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What an amazing experience! The sushi was simple yet perfectly curated. The ingredients were so fresh, it really really spoke for itself. My favorite bites were the salmon/fois gras and the fatty tuna/caviar. Both melt in your mouth. The customer service is incredible. The staff is so kind and attentive. They take celebrations seriously here and my friend's birthday was no exception. They really made her feel special by putting a candle in a hand roll and had everyone sing to her which was a perfect way to close out the dinner. We had the best time and would back here again.
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!
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
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 !
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!
AmaZing, truly amazing. Everything about it was perfect. The food, the service, the atmosphere: truly perfect. Best sushi I've ever had!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I could go on and on about the taste and quality, whatever. Any of the reviews will tell you about how yummy this place is. This review will focus on service, which Korami executes to perfection. I moved from San Francisco maybe 6 days ago. I don't know where my local flower shop is, where to find the good bottle of wine, where to have a nice meal, none of that. My fiancé flew over to visit for her birthday, so naturally on my reservation I asked if the restaurant could provide a bouquet of flowers, I was willing to pay any price. I called about a month in advance just to check, and whomever picked up the phone said they don't do flowers. No big deal, I can't expect that out of every restaurant, we'll still have a lovely meal. Upon arrival, the manager very discretely handed me a note (pictured below). The smile on my fiancés face was worth any price. The manager, Alan, had personally left the restaurant during service to get her an absolutely beautiful bouquet. Did she notice him leave? Of course not because we were having such a great time drinking with the cooks, the FOH staff, other guests, it was awesome! This is my favorite restaurant I have ever been to. If you don't enjoy this spot, you are probably the problem. Thank you Omakase by Korami
Oh, how I love this place. Fresh quality fish, satisfied tummy, good vibes, warm hospitality, immaculate playlist. What more could I ask for? Chef Kevin and the owner Alan are the best! They were so kind and just a joy to talk to!!! My friends and I were visiting from out of town and we took a poll of which omakase to book and Korami won. We are so glad it did!! If you want a fresh omakase experience with minimal dressing up of the fish, this place is a MUST MUST. This would be the perfect place to ease a first-timer.
8.5/10 You really can't go wrong with this place. Everything was delicious and fresh -- uni, scallop, ikura... every piece was well-seasoned and nicely prepared. The chefs were very friendly and engaging as well. At $89 for 15 courses, it's also great value for the quality and variety you get. Service was excellent. I had bought some ice cream beforehand, and they kindly helped me keep it in the freezer during dinner. Really appreciated that! The restaurant was clean, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. read more
4.8/5 The waiter, Chef Kevin and the owner Alan were very attentive to me and accommodated my special request. 89/pp, 15 course meal, no handroll, all nigiri pieces. Simple, fresh, delicious, and on the more affordable side of omakase prices. Kampachi - chewy bouncy almost squid like fresh not fishy despite skin on Hamachi - savory, melty, freshness from yuzu soy and chives Sable fish / madai - torched smokiness, peppery, goodness, buttery, savory, and bright Golden eye snapper / kinmedai - shiso, herby, bright, meaty, lean, sweet Salmon roe / ikura - bright, sweet, not too salty, yuzu Tuna?- slightly torched, beef-like, lean, savory, unknown green topping (I think this was supposed to be a shrimp piece based on the menu, but shrimp was not served) Hokkaido scallop - topped with charcoal sea salt, sweet, fresh Sea bream - jalapeño sauce, slight chew, sweet, mildly spicy, savory Salmon with foie gras - torched, buttery, savory, meaty, smoky, favorite piece for sure!!! Bluefin tuna - yuzu, bloody-flavor, lean firm yet soft(?), least favorite Bluefin tuna chutoro - kosho, buttery, yummy! mild in flavor Bluefin tuna otoro - caviar, slightly torched, burst of flavors, buttery, juicy (not pictured) Hokkaido uni - looked fresh but it was very fishy, disappointing since uni can be so delicious and expensive Wagyu - truffle, torched, buttery, fragrant, fatty, savory, racing for the favorite piece Unagi - no fishiness, meaty, savory, delicious Top 3 pieces were salmon foie gras, bluefin tuna chutoro, and wagyu truffle This is one of the best omakase experience I have had, hands down. Would be coming back for more! read more
Came here to celebrate a family member's birthday, and it was actually my first omakase experience. As someone who generally prefers a more basic sushi roll, I was a bit hesitant, but overall the entire experience was amazing! The first four pieces were incredible - some of the best sushi I've ever had. I was so impressed with the quality and precision in preparing each piece. As the meal progressed, there were a couple misses - my boyfriend and his brother both had small bones in a piece (that wasn't supposed to have bones). The chef did provide a replacement piece, but still a bit of a bummer. Additionally, a good chunk of the course were different tuna pieces that really didn't wow me, and tasted pretty similar to one another. The urchin, salmon roe, and wagyu were also not great IMO. I was definitely happy about the overall experience, but it's definitely on the pricey side, and I think there could be a bit more variety throughout the meal. read more
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2 months ago
What an amazing experience! The sushi was simple yet perfectly curated. The ingredients were so fresh, it really really spoke for itself. My favorite bites were the salmon/fois gras and the fatty tuna/caviar. Both melt in your mouth. The customer service is incredible. The staff is so kind and attentive. They take celebrations seriously here and my friend's birthday was no exception. They really made her feel special by putting a candle in a hand roll and had everyone sing to her which was a perfect way to close out the dinner. We had the best time and would back here again. read more
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! read more
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 read more
2 months ago
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 ! read more
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! read more
3 months ago
AmaZing, truly amazing. Everything about it was perfect. The food, the service, the atmosphere: truly perfect. Best sushi I've ever had! read more
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. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
1 month ago
I could go on and on about the taste and quality, whatever. Any of the reviews will tell you about how yummy this place is. This review will focus on service, which Korami executes to perfection. I moved from San Francisco maybe 6 days ago. I don't know where my local flower shop is, where to find the good bottle of wine, where to have a nice meal, none of that. My fiancé flew over to visit for her birthday, so naturally on my reservation I asked if the restaurant could provide a bouquet of flowers, I was willing to pay any price. I called about a month in advance just to check, and whomever picked up the phone said they don't do flowers. No big deal, I can't expect that out of every restaurant, we'll still have a lovely meal. Upon arrival, the manager very discretely handed me a note (pictured below). The smile on my fiancés face was worth any price. The manager, Alan, had personally left the restaurant during service to get her an absolutely beautiful bouquet. Did she notice him leave? Of course not because we were having such a great time drinking with the cooks, the FOH staff, other guests, it was awesome! This is my favorite restaurant I have ever been to. If you don't enjoy this spot, you are probably the problem. Thank you Omakase by Korami read more
12 days ago
Oh, how I love this place. Fresh quality fish, satisfied tummy, good vibes, warm hospitality, immaculate playlist. What more could I ask for? Chef Kevin and the owner Alan are the best! They were so kind and just a joy to talk to!!! My friends and I were visiting from out of town and we took a poll of which omakase to book and Korami won. We are so glad it did!! If you want a fresh omakase experience with minimal dressing up of the fish, this place is a MUST MUST. This would be the perfect place to ease a first-timer. read more
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. read more
Great classic omakase! Really yummy, solid omakase experience. Nothing super unique outside of the regular omakase experience, but they do the basics and fish well. Sashimi was very fresh, everything was served timely. The space itself is very small and intimate which makes it great for a nice date or intimate catchup. Service is efficient and kind overall. read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
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! read more
1 year ago
Quaint relaxed spot with affordable but delicious omakase. A great experience that won't break the bank. Food: Made reservations beforehand to try and catch a prime time. All there is to the establishment is the sushi bar and the benches surrounding it. The standard is a seasonal 15 course meal and once you walk in and get seated the flurry of sushi begins. All of it was so simple, fresh, and delicious. Some highlights include: the unctuous A5 wagyu hand roll and the buttery otoro tuna with briney caviar nigiri. Service: Every one is on top of each guest and they make sure everyone is well accommodated fore. It's always so fun to interact and watch the sushi chefs work their craft. Top notch! Many might think omakase is expensive but forget you're also paying for the service and the show. Ambiance: It is a very intimate affair of 10 stools and 4 highly skilled chefs, professional but relaxed. Elevated but not luxurious. read more
This is now my top 3 Omakase restaurants. The the fish was so fresh it was unbelievable. I don't love uni.. but after having it here, my mind was blown. The freshness was unbelievable. The chefs and staff are also really great. I can't wait to go back soon. read more
1 year ago
Our dinner here was perfect- it was such a special experience. Every dish was unique and perfectly made. The food was fresh and beautifully prepared, with each course having something that made me think "ah no, maybe that one was actually my favorite". I think the salmon and foie gras or the fatty salmon may have been my two favorite courses? But it's so hard to say they were all incredible! The place is small and feels very private and special, but also relaxed and friendly in a really cool way. The service was phenomenal, the host and chefs made us feel welcomed and like friends as well as guests. It was also a perfect amount of food, I felt content without feeling stuffed. read more
Amazing omakase option for under $100! This omakase restaurant offers a 15 course set for $89 pp and it's one of my favorite spots for more affordable sushi. The interior of the restaurant is cozy, warm, and a bit more intimate. Service was quick here, with the whole experience lasting about 1 hour, and very attentive. I loved the variety of fish here and found that the omakase course was the perfect balance between more traditional omakase and innovative omakase. Many of the garnishes added to the nigiri were either under the fish or on top and it paired so well with the piece, by adding something unique but without taking away any attention from the fish overall. The quality of the fish was also phenomenal. Super fresh and delicious. All in all, amazing omakase and I highly recommend. Definitely worth your money! read more
I really debated the rating; I wish there were an option for 3.5 stars. For the price ($89), I think it's worth trying. If you're new to omakase, this is a solid and reasonably priced place to start. For me personally, the food lands around 3.2 stars. Staff and chef were nice though. *Disclaimer: I grew up by the sea with seafood on my table everyday, and have had quite a few omakase experiences in many cities, so it's possible that I might be overly selective about seafood. The ingredients here were actually decently fresh, but the way they were handled just didn't bring out their best, which made me a little sad for the ingredients. _______________ Let me start with the good points: 1. Overall ingredient freshness was around, and sometimes above, 7/10, compared to the many omakase and seafood meals I've had, and I'm counting including Michelin-starred ones. So yes, ingredients are generally very decent. 2. The fish-to-rice ratio was excellent, around 8-9/10. The fish was also sliced at a good thickness. 3. The counter seating felt intimate, and the decor had a cozy, home-like feel. _______________ Now, the parts that felt off to me: 1. The seasoning profile was extremely light--very, very, VERY light. And I'm usually the one complaining that modern omakase tends to over-season, but even by my standards, Korami's seasoning was too faint. Out of the 15 courses, I'd say 7-8 lacked seasoning, 3-4 were decent, and 1-2 were unexpectedly strong despite the courses around them being very light. Some items, like ebi, can work with light seasoning, but unfortunately it wasn't offered that night. Other stronger or fishier ingredients--hamachi, jack, even toro--really needed some seasoning to balance them. I can't believe I didn't enjoy any of the three tuna courses... the lean tuna was fishy, not as fresh, especially the last bite where the corners had no seasoning at all; the aftertaste wasn't pleasant. I actually had to chew ginger to reset my palate. The medium and fatty tuna were fresher, but I still needed ginger. The ingredient quality for those two was good, so I genuinely felt bad they didn't shine. 2. The progression didn't feel like a true "omakase" sequence. Usually there's intention behind the order, like starting light and moving richer, or beginning cold and ending warm, but that sense of structure wasn't there. The last bite of unagi felt a bit "out of place" considering the entire sequence, and didn't have a sense of conclusion. 3. Some items listed in the online menu were missing that day. And honestly, how do you exclude amaebi from a 15-course omakase? It felt unbalanced to have zero shellfish. _______________ My favorite of the night was actually the sable, which feels odd considering the "fancier" offerings like wagyu and foie gras. But the sable was perfect: fresh ingredient, proper seasoning, the right amount of searing, and well-cut. The madai with shiso was good. The European snapper was good. The uni was excellent on its own, though a bit strong within this lineup. _______________ Some of the courses I felt most regretful about (not because they were bad, but because they could have been so much better): King salmon with foie gras: The salmon was incredibly fresh and rich, 10/10 ingredient, and the foie gras was good, but somehow they didn't blend well. Together they were maybe 5/10. The flavors stayed oddly separate, leaving me confused after the bite. I think it might have worked better with seared salmon instead of only searing the foie gras. The temperature and texture combination of the two felt strange. Wagyu beef: The beef was about 7/10 in quality, but it definitely could have been seared better. The umami flavor didn't fully bloom under-temperature, and the texture was oddly half-warm, half-cold. I had to intentionally chew through it, which shouldn't be the case for wagyu. I honestly don't understand how wagyu ends up with that texture. I left feeling...confused, I guess. Everyone else seems to love this place, judging from the high Yelp and Google ratings, especially in NYC's competitive dining scene. Maybe I expected too much from NYC Japanese food. I genuinely wanted to like it more, but I'm just sharing honestly based on my experience. Just my two cents here. Also, I don't think any of the chefs that evening were actually Japanese, for what it's worth. read more
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10 months ago
Wow, this place is AMAZING! Definitely one of the best bang for your buck sushi spots. Really fresh fish and good quantity (the pieces weren't too thin like some fancy spots). I also enjoyed the sake special of the day so much that I went home and ordered a few bottles. The second bottle we ordered was not great though unfortunately (the most expensive and aged sake at the bottom of the menu). You do eat on a time limit (I believe one hour and the next seating shows up staring you down pressuring you to finish). Highly recommend!! read more
2 years ago
We came by on New Year's Eve and were running a few minutes late because of the road closures. We were still seated and had an omakase in 45 minutes instead of 60! The restaurant is cozy and probably only fits 10 ppl at a time. My favorite bites were the salmon with foie gras, scallop and seared sable fish. Least favorite was probably the eel, it was a little bit mushy. We also added on one item, can't remember the name but it had uni, caviar and ikura. Service was quick as advertised. Overall a nice and quick meal if that's what you're looking for. read more
I came here with my sister last night to celebrate her birthday, and it was so special! She had never done Omakase before, so it was such a treat. The space is very small and intimate, which I love for Omakase so that we can ask questions to the chefs while they're preparing the pieces for us. Everyone that worked here was so kind, and the sushi was really incredible! The toro topped with caviar and the salmon with foie gras were some of the best bites I've ever had! Super affordable for Omakase in the city, and the quality was amazing! I can't recommend this place enough!! read more
Love this place. I go a few times a year when visiting NYC. You need to make a reservation- 10 seats- 15 courses in 60 mins. It might sound rushed but it's not. All the employees and chefs are friendly and talkative- they make it fun. I enjoyed all the courses- even the few types of fish I generally don't like. Great space- very cozy. Fellow diners were friendly. read more
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The best sushi ever I am so amazed ten out of ten I highly recommend it isn't too expensive read more
This place is amazing!!! Cannot say better things about it from the people to the food! I've been to a good amount of omakase spots, and this is by far one of my favorites! We made a reservation for 2 at 7pm and were seated on time to start the 15-course meal. We were celebrating a birthday, so we ordered a glass of Champagne and a non-alcoholic Yuzu drink (so good we got 2). All the pieces were so flavorful and fresh, I was looking forward to each piece. They have a variety of seasonings laid out for each piece they serve you. My favorite was the scallop because it was so sweet compared to the fish. During our course, they gave us 2 cups of sake for our birthday celebration, which was so kind of them! At the end of the course, they even whipped out a hand-roll with a candle and the entire bar with customers and staff sang happy birthday. To add onto our course, we tried the uni flight which was super fresh. All the staff members were phenomenal and went above and beyond to make this day special. Their seats for the bar were comfortable and the staff will help push you in since it's a little bit of a tight squeeze. This is a place that'll have a special place in my heart! Can't wait to come back in the future. read more
My cousin who was visiting from California was craving for sushi and I'm a huge fun of omakase so I booked omakase by Korami. I've been wanting to come here for some time as it's gotten good reviews and it's close to my apt ( with the weather , I'm prone to choose places close to me ). Unfortunately she wasn't feeling well and cancelled but I decided to go solo . They were understanding and accommodating to my request of changing the reservation from 2 to 1. I'm so glad I went, what a find / gem . It's a small cozy place , the layout is open , airy and bright . The place felt inviting , clean., Minimally decorated with 3 chefs who served the delicious pieces ( it got gradually better piece by piece , my favorites were the toro with caviar , salmon with foie , scallop yuzu and the Kobe beef ). Loved the mishmash music selection from abba to Christina Aguilera playing the background . The patrons were a mix of locals and tourists . I will definitely be back , great price point for the quality of sushi ( im all about the fish vs the additives ) and thought they did an excellent job serving good fishes . Seasoned with just enough soy sauce etc . Most importantly, i will be a returning customer as I like the manager , owner and the rest of the staff. read more
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400A W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
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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.
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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