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    Omakase By Korami

    4.8 (561 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Desiree N.

    If you're looking for an unforgettable omakase experience, Korami is the place to be. Sherry is an incredible hostess who greets us with a sincere smile and makes us feel welcome from the moment we walk in. The meal starts with a thoughtful allergy checks, then the talented chefs deliver each beautifully crafted sushi with the freshest ingredients and amazing precision. I would say each sushi is my fave . I've been dining here since they first opened, and you truly will "experience a new interpretation of fundamentalist Japanese cuisine", modestly fresh ingredients with respect to nature. Thanks for making our night memorable !

    Salmon and foie gras
    Mark S.

    If you want to treat yourself to an amazing sushi dinner, I highly recommend this place. Me and some friends were able to have the whole place to ourselves to celebrate a birthday, and it was one of the best sushi experiences I've ever had. First of all, each course of the omakase experience was amazing. So many pieces of the fish would just melt in your mouth, and they had great flavors, and you could tell they were made with precision and great craftsmanship. The tuna collar, King Kong roll, and salmon with foie gras were my favorite pieces. On top of that, we were also able to control the music being played, and they gave us a mic so we could sing along and have our own karaoke session. The chefs would even sing along with us and would occasionally take a drink with us as well. It was such a fun experience and some of the best sushi I've ever had. The vibe inside is very clean and modern, and the service is amazing. This place rocks!

    bday hand roll
    Annika K.

    Definitely the best omakase experience ive ever had from the actual fish and food to the ambiance and vibe overall!!! came on a Friday at 6pm to celebrate my roommate and I living together. this place was literally 3 blocks away and we always heard great things but never had the chance to go. the price is mad fair - 18 courses for 100ish is incredible. it was my roommates bday so they even gave us free shots and a hand roll w a candle at the end and it was good!!! restaurants rarely do anything for bdays anymore so this was a nice tough service was great too the staff was so kind and accommodating as we were 10 min late to our reservation def recommend and def am returning

    Jamie A.

    Came with a reservation today~ upon entry, we checked-in, were seated in the back (limited seating) with a side table and fresh cool water. I used the bathroom and was happily surprised by how accommodating and beyond it was with service. It was small, but very clean, had tampons, mouth wash with disposable cups, qtips, floss, and hair spray~ absolutely refreshing after a hot day outside before a dinner. We watched the guests before our reservation finish up their meal with a surprising birthday song and candle for some birthday goers. Loved my experience from Japan and wanted more but closer~ we got a good variety of fish with around 70% from Japan~ apparently the chefs are trained by experience and not like the Japanese omakase, which is ok~ they know how to decorate and build a fish very beautifully. I think the combos and cuts were phenomenal in freshness and taste~ nothing to complain about on my end. My partner got a birthday candle on a roll and some singing for his birthday along with a shot of sake~ the sake selections were well described and I enjoyed the light yuzu sake. Definitely a version closest to Japan and the fish themselves are selected with good care because it was delicious! Great experience!

    Leticia C.

    AmaZing, truly amazing. Everything about it was perfect. The food, the service, the atmosphere: truly perfect. Best sushi I've ever had!

    A5 wagyu
    Kent S.

    Rating: 4.6 Came to try this omakase place in NYC. Since I was visiting NYC i figure i would try this place as it has stellar reviews on yelp. I made a reservation about 2 weeks before my trip. I made plan so that i can make sure i can make it in time as they do charge cancellation fee if its last minute or if you no show. The place is known for more reasonably priced omakase experience. We used train to get there since parking in the city is always difficult. We were there early so they gave us seats and some water as well which was nice gesture. Inside is very small and only has about 9 seats or so with extra 4 seats for those waiting that are here early. Reservation is a must.They say 70 percent of fish are from japan others are from Canada, Russia... etc Omakase course included 15 pieces of sushi/meat 1. Shima aji/striped jack. Nice buttery flavor with firm texture. Delicious. 2. Hamachi/yellow tail paired with wasabi. Firm texture with creamy flavor bit leaner compared to last one 3. Sable fish/black cod torched, rich and fatty flavor. Melts in your mouth. 4. Madai/Japanese red sea bream with shiso herb. Subtle sweet and savory flavor with refreshing shiso flavor that comes through. Good choice after a fatty fish. 5. Ikura/ salmon roe with yuzu zest. Pops in your mouth like bubble and creates slightly salty and sweet flavor. 6. Saba/mackerel with scallion and ginger paste. Rich and smokey flavor with paired aromatic coming through. 7. Hotate/Hokkaido sea scallop. Silky and slightly tender. Creamy and subtle sweet flavor 8. Sawara with yuzu seaweed sauce. Leaner fish with clean flavor paired with little citrus flavor from yuzu 9. Sake/King Salmon with foe gra Creamy and buttery. Flavorful 10. Torotaku/Minced tuna with pickled yellow radish. Minced tuna Melt in your mouth while pickled radish provides subtle sweetness and crunch. 11. Chu Toro/medium fatty bluefin tuna charred. Great harmony of fattiness and flavor of tuna. Classic. 12. Ootoro/ fatty tuna with caviar. Rich luxury buttery flavor and hint of nutty and saltyness coming through from the caviar 13. Uni/sea urchin. Melts in your mouth and creates rich, creamy, ocean flavor. It's a delicacy and very unique flavor. Its acquired taste and personally not my favorite. 14. Miyazaki A5 wagyu charred topped with seaweed topping. Marbled fatty cut of meat melts in your mouth creating rich and savory melt in your mouth experience. 15. Unagi/Eel grilled and charred. Sweet and slightly fatty. Eel was not the best quality. My personal favorites were shima aji, sable fish, chu toro, ootoro and the A5 wagyu. Service was excellent and staff were very nice and attentive. Since it was my birthday they sang me the birthday song and gave me extra roll with candle instead of a cake. Bathroom is clean and even offer floss, mouth rinse and extra amenities. Overall the experience was great and the food was good. I've had omakase in Japan as well and i can say that food and taste alone is comparable to the one i had in Japan. Only thing is that it's not truly authentic because the chefs aren't Japanese and was not trained by chef in Japan and fishes are not all from Japan. In addition, some minor things like not offering warm green tea, and not finishing the course with tamago/egg adds to the lack of authenticity. But the food was excellent and probably best sushi i've had in US. Would recommend for good sushi for a special occasion if you are in NYC.

    Ricardo A.

    Great omakase. Great group that shared our time slot. Do it. Don't listen to the omakase snobs. This was so much fun and incredibly delicious. This place may have ruined me to sushi. The service was excellent. The chefs and the staff were awesome.

    Jasmine M.

    LOVED MY EXPERIENCE HERE!! 15 pieces for $89 a person - such a steal!! The quality of the fish was unbelievable and each piece melted in my mouth. The variety of fish and flavors was also amazing. I came here for my mom's birthday, and the house gave us free sake and a handroll! The service was super nice and friendly and very attentive (i.e. refilled our water cups whenever our cups were 2/3 empty, offering napkins if we needed). Size of the space was small, but certainly reasonable given the size of other omakase places (the seating fit about 10 people, and there were benches for people to sit on while waiting). Will definitely be coming back.

    Salmon
    Amy H.

    Pretty good fish quality. Didn't feel rushed for omakase. Very calm crowd when we dined that day.

    Daniel L.

    amazing service best pieces were the striped jack and sea bream. So underrated. the fancy pieces were obviously tasty and delicious Drinks were delicious, i got the yuzu mocktail

    Uni
    Nikky L.

    So.... I don't like fish but I made a reservation for two for Korami because their à la carte nigiri menu looked amazing. My companion had their regular omakase and I ordered only off the à la carte menu (I definitely made sure to order at least $90 worth of nigiri to make up for the fact that I wasn't doing their $89 omakase). However, I did feel bad for ruining their flow. The few fish nigiri that I did try were nice like a white fish (maybe nodoguro) and their tuna. The way they season the fish was better and more unique than some sushi spots I've been to. What I ate though was mostly their uni and A5 à la carte nigiri pieces and the blue crab hand roll. Those were amazing items that I can't stop raving about. The servers were very nice and accommodating, especially since I was only eating two to three things. As for the ambiance, it's a no frills place but it's very clean and the sake selection was pretty decent. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves nigiri.

    Maria M.

    I'm absolutely obsessed with omakases--there's just something about watching the chefs in action and seeing the artistry behind each dish. Omakase by Korami blew me away with their incredible 15-course omakase for under $100 (yes, under $100!). The quality and variety are unmatched for the price. Highlights of the night? The rich foie gras, the perfectly seared otoro topped with caviar, and the decadent truffle wagyu--I couldn't say no. If you're in New York, this spot is a must-visit. The flavors, presentation, and value all make it an unforgettable dining experience. Easily one of my favorite affordable omakases.

    King Kong
    Pratima M.

    A solid spot for adorable omakase in the city. The fish was fresh and pieces were thick -- uni was lowkey the best I've ever had? I liked the seasonings and salts, very traditional omakase with fish, rice, swipe of soy sauce. They have really fun nigiri for purchase after the initial omakase too!

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    Fresh fish with great preparation and without too many bells and whistles. My favorite omakase in the city so far.

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    Ask the Community - Omakase By Korami

    Is it still BYOB? Yelp says it is, but I see liquor is now sold directly as well.

    Well they did have an extensive sake menu for both hot and cold sake. I did not see anyone popping out their own bottles.

    Do you offer kosher style omakase?

    Yes. We are able to accommodate kosher style.

    What's the price range?

    It is flat price, $80 for food

    Is there a wine list? Or can you BYO wine?

    It's byob! You can bring anything from hard liquor to wine and champagne

    Can they accommodate a shellfish allergy?

    Yes. They accommodate a shellfish allergy.

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