$75 for 13 courses here sounded like I may leave hungry, but that was not the case. The nigiri pieces were quite big so you get your money's worth. I found that all of the pieces were very fresh and high-quality. I specifically really enjoyed the hotate, akami, madai, and hand roll. The course is 1 hour but it is paced very well so you don't feel rushed in any way and the service is excellent! And at the end, you get a really yummy dessert. read more

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Pretty solid deal and omakase spot -- $75 for 13 courses in 1hr. They're pretty firm on the time limit here, but the meal is paced properly to fit that time frame. We arrived promptly at our 7pm reservation time and seated quickly. After we were seated and decided on our drinks, we were served our courses almost immediately. As mentioned earlier, the courses were spaced out to fit the 1hr mark, but to also allow us to enjoy the nigiri pieces. I enjoyed each piece, but found some of the pieces a bit reliant on their toppings. There were certain pieces that felt overpowered by their toppings and not so much enhanced by it. On the other hand, we ordered a botan ebi à la carte and that was a specific piece that was very fresh and didn't need toppings to enhance it. While I did enjoy my meal here, it wasn't much I would write home about. I would recommend, but probably wouldn't find myself frequenting this spot. read more

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Solid omakase spot!! pretty standard rotation of fishes and pieces for omakase but nothing out of the ordinary. The staff was so friendly and really cared about your experience! read more

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

Haven't had omakase in a while, decided it was finally time. You really can't beat a 13 course omakase for $75. I wouldn't consider myself a sushi expert, but we go about 4 or 5 times a year and Kazumi is my favorite so far. They are very professional, the environment is very clean, which is important when dealing with raw food. Anyway, the nigiri pieces are all bangers, tasted super fresh. The hamachi was one of my favorites, super buttery. The hotate was very sweet and delicious. Loved the King Salmon. The hokkaido uni was perfect, sweet. Unagi with foie gras was probably my favorite, I ordered an extra piece of that at the end. I also ordered a botan ebi since that was not in the omakase, and it was totally worth it. All in all, this is my go to omakase spot in the city. I think a lot of reviewers pretend like they can tell the difference in seafood quality, but honestly it doesn't get much better, unless you're going to some michelin level and even then, maybe not. Shout out to Chef Leo, he was super focused and did a great job. read more

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Loved everything about this omakese. The wait was a little long when we first walked in but were given multiple glasses of free sake to make up for it. Each course is made fresh in front of you as the chef talks you through the ingredients. Every bite was extremely fresh and buttery. The restaurant itself is small with mostly bar seating so make sure to get a reservation. It's very modern while also taking some inspiration from Japan decor. If you're looking for a high quality omakese spot that is affordable this is a great choice. Favorite bites were the blue fin tuna and the sablefish read more

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Came here for the 13-course, $75 omakase and glad to say we weren't disappointed, I had one of the better omakase experiences I've had in the city. Everything was super fresh and good quality for the price, with some standouts being the seared Wagyu, toro, and uni. Also enjoyed the small miso cheesecake and the Peach Yuzu Soda I ordered (not included). The chefs were friendly and informative regarding any questions we had about the fish/ingredients. It's more spacious inside than other omakase spots I've been to, as they have both bar counter seating and regular table seating. read more

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Three of us went there very early dinner. This place was tiny but they keep it super clean. The price point was perfect and truly enjoyed each one of the freshly made sushi! The service was very attentive. I'll definitely go back! read more

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I came here for dinner and enjoyed my experience! Located in the west village, this cozy spot has both bar and table seating. When we came, we booked at 7:30pm reservation, but they accidentally had it down as 7pm and booked another table at our seats at 8pm. So unfortunately, we weren't able to sit at the bar the entire time and had to be moved to a table. Not the biggest deal, but I think I would've enjoyed my meal a lot more at the bar. Otherwise, service was great. They were attentive and I also loved how they didn't put the next course onto your plate until you've finished your most recent one (some places stack them and it feels rushed). We did their 13-course omakase and everything was delicious! I thought their cuts were thick, and the rice ratio was perfect. My favorite pieces of the night were the salmon and uni (which they stacked with so much uni). Everything was fresh and I absolutely loved it. Would recommend this spot as a more affordable omakase that definitely gives a higher-end experience! read more

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Omg love this place! $75 for 13 courses. Every piece was amazingly delicious. We ordered a ton of extra specialty pieces and hand rolls. Definitely one of the best deals for high quality sushi in the city. It's a one hour seating. Highly recommend! read more

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One of my favorite omakase experiences in NYC so far. The service was phenomenal, and each sushi chef tended to a small group (about four guests per chef), which made the experience feel intimate and personal. I'm not the biggest fan of uni, and they were more than happy to swap it out for another piece without hesitation. For $75, the 13-course omakase felt like an incredible deal -- I left completely satisfied, and it even included a small dessert to finish. High-quality sushi, attentive service, and excellent value. read more

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Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was so good so fresh. It was everything there's fish that I never tasted before some like some I didn't, but if I didn't like them, the texture was so amazing. I cannot explain it as an experience that you must have I had a 13 piece course meal and amazing. The food food in Fresh from Japan I even had delicacies and I never tasted before in my life. It's amuch try I even love the presentation that they did it right in front of you. everything is clean just a beautiful experience. I recommend anybody to go and try it out. The waitress was so sweet They constantly checked on us to make sure we was good make sure our cups was filled up at all times I couldn't ask for a better time. I was happy that I went. read more

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This place was to die for. We came for dinner on a Monday night. Promptly seated at the time of our reservation and all of the staff was lovely. They welcomed us in and took our coats. Our chef was so kind and had a great energy. The fish was fresh and flavors were well balanced. We ordered a small bottle of sake to accompany the meal. You can also order a la carte at the end, which I took advantage to have more toro. It's intimate and inviting. It was my birthday so they offered a glass of sake on the house and came out with a slice of cake at the end (believe it was tiramisu). The value is unmatched. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

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This place is amazing. Every piece of sushi was super fresh and delicious. The chef's are quick, skilled, and friendly. Service was good too. They also gave us some champagne as my girlfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary which was a nice touch. I wanna come back here every time i visit NYC. read more

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Dined at Kazumi for dinner and will be returning! It's a cute 12 seat omakase sushi counter for $75, plus there are add ons you can make after the omakase. My friend was running incredibly late, so they offered to seat me and start the service without her, or our service might feel a little rushed. I chose the latter and never felt rushed the entire time. The seating is only for an hour, but I am so grateful they didn't turn me away when my friend was running so late! They have two booths if you order extra and your timing runs over, so they can keep with the flow of the next reservations. The fish was amazing and tasted so fresh. So many pieces were melt in your mouth good! They made a substitution for me for the uni course with mackerel, and that was probably the only piece I didn't love. We added on an additional snow crab hand roll and an extra piece of the truffle wagyu! Kazumi is all around a great spot! read more

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We had a fantastic experience at Kazumi celebrating my friend's birthday. This was the first time I've been to an omakase where we were the only 2 people at that seating. We went around lunch time on a weekend. Every piece was super fresh and delicious. For 75 per set, it was so wonderful! I have very hard time finding places that accommodate my soy allergy and Wayne was very kind and patient. He even customized my pieces to have salt and yuzu after learning I like yuzu. The wait staff sang to my friend and also gave us complimentary bubbly drinks and cake for my friend's birthday. I would 110% recommend this place and will certainly be back. Service, food, and ambiance were amazing! read more

Great omakase place. Each piece was pretty good and I really enjoyed the scallop and king salmon. read more

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

My new favorite budget omakase! Every piece hit and the chef customizes the pieces based on what you like/dislike. The fish also came in a very generous piece and I definitely felt full after! My favorites were the sablefish, uni, and lean tuna. Service was also great. We did not feel rushed at all, and since we were celebrating my friend's birthday, we also got a slice of cake and shot of sake on the house! Such great value without skimping on quality! read more

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Exceptional service and incredible food. Some of the most fresh and tasty sushi I've ever had. Will definitely come again. read more

Kazumi Omakase - Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Loved it!! Small sushi bar (two little booths to wait in), $75 for 13 pieces and a dessert. Everything was so delicious! A few that were really great -- tuna/caviar, wagyu and truffle -- and a few that were just good. Lasted an hour, but didn't feel rushed. The staff was nice too. read more

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My friend and I had a 6 PM reservation this past Friday. For 75 per person, we enjoyed 12 pieces of nigiri, a small cup of complimentary sake, and a dessert to finish. The ambiance was nice for an omakase, with warm lighting and a cozy color scheme, but nothing particularly remarkable. The chefs only interacted with us when presenting each piece of nigiri to explain what we were about to eat. Overall, we were impressed with the quality and freshness of the fish! Here were our thoughts: KANPACHI (AMBERJACK) - The flavor of fish was on the lighter side and a nice texture, with a nice little salt and wasabi kick that was a pleasant surprise. MADAI (SEA BREAM) - The sea salt paste on top of the fish had a basil-like flavor, and the fish had a mild, delicate taste. It wasn't my favorite because I prefer stronger tasting fish. KING SALMON - A smooth, savory, fatty piece of salmon, topped with sweet miso that added a lovely touch. HAMACHI (YELLOWTAIL) - The yellowtail was fresh and delightful, with chives underneath that enhanced its flavor. It was fatty and high quality. SAWARA (SPANISH MACKEREL) - This piece was smoky with most of the flavor coming from the smoke itself. The fish was creamy, slightly gritty, with a slightly fishy aftertaste. HOUSE SAKE - In between the pieces, we were served a small cup of house sake. It was smooth and not too bitter, though I'm not much of an alcohol person. BABY SQUID - Three baby squids drizzled with a sweet miso sauce on top of rice wrapped with a piece of nori. This was unique -- softer than chewy, almost melting in your mouth -- and enhanced by the miso. HOKKAIDO HOTATE (SCALLOP) - The scallop was topped with a bit of charcoal salt. The flavor was clean, and it melted in your mouth with a subtle, sweet sea taste. BLUEFIN TUNA - The tuna was buttery and soft with a cleaner taste. I could taste the soy sauce more with this piece. CHUTORO (MEDIUM FATTY TUNA) - The chutoro was lightly torched and topped with a generous amount of caviar. Unfortunately, the smoky flavor from the torching overpowered the caviar, but the contrast between the cool caviar and warmly seared fish was nice. The fish melted in my mouth, providing a delightful, buttery bite. HOKKAIDO UNI - The uni was creamy, chilled, and sweet with a deep orange color. It was a rich and delightful bite, definitely one of my favorites -- very fresh. A5 WAGYU - The piece of wagyu was torched, lightly salted, and topped with truffle flakes. The flavor was incredible -- earthy, smoky, and fatty in the best way possible. HOKKAIDO UNAGI (EEL) - The eel was coated with a sweet miso sauce that had almost a floral note. It was more filling and dense compared to other eels I've had, and not slimy at all. CHEESECAKE - The cheesecake was a good, creamy, light dessert to end the meal. It had a torched sugar layer, but it wasn't mind-blowing. Our favorite pieces were the king salmon, yellowtail, scallop, bluefin tuna, uni, and wagyu! One thing my friend and I didn't love about our Kazumi Omakase experience was how rushed we felt to leave. Each piece of fish came out quickly, leaving us with very little time to enjoy the food or talk about what we've eaten between courses. Additionally, we were still hungry after the omakase and went somewhere else for a second dinner. Overall, our experience at Kazumi was good but not great, which seems to be the standard for most "affordable" omakases in NYC. read more

Kazumi Omakase - Chutoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I love checking out all the under 100$ omakases! This one is definitely a must for that price point. Pretty nice inside and we loved our waitress Sammie. Will definitely be back! I would suggest leaning into the free house sake shot vibe- a little goes a long way :) read more

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One of my favorite omakase restaurants. $75 for 13 courses. Every single piece of fish was amazing. The chef was very friendly and explained every single piece to us. A very great spot to come for dinner. read more

I think the latter half of the courses were better than the first half. The first half was a bit too mild in flavors for my liking. The standout pieces for me were the yellowtail, the tunas, and the wagyu. The chef made sure we finished eating before he would start making the next piece, which was a nice touch. read more

All I can say is wow! This omakase was seriously incredible. The fish was so fresh and melted in my mouth with every bite. We even ordered off the side menu when it was all done because it was so delicious! I definitely can't wait to come back here. The sushi chef also made the experience so good! Thank you Kazumi!! read more

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

My son and I went to Kazumi and really enjoyed a nice experience with Oliver. Every piece of sushi was magnificent and Oliver shared good knowledge on the different fish as well went thru the tasting. Service was great and the restaurant has the cool vibes of a NYC date spot. read more

Right off the bat 10/10 for me , the service was great from taking our coats to seating us and take down our drink order and making sure we were taken care of throughout our experience . The place had two tables but it's mostly counter space the seat were a place holder for people waiting to be seated. The counter seats were great , the seats were comfortable I didn't feel like I was slouching, the spacing was perfect I didn't feel like I was on top of someone else , some seats had hooks under for your bag. The best part about all is ... the omakase selection was delicious, the rice to fish portions were just right , the toppings were well paired. 13 course is never enough for me so I order a Toro hand roll and another piece nigiri, it was yummy. I gotta say this omakase is very tasty and I would 100% come back and recommend. This whole experience was only 1 hour but I was definitely satisfied. read more

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I took my best friend her for her birthday this year and she loved it. It was her first omakase experience and she was so excited to try all the pieces that were placed in front of us. My favorite was the Waygu piece. The chef was attentive and detailed. They allowed extra rice which is great for people who need more carbs. And since I noted that this was a birthday event during reservation they treated us to a shot of sake and my friend received a slice of cake. read more

Delicious food, amazing staff, friendly chefs, overall 5 stars for this cozy warm place. read more

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Delicious food, lovely ambiance, really lovely experience! While they were attentive, there was a miscommunication at some point in the service where we wanted to order more sushi but chef went MIA for a moment. Otherwise, it was great! read more

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This place has some of the freshest and best fish I've ever had. The service is first class and I can't say enough about how delicious the handcrafted omasake experience is. They even gave us a small birthday cake when they found out we came to celebrate there. We will be back. The atmosphere is so comfortable as well. read more

Kazumi Omakase - Omasake bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. One of the best Omakase places I've ever been to. Highly recommended! read more

Cozy intimate space with limited seating at the bar, so make sure to have a reservation made! Every piece was so fresh and delicious - some standouts were the Spanish Mackerel, Wagyu, and Hamachi. I loved how thought out the pairings were in the toppings used and depths of flavors. What I also appreciated was the server moving us to the booth available in the front to continue our party and finish with dessert, as another party was going to be seated at the counter. While we felt a bit rushed at the bar, it was nice to have some time to chat more especially in a more comfortable seated area. read more

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Kazumi Omakase the Goldilocks of Sushi Spots (Or, How to Stuff Yourself Silly Without Selling a Kidney) Let's be real how often do you finish a meal and, while still sitting in the same chair, already start plotting your return? For me? Never. Until Kazumi Omakase happened. Are you tired of the endless parade of "meh, it's fine" $50 - $100 sushi spots that multiply like overzealous boba shops in a neighborhood that definitely doesn't need another one? You know the ones, same basic cuts, same generic presentation in a spot where design of the restaurant was an afterthought. Soulless 13-18 courses of 'it'll hold me over'. "Or maybe you're not in the mood to drop $500 per head (before tax, tip, and the soul-crushing epiphany that this could've been a flight to Tokyo). When you realize half the cost was just for the 'Instagram backdrop' a 'look-at-me' flex that dissolves into existential dread the second the bill arrives. Congrats, you just paid a month's rent for fish. Enter Kazumi Omakase the "just right" of sushi experiences. At $75 for a 13-course omakase, it's the sweet spot between "I'm fiscally responsible" and "I demand luxury, dammit." Cozy but chic (no fluorescent lighting, no pretentious whispering). The fish? So fresh it might've been swimming that morning. Yes, there are a few subtle tells that this is a Chinese-run spot (no hate--just keeping it 100%), but the quality? Off. The. Scales. (Pun fully intended. I regret nothing.) The cuts of fish were buttery and slices of fish/portions were generous. Legitimately stellar. Now, did my bill technically balloon to $500? Guilty! But hear me out! we went full "we're not animals, we're CONNOISSEURS" and ordered multiples of every luxe add-on like we were celebrating a fake anniversary. The result? A meal so extravagant I left with a food baby so far along, it had a registry at Bergdorf's. Worth it. So if you want premium quality without the premium regret, Kazumi is your spot. Just maybe... don't order like a ravenous piranha as we did. (Or do. I'm not your mom.) read more

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Absolutely fantastic omakaze! Fresh, and prepared beautifully, with care. We sat at the counter and watched the chef make each roll. The waitstaff were so nice - checking in to ask how everything was. We could not get over the freshness of each piece. You must be on time for the seating and it is worth it! Small place - great vibe! Make sure you sit at the bar to see the action! We thought the chopstick "rests" were so cute - you can actually purchase them! We can't wait to go again! read more

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I will preface by saying this was my very first Omakase experience EVER and I'm so glad it was at Kazumi. We had a 9pm reservation and arrived 15-20 minutes early. They took our coats and we sat in the waiting area at the front and were quickly provided a beverage menu and cold waters while taking in the beautiful restaurant and unique omakase bar and lack of a traditional dining room. We tried the Yuzu Sake to start and it was rather sweet but enjoyable. I think it would've been better enjoyed while eating sushi rather than by itself. I will also say -- their drink menu features wine, beer, sake, and sparkling juice. You will not be enjoying iced tea or soft drinks as they simply don't have them, FYI. We were sat right around 9pm and provided with fresh waters. We were asked by the chef if we had any dietary restrictions and we confirmed we did not. We ordered a bottle of the Cantaloupe Sake this time -- 375ml for $30. It was well worth it as the bottle lasted us the remainder of our meal. Especially because we were provided with a round of sake on the house to follow while we enjoyed our dessert course. The Omakase experience is $75 per person and includes 13 courses, the final one being a dessert course. Most of the bites were nigiri. We enjoyed Otoro with Kaluga caviar, Yellowtail, Mackerel (one of our favorites), A5 Wagyu torched, scallop, King Salmon, a Toro hand roll, Uni, and Eel with foie gras among a few others. Everything was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. I liked how it was simple and really allowed you to enjoy the freshness of the fish in its purest form, rather than loading it up with a million toppings that end up covering that flavor. The chefs and wait staff were so kind, lighthearted, and took a true interest in making a wonderful experience for each and every guest. They even provided the option to forego the sweet dessert and instead have an additional piece of your favorite course, which I thought was a nice personal touch. I would definitely return to Kazumi and thank them for a wonderful first Omakase experience! read more

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Our reservation was at 5pm for a group of four! Seated immediately and greeted by the server who asked about drinks and dietary restrictions. We had one guest who has tree nuts and pepper allergies but there were no issues. The chef serving us also asked about allergies and confirmed there would be no issues for the course. The bar was completely packed and people were talking at normal volume, which I liked because it lead to a much more chill and friendly atmosphere during the meal! The omakase had 13 courses (12 nigiri + dessert), with the general flavor profile of the pieces starting from light and getting progressively heavier throughout the meal. I have to say the food was soooo good. Everything was seasoned so well and tasted very fresh. Even our party member who doesn't like nigiri that much loved every bite. I was especially pleased because in my experience, even at high end omakase restaurants, I tend to not like the scallop and eel courses due to the texture of the fish. But here even the scallop and eel were soft, not too chewy, no bones, so good. The hojicha creme brûlée at the end was also delicious-- not too sweet, good tea flavor, and came in a really cute ramekin and spoon set. We also ordered sake and some sparkling yuzu drinks which were all tasty as well. The restaurant also gave everyone at the counter a glass of the house sake for free which was very kind of them haha. Everyone was definitely having a good time. I will note thirteen courses is on the lighter side quantity wise, so if you're a big eater or coming extremely hungry you may still want something after. However, everyone in our party was satisfied with the 14 courses we had (we ordered one bonus salmon round). I do wish there was a liiiittle more time to sit and idle, since the 1 hour timeframe given is a bit tight and they need to immediately seat the next wave of guests once your meal is done. But we did not feel rushed to leave so it was fine! Overall, it was a great meal! I would highly recommend coming here, especially considering it's not too expensive for an omakase and I feel the service, quality, and experience were amazing and up to par with restaurants that charge much more! read more

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I came here on a Friday night with a reservation. It was a fun experience and the sushi was amazing. I wasn't rushed at all and the chef was explaining to us the sushi we were about to eat. The service was attentive and the ambiance was lovely. They had great music in the background while we ate our dinner. Great omakase experience that provided a dessert! I asked the restaurant to sing happy birthday to my guest in the reservation and they followed my request. I really appreciated that they were able to honor my birthday request. 10/10 recommendation read more

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

The kindest service on our weeklong trip to NY. So glad we had our last meal here! Amazing quality of fish as well. Thank you we'll be back. read more

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One of the best omakase I've had in the city. And it's definitely a reasonable price for what you get. Would definitely come back!

This has become one of my favorite omakase spots! The service deserves a 10/5 it was fantastic. The care and detail for entering to leaving was on a whole different level. After a few disappointing omakase Kazumi brings back the love and passion. All the pieces tasted so amazing and fresh. Easy on the sauce and letting the ingredients shine in the best way! Definitely would recommend an add on at the end. We tried a few and they were totally worth it! They took my shellfish allergy into account and were very thoughtful in the replacements. Ambiance was beautiful, decorated for the Halloween theme and they even had Halloween candy available!! Truly a must try place! read more

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