Is there any must-try omakase places that I am missing?
Been really craving omakase lately, and I comes down to list of 4, icca, noz, yoshino, and mumi. Is there any must-try places I am missing? price is not part of the consideration.
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theguyjimmy
Ito
theguyjimmy
But you must ask to sit with Kevin or Masa
jesslovefood
you should definitely also try shuko too. btw what restaurant tracking app is this?
DefinitionAfraid5508
1) Masa 2) Icca 3) Noda 4) Yoshino 5) Nakaji
Can forget about Noz, it’s expensive for their boring execution, limited fish, shitty chef attitude n overall mediocrity. Same goes for Nakazawa…
Masa if money is not a problem, otherwise ICCA more than suffice both tastebuds n value for money. Noda’s appetizers are amazing and the atmosphere is out of this world. Nakaji’s sushi part is alotttt better than their appetizers and chef is hilarious. Yoshino chefs are fun too but their appetizers n sushi’s are hit n miss, they have quite a good variety but some execution may not be the best for the dish for instance they served fried ankimo which is such a waste of ankimo 😅
MrCakemeat
For me, the top tier, in no particular order is: -Yoshino -Noz -icca -Shion 69 Leonard
Followed closely by (also not in any order) -Noz 17 -Ichimura -Nakaji
To be fair I have not been to -The Den @ Azabu -Joji -Noda
But have heard great things about all three.
Zealousideal_Door392
Recently went to Sushi Yolo on 57 Street and it was outstanding
Stevie212
Although it’s not fine dining – I will proudly say pound-for-pound, Sushi by M has a fantastic omakase menu at an outstanding price
Stumpyducky
Sushi Ishikawa UWS Or UES
Resident_Analysis370
First time I’ve heard of Sushi Mumi.
Wiff_Tanner
If you’re cool with trekking into Queens, Sushi On Me is incredible
TJ-the-DJ
What do people think of Zuma?
I would recommend it but am no expert
iheartaginganddying
Shinn East and Thirteen Water are both incredible omakase spots
Bar Miller – owned by the same chef that owns Rosella.
legendary824_
i do not do omakase often, so i’m not sure where it falls on people’s radars, but i had sushi blossoms yesterday. it was an amazing experience. i opted in for the premium option ($128), which was 17 courses that were each delicious!
OPisliarwhore
Is OP scared of other boroughs?
That Place in Astoria is phenomenal, and comes with unlimited Sake. Last time we went was maybe $160 a person, and absolutely worth it.
Also in Astoria is Koyo, which is great. Though I haven’t been since the head chef moved to Manhattan.
carbbread
The Den at Azabu
funnyastroxbl
Joji and nakaji should be on this list
Delicious_Oil9902
Sushi Yasuda on 43rd
spk3z
Noz and Ichimura are the best I’ve had. Ichimura felt a little more special since it was so intimate. When I ate there it was just me, a friend and one other couple.
Tofuhousewife
Just did a 17 course omakase at Ueki this past weekend and it was amazing!
mcgovern-w
Sushi W on the UES is affordable and absolutely delicious; less fancy but who cares
benign_listener
Kintsugi is underrated.
Edit: Spelling
iggy555
Mari
antattack
I recently tried Neta Shari which is really out of the way but is my new favorite. I actually think since it’s further out in Brooklyn you end up getting more value for your money. They seem to focus a ton on dry aging fish and the flavor profile was unique and a pleasant surprise relative to other offerings in that price range.
bigbird2003
Tempura omakase at Secchu Yokota in the East Village
Chateau_de_Gateau
Shion 69 leonard
IveGotStockinOptions
Studio 151. The omakase sushi bar experience is special. Despite being a “speakeasy” type place, there is nothing gimmicky at all.
Sufficient-Lead-8518
Sushi Nonaka in UWS or Sushi Teru in West Village
SleepyLi
Highly recommend Noda.
Fuku omakase is also fantastic for a great time
dimundsareforever
Ikumi is my favorite in the city
AreBonitaFishBig
Why is no one mentioning nakazawa? I haven’t been in years but it used to be one of the best, has it gone down in the rankings?
Newyorker2710
Thirteen Water, Sushi Nonaka, Zen Omakase.
Sushi Noz is highly overrated, they need help with their knife work among other things especially when charging those prices.
slippyslaw
No. Omakase is an overrated buzz in the USA. A well-trained crew should be as good as their lead chef.
allenico
Haven’t been to many so not sure how it staked up to others, but I really like Sushit Kaito on the UWS!
tunitg6
Yes, you’re missing Shion 69 Leonard, The Den at Sushi Azabu (try the new 16 course nigiri menu with Head Chef Terado-San served on Fridays and Saturdays), and Saturday lunch at Sushi Ikumi for $150 (best priced sushi in NYC).
And you’re missing Sushi Sho, but it may be a few months until you’re able to get in.
Nakaji is also an option but it’s best to go with a regular customer.
Old-Scene2963
Unpopular opinion , the Omakase in NYC is the biggest scam going and I will no longer participate. For reference I have been to every place you named and some you never heard of or don’t exist anymore. I have been eating sushi since 1983 in NYC and around the world. If you wanna go for the ” experience ” I guess , but all of these places have turned into a money grab.
Typical_Marzipan_210
I went to Matsunori recently and it was very good. Fair price, excellent quality, creative concoctions.
southerndahlin
Omakase by Korami in HK. The reviews speak for themselves.
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Ito
But you must ask to sit with Kevin or Masa
you should definitely also try shuko too. btw what restaurant tracking app is this?
1) Masa
2) Icca
3) Noda
4) Yoshino
5) Nakaji
Can forget about Noz, it’s expensive for their boring execution, limited fish, shitty chef attitude n overall mediocrity. Same goes for Nakazawa…
Masa if money is not a problem, otherwise ICCA more than suffice both tastebuds n value for money. Noda’s appetizers are amazing and the atmosphere is out of this world. Nakaji’s sushi part is alotttt better than their appetizers and chef is hilarious. Yoshino chefs are fun too but their appetizers n sushi’s are hit n miss, they have quite a good variety but some execution may not be the best for the dish for instance they served fried ankimo which is such a waste of ankimo 😅
For me, the top tier, in no particular order is:
-Yoshino
-Noz
-icca
-Shion 69 Leonard
Followed closely by (also not in any order)
-Noz 17
-Ichimura
-Nakaji
To be fair I have not been to
-The Den @ Azabu
-Joji
-Noda
But have heard great things about all three.
Recently went to Sushi Yolo on 57 Street and it was outstanding
Although it’s not fine dining – I will proudly say pound-for-pound, Sushi by M has a fantastic omakase menu at an outstanding price
Sushi Ishikawa UWS Or UES
First time I’ve heard of Sushi Mumi.
If you’re cool with trekking into Queens, Sushi On Me is incredible
What do people think of Zuma?
I would recommend it but am no expert
Shinn East and Thirteen Water are both incredible omakase spots
Sushi Sho
Add this to your list… [https://w42st.com/post/sushiichi-chef-franki-dong-serves-up-the-omakase-experience-to-hells-kitchen-diners/](https://w42st.com/post/sushiichi-chef-franki-dong-serves-up-the-omakase-experience-to-hells-kitchen-diners/)
Bar Miller – owned by the same chef that owns Rosella.
i do not do omakase often, so i’m not sure where it falls on people’s radars, but i had sushi blossoms yesterday. it was an amazing experience. i opted in for the premium option ($128), which was 17 courses that were each delicious!
Is OP scared of other boroughs?
That Place in Astoria is phenomenal, and comes with unlimited Sake. Last time we went was maybe $160 a person, and absolutely worth it.
Also in Astoria is Koyo, which is great. Though I haven’t been since the head chef moved to Manhattan.
The Den at Azabu
Joji and nakaji should be on this list
Sushi Yasuda on 43rd
Noz and Ichimura are the best I’ve had. Ichimura felt a little more special since it was so intimate. When I ate there it was just me, a friend and one other couple.
Just did a 17 course omakase at Ueki this past weekend and it was amazing!
Sushi W on the UES is affordable and absolutely delicious; less fancy but who cares
Kintsugi is underrated.
Edit: Spelling
Mari
I recently tried Neta Shari which is really out of the way but is my new favorite. I actually think since it’s further out in Brooklyn you end up getting more value for your money. They seem to focus a ton on dry aging fish and the flavor profile was unique and a pleasant surprise relative to other offerings in that price range.
Tempura omakase at Secchu Yokota in the East Village
Shion 69 leonard
Studio 151. The omakase sushi bar experience is special. Despite being a “speakeasy” type place, there is nothing gimmicky at all.
Sushi Nonaka in UWS or Sushi Teru in West Village
Highly recommend Noda.
Fuku omakase is also fantastic for a great time
Ikumi is my favorite in the city
Why is no one mentioning nakazawa? I haven’t been in years but it used to be one of the best, has it gone down in the rankings?
Thirteen Water, Sushi Nonaka, Zen Omakase.
Sushi Noz is highly overrated, they need help with their knife work among other things especially when charging those prices.
No. Omakase is an overrated buzz in the USA. A well-trained crew should be as good as their lead chef.
Haven’t been to many so not sure how it staked up to others, but I really like Sushit Kaito on the UWS!
Yes, you’re missing Shion 69 Leonard, The Den at Sushi Azabu (try the new 16 course nigiri menu with Head Chef Terado-San served on Fridays and Saturdays), and Saturday lunch at Sushi Ikumi for $150 (best priced sushi in NYC).
And you’re missing Sushi Sho, but it may be a few months until you’re able to get in.
Nakaji is also an option but it’s best to go with a regular customer.
Unpopular opinion , the Omakase in NYC is the biggest scam going and I will no longer participate. For reference I have been to every place you named and some you never heard of or don’t exist anymore. I have been eating sushi since 1983 in NYC and around the world. If you wanna go for the ” experience ” I guess , but all of these places have turned into a money grab.
I went to Matsunori recently and it was very good. Fair price, excellent quality, creative concoctions.
Omakase by Korami in HK. The reviews speak for themselves.
[Omakase by Korami – Yelp page](https://yelp.to/eCa3ce9wlE)