I've been to over 15 omakases in the city and this was one of the most disappointing ones I've been to. Service was great, but the food was so underwhelming. Quality was decent, but the fish and rice were the same temperature (room temp...) and some of the pairings just didn't feel right, like they were stretching for some creativity points. 13 courses and it came out to be around $150 per person including tax and tip, which is really quite high considering the other options we have in the city. read more

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I was really disappointed by Kinzan! It had been saved on my list for awhile and as honestly a waste of money. I'm not sure why they're advertising a $69 omakase, all we were offered was an $89 one. To start, they try to be tricky by asking if you want still or sparkling water, not offering tap. I didn't think anything of it until I realized they wanted to charge us for water by not saying tap was an option. I should have asked for it, but by the time I saw her pouring bottles of water, it was too late. They were really pushy about us splitting a bottle of sake, and the can of sake my friend did get tasted terrible. They did offer us free sake towards the end, which my friend did enjoy and made up for the bad tasting sake from earlier. As for the food, none of the fish had any flavor. Almost all cuts of sushi were overpowered by the wasabi, which tasted more of horseradish than actual wasabi. I'm also someone who also loves wasabi but the taste was so off. There are so many other budget omakase spots that this one unfortunately misses the mark. read more

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You can choose between 13 courses for $69 or 16 courses for $89, making it one of the more affordable omakase options in the city. I went with the 16 courses. It includes 3 sashimi, 12 nigiri, and a chef's choice handroll, served fresh piece by piece at the counter for a casual omakase experience. A great way to enjoy a variety of sushi without the typical omakase price tag. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok & Redbook for more great finds! read more

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Unfortunately, Kinzan missed the mark for me. I was first drawn by the $69 omakase, but they didn't seem to offer that on the Sunday evening I went - there was only the choice of $89 omakase. They were rather pushy about drinks, and I was surprised that a glass of wine was $20! They do have some beer options too, but most of their sake you had to get by the bottle. Onto the food.. the fish was pre-cut, and the rice tasted more like a standard white rice as opposed to a sushi rice. In a majority of the bites, either the Wasabi or the rice had more flavor than the fish. Uni looked a bit off. I did appreciate the creativity of some of the bites though, like the pesto topping. At this price point, I'd say there are other omakases in the city I'm more likely to return to. read more

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Kinzan is such a solid omakase spot in the West Village! We went for the $89 set and everything was super fresh. Loved the flounder, scallop, black cod, uni, and especially the wagyu with foie gras -- melt in your mouth good. The vibe is clean and cozy, and the chef was super friendly. Definitely one of the better value omakase places in Manhattan. Will be back! read more

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No fillers like miso soup, ice cream, or fruits. Just straight-up nigiri, sashimi, and handroll--Kinzan Omakase offers a choice of 13 courses for $69 or 16 courses for $89. You're getting good quality, properly portioned omakase experience without breaking the bank. What we had: - Flatfish Sashimi - Salmon with Yuzu - Yellowtail with Pesto - Bluefin Tuna with Truffle - Hokkaido Scallop with Sea Salt * - Seasonal Squid - Torched Black Cod with Alaska Black Mushroom * - Albacore Tuna with Crispy Chili Garlic - Hokkaido Uni - Madai with Yuzu Kusho - Toro with Caviar * - A5 Wagyu with Foie Gras * - Barbecued Eel with Popcorn * my favorites The torched black cod was a highlight, while the toro with caviar and A5 wagyu handroll were truly decadent. Some unique toppings like pesto, crunchy chili garlic and popcorn added an exciting twist. In terms of service, the chef and the waitress were friendly and attentive. They explained every course before serving. For example, we were told that the squid was a seasonal dish for only three months. They even offered sake for every table on the house when we visited. Portion-wise, it was enough for me while my bf thought 16 courses would be more filling for him. You can enjoy one more sashimi and two more nigiri if you go for the $89 set. read more

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Let me start off by saying I'm as basic as they come when it comes to sushi. I would rather eat a whole plate of Maguro or O-Toro than try something new... but I was surprised to enjoy every piece I was served at Kinzan Omakase. I really do not like certain fish, but the chef managed to complement the tastes in such a way that I did not mind certain types I had never been interested in trying before. I honestly cannot think of something I was served that I would not eat again. I did see a reviewer who did not like the truffle added- I thought it was delicate and exceptional with the buttery tuna, but I love truffle. The restaurant itself has a very nice and relaxing vibe. The staff were all super friendly and conversational- not just knowledgeable and attentive. read more

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So if I could I would give Kinzan a 3.5 stars. It's not a 3 stars and also I'm being generous with 4 stars. The sushi wasn't bad, it just was heavily masked by flavors like truffle oil. I really had a hard time enjoying the actual fish. Also, the service wasn't bad, it just really depends what you're looking for. I viewed it as a huge counter and they're literally trying to serve you as fast as possible. Very little explanation on what's being served. The staff are pleasant but it just it felt extremely rushed. From the list of omakase places I've been to I would rank this at the lower end. read more

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Really enjoyed our experience here! Fish was super fresh and lots of unique combos. The sake was also delicious :) read more

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Mika, Kenny, Oscar and Lee were great cooks and hosts. Highly recommend for anyone, we had a great time! read more

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Where else can you find a 13-course omakase for just $69?! Nice. Or go all out with the 16-course option for $89. Situated in West Village just steps away from the W 4th St stop, you'll find all your favorite nigiri and handrolls! My personal favorites - Hotate (scallop) - Unagi with rice crackers - Otoro with caviar All the pieces are a good portion and not overpacked with rice. They have some interesting toppings like pesto and candied yuzu, which I haven't seen at other omakase spots before. The service was quick and attentive and it's definitely a more casual vibe. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :) read more

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Kinzan Omakase is an omakase spot located in the heart of the West Village. They offer a 13 piece omakase for $69 and a 16 piece omakase (13 piece with 4 pieces sashimi and hand roll) for $89 per person. We ordered the 16 piece and the meal started off with 2 pieces of flounder sashimi and salmon sashimi. The omakase featured: - yellowtail - tuna with truffle - scallop - albacore tuna - ebi - uni - madai - A5 Japanese wagyu with foie gras - eel (Others I'm not sure about) At the end the hand roll featured salmon. Overall everything was really good! Very classic omakase spot on the more affordable end (for omakase) - would recommend! read more

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Really enjoyed Kinzan Omakase. Simple, well-executed omakase in the West Village without any fuss. I did the 16-course menu for $89 and everything was fresh, clean, and easy to enjoy. Relaxed, low-key vibe and great value for the price. They also have a 13-course option for $69. Would definitely come back. read more

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I think this place gets rave reviews because it's a more affordable omakase experience, with decent-tasting fish. My Japanese mom would likely lecture me for going to an affordable omakase since it's worthwhile to spend a bit more on fresh, high-quality fish etc etc. But a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do in NYC!!! I loved the 2 nigiris that got flamed, but was a bit put off by the truffle addition to one of them. It was super overpowering. The uni was discolored which gave me pause that it may not be super fresh. They rushed us out after 1 hour of being seated for our reservation, due to the next set of guests coming. It felt very lackluster for service at an omakase restaurant. read more

Oh my goodness!! Everything single item on the menu was so so amazing! Kenny, Oscar, Mika, and Lee were so friendly and attentive! We felt so welcomed and everything was delicious! read more

Food (5/5): We got the $89 Omakase combo which has 13 pieces, hand roll, and 4 sashimi. My favorites were the wagyu with foie gras, el toro tuna with caviar, scallop nigiri, and salmon with ikura sashimi. Overall though all of the pieces were amazing and mega fresh! Service (5/5): Very friendly service whereby the host greeted us and had a nice convo with us. The chef looked more serious but was also polite and smiled with each piece. The pieces came out fast at a good pace and was enjoyable. They also gave us a sale on the house which was nice. Ambiance (5/5): beautiful and cozy interior decorated by many classic Japanese drinks and sakes. Has the vibe of a legit Omakase place. read more

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Recently had dinner at Kinzan Omakase in the West Village and it was a standout experience. They offer a 13-course ($69) and a 16-course ($89) omakase -- we opted for the 16-course. The atmosphere was intimate and relaxed, and I never felt rushed; the pacing made it easy to savor each course. Service was attentive, with constant refills of water and sake, and the sake pairing is well worth it. The sushi was consistently excellent, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, with the amberjack being my favorite for its rich texture and flavor. read more

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What a disappointment. This omakase isn't worth even $89. The quality of the fish was surprisingly low, and every piece of sushi was dry, lacking freshness and flavor. An omakase experience should highlight the quality of the ingredients, but this one completely missed the mark. I left feeling let down and wouldn't recommend it. read more

I made a reservation for a group of 7 and Kinzan Omakase has been nothing but accommodating. It was so easy to text and contact the restaurant when I needed to add more people. The sushi bar is modern and spacious, and the server/chefs were so friendly. Our group ordered a big bottle of sake to share but were later served complimentary ones too! Awesome and attentive service throughout. We all chose the $100/person option - Everything tasted so fresh and was reasonably priced for 16 variety pieces (sashimi, nigiri, and handroll). My favorite was surprisingly the first sashimi dish because the fish was so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend Kinzan! read more

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Kinzan Omakaze is located in the west village! It was super delicious and fresh. The server was very friendly and I really enjoyed my experience here. read more

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We came here after seeing the $69 omakase (13 pieces) listed online. When we arrived, saw the same sign at the front, so we decided to give it a try. However, the server told us there is no $69 option, they haven't offered the $69 option for a while and kept pushing the $89 option instead. The dining experience itself was disappointing. There were tools, an electric screwdriver, and a toolbox sitting on the table nearby. The server was even fixing parts of the wall while we were eating! It felt like dining in a construction site. The restaurant was completely empty, and we were the only customers. It was uncomfortable having the chef stare at us closely as we ate each piece. Overall, not the relaxing or enjoyable sushi experience. read more

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I have been to quite a few omakase in NYC, and I like this place because of its flavors. If you pay cash, they have cash discount. You will need to make reservations before dining here, and the servers will try to upsell you throughout the course. From add on pieces to sake. When I m dining here only one chef that made all the sushi, but his skills are good when the pieces are coming up fairly fast The ambiance is okay, not too fancy like other omakase restaurant. read more

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Had the greatest time here! Mika, Kenny, Oscar and Jose were all such attentive host and the food quality was amazing! Will definitely be coming back soon read more

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This was a GREAT omakase experience. It was packed full, but still felt intimate since the whole restaurant is basically one L shaped omakase counter. All the bites were super fresh and not overproduced. We also loved the sake we got, though we wish they offered it by the glass instead of the bottle. Felt like we were racing to finish the bottle as only 2 people. read more

We made a reservation and got there just in time for our 7PM. The decor was pretty modern with an actual decent amount of seating. We went on a random Wednesday night so it wasn't busy and some seats were as really empty! We both chose the $75 option as it seemed a great bang for your buck. The food was made rapidly, which is great in my opinion. The only note was I may have had expectations due to some reviews and pictures I've seen online. I thought most of the pieces were fine, but not amazing. Their choice to add sauce on almost every piece along with either a variation of truffle or condiments somewhat detracted from the actual taste of the pieces itself. I will say the staff and service were great! The chefs were friendly and our hostess attentive. Even though the pieces were fine, they're still no frills and you can expect them to be good. read more

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Amazing service and the textures of the fish were so good! The place was clean, well lit and cozy! We didn't make a reservation but they were so accommodating. Also, the price was so reasonable! read more

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The perfect Sunday dinner spot. My friend & I were looking for a lowkey omakase spot for Sunday dinner and found Kinzan on Resy! They have 2 options: $75 omakase & $100 omakase $75 omakase: 12 course $100 omakase: 2 sashimi (2 slice each), 13 nigiri, & a hand roll. I opted for the $100 omakase set. The service was amazing & the presentation was so much fun! read more

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Unfortunately very disappointed with my experience here. We began our meal with an appetizer of salmon, crab and yellowtail. I stabbed the inside of my mouth with the longest bone I've ever seen from a fish that was in my piece of salmon and left the bone on my plate. My biggest disappointment is the way my boyfriend and I were treated by the chefs and staff behind the sushi counter. I have GI issues which can flare at any moment. I was unable to eat the final 4 courses of the meal and when I was unable to keep eating, the chef and another man behind the sushi counter became extremely rude to my boyfriend and I. The man behind the counter picked up a piece of my sushi off my plate with his fingers and obnoxiously dropped it on my boyfriends plate and told him to eat it. Not long after I needed to step out of the restaurant as my body was getting ready to start throwing up. The female hostess was kind and understanding but when my boyfriend paid and left the sushi chef would not even make eye contact with him and was rude to him throughout the remainder of the meal after I needed to step out. Not to mention it was a Valentine's Day reservation so thank you for ruining our first Valentine's Day together. I've never been treated so poorly by restaurant staff or anywhere where I've been a customer. I would recommend going to one of the many other omakases in the city read more

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Loving this new find in West Village where you will get fantastic service and quality fish for the price you won't be able to find elsewhere. Be sure to make reservations. Omakase meals are generally an hour in length and there is a 15 minute grace period, so make sure to arrive on time to ensure adequate time for your meal. Cancellations made twelve hours prior to the reservation date will be charged $50 per person and there is no way around it. You can choose the $75 option for 12 pieces or 18 for $100. We did the 18 course option and have no regrets at all. This consisted of 2 slices of sashimi, 13 nigiri and a handroll. Unfortunately, vegan options are not available for the vegan lovers. A la carte options are available. Quality to value ratio is indeed very strong. For the experience and variety of fish, this is by far the best omakase experience in NYC for me. Hostess was remarkably friendly and so were the sushi chefs. Amazing omakase and such sweet people! Hands down, this is the best place for omakase and great hospitality in one, which is a first for me from any type of restaurant like this. Coming back isn't even a question because you already know the answer. read more

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Our meal at kinzan was good. Unfortunately I did walk away hungry, I felt that the slices of fish were rather thin. Also a lot of the fish was torched not raw..which was a bit disappointing sometimes. The service was fantastic and the ambiance was very intimate, tight seating in a small place. Nonetheless it was a good experience. read more

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Amazing experience and service! Kenny, Oscar, Mika, Lee, and Jose were amazing! Highly recommend!

Typically Omakase restaurants are very formal and proper. I planned, we walked in and what a great time. We laughed with all and they gave us free drinks. Food prep was done with artistically done. Want to experience a fun Omakase, stop in read more

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it was my first time trying this Omakase place, and I absolutely loved it! Every single piece was full of flavors and even the rice was well-flavored. Everything tasted so fresh. I would definitely come back and recommend to friends read more

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Shoutout to our sushi chef Kenny. He's the reason I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 3. Kenny is the happiest sushi chef I've ever met- he was smiling throughout our entire meal. We ended up speaking in mandarin and he kept pouring us sake. Other than the service, we didn't particularly enjoy our meal. You can choose between $75 or $100 omakase. We chose the $100 which I think was 17 pieces. The only piece that stood out to me was the seared black cod. Everything else fell flat in terms of freshness and flavor. There were some pairings that I thought were strange, like the pesto sauce and some Chinese-like chili sauce. Definitely overpowered the fish. We also thought the hostess kept trying to upsell us (she kept mentioning the $75 was "little" and that a glass of sake is tiny and that we should go for the bottle). read more

Dined here a year ago and forgot to mark it on my map. Nice high end omakase experience where they offered free drinks and an assortment of extras at the end. It's nice to not feel rushed as the dinner wraps up. As good as anywhere. read more

This omakase experience was an overall pleasant surprise. From the first piece to the last dish, one could feel the chef's control over the ingredients and the pace. The freshness of the fish was top-notch, and the several seasonal sashimi were handled very cleanly, with distinct layers of texture. The temperature of the rice and the vinegar flavor were just right, not overpowering. The serving pace was comfortable, and the chef would briefly introduce each dish without being overly verbose, allowing for a focused dining experience. There was no feeling of satiety after finishing the entire meal; instead, there was a sense of "just right" satisfaction. It's the kind of omakase that makes one want to come back and sit at the counter again. read more

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We stepped into Kinzan realizing we were the only customers that night. It was a wonderful night getting to speak with all the chefs and workers there. We had so much fun chatting, learning about the food, everyone's background and how this place started. We really enjoyed the individualized attention and the complimentary sake haha. Each item that was brought out was very unique compared to other Omakase we've been to. We enjoyed each pairing and learning about each one. This indoor space is huge and can fit a lot of people. Something we haven't seen before. For 75$ 12-piece course and complimentary sake it was worth it! They will soon have a full bar. They just opened up a couple of days ago and I can see this place going far. They experiment with so many flavors, my husband and I really enjoyed it. FOOD BREAKDOWN: Yellow tail pesto: very good taste like pasta. Usually yellowtails come with jalapeños but it was interesting with pesto. Husband said it was too much pesto for him but liked the idea and flavors. Hakami lean tuna with black garlic: good but not amazing. I couldn't taste the black garlic. The tuna was fresh. Salmon with yuzu pepper sauce: wow soooo good! The yuzu sauce felt woke up all my taste buds . A little spicy but not overwhelming or too much. Perfect balance. Spicyness lingers in the mouth but I loved it! Hakkaido scallop with chako salt: lovedddd this one!! A little spice as well but amazing. I think their is a hint of wasabi. Shima agi striped jack: more bitter and sweeter than yellow tail but similar. Very good. Yellowtail family but smaller in size. Very good!! Taste a bit of sweetness in the end. Tuna with crispy chili garlic: little bit sweet little bit spicy. Not that spicy at all but really good flavors!!! Really enjoyed this one. Tasted more like a Chinese inspired sushi. Soy shrimp (big shrimp) with marinated roe: you can taste sweetness at the end of this one too. This had very unique flavors. I like this flavor. Smoked white fish served in glass: OH MY GOD this was amazing!! I loved every bite and every flavor that hit my tongue. The fish was imported from Japan. Toro with truffle: wowowow so good. I loved this one also! So fatty and a hint of truffle that is not overpowering at all. Hokkaido uni with caviar: cold and amazing. Not my favorite but definitely very delightful Wagyu w/foi gras: I think this was my favorite. VERY VERY GOOD! The combo is amazing. It's wrapped in seaweed and I love it. Eel with rice cracker: rice cracker on eel with eel sauce. What more can I say, they saved best for last texture and flavor wise!! I love this! Additional one added for our anniversary!! Bluefin Tuna: with pickled wasabi and homemade sauce. This one was delicious as well!! Thank you so much to everyone there for such a nice night. And special shout-out for noticing I'm left handed and serving each one on the correct side for me to eat For some reason Yelp won't let me add all the beautiful pictures we took :( read more

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Kenny and his staff were amazing!! Best night of my life! It was my first time having Omakase and it could not have been better. Food was delicious!! They took care of us really well! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing. Spectacular. So much umami such carefully crafted by Chef Kenny. My compliments to the wait staff, Miss Mika, as well. Such a sweetheart. Get the add ons, you won't regret it!!! read more

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Kinzan Omakase was such a great find in the West Village. The fish was super fresh, the chefs were really friendly, and the whole experience felt intimate without being stuffy. It's not the most over-the-top omakase in the city, but for the price the quality and service definitely make it worth it. read more

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