Came back here to celebrate my wife's birthday and they surprised her with a card at the end! For dessert, I tried the matcha ice cream sandwich which was good. The courses were the same as before it seems including the surprise octopus dish at the end. read more

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Kaiyo needs to seriously improve. At the price point of $98, it's not the most expensive but I've been to many other places with similar or better pricing that delivered better food and experience. Firstly, they don't abide by a start time for the entire place. People come and go at different times and this creates an inefficient flow of the food. When we ate there were gaps of long waiting or a lull of waiting so that the folks who were late can catch up to their piece. On the sushi itself, of the 12 or so pieces we had only around 3 had a pop in flavor. The other 9 or so were very bland as far as omakase goes. I hate to stay this but the sushi i had at Umiya ACYE a few avenues away was more flavorful. You can just tell the ingredients either weren't good or fresh and yes i understand it's not $200pp omakase but still. On the service, i felt the service was very cold. The chefs never said much other than talking about the piece served and the servers were okay. The plate where the piece was served was never wiped down occasionally and after several pieces the plate was oily. A major improvement would be to wipe down the plate at least after every few pieces. And this is something else but both chefs had face masks on and I'm not sure if both are sick but it made it a very impersonal and cold experience; almost like being served by statutes. After tax and a 20% tip, the bill was ~$260 for two; not a $260 well spent at this current quality. I hope Kaiyo can improve as there are a few other reviews echo a similar sentiment. read more

An amazing experience with reasonable priced, fresh Omakase? Yes please! We came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint. The 12-piece menu ($100) or the 15-piece menu ($120) are very filling, diverse, and fairly priced! Food: 5/5 The creativity, the freshness, and the balanced tastes of each dish were memorable and thoroughly enjoyable. Ambiance: 4/5 Not fancy or overtly moody, the space feels comfortable if not a little sparse. It allows you to focus on the food, and if you sit at the bar you can see the artists at work! Service: 5/5 Clean, efficient, polite. They also gave me a birthday card! Huzzah! Value: 5/5 For the quality it's a good deal! read more

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Great experience in LIC! Went in on a quiet Wednesday night with my buddy and there were a few other patrons enjoying some nigiri! Good service and cool ambiance. Overall, tried sushi I never did before and was impressed with the experience! Below is a summary of what we had and honestly each one was better than the other for the $100 15 course meal: Oyster with fish eggs, salmon sushi,, ahi Tuna , Hamachi yellowfin, toro with caviar, Sweet shrimp, Albacore tuna, Avocado uni , Scallop, Shima aji- striped jack, King salmon with seaweed, Eel roll with jalapeño pickle, Tamago, A5 wagyu uni, Toro handroll with yuzu sauce!! Phenomenal spread and worth it! Don't go there hungry because it won't fill you up but enjoy the experience! read more

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You can tell from the outdoor decor that the restaurant will result in a wonderful experience. The sake is affordable and it goes down so smoothly you can't even taste the alcohol. The experience itself is so unique. Not only do you get to watch your meals be made, but they tell you what you're eating as they do. Perfect place to experiment with new food items in a comfortable environment. read more

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I love the clean and intimate setting here! We started with oyster and ikura, followed by king salmon and kampachi amuse bouches, tuna tataki, squid with crab + tobiko, hamachi with shishito, toro with caviar, sweet shrimp with lime zest, sea bream, and king salmon with seaweed. Other highlights included stripe jack, golden snapper, scallop with ikura and shiso, and a beautiful bite of wagyu, tamago, uni, monkfish liver. My absolute favorites were the Hokkaido Uni, squid with crab, and that wagyu, tamago, uni, monkfish liver combination--it was mind-blowingly good! We ended meal with ube mochi and yuzu cheesecake. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted--highly recommend for an elevated omakase! read more

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This was an absolutely delicious expierence! I think for the higher price, the overall portion sizes were very worth it. I wouldn't say the quality was top top tier as many other omakases I've been too, but falls somewhere in the mid-top range. The staff as well were very attentive and kind. The actual restuarant itself was an incredible calming vibe with soft lighting and japanese minimalistic styles. Most even top end Omakases have awful desserts- however theres were actually very delicious. Staff overheard me saying happy birthday to my boyfriend and even came out with a candle in his dessert. So sweet. Highly reccommend going, and coming hungry! read more

Kaiyo Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Decided to give this omakase place a try since it's fairly new in LIC. There are two omakase options: 18 course for $118 and 15 course for $98. To be honest, I have tried at least 12 different omakase spots in nyc and I have to say, this is not the best. The fish are not too fresh. Almost every other piece, the chef smears soy sauce and snuck wasabi inside the rice to mask it. Each piece was very flat. Did not give me the WOW factor. In addition, start time is not the same for each party. People come and go at different times. Takes away the whole omakase experience of all starting together enjoying the same piece. When a party comes after, we will have to wait for them to be served, which you can anticipate dinner can be longer. Chefs are very quiet. They just tell you the piece they're serving. I'm okay with that. I am just letting you know in case you're looking for a different experience. Desserts were two options: mocha cake and ice cream sandwich. We wanted the ice cream sandwich. They said their ice cream machine stopped working. Bummer. read more

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The service was on point, and the waiters and servers delivered in a kind manner. The guy making the food performed his work and it made it a fun experience for us girls. We were excited to see what food would come next since it was all great quality and delicious. read more

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Food is fresh and sake is amazing. Love the ambiance in place. Music is always chill and soothing. read more

Kaiyo Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Service was very friendly and attentive here at kaiyo. My friend made a reservation for us to celebrate my belated birthday. We opted for the 15 courses at $98. Every bite was so good! I don't usually like ikura but it was not fishy at all and complimented many of the pieces well. The dessert at the end was a choice between yuzu or chocolate cake or ice cream. We both chose a slice of wah but the chocolate cake was frozen. Literally see the ice on the slice. The Kaiyo team also gave me a handwritten birthday card which I thought was super sweet since I love cards! Chef also gave us an extra piece on the house. read more

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Kaiyo is great and affordable for an omakase. I got 18 pieces for $115, which includes dessert. If you have any allergies, the chef can accommodate you accordingly. The waitress was attentive, she refilled our water and asked us if we wanted more pieces, were ready for dessert, etc. The chef briefly explains each piece as he serves you. Each piece was delicious, some pieces definitely had a kick to it. The place is overall small and if you sit by the door, you might get cold. The only thing I did not like was the dessert, it's a small piece of an ice cream sandwich. The dessert could have definitely been elevated. read more

Kaiyo Omakase - Ice cream dessert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Great low key vibe omakase spot in Long Island City. $118 for 18 courses is a great deal. The pieces were large, well cut, super fresh and tender. Highly recommended for a nice night out. read more

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My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Kaiyo. The sushi was very fresh and the service was amazing. The staff were very attentive to our every need and the atmosphere with the soft music and lighting were very elegant. The complimentary all you can drink sake was the icing on the cake to a very memorable evening. read more

2.5 actually NOT Japanese = NOT Authentic Food ok Pricey drinks Not a single smile and rushed service On top of that I have to subsidize the owner with a 20% tip?...no chance again! read more

This was my very first omakase experience and it was overall pretty good. The fish ingredients were all really fresh and tasty. Some pieces like the wagyu one, came with some fish liver slice on top which was unique. The staff is really attentive and they will ask if you want a refill of your sake or water/tea when you are finished. I normally don't like sake but the sake they have here goes down really smooth. Overall the service is excellent and it's a solid spot to check out for omakase if you're in the LIC area! read more

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Came here for a girls night dinner. Quiet ambiance. Service is good. They have sake that comes with the course. Every piece was very good. Highly recommend. I would have given it a 5 star if I didn't get gassy eating during the course. Great flavors but not sure why my stomach got a little upset. But that's okay besides the gas. read more

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What an amazing place! Really friendly staff. Really good food. Really quiet place to enjoy a good meal speaking with no one yelling around you. read more

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This location used to be Sushi Daizen. The interior hasn't changed much with simple decor, and quiet ambiance. In my opinion, this new establishment is better. Very attentive service and pretty decent omakase at their price point, my friend and I went for 18 course $118 option. The pieces are in good cuts and fresh with more varieties. I chatted w/ their manager during my visit, he indicated that they get shipments almost everyday and source the fishes overseas and locally. I also want to point out that they have ankimo(monkfish liver) if you are a fan like I am!!! The chef seared it and pair it on top of wagyu beef that night, but you can order that a la cart as well. Other standout pieces were otoro, albacore, Hokkaido uni and king salmon. Not to mention the otoro temaki at the end. read more

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Delicious food! Came here on a weeknight, make sure to make a reservation! We were seated promptly after arriving! Perfect for a casual meal, date night or a celebratory meal! Food is very fresh! Price is reasonable for that quality of freshness! If you like omakase experiences, definitely give this place a try! We will definitely be back! Thanks! read more

The best omakase place in LIC area with the freshest and premium ingredients that I have ever tried. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. You won't how great it is until you try it. Anyway, highly recommend!!! read more

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We came here on a Friday night with a reservation. We had 18-course omakase and it was a little disappointing. The fish didn't seem to be fresh. I found a fishbone in one of the courses. Luckily it didn't get stuck in my throat but it was a bit shocking as I've never seen a fishbone at any other omakase before. The service was also subpar. Something fell off when the chef put a piece on the plate, but he didn't fix it as if it didn't happen. Another time when he put a piece on the plate, something fell off even further to our counter, and he didn't apologize. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant. There are a lot of omakase with better quality and service in the city. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and it was very easy to secure a last minute reservation for 3 people. There's typical seating at the bar but there are also two private tables for 2 and one private table for 4 in the back that can reserved by calling. The service was great and the sushi was all very delicious. We opted for the 18-course meal which runs $118 per person (the 15-course is $98 pp) and had a couple Sapporo beers at $7 each. Overall, I really enjoyed the omakase experience at Kaiyo and would definitely try again. read more

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Came in with a group of 5. We made a reservation for early sitting. We were greeted with friendly staff and warm tea. Had an exceptional omakase experience. The restaurant itself projects a modern and cozy vibe. We opted for an 18 course meal ($118). Ask for house sake, it's on the house! Every single piece of sushi was carefully and beautifully crafted. Each piece was unique and absolutely delightful (& delicious). The chef was generous with each cut and the fish were super fresh! Definitely recommend others to try this spot! read more

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The food was delicious. The fish just melted in our mouths. The service was impeccable. Highly recommended. read more

Kaiyo Omakase - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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This spot is INCREDIBLE! Each and every piece was so fresh and so delicious. Their apps were so unique... my favorite was the crab wrapped in squid with wasabi tobiko. it was AMAZING! the atmosphere is so cute and their staff is so nice! I left so stuffed... Kaiyo is 100% the money!! I loved it read more

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excellent service I loved everything that was served! I will be returning here with a groups of friends

It was my first omakase experience and I got the 15 course. Was a small space but very intimate. The servers are very attentive and constantly checked in with us.I enjoyed all courses but the otoro really stood out. read more

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Walked by Kaiyo on Vernon Boulevard and a restaurant dedicated purely to an Omakase experience had me curious. I booked with a friend and while she initially intended to go a la carte, she quickly realized that she'd be extremely envious as she saw the first courses heading to the folks near us at the table. The experience was intimate, with seating for about 10-12 in front of the chefs, but with tables in the back as well for a la carte dining. We were seated next to friendly folks so instantly had a fun connection during dinner and the staff was extremely attentive and professional throughout. The seafood was unbelievably fresh and delicious. My personal favorites were the O'Toro and the King Salmon but the Nigiri was up there as were all the tuna options. In short - all SO GOOD. Topped off with dessert, our 15 and 18 course omakase experience at Kaiyo was well worth it and had us content and happy. Super high quality and so grateful its in the LIC neighborhood! DEFINITELY recommended. read more

Great service, calm relaxing atmosphere, intimate size, and omakase was high quality. Some of the best toro I've had in awhile! The courses are generous and very competitively priced. Looking forward to going repeatedly! read more

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Phenomenal experience. The food was amazing and we truly felt like we were sitting in front of a maestro who was doing his magic in front of our eyes! Service was outstanding! read more

Service is great but the quality of food is mediocre. Salmon hand roll at the end of the course instead of otoro hand roll (which would be the case at many other omakase spots). Shari is a bit dense and flavorless. I had high hopes for a new omakase spot in LIC but I left a bit let down. But the potential is there and it is a perfect first time omakase spot. read more

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We had the entire restaurant to ourselves on a Thursday evening! The fish was fresh, the restaurant was clean, love the decor, and we received really attentive service. Not a price point for every day, obviously, but really hope this restaurant gets more visitors! read more

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Get in here asap before it's too hard to get a table. We were so excited to find out an omakase spot had finally opened up in LIC, so we didn't have to go into Manhattan for this experience. We saw online they were doing a soft opening and booked a rez a few hours later. The food and the service were both A+. Ambiance was great. It wasn't much cheaper than any of the other omakase places in Manhattan but the pieces they serve were very high quality so you're getting more bang for your buck. This is a fantastic new addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Great omakase with a warm, inviting atmosphere. We dined here during Kaiyo's soft opening, and we were very impressed with the quality of the food and the staff's hospitality. The otoro, unagi, and wagyu with uni were standouts. Really enjoyed the homemade dessert, as well. read more

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Okay. Be prepared for a bit of sticker shock, but you aren't paying for just your standard sushi dinner, you are paying for the experience of watching them prepare your dinner. Sit at the bar not in a table. Or was well worth it ... would I go again? Yes! Soon? Maybe not. But for an anniversary, first date, or I love you dinner, yes. read more

Pieces looked pretty, but didn't taste like much. The fish wasn't bad, but likely wasn't fresh. Some seared pieces were over-torched, basically cooked. Good service, soothing atmosphere. There's better omakase, and honestly better basic sushi, out there at this price point. read more

Definely overpriced. Also, we were charged $50 for sake, and I read here that is free. That brought our bill to $300 which is not worh it at all! read more

Best omakase experience, The rice is perfect and the fish taste extremely fresh. Chef was so friendly and service was impeccable! The quality of the fish and presentation were both sublime! Every dish was served like an art piece, they were creative, delicious, and beautiful to look at, almost too pretty to eat. Highly recommended. read more

Kaiyo Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Experience, service and value. Very surprised considering the price. Happy to return and recommend!