The food is OK but the lack of stronger tasting fish like saba is a real minus in my view. No good sushiya that wants to keep its Michelin star should shy away from hikari-mono. NYC has many great sushi restaurants. Go to any other. read more

4.5-star for Noda. The new Michelin star 2019 for another Japanese restaurant. No doubt it's the top-notch sushi place in town. Chef Tsunoda is very welcoming, and enthusiastic. He is willing to give introduction of his background, and attentive to customers' feeling. The ambiance here is also nice, do love the half circle counter here, a combination of traditional Japanese sushi counter with western tradition. Speaking of the cuisine here, I love every appetizers here more than the sushi pieces. It's rare for a sushi place that offers such splendid before-sushi dishes. The best of best is the Uni Chunwamushi - Uni and caviar egg custard - for which I can still feel the tenderness even after two days. The monkfish liver amazed me, so soft that I wish I could come again and try! Other appetizers like the sea perch soup, scallop, Japanese mackerel..I bet no one would say no to them. 100/100 for the appetizers. The sushi, I have to say, is very traditional Japanese style. The fish material is fresh, but I personally am not that inclined to the kind of sour and firm rice...so I would say 90/100 for the sushi. All pieces of the sushi are those selected ones, like Golden Eye Snapper, Chutoro, Otoro, Uni, white shrimp..all fish/seafood I like the most. The one I like the best is the squid, sticky and soft, very tasty. The last piece of the handroll is another highlight: Tuna together with rice, though I'm so full I still finish the whole bite! The chef is so nice and attentive, he knew that my friend and I were so full, he kindly told us it's ok even if we couldn't finish the whole roll but in the end we all finished cuz it was so delicious lolll. Lastly, I'm always not a fan of tomago, but the tomago here is the best I've ever had in my life, and I like this one so much. The desserts here at Noda is beyond spectacular, aligning with the desserts I have had in Japan, sweet but not too much. Congrats to Chef Tsunoda for 2019 Michelin, and I know he will continue make progress and amaze the audience more in the future. read more

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I was a little disappointed. Definitely did not live up to the hype. Nothing was bad, but there were no pieces that stood out to me, and all of the usual "star" pieces (uni, fatty tuna, etc.) were not what they are at some of the other top places. I will say 5 stars for ambiance - I love the bar setup when you first walk in as well as the horseshoe sushi bar setup. I will also say 5 stars for service - the bartender and sushi chef were super friendly and very accommodating. Too bad the sushi wasn't up to par. read more

Probably the best sushi experience I had in New York. Intimate atmosphere in a simple sushi counter with Chef Noda doing all cutting and details in front of you. Uni with cavier on top of delicious jello, O'toro melting in your mouth, freshly prepared monk fish liver, friendly chef explaining each course with you. We will come back again if reservations are available. read more

It was such a treat to come dine here. A true experience of fine dining and service. The space is hidden in a unmarked door. There is a bouncer outside to escort you in through a hall way and into the restaurnt. At first entrance it's dark and very luxurious. Mysterious and elegant. You are grated by the beautiful bar and beyond the round archways you see the main event. The sushi bar. We are escorted to the bar lounge area to await seating at the sushi bar. As all the guests arrive for our seating we are asked to join them at the sushi counter. Chef greets us all and starts to prepare our first course. It was from start to finish a very well orchestrated event. And the entertainment was watching Noda San prepare all the dishes with skill and passion. Every dish was amazing and we would come again!! read more

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There are a number of amazing sushi and omakase restaurants in NYC. When I spend $310 per person before drinks, I'm expecting near perfection. Not only does Sushi Noda fall short, I left feeling downright offended. The sushi chef asked me and the other female diners (omitting my male dining companion and other male diners) whether the roll he was making for me was OK, or if I would prefer less. He did this in turn to each female diner. Why would I prefer less? Because I am a woman? If that's what he thinks, then he should offer people who he thinks may want less food (and certainly not just women) the option to pay less. Otherwise, it comes across as a cheap and sexist jab. During another part of the meal, the chef served my dining companion a piece of fish, then went on to serve it to other diners, omitting me. When I pointed out that I had been omitted, he said that because I had just had a cooked piece of fish (in lieu of a piece of shrimp), he was waiting for a longer time to serve it to me. OK, but then at another point during the meal, we were told we would be receiving an uni tasting of uni from different places. After the first piece of uni, we were served a cooked piece of fish collar. The second piece was then served after the cooked interlude. When the chef has made such a big deal of waiting for a specific moment to serve a piece of fish, and at this price point, this comes across as inconsistent and strange. The food overall was good, and there were some great dishes (like chawanmushi topped with uni and caviar), but it was not as good as other places I've been in the city. I would instead go to Sushi Yasuda, Omakase by Tatsu or Sushi Amane - superb places that will not only cost less than Noda, but will deliver better quality fish and not leave you feeling like a second-class citizen. read more

This is the most beautiful Japanese sushi restaurant. It's very intimate as there are only 8 seats at the counter so conversation, especially with the chef is possible. The omakase menu is a mix of hot dishes with sushi. I would say the sushi pieces are on the traditional side with a lot of silver fish so unless you are really into sushi and not just the typical o-toro, you might not like the menu. Besides the food, the cocktails are amazing. Overall a wonderful experience. read more

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Noda is curated to be an experience from beginning to end, but the focus remains on Tsunoda-san's skills and an excellent selection of ingredients. While the space may be more warmly decorated than a traditional high-end Edomae sushi restaurant, it retains the same tranquility due to the intimate design as well as a minimalist approach to cuisine the keeps the focus on the fish rather than the garnish. The meal was at least as good as any omakase I've had around the world, including at chef's former home at Sushi Iwa. Selection varies daily, but the Hokkaido uni chawanmushi with caviar was a delight to start, and the botan ebi is a personal favorite that is too infrequently seen. Every course was delicious. The pre-dinner signature cocktails were unique and creative, and the Japanese whisky selection is extensive with knowledgeable staff to match (although perhaps not the easiest on the budget). Similarly, the sake list is wide-ranging. My only regret is not having gone with a bottle -- while the sake pairing provides a good tour of styles that match the meal, it did not seem like a good value compared to the bottle offerings. Definitely one of the top sushi options in NYC. read more

My friend met the chef in Japan last year and told me the sushi was amazing and the chef is cute lol. So we went for their soft opening, and both were definitely true. The ambiance is very different from other sushi restaurants - it felt like going into a speakeasy. The food is great, very fresh sushi and some innovative dishes. The Chef is delightful and great to have a conversation with comparing to some more serious chefs. The sake selection is great too with amazing service. Definitely need to visit again soon! read more

Hands down the best high-end dining experience in New York. The space is beautifully decorated and located below a noisy karaoke bar with a speakeasy feel (don't worry the noise insulation is perfect, you won't hear the karaoke bar). The decor was beautiful but also comfortable. The 8-person sushi counter was intimate and well-designed so that every seat has a full view of Chef Noda expertly cutting fish. I like that the meal consists of kaiseki appetizers, sashimi, and nigiri rather than just nigiri. Chef Noda was also very attentive and adjusted the soy sauce, wasabi, and rice levels to accommodate individual preferences. The non alcoholic hojicha cream soda was amazing. Likely the best non alcoholic beverage I've had a restaurant. The server said they grind the vanilla beans to make the syrup in house. This is a restaurant where every detail feels meticulously thought out without being pretentious. read more

Best omakase in New York. Perhaps in America. Period. What can I say, every individual dish was phenomenal, service impeccable and drinks delicious. There is nothing I can fault whatsoever - get a taste of Japan in Nomad... enjoy! read more

its one of my fav sushi now! It's well prepared and the fish is very high end. Like this is my first time to have kinki in the US. All the appetizers ate delicious too. The restraints is beautiful and fancy. There is also a bar area not a lot of people know about. There is only one thing a little bit weird, they don't have tab water and you have to buy the expensive water. I'm not even sure if that's legal actually read more

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Wow! My date took me here for dinner And seriously one of the best omakase experiences ever. I went a few weeks ago and Suasi is not the same. Chef Noda is a talented chef and very personable and the staff were knowledgeable. NODA you've all spoiled me.. thank you for an amazing evening! read more

noda - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Very impressive restaurants. Food was simply amazing, Top ingridents. Chef was very interactive, communicate with all his guess. Totally recommend coming here. read more

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It could be one of my favorite sushi restaurants, the food is very delicious! also it's very cost-effective. especially, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxed! you can enjoy the conversation with your friends。And the chef is very friendly, he smiled in the whole process。I can't wait to come back again. read more

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This was truly an outstanding culinary experience. My fiancee and I love to try out new omakase restaurants in NYC. Omakase style coupled with an intimate dining experience and vip treatment seems to be trending in NYC. Noda brings the "best of" together to create an ultimate experience. Noda was also by far the most expensive we've tried to date. The fish was incredibly fresh and the rice was delicious and was cut with red wine vinegar which is something we've never tasted before. The chef was not only a master at his trade, but also fun and so creative. That made the experience even better. Everyone servicing the 8 lucky people around the beautifully appointed sushi bar was at the top of their game. Why only 4 stars you ask? Because we left hungry and joking about ordering pizza. read more

In the many years I've had wonderful Omakase experiences, both in NYC and in Japan, I've yet to experience the beauty of an evening in its entirety like Noda. Though the sticker price is exorbitant, what you're getting for this cash is u like most any other edomae spot I've ever been. The fish is beyond superb, and the rice has a distinct texture and taste unlike anything I've had in recent years. Warm and a bit sour, it complements the fish but also is it's own delicacy...so much so that the fish complements THE RICE. That is a rare combination. The sake pairing we had was beyond extensive and had selections not only unique and I've never had before, but, similarly to a really great premium wine pairing, things that are absolutely impossible to drink anywhere in the world. The decor is stunning, and the simple sweeping curve to the counter is the most inclusive sushi counter I've ever seen. Overall, a 9.8 out of 10. Absolutely do NOT miss if you have the dough. read more

Most fresh Uni I ever tasted!! A super valuable Omakase and loved the taste of every single one of them. read more

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Really unique spot with wonderful cocktails and phenomenal sushi. One of my new favorite spots in the city! read more

Freshness/Quality: 5, the shrimp was actually alive, turnip soup was yummy. Creativity: 3.5, the appetizers were unique with uni egg custard (Chawanmushi). But the sushi was bland, mediocre, and average at best. They served yellowtail? Isn't that something you get at an all you can eat? Ambiance: 4, no windows or views. They worked well with what they have. Value: 0, $285 per person plus tip (note as of 3/15/19, tip is not included). For the price just go to Masa. Include alcohol and it will be +$500 pp. Go once if you have the money. Don't try if you want to find a good sushi go to. read more

This place is the Salt Bae of sushi - all style and not worth the price tag. At $300+ I expect top quality fish (other than the tuna, nope), top quality rice (pretty good), and top quality service (nope). Omakase must be served in correct order, especially when hot dishes are involved, and there were a few failures there. The time between dishes was inconsistent and the vibe of the space was just as off as the food. Sushi in NY is competitive and I won't be giving this place a second visit. read more

Excellent rice temp, good vinegar blend, Tsunoda san is really friendly, his english isnt the best, in some ways it is better than our president's, but he really tries for someone only here for a few months, hopefully he stays in NYC. I had a similar experience to Vanessa A. He has a good grasp of when my wife gets full, so he always asks her お腹いっぱいすか(are you getting full?) right before he makes the makimono, so he adjusts the rice portion for her. I think he never asks me because I am chubby, I think he is implying I should buy a Peloton bike. read more

Absolutely flawless. Period. Worth every penny.

Went there and tried a bunch of sake options and beer etc. Great experience overall. The intimate decor is a major plus if you want to dine in private and feel as though you rented the place. Kiriko glasses seems to be universal at omakase places now but still a good touch. As for the food, as expected from an high-end omakase place. Nothing over the top or extraordinary. read more

Great sushi, great service, and great ambiance. Perfect for an intimate evening. This place is a hidden gem. A gentleman waits outside for you and brings you inside the nondescript door. Once the guests all arrive, you're seated at a beautiful bar where Chef Noda begins to work. Each piece was explained eloquently and the service was impeccable. read more

Amazing food - chef is exceptionally talented, however evening ended with staff returning to the table to "request" gratuity far beyond what we had originally given, which seemed excessive and frankly ruined the mood of an otherwise amazing evening. We do not blame the staff, but actually expect that restaurants in this price range compensate their staff fairly, and agree with the policies at other prominent sushi spots like Yasuda, which refuse such gratuity but instead build the cost into the base price. We do not expect to leave a Michelin starred restaurant feeling nickled and dimed, nor that we have shortshrifted deserving servers. We will not be back. read more

Very unique omakase experience has everything an elite sushi restaurant has to offer. In addition, the great cocktail menu and the curve shaped sushi counter makes the entire experience so much more than tasty sushi. In comparison some other 2~3 Michelin star restaurants seem too conservative and boring. read more

One of the best sushi omakase in NYC. Everything was perfectly prepared, and each dish/ sushi piece had very deep flavor - I was very impressed because taste of each piece changed in the mouth just like scent of perfume - top notes, middle notes, and last notes. So, each dish/piece was more than one. With impeccable service, I thought the price was reasonable. Menus change reflecting the season, so I will definitely go back. In addition to good list of Sake, they also have good non-alcohol drink, too. Mikan Shiso (= orange shiso) drink was very refreshing. Very highly recommended. read more

noda - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely best fish in nyc! Excellent service. Thoughtful and creative drink menu - try awakening!

had a quiet and relaxing dinner at Noda, this place really deserves more publicity. Everything was impeccable. From the doorman and host to the chef and waitress, everyone was very welcoming and attentive. Comfortable ambiance (maybe they changed the music after seeing some of the previous reviews anyway I had no complaints). Tsunoda San is probably one of the few Omakase masters in New York who speaks fluent English, and he is very open to conversations, good for those who are not familiar with fish names in Japanese. In terms of food, all were fresh and flavorful (except the ebi sashimi at the beginning of the meal, a bit too mushy for me). I thoroughly enjoyed the uni chawanmushi, it was comparable to the one served by Ichimura San, but great in a different way. It had a brûlée like texture and not a single trace of the unpleasant eggy aftertaste. Most of the fish were marinated, which was typical of Edomae style. It was fun watching the chef apply all different kinds of sauces, amazing how he remembers the pairings, there were at least a dozen of different toppings) Out of all the sushi, my favorites included hiramasa(nice crunch and clean flavor profile), bonito(usually not a fan of bonito but somehow really liked it here), ankimo (if you love foie gras you are in for a treat), and chu-toro (it was the first time ever tasted a buttery chutoro and not stringy at all, compliments to his knife skills?) The negitoro maki was well balanced in terms of flavor and texture. Oh the tamago was phenomenal!!! I thought I was eating some kind of chocolate, it just melted on the tongue with the perfect combination of savory and sweetness. Also the cooked dishes such as simmered sea perch and miso soup were warm and comforting. Overall, the 20+ courses will definitely satisfy most tastebuds. The prepaid reservation was $285 (tips included) plus taxes came to be around $310 per person, which in my opinion was excellent value compared to other top omakase establishments in town. read more

INCREDIBLE!!! Excellent, creative dishes and presentation. Very cool drinks. Better than Masa!!

why three stars?? food five stars chef 9 stars service 5 stars the problem was and is that its a real small place only 8 people and if you get unlucky like i did and end up with seven very loud people that really didn't care for tsunoda san brilliant craftsmanship and food the yelling and the drinking disrupted a potential fantastic experience owners should try to enforce a more zen atmosphere like others do a true shame read more

this place is absolutely incredible! I have eaten at many sushi spots throughout the years and this place by far is the best! service 10, taste 10, ingenuity 10, ambiance 10. read more

We thought it was great, though perhaps a bit expensive for what you get. I personally was not over-full from the evening. I would question if you could get much of the same type of fish from places costing much less. The fish is all flown in from Japan, but mostly usual types (great quality though). You are paying for the performance, and the performance is great. read more

This restaurant is going to set the new standard for upscale omasake in New York City (the world?). The entire experience is curated perfectly... the food, the staff, the ambiance, the music, the decor, and the cocktails are on point. It is an 8 seater omakase sushi bar with two seatings per night. You first get there and find an unmarked door with a bouncer/doorman who has a list of names for the night. You're escorted down an industrial hallway to a second door that has the restaurant sign next to it. Immediately, you are ensconced in the world of noda, which has been created to enchant diners and transport them out of the busy city of NYC. The first room is the bar, where you are seated at your own table and delivered a cocktail/bar menu. The cocktails are delicious- I had the "Smoke" which is a japanese whiskey based cocktail. Later I tried a sake-based one called Indigo, which was equally enjoyable. Once all parties are there, you are brought into the room with the sushi bar. It is a semicircle shaped sushi bar that surround the chef. After that, you're off on a food adventure- for two hours, you are in the hands of an incredible sushi chef, Shigeyuki Tsunoda, who delivers an award winning omakase meal. If you are a less adventurous eater, the chef will substitute certain dishes, but I implore you to try EVERYTHING that they put in front of you. Monkfish liver? Uni? Why not! Everything I ate, I wished I could have ten. You leave feeling content, and not over-stuffed. The paced of the meal is superb, and you don't feel like you're waiting between pieces/dishes. The staff is also incredible- Bill and Yuki are fantastic, attentive, and incredibly knowledgable about the food. They run the dining room impeccably. The attention to detail is impossible to ignore, and it is a flawlessly run restaurant. What was most impressive is that noda is a very young restaurant, but it the entire experience was executed like it is already a well-oiled machine. I will 100% be back. If it we're up to me, it'd be tomorrow. read more

Totally not worth the money. The food is good (If you haven't heard, sushi is raw fish). So many better options for much less $. Pretentious vibe. Trying too hard. Brought to you by the same people who think Justin Bieber is a musician. Absolutely not what NYC needs. read more

Amazing experience from beginning to end! Just celebrated my birthday tonight and couldn't be happier. The food is delicious and the service is top notch. Congratulations to the chef and the staff for making a memorable experience. I highly recommend it! I will go back! Thank you! read more

This was fantastic. A total food journey with twists and turns all along the way. The chef and the host and the bartender were all fantastic. Loved the cocktails, too. Great menu. read more