Overall 8.5, great for the value with some real gems. Every bite was good and some bites were amazing. Not the best I've had but certainly worth the price 75 a person for 13. Wish they had had something special for anniversary though hokkaido sea scallop (truffle butter): 9.5, ended up getting an extra piece after. First bite was one of the best I've had, sear added smoky flavor and scallop itself was incredibly soft and sweet. Would be higher but second one was a tiny bit too salty yellowtail (shishito pepper): great shishito pepper flavor, nice compliment to the yellowtail, slight fishiness so only an 8.3 king salmon: classic, very fatty and flavorful. 8.5 sea bream (lime zest, yuzu sauce), loved the texture and the lime zest, nice firm, chewy fish. 8.8 botan ebi (jumbo sweet shrimp with foie gras) 8.9, combo of flavors was really good with the firm sweet shrimp and the deep richness and slight gaminess of the foie gras. Only not a 9 cause of ethical reasons lol Shima aji (striped jack with pickled wasabi), 9.7 my favorite bite of the night, perfect flavor pairing with a firm but fatty fish and the acid of the pickled wasabi. Ordered another after and it was just as good even though I was full. lean tuna (bluefin with truffle mushroom): 8, flavor was pretty good but sadly a bit too fishy for me. I've had akami in Japan so I know what it could be. Could just be biased against tuna in the US though. Chutoro (caviar), 8.3, chutoro was borderline otoro fatty, the caviar added a nice salty pop but not much additional flavor? I don't get the appeal of caviar tbh. Held back by slight fishiness miso chilean sea bass hand roll: 8.4 very standard miso soy marinade, probably mimicking the nobu recipe. Fish itself was cooked perfectly, was cooked in an air fryer lol but didn't feel like it suffered from that at all. Hokkaido uni: 8.2, rich, oceany flavor that coats your whole mouth. Not as sweet as Santa Barbara uni which I think I prefer but that's subjective a5 wagyu (grated foie gras), 8.8 a surprisingly great bite of fatty on fatty. I think they froze or dehydrated(?) foie gras and grated it over the wagyu which was seared on one side. Wagyu was not as melt in your mouth as other wagyu I've had, but had a nice chew to it that was very meaty unagi: 7 sadly just a very standard unagi nigiri with nothing special to it. Was still good, but not as good as I wanted or expected it to be. Also cooked in the air fryer which I think it suffered from, would've been much better if cooked on a skewer or something. negitoro hand roll, 8, had pickled radish in it on top of the usual green onion and chutoro. Good with a bit of pop of acid. A little too much salt read more

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Hanaya Omakase is a relatively new spot, and it's part of a growing wave of more affordable omakase options in the city--which I really appreciate. I came here for a pre-Broadway dinner and found it to be a solid deal at $75 for 13 pieces. Overall, the quality was decent. It's nothing fancy, but it delivers a straightforward omakase experience. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. read more

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hmm I have mixed reviews - overall solid omakase for its price point, quick service. I also appreciated how all 13 courses were fresh fish / nigiri Some of the pieces in the first half of the tasting were a bit fishy/chewy, but including and after the lean tuna was really good - I think the tuna here, uni, scallop, and cooked pieces are phenomenal. Some of the white fishes were not the freshest in my opinion though. read more

Hanaya Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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OMAKASE! This was simply an amazing culinary experience. My Yelp buddy Susan C. was just here a few weeks ago and raved about the sushi, so we had to come celebrate our godson's birthday here. Reservations are a snap on Resy. The sushi bar wrapping around the prep area can accommodate up to 20 diners per seating and there are 4 scheduled seatings per evening: 5:00, 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45. We were early for our Sunday night 6:15 reservation and it wasn't full all evening, so time was not a constraint. There was even a walk-in trio of ladies that skipped the full omakase and just ordered a few pieces of sushi a la carte. The restaurant is very new, barely open for 5 weeks, so they texted us that it was BYOB and we brought a selection of sake to enjoy. Our server kindly provided ice buckets to keep the bottles chilled. But we were definitely here for the full omakase experience and left ourselves in the capable hands of our chef. The left column of the menu listed all the omakase courses, while the right listed optional a la carte choices. The 12 nigiri courses served were: - Sea Scallop w/ Truffle Butter (seared edges gave a nice smokiness) - Yellowtail (topped w/ scallion) - King Salmon (smoked w/ shoyu glaze) - Sea Bream (sea salt & yuzu) - Botan Ebi (foie gras topped & torched) - Shima Aji - Lean Tuna (w/ mushroom) - Chu/O-toro (topped w/ caviar) - Spanish Mackerel - Hokkaido Uni - A5 Wagyu (sea salt & shaved foie gras) - Unagi (toasted & brushed w/ nitsume) All the fish were high quality and preparation was beautifully executed. Everything simply melted in your mouth, except the uni, which just evaporated. My favorite bite, of course, was the A5 Wagyu. The mottled fat was melted under the torch, sprinkled with a touch of sea salt and generously covered in shaved foie gras. The Sea Scallop and O-Toro were close seconds. The official final course was a Negitoro handroll with minced fatty tuna & scallion wrapped in nori. The chef had a unique nori wrapping method. He cut a strip of nori and wrapped it across the bottom of the handroll before completing the cylinder and hand serving. The extra wrap served as a bottom cap, so that the contents didn't squirt out when biting at the top. The man is a genius! Sometimes nori sheets are chewy, but these were crisp and each bite was clean and tasty. After the negitoro handroll, we decided on a few extra pieces to try and ordered the Kinmedai, which was good, but could never be as fresh as when we had it in Japan. Plus some of us revisited the sea scallop and yellowtail as handrolls. The chef was generous in the handroll fillings. A matcha ice cream mochi for dessert capped off a beautiful meal. I wish them much success and can't wait to return for a reprise extraordinary omakase! read more

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$75 omakase was absolutely AMAZING. Better than any $250 one I had in Denver Colorado. The staff was also attentive and friendly! Would 12/10 recommend. Smaller place for about 30 people. read more

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Briskly-paced and good value omakase with unique toppings for the sushi. Everything here was great and the chefs and servers were extremely friendly and helpful. Pictured highlights include: - Wagyu with shaved foie: rich without being overwhelming - Akami with caviar: a little extra umami - Botan ebi with foie: richness that accentuates sweetness - Hamachi with shishitos: nice fresh combination - Scallop with truffle butter: fresh and decadent Low key and casual environment to enjoy it all -- nothing to write home about as far as ambiance goes, but it lets the sushi take center stage. read more

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I was really surprised about how delicious this was. The freshness of the fish was amazing. Everyone is very nice. The restaurant does get quite loud and it was hard to hear .. I would recommend and definitely will go back read more

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There has been an emergence of more affordable omakases throughout the city and I'm all for it. Hanaya sits on a busy avenue where there are a great number of good restaurants to choose from. The restaurant makes good use of their space and the food is solid. It is small and cozy inside. Taste: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 We had the Valentine course, which was just the normal course but adding 1) miso Chilean seabass and 2) cheesecake with chocolate coating 1) Sea scallop with truffle butter - this was a strong start 2) Hamachi (yellow tail) with shishito pepper - not bad! 3) King Salmon - was not a fan of leaving the skin on, perhaps it was meant for texture 4) Sea bream yuzu - great acidity 5) Ebi foiegras - the sweetness of the shrimp paired well with the foiegras 6) Shima aji (striped bass) - good 7) Lean Tuna - they put mushrooms on top, which gave it a better mouthful 8) Otoro caviar - amazing and rich 9) Mackerel ginger scallion - like the sea bream yuzu. But this was also interesting as it reminded me of the ginger scallion sauce paired with soy sauce chicken. The fishiness of mackerel was masked by the strong ginger scallion flavours a good pairing, but overall a touch too strong by the sauce 10) Miso Chilean sea-bass - this was a good add as it added an element that was both sweet and savory at the same time 11) Uni - good 12) Wagyu with foiegras - great! The Wagyu was seared to rare so you would still get the chewiness of the meat. The shaved foiegras was a nice touch, providing it richness in a different way 13) Unagi - great 14) Handroll tuna - not bad 15) Cheesecake choc - this dessert was the weak link. Ending on a strong / good dessert is important for a tasting menu. It was out of place and quite frankly one of the worse cheesecakes I've had at a restaurant. It brought down the whole experience. Overall the food in the restaurant was great and I would be back. The cheesecake left a sour taste which was extremely unfortunate. read more

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Really good Omakase in the city $75 for 13 courses. I love that they're all fish sushi pieces and no appetizers really good. I like the simplistic modern feel inside. read more

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Pretty standard omakase! Good value, fresh fish, friendly staff and service. Water and ginger was always refilled. Can get loud but still able to have a conversation with the people next to you. read more

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I was super excited to try this place after seeing all the 5 star reviews, but it was just alright in my opinion! It is a good price at $75, but I think there are better omakase places at a similar price point. The fish quality was okay, but I did like some of the combinations they had like foie gras. They were willing to substitute one of the courses for an alternative for my friend which was nice! The experience also went by pretty quickly - we were in and out in 40 minutes. With so many other omakase options in the city, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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I died and went to foodie heaven. Hell's Kitchen has been really representing on the NYC omakase scene and even among stars, this place shines above the rest. WOW wow WOW where do I begin. They've been open for 3 weeks since Sept 16 and if you're an omakase fan you better run here now before seats get too hard to snag. While billed as another "affordable omakase" spot, this place is the real deal in terms of sushi-making pedigree and creativity (Sushi Yasuda, Sushi Noz). It's hard to tell from photos, but there's an element of thoughtfulness and technique to their sushi flavor pairings indicating research went into designing the profile of each bite. Chef Yousi, Chef Ryan and front of house Enrique--you guys are serving up something extra special! If I could give 7 stars I would! The sushi flavors and techniques speak volumes for themselves, and your hospitality is on point. I arrived one very rainy Sunday evening for the second seating at 6:15pm and was surprised to see only 3 parties total, the space is simple, with a muted color scheme in the style of Japanese sushi restaurants, though they've added some tasteful touches like cherry blossoms murals on the wall decor. About 20 seats around a rectangular sushi bar, serviced by two chefs. I'm kinda glad it rained since we had prob more of a personalized touch and chance to chat with the team one on one, and appreciated their openness to chat with us! Ok getting to the food - 13 course omakase over 75 minutes for $75. For menu see my pic! They get all their fish from Japan, which is super unique at this price point. - Rice: well seasoned and properly cooked, each grain held its own. This place leans towards modern sushi flavors so take this into account if you're a purist, however it's in line with the newer sushi scene in Japan these days. Some pieces are have a light sauce so that caused some grains to fall off here and there though I wasn't angry about it. - Scallop: gently seared with butter ugh...so tender and fresh. One of my favorites, honestly it was really hard to choose favorites here. - Yellowtail: stronger wasabi flavor I enjoyed the kick though. - King salmon: smoked with what (to me) tasted like a bit of paprika seasoning on the exterior, really delectable. -Sea bream: a meatier fish with more of a bite, so good. Nice savory elements. - Botan ebi with foie gras: melt in your mouth, the shrimp was so fresh and juicy, foie gras added a lovely richness. - Shima aji: comforting savory mushroom (?) flavor, though my friend thought it was more a sautéed mustard green flavor. - Lean tuna: soy sauce forward, enjoyed it! - Chu/otoro with caviar: you can't really go wrong with any variety of this anywhere, so tender and melt-in-your mouth with a touch of brininess from the caviar. - Spanish mackerel: slightly seared with ginger, also basically falls apart in your mouth, a lighter flavor, yummmm. - Hokkaido uni: sweet unctuous uni. Crisp nori exterior. Perfection. - A5 Wagyu: so tender, probably the best rendition of this I've ever eaten in NYC, and that's saying a lot. There's a bit of grill flavor they managed to impart with the deep fried pork floss (did I hear that right?) they sprinkle generously on top. - Unagi: delicious, melt-in-your mouth just the right amount of sauce. - Negitoro roll: not bad, more of a lighter roll with some crunch from the pickled radish to end your meal. We ended up getting extra pieces of the scallop, botan ebi with foie gras and the shima aji, plus a unique red snapper/sea bream take recommended by Chef Ryan. All so delightful =9 One of the most amusing parts of the meal was actually watching the expressions on other diners faces as they were eating the sushi. lol their expressions! And probably mine too, hilarious. Like after a bite, you could see eyes widening, these expressions of surprise and joy, sometimes eyes closing. One customer put his head down onto the table and couldn't look up for a while, then declared the king salmon the tastiest piece of smoked salmon he'd ever eaten. You could tell everyone was enjoying their nigiri immensely. read more

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Probably THE best omakase I have had to date. Every course was thoughtfully selected and crafted by the chefs and you could tell. Aside from having amazingly fresh fish, they were able to highlight each fish with inventive flavor pairings. My absolute favorite was the hamachi (I think) with smoked shishito pepper topping, WOW I have never had a nigiri that tasted so so umami and well rounded in flavor. That added smokiness from the peppers really did it for me. Aside from inventive and delicious flavors, the skill and craftsmanship that goes into making each course can be seen right in front of your eyes as they only offer bar seating around the chefs. Compared to other omakases, there was a notable difference in the mouth feel/texture of each bite as I felt the fish was sliced perfectly. Absolutely melted in my mouth and I did not have to chew through thick slices of fish, as I have at some other omakases before. I barely got any photos of the courses as I was having such an amazing experience, so you will just have to try Hanaya for yourself. So happy I got to visit during the soft opening as it was 20% off, typically this omakase will be 13 courses for $75, but for the quality and experience I certainly feel it is worth it. Would 1000% recommend!! read more

Hanaya Omakase - Unagi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I came through opening week after seeing Hanaya mentioned in Eater. So glad I did! Delicious and affordable omakase in Hell's Kitchen. Very easy to reach by transit, and directly across the street from cult hot dog bar Rudy's. In the time since eating at Hanaya I've thought about it every single day; omakase is all I can think about now. The staff moved fast and made sure everything ran smoothly. Apparently some of them have worked together before, and the synergy was apparent in their communication and teamwork. The chefs had their hands full serving up round after round of fun and fresh food. Until Hanaya gets its liquor license it's BYOB, and just about every party had a bottle of sake on ice to accompany the meal. One of the perks about joining the last seating of the night is no rush to leave immediately after the meal. My crew got to spend a little bit of time chatting with the chef, ordering up extra items and finishing our beverages. Of course we were cognizant that they would want to close up and head home eventually, but they were so accommodating and hospitable that the whole experience was engaging and enjoyable. The space itself isn't huge but we didn't feel cramped either. Plenty of elbow room, though intimate enough that you feel connected to the other guests. I think this is a great choice for people who are new to the concept of omakase, and it will also please veterans on the prowl for a good time. (Also, from what I observed, it's already a popular date spot; something to consider!) New York has a lot of omakase options to choose from, and I've enjoyed myself at a great many of them. Hanaya is a gem and I can't wait to go back. read more

Hanaya absolutely blew me away. Their omakase is one of the best values in the city. 13 exquisite courses for just $75! Every bite felt like a masterclass in creativity and balance. The nigiri pairings are bold yet refined, like perfectly seared foie gras melting into fresh, buttery fish. And the proteins are unbelievably fresh. An absolute must-try, inventive, elegant and worth every bite. read more

Hanaya Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfect sized meal. Food was delicious. Service was personal and impeccable. I would recommend this place to anyone for a date or small dinner party . read more

This place is a gem! Truly delicious and reasonably priced omakase in the theatre district! The fish was extremely fresh and the service was excellent. The chef and owner were so nice. Go! read more

This place was fantastic!!!! The service was great, the vibes were so good for an intimate omakase setting and, of course, the food was UNREAL!!! I left super full (which is unusual for omakase) because each piece was large with a lot of fish. The rice was also some of the best I've had in NYC. My favorites were the Hokkaido Uni, Wagyu with shaved foi gras and the sweet shrimp with foi gras. But everything was truly amazing and for only $75!!!!!!! read more

Hanaya Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

First rate omakase comes to Hells Kitchen. The menu, service,and-above all-execution is all A+. Arigato!

Delicious sushi on 9th Ave...who knew! Great tasting creative offerings to satisfy the palette. Chef Ryan was a great sushi chef who expertly explained the dishes we were presented. Would definitely return again. read more

Had a wonderful experience at Hanaya Omakase. The ambience is appropriate for the restaurant and is aesthetically pleasing. The service was very good in the sense that the sushi chefs were very good with explaining each course. The quality of the food was outstanding. Very fresh and tasty. It was a great variety over the 13 courses and each was very distinct and satisfying. Highly recommend this experience. The 13 courses were very satisfying but they allowed to to order ala carte if you wanted more at the end. read more

Like Tokyo. 10* OISHI like Kyoto. Great prices. O my omakase Ambiance

Amazing!! Great quality and service. Highly recommend! Yellowtail was delicious. Bring your own bottle

Lived in Japan and was delighted by the quality and freshness of all of the pieces we had. We did the 13 course for $75. Each piece combined traditional expressions of Japanese sushi with the addition fine dining accouterments such as truffle, butter, foie gras, scallion, shaved shishito, etc to brighten the flavor palette. Each topping was paired with the design and sophistication of a fine sommelier. The staff, including the chef and host were delightful, friendly, and welcoming . Will come Back soon. Great flavors at a great value. read more

Fresh, sophisticated , modern . Fair deal . One of the best deals in the neighborhood. Highly recommend.

Simply amazing. Everyone in the area loves it & we keep coming back again & again. Reservations are highly recommended. Go now before it becomes impossible to get a seat. read more

Food was amazing, fish extremely fresh and so many wonderful flavors. Service stood out to me mainly, both the server and chef were so attentive and friendly. The ambiance was quiet and peaceful, a small but nicely decorated and aesthetic place. read more

Love having such delicious omakase nearby! Every piece was delicious, and service was great. My favourite piece was the botan ebi with foie gras... read more

Amazing food! I can taste the attention the chef puts into the dishes. And the price is very reasonable too

Newly opened Hanaya Omakase is a gem. Freshest fish and great attentive service. Run don't walk as once the word gets out you won't be able to get a stool. read more

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! This was the most welcoming omakase place with the kindest, caring staff. Absolutely incredible great quality fish with unique combinations. Ambiance was peaceful with perfect lighting. 10000% will be back and recommend! read more

The most incredible omakase I've had in all of New York! Intimate vibe, great service, and a fun experience! I'll be coming back regularly.