We got so lucky on a Sunday and got in before the rush! The fish was excellent / great quality and…read morestaff were kind and attentive. Intimate vibey lovely

The first course was oysters; while their freshness was adequate, they lacked the pure, sweet…read morequality that diners often eagerly seek, instead carrying a faint--though not severe--fishy undertone. The Amberjack offered a delightful texture--both moist and smooth--standing out as one of the most memorable dishes of the entire meal. However, the dishes served during the middle portion of the meal were, on the whole, rather mediocre and conventional, lacking any significant highlights. Several dishes, in particular, revealed some rather obvious flaws. The quality of the salmon itself was mediocre; neither its fat content nor its flavor profile could be described as particularly outstanding. Furthermore, one piece of scallop sushi--as well as another sushi piece--was seasoned in a style resembling "salt and pepper"; however, the salt was applied too heavily, completely overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients and resulting in an overly salty taste. The shrimp sushi itself was actually quite good, exuding a pleasant, natural sweetness; however, the addition of yuzu zest--which may have been grated too deeply, inadvertently including the bitter white pith--introduced a hint of bitterness that ultimately detracted from the overall dining experience. It might have been better left unadorned. Another factor that negatively impacted the dining experience was the sushi rice itself; the rice mounds were generally packed too loosely, causing them to fall apart with ease when picked up. The service regarding the presentation of the dishes also appeared somewhat casual and careless; on several occasions, the sushi was placed at a distance from the diner, forcing me to lean across the counter to retrieve it. Such lapses in service etiquette constitute a significant demerit within the detail-oriented environment of an "Omakase" dining experience.

Sekai offers a 16 course omakase meal for $108 that includes seasonal appetizers, fresh pieces of…read morenigiri, a handroll, and a yummy buckwheat pudding at the end! I went at 5 PM and my friend and I were the only customers, which I liked. I'm sure it gets busier for the 6:45 PM timing. Their course runs for 90 minutes and the chef is very attentive and descriptive, which I appreciated. Some parts of the course that stood out to me was the akami, chu toro, sea eel (which is super different from freshwater eel), and their ebi. They have one clean bathroom.

I've had the pleasure of dining at Sekai twice and both meals have been delicious. I absolutely…read moreadore the beautiful plating they use for each distinct course. I love how the different flavors compliment each other and don't over power the fish. One of the servers comes around with photos of the fish you're eating if you're curious! Highly recommend :)

Tucked away like a well-kept secret, Hirohisa delivers one of the most quietly elegant dining…read moreexperiences I've had in a while. From the moment you enter, there's a calm, almost meditative energy. The staff are gracious--some a bit shy, which only adds to the charm--but all seem wholly invested in the food they're preparing. You can feel it: everyone is focused, dialed in, and not a single movement feels rushed or careless. One thing I found particularly fascinating is that unlike most omakase or kaiseki-style places, Hirohisa doesn't serve all diners at the same starting time. Guests come in staggered--every 30 minutes or so--which means the chefs recreate the same dishes throughout the night. And yet, each plate felt fresh, detailed, and deliberate, as if we were the only ones being served. It's a unique rhythm to witness, and a testament to the team's consistency and care. The food? Generous. Beautiful. Balanced. Every dish is seasonally bright and artfully composed--though I have to admit, the portions were more than I expected. If you're aiming to enjoy everything at peak freshness, I'd recommend pacing yourself and maybe eating about 80% of each course. It's tempting to finish it all, but you'll want to save room to fully appreciate the latter half. Drinks are also thoughtfully paired, and the quiet ambiance--no unnecessary chatter from staff or diners--makes it easy to focus, reflect, and really savor the experience. It's a restaurant that lets the food do the talking. In short: Hirohisa is a masterclass in subtlety, intention, and respect for the craft. Excellent all around.

First time eating here and I thought it was a cool experience. Love the aesthetic appeal of the…read morerestaurant. Courses I really enjoyed were the tofu + uni, somen noodles, daily sashimi, and the mango dessert. The rouget tempura, venison, and uni ikura were good too but having them consecutively was a little too overpowering for me- would've preferred something lighter in between to cleanse the palate. I was also offered soba noodles before dessert but unfortunately did not try it since I was too full. Staff were nice and attentive, introducing each dish to me and refilling my water frequently. Shoutout to Kyouka (I hope I got her name right) for the sake recommendation. Would recommend

Small place for omakase. Chef is great and makes delicious…read moresushi, toro caviar was my favorite.

We were walking around the Village and turns out had reservations for my birthday. We passed by…read moresome person on a stoop smoking, which I didn't think much of because that's certain the norm in the city and if you don't necessarily like it, you just keep walking. Turns out the person smoking on the stoop, was our omakase chef; I'm sure I'll probably get flamed by people as it's common for people in the restaurant and hospitality industry to smoke, but altogether that just gave me the ick. The possibility of second hand smoke from my birthday dinner? No thanks! We still persisted and ate there, but truly nothing special about the menu and/or fish, also the employees there are Chinese and speak Mandarin, which is fine, but signaled to me that this establishment isn't Japanese run. Do what you will with this information but given that the city has so many omakase options, I will gladly decline any chance I get to dine here..

I created a Yelp account specifically to review Omakase by Tento, which has been open for only a…read morefew months. I'll review other stuff, but Tento is why I decided to get back on Yelp after a 12-year hiatus. As someone who lives right on the line between the EV and LES, I've had some of the best omakase below 14th Street. And with that, I can say that this is the best spot in the LES or EV for omakase not only in terms of quality and hospitality but also price. But Tento isn't just the best in the LES/EV. Last week, I went to Sushi Nakazawa in the West Village, the sushi place from Jiro Ono's senior apprentice (of Jiro Dreams of Sushi fame) and... I doubt I'd ever go back. It was expensive and pretentious, and the food was fine; it wasn't bad, but I can barely remember a thing that I ate. Nothing made an impression apart from one crab leg dish. I also recently went to Takumi Omakase, which is in the same price range as Tento and is a very well-known omakase spot in the LES/EV. Again, I can't ever see myself going back. On the flip side, in the first two weeks I knew about Omakase by Tento, I went four times. That's really all you need to hear, isn't it? Their obsession with extremely big flavors and umami has no precedent in omakase places that I've visited. If you want sushi that sends an umami corkscrew into your brain and down your spine, this is it. One other thing: the staff are SO friendly. Once you become a regular, Tento will serve you extras of what he knows you love. I should know. My dinners here, despite only listing 14 items on the omakase course, often go to 18 or 20 that I didn't have to pay extra for. Tough to beat.

I throughly enjoyed this $75 14 course. The quality of each nigiri piece and bite blew me away. The…read morefish was super fresh and the scallop was the biggest piece of scallop I ever received at an omakase restaurant. Each piece was topped with things that blended the flavors really well and made sense with each piece. The chef explained everything very well and I was satisfied at the end! Some of my personal fav pieces were the fatty tuna, lean tuna, Wagyu, scallop, and fluke.

Where should I even begin? It's so refreshing to give a place a 5-star review--when it's deserved,…read moreit's absolutely deserved. A dear friend recommended this spot for my NYC trip, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to fit it in. I'm so glad we did. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately, no reservation needed (although recommended). The staff is warm, kind, and welcoming, and the service from our lovely server Dulce was truly top-notch. The food felt fresh, clean, and thoughtfully prepared. I'm a sucker for agedashi tofu, and even though it wasn't overly bold, it was still comforting and delicious. We also had miso soup, sushi rolls, mushrooms en papillote, wagyu yaki shabu, kisu tempura, and the matcha crème brûlée--which was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The discovery of matcha salt was a highlight on its own--such a simple detail, but completely mind-blowing. Every dish showed an incredible attention to detail and balance. A truly wholesome and satisfying dining experience!

Overall 3.5/5 Food 3/5…read moreService 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Hasaki's $96 Omakase is a great value, encompassing 12 pieces of nigiri, along with chawanmushi, soup, vegetables, and dessert. The experience itself was great made up by the the service since they were very attentive, and the ambiance was perfect, ideal for a date night since they never rush you. A standout moment was their thoughtful gesture of comping the dessert for my friend's birthday. The only noticeable drawback was the sushi itself, I felt the fish could have been fresher overall. Despite that, I was surprised and impressed to learn this restaurant is a sister establishment to Cha An and Hi Collar

We're used to high-end sushi restaurants with engaging omakase experiences in the $400-$600 per…read moreperson range, with Masa being the extreme -- where dinner for two can easily top $2,000. So when I reserved this place and saw that it charges $220 per person for an omakase dinner, I'll admit I was worried about both quality and quantity. To make matters trickier, my wife and I had both recently caught colds and debated until the last minute whether to attend or forfeit the reservation. Since I was on antibiotics, I couldn't have any alcohol -- a real downside for me, since I usually enjoy a sake pairing with sushi. What happened next completely exceeded every expectation. I received here one of the greatest surprises that NYC can offer. The sushi was of the highest quality and craftsmanship, every appetizer and every stunning sushi bite uniquely flavorful, balanced, and thoughtful. The experience never once felt repetitive or dull. I want to sincerely thank Chef Jongin Jeong and the entire staff for a magical evening. Everyone -- including our fellow diners -- made us feel right at home in this intimate space. Sushi Ikumi stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best sushi restaurants in the city, including Masa, but at a fraction of the cost. I wholeheartedly applaud Sushi Ikumi and will definitely return.

Just got back from dinner at Sushi Ikumi and really have nothing but good things to say about the…read morefood and staff here. Seriously some of the best nigiri and dishes I've had though I'll leave out the details so as not to ruin the surprise. Kind of cool that they serve gizzard shad here too- I haven't been to many spots where that's the case. Dinner at Sushi Ikumi is must in my opinion for anyone who loves sushi and I'll definitely be back

Taikun was an excellent sushi meal and a model of price-to-value. The counter is tiny, the vibe…read moreeasygoing and convivial, and the pacing read as crisp rather than rushed. I'm a quick eater by nature, so the timed seating never pinched; it simply kept the dialogue between chef and diners lively while the courses flowed. What landed most was the clarity. The sequence read like a compact "greatest hits" that still had dynamic range. Hotate arrived cool and silken with a dusting of black salt that gave the scallop a clean mineral snap without drowning its sweetness. A lean, ruby akami followed with that iron-and-rose thing you want from good tuna, then salmon with a gentle, buttery swell of fat that still tasted like fish rather than oil. A translucent white bite (fluke in spirit if not by label) was dressed just enough to wake the grain in the shari. There was a piece scored with fine crosshatching, lightly aburi'd, that showed off the knife work and gave you a faint caramelized edge under a pinpoint of fresh wasabi. Ikura came as taut, briny pearls that popped rather than smeared, the nori still crisp. Plate after plate let the neta stay legible and the rice do real work. Technically, the details were right: shari at body temperature, grains intact, vinegar in balance, brushwork restrained. Seasoning leaned disciplined rather than loud, which meant you could taste cut, temperature, and grain instead of a generic topping kit. It is the kind of counter where you slow down between bites because the simple things have been done properly. Add friendly service and a room that encourages conversation, and Taikun becomes an easy recommendation. For what you pay, you get careful fish, well-calibrated rice, and a sequence that feels considered rather than theatrical. I left satisfied, impressed, and happy to come back.

Taikun is the best 6 seater traditional omakase under $100 in the city hands down. You won't find…read morecaviar or truffle or any sort of fancy condiments to enhance the flavor of the fish at Taikun. What you'll find is the closest Edomae style sushi outside Japan. Chef Feri is very friendly, knowledgeable and knows what he's doing. He explained each piece and how it's prepared very well. The service provided by the hostess was also awesome. Very attentive and didn't need to ask anything. Highly recommend and would definitely go back.