and Wagyu Shave with Foie Gras. Overall, we really enjoyed our first omakase experience. The Restaurant Week pricing made the decision to dine here easy, and the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere made it even more enjoyable. The Hell's Kitchen location was also perfect for a pre-theater dinner which is just a short walk from the A/C/E at 42 St-Port Authority or Times Square.. TIP: Make your reservation before Restaurant Week ends on September 6, 2026 so you don't miss this $60 omakase deal.

I went there with my daughter, seeking out a high-end sushi experience. They did not disappoint…read more There were several courses and all were handmade right in front of you. Everything was fresh and held to high standards. The seating was limited, and everyone around us was in a good mood and it made the atmosphere very warm and friendly. The chef and his assistants were very attentive and you did not have to wait for anything, outside of the handmade sushi itself as he made it. I can't imagine any place on earth being better than this when it comes to high-end sushi. Do yourself a favor and go experience it for yourself, I highly recommend this place. This places in my top 5 restaurants ever and is now my daughter's favorite restaurant ever. My apologies for not taking more pictures of the food, I normally refrain from breaking out my phone during a meal. Thank you for the experience!

We got the sumo, which is a 19 course omakase with a matcha panna cotta. My overall thoughts is…read morethat while the pieces were good and fish was fresh, I don't think this place is worth a premium over the omakase spots which are under $100. The presentation of some of the pieces is beautiful, almost like art, but I found the chef over used truffle and was using the blow torch quite a bit (leading to a bad smell, which they use a fan to blow this away). The fan and blow torch was also loud. I think if you come here I would recommend just doing the Aki ($120) vs the Sumo ($180). I will say the matcha panna cotta was very good. My bf who isn't a matcha fan or a coconut fan thoroughly enjoyed his. Service was good. The chefs wife constantly refilled our waters and both her and the chef were very personable.

Lovely, filling and authentic Kaiseki meal in NYC. Set in the Prince Kitano hotel, the restaurant…read moreis aesthetically set up with table and chef's counter options. The noise level was quiet and intimate. Staff were all efficient and engaged with guests. Chefs also personally welcomed guests although it wasn't the most intimate meal with chefs as other kaiseki although they were focused on dishes. Seating times are staggered so they were preparing different dishes at the same time which I do find impressive. The kaiseki itself was very good though not memorable overall. I started off with sesame tofu, prawn and salmon roe that had good but not strong flavor. Next was spinach in dash, seasonal fish, abalone and temari sushi, eggplant - also was good but not memorable. I'm personally just not a fan of eggplant but it's a personal taste. Next was clear soup - snow crab and egg yolk - very good, I think the ingredients went well together but just not very strong. My favorite of the night was sashimi - highlighted by otoro that was as good as any top tier omakase in NYC. The onsai - seabream with egg custard and uni was fantastic - the textures contrasted nicely, sea bream had great umami and uni was just a plus. Palate cleanser was next w/ japanese pear sorbet- nice break Now for the heavy hitters- grilled A5 wagyu was so tender, juicy and flavorful with solid servings - textbook wagyu. The pot-cooked rice with chicken and mushrooms was uneven in terms of consistency. The rice was cooked well and seasoned but I thought the flavors were a bit bland with chicken and mushroom. For dessert, had chesnut mont blanc and fromage blanc ice cream - sweet and good ending to the meal. It's an interesting presentation resembling a ball of noodles almost! Overall a very good kaiseki meal and more authentic than others I'd say. Reasonably priced and the experience itself was definitely dedicated to guests and shown by the care staff show. Would recommend!

We came, we saw, we kaiseki-ed…read more You can scroll to the bottom of my review to see what we got. Suffice it to say, I've been searching for a kaiseki spot as wonderful as the now-decreased Sugiyama that used to exist in NYC. But with omakase hogging all the Japanese spotlight (why?), there's little incentive in the restaurant world to open places dedicated to this highest style of Japanese cuisine. Thank you Hakubai for being the maverick, for renovating to new levels of elegance, and for showcasing Japanese haute cuisine at a time when too many sheeple are paying inflated prices for nigiri and thinking THAT is Japanese fine dining. The classic Japanese traits of craftsmanship, perfectionism and attention to detail are on full display here. Sit at the bar or don't even bother coming. Try one of their inventive cocktails ($22+) such as the Kiku, which is made with chrysanthemum rum, orange, honey, lemon, seedlip grove, and milk. And come before they realize that $195 for 11 courses (for a KAISEKI!) is actually really low and start hiking up their prices. .................................................. Our winter menu: - Sakizuke: crab miso - Zensai: ezo awabi, komochi kombu, ankimo - Mushimono: uni chawan-mushi - Otsukuri: sashimi - Takiawase: winter vegetables, chrysanthemum dashi - Onsai: kinmedai kenchin - Yakimono: A5 wagyu, tamamiso - Oshokuji: hitsumabushi, ochazuke, akadashi, pickles - Mizugashi: yogurt sorbet, shiso jelly, buddha's hand - Omokashi: strawberry shortcake - Ocha: dorayaki, bonbon, yuzu tartelette

Phenomenal!! What a fun and memorable evening! We had an incredible dinner at this intimate omakase…read morespot, where co-owner Alex creates an experience that feels warm, personal, and unlike any other. It feels less like dining in a restaurant and more like being welcomed into his living room, where his goal is simple: make sure everyone has an amazing time. The energy is contagious. The music keeps the atmosphere lively, guests find themselves singing along, and the entire experience feels like one big dinner party. Every course was beautifully presented, exceptionally fresh, and crafted with obvious pride and attention to detail. This is so much more than a meal- it's an experience. We can't wait to return.

Wow. IYKYK. After what I'll call the "Great Rise of omakase…read morein NYC," it was like you could find omakase of all types and caliber on every cover of the city. I will admit, I was curious when my date suggested it, and did some sleuthing. 4.9 on Yelp? I really have been away for too long, because the place didn't sound familiar to me. Let us tell you― this is the real deal. I was early to my date, and Alex greated me kindly and I already felt like I was being invited to someone's home to have dinner. Clean and minimalist interior, everything is immaculately clean including the restroom. The restaurant is tiny, only 12 seats total. We went on a Monday night, and it was very pleasant to have a perfect view of Chef working his magic at the counter. We selected a lovely Junmai Ginjo sake to pair with our omakase. The first course was so memorable- the sauce was so good that both my date and I low-key wanted to ask for rice to sop up the rest. The entire omakase featured incredibly simple and straightforward ingredients yet played with variations that were delightful and surprising, whether it be the smokiness with the torching or textural components such as when/where the nori was used. The types of sake Alex let us try were all phenomenal. Next time I'd love to try the sparkling rosé. Alex was very quick to adjust the courses that needed adjusting due to my dietary restrictions. I would have loved a vegan dessert option in the future (sugar addict here), but was not disappointed with the ikura I received in lieu of dessert. Okay now as we moved through our lovely dinner, Alex came through with such a celebratory, happy vibe. He made things very personalized, had such positive energy, and I can definitely see why he has so many regulars. My date and I later debriefed and said how much we loved that Alex "broke the fourth wall" ― which in performance art is a narrative technique where characters directly acknowledge the audience, shattering the illusion that they are separate from the fictional world. I loved that we felt like we had known Alex forever, and that we want to be his friend. His passion for creating an uplifting atmosphere where people can let go, be themselves, and feel safe during such a fraught geopolitical time, is, frankly, heroic and a statement in and of itself. When the Dirty Dancing song came on (oh you all know the scene), Alex and the other diners looked on laughing and amused while my date convinced me to try The Move. I got a running start, and you'll have to meet Alex and ask him about the rest. It was seriously perfect ingredients and immaculately fun atmosphere. With a name like YOLO, it really lives up. If someone could please find me some vegan black sesame ice cream to bring for myself next time to share with Alex... I'll bring the bourbon I can't wait to go back.