Omakase Osukaa is an amazing experience. The fish was incredibly fresh and the presentation on each piece was so creative. What really makes it special is how intimate it feels. The owner and sushi chef are both there the entire time, constantly engaging with you and talking through each course. You're not just eating, you're part of a conversation. I'm already planning my next visit! read more

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Absolutely love this place. Service is great, even though they've changed it up. Entire menu is exquisite, even though they've changed that up too. Would 100% recommend over and over! read more

the fish in my salmon and yellowtail rolls were very fresh. great value for price :) amazing service as i asked for gf options (hence why i got spicy mayo instead of soy sauce) and the staff were very helpful and friendly! read more

Omakase OSUKAA LIC - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I had such a blast at this omakase place located inside a bougie food court in LIC! It is a small intimate bar that can seat maybe 5 or 6 peoole max. The owner is so kind and helped make my birthday dinner a special experience. Each piece was carefully thought out and served with generous cuts of fresh fish. The toro was my favorite but the uni was also a standout. Excellent sake selection as well. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and ordered the 15-course omakase. The space is very cozy with a U-shaped counter, allowing everyone to watch the chef at work while still being able to chat with each other -- it made the experience feel intimate and fun. The fish was extremely fresh, and the uni was a standout. It was generously filled with uni, incredibly rich, and so satisfying. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout the meal, which really added to the overall experience. I genuinely had a great time here. They also have another location in Midtown East, which is even more convenient. I'll definitely be back -- either to return here or to try their other location. read more

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My friend and I were looking for an Omakase spot in Queens and decided to try this new restaurant in LIC. It's located in one of the newer developments, and since I don't often make it out here, I was excited to give it a try. Food: 3.5/5 We went with the $100 Omakase menu and added two extras: the toro hand roll (included in the $69 set but surprisingly not the $100 one) and an extra bite of hamachi. All in, the bill came to just under $300 (with tip), which isn't outrageous for Omakase in NYC, but I expected a bit more consistency in quality. Some highlights: the little bowl of rice, ikura, and uni was a standout dish -- flavorful, balanced, and truly memorable. On the other hand, their "ocean trout" (served instead of king salmon) with foie gras was a huge miss for me. It tasted overwhelmingly oily, like eating a mouthful of oil, and was easily my least favorite bite of the night. Overall, I think the $69 menu with some add-ons would probably be the better value. Service & Ambiance: 2.5/5 Service was fine -- attentive without being overbearing. The bigger issue was the ambiance. The party seated across from us spent most of the meal on FaceTime with a friend, talking loudly and disrupting what should have been a quiet, elevated dining experience. I understand the staff not wanting to interfere, but it definitely soured my meal. Once that group left, the atmosphere was much better, but by then the moment had passed. All in all, Omakase is already such a privileged experience, and I feel it should be treated with a certain level of respect -- both by guests and staff in maintaining the mood. While convenient if you're in LIC, I don't think I'd return. With Manhattan just a few minutes away, there are better-value and higher-quality Omakase spots worth the trip. read more

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Y'all, this hidden gem truly deserves recognition. The food is incredibly delicious, and the service is exceptional. I genuinely enjoyed every moment of the experience. I'm definitely bringing my friends back, and I highly recommend the 17-course meal--it's truly worth it. This place is perfect for a special date night. Honestly, I can't recommend it enough. read more

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My wife and I visited again last night, and despite the crazy traffic coming in from New Jersey -- which made us 38 minutes late -- they still graciously welcomed us. Eddie and Owen are absolutely crushing it. We also had the pleasure of meeting two amazing gentlemen, Peter and Dimitry from Astoria, who are repeat guests as well, and we ended up having a wonderful conversation throughout the evening. The sushi just kept coming and coming -- each piece somehow better than the last. Consistency, hospitality, creativity, and quality all at the highest level. Keep up the great work. Truly a special experience every time. read more

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This is by far the most worth omakase experience that I've had in New York so far, and would be the only one I would be willing to come back to! Located in LIC, this is a newer omakase spot resides in The Factory (although there is also apparently a location in Midtown East as well!). I came here for lunch one day and was fortunately able to try their 13 course omakase set (apparently they typically don't typically do omakase for lunch, but the staff was able to accommodate!). For ~$70pp and with the quality that we got, this was unbeatable. Service here was great, and the chefs were so friendly to talk to. Each piece that I tried was fresh, delectable, and very high quality. While some of their pieces were more traditional and simple, such as the matai and ebi we tried, they also had some unique pieces. My favorites of the meal were their torched salmon with foie gras; otoro with uni and caviar; and their buttered toast with toro, charred onion, scallop, and caviar (my favorite!!). I also loved their tofu pudding that they ended the meal with. Would love to come back to try their 17 course for dinner! read more

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Great omakase! A really small shop inside a food hall. With only two options on the menu, 13 or 17 course. We went with the 17, which had 3 appetizers, 13 nigiri, and mochi ice cream for dessert. The staff is friendly and attentive. Chefs did an excellent job in preparation and presentation. We had a bit of everything you would expect from omakase. Fresh fish, uni, Ikura, Wagyu, and in the end you got to pick your favorite piece to have again. If I had to be a bit picky about something it would be the rice in the nigiri, needed a little more vinegar. At $100 for omakase it's a good deal. It's a place we would visit again for sure. Go give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Felt like the adjustments they made the past half a year really made all the difference. The courses were more or less the same as the first time I came, with the exception of the miso cod (cooked to perfection, might I add) and maybe a few nigiri pieces (depending on what's in season). Each nigiri tasted fresh, with none of them seemingly frozen this time. There was more consistency this time around with each piece. I really appreciated the effort the chef put into each course; he made sure that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience the entire way. My boyfriend was initially concerned that I've already tried this spot, but was relieved I actually enjoyed my experience this time more than the last. read more

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Had a delicious dinner here on a Friday night! It was my first time visiting Omakase Osukaa and had a great experience with the staff and great food. Loved the clean and pretty decor - perfect for date night. The restaurant was pretty busy on a Friday night, so would recommend to make a reservation before coming. We got the 13-course omakase with two additional add-ons at the end. The 13 courses came with a variety of fishes and flavors, with dessert at the end. We added on a yellowtail and toro uni caviar toast. Delicious and would recommend! read more

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Cuisine: 6 Service: 9 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 7 I will say that I came into this omakase for one reason and one reason only. A post on FB showed one of their soft opening courses to be Shirako (Cod Milt), which I absolutely love. It is something you will never see at any run of the mill sushi omakase restaurants. Therefore, I immediately contacted the owner and booked six seats for Friday night and canceled the original sushi omakase reservation my group already had elsewhere, opting for a new experience instead. Long story short, a few more friends wanted to join the party and we ended up reserving the entire sushi bar for 12. Almost everyone coming were sushi veterans who have eaten hundreds (probably thousands) of sushi omakase combined, including some of the best around the world, so it was a real tough crowd to please. Let me start off by saying, the owner Chee was extremely kind and did everything he could to source shirako for my group that night. We had messaged prior to the meal when I reserved seats and he said that he would do his best. Though Chee failed to procure the shirako, he was able to secure my favorite fish - Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch), which he included as part of the omakase. He didn't have to, I would have paid extra considering it is a very expensive fish. His efforts and generosity were much appreciated. Service is not just measured during a meal. Before I go any further, here is a breakdown of our $99 omakase on 11/22/2024 below. Appetizers: Monkfish Liver & Scallop w/ Caviar Octopus & Ikura Kumamoto Oysters Snow Crab, Uni, Ikura in Rice Cracker Nigiri: Madai (Sea Bream) - lime zest, sea salt Shima Aji (Striped Jack) - ginger, garlic chip Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) - ginger, scallion Botan Ebi (Spotted Prawn) - wasabi stem Masunosuke (King Salmon) - foie gras, onion sauce Hamachi (Yellowtail) - fried shishito pepper Akami (Lean Bluefin Tuna) - truffle Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) - mustard seed Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna) - chop toro, uni, caviar Hokkaido Uni (Sea Urchin) Interlude: Foie Gras, Chopped Toro, Peach on Toast Nigiri: Hotate (Scallop) - yuzu jelly, rice puff Japanese A5 Wagyu (Beef) - scallop, uni, caviar Dessert: Pana Cotta w/ Caramel Sauce As you can see, the patrons get a huge variety of seafood for the price. The quality of the ingredients were also relatively good. The chef does not seem to cure or age any of his fish, but everything was fresh. With that said, my group thought that there is plenty of room to improve for Omakase Omukaa to be considered a sushi destination. The first thing is the all important rice. Texture, seasoning, acidity, and temperature all need slight adjustments. Another is to allow the main ingredient to shine and not be masked by the sauce or too many unnecessary pairings. I have shared these details and other small tips with Chee and thankfully he is very receptive. I have already seem some things I mentioned put into action. An owner who listens to his customers is the kind of person who I want to support. Given time, I truly hope that this establishment finds a foothold in the competitive world of sushi omakase in NYC. I sincerely wish the restaurant good luck and hope it becomes successful. read more

A fairly new hole in the wall 12 seat omakase spot in LIC. Located inside The Factory building along with a few other small restaurants/establishments. We opted for the 17 pieces which came with two appetizers, 14 nigiri and a dessert at the end. The chef was pleasant, interactive and pretty generous on the uni, caviar and foie gras. Each piece was fresh and unique- while some were ordinary, others had their own twist. I'd like to come back and try their lunch menu if I am ever around the area again. read more

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Simply sublime. I come here once a week without fail--it's become a sacred ritual. I absolutely love the team, the chef, and everyone who makes this place so special. The quality of the sushi is consistently outstanding--fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Every piece is a work of art, both in taste and in presentation. If you haven't been yet, please do yourself a favor and go. It's an experience that stays with you. read more

Omakase OSUKAA LIC - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Made reservations for 4 for Monday to try the 17 course omakase for $99. Service is excellent. The chef explained the menu options. You can order 13 or 17 chefs choice omakase or ala carte. You can add on in the end also. The restaurant is located inside The Factory in LIC and there's plenty of parking in the evening. Seats maximum 12 people and we were not rushed. The sushi is fresh and seasoned perfectly. My favorites include the king salmon foie gras, wagyu foie gras, the foie gras toast, Hokkaido uni, yellowtail, scallop yuzu, ebi shrimp, Chu toro , and the milk pudding. They've only been open for 2 months but it's certainly a great place to try. They've only also have a Midtown location that just opened 2 weeks ago. read more

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BRING BACK THE OLD KING SALMON PIECE. That was the best sushi I've had in my life, but it's downgraded the last 2 times I visited read more

Located in an industrial factory building, omakase Osukaa is a hole in the wall! It was my husband's birthday and we had the option of 13 courses for $69 or 17 courses for $99. The 13 courses apparently didn't include wagyu pieces so we chose the 17 courses. The restaurant wasn't busy so it felt like we had a nice private meal. Some favorite pieces included the oyster in the beginning, the Hokkaido uni, scallop with yuzu jelly, and the otoro with uni, caviar and gold flakes. My only complaint was that there was too much wasabi in some pieces that overpowered the other flavors and fish. Overall, I thought it was a great experience for a great price! Street parking is easy to find and reservations are easy to book through Resy. I would recommend trying this place out :) read more

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Best omakase spot in LIC and the prices are a steal! The fish is super fresh and the flavors are pretty innovative. They add unique toppings to the nigiri so each bite is a surprise, slightly different frm your traditional omakase. We got the $99 for 17 pieces with more premium items (ie Wagyu) but they also offer a $69 set for 13 pieces. I'm a huge fan of this place and will definitely be going back soon! read more

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My husband and I visited Omakase Osukaa for the first time last night, and I'm so glad we experienced it before it blows up and it's impossible to get a reservation. It was easily the best omakase experience I've had in Queens. There are only 12 seats, and they were more or less full the entire time we were there (on a Monday night), but we never felt rushed. I appreciated the pace of the courses and truly appreciated the care and expertise that our sushi chef executed throughout our meal. He was amazing. Each cut of fish was prepared with so much attention to detail, and the rice was the perfect temperature, consistency, and flavor, which is not an easy feat. I loved every single course. The staff members and owner were also so welcoming and kind. I look forward to visiting again soon and highly recommend it to any sushi lover. read more

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If you look for a great Omakase place, this is the one! Affordable high end sushi with perfectly cooked rice and exquisite fish selection. You can either do a 13 (69$) or 17 (99$) course. The chefs are highly skilled and the owner is lovely. They provide excellent service and well executed delicate pieces. The place seats 12 people and has a lovely ambiance you feel welcomed. Go make a reservation and check it out for yourself read more

Newly opened omakase venue located in The Factory in LIC. Located in an office building with other businesses that normally serves the morning day time crowd. The restaurant has 11 counter seats and a couple small tables. They serve lunch at very reasonable prices and there are two options for omakase - 13 course for $69 and 17 course for $99 in addition to a La carte items. For our date night my husband and I opted for the 13 course omakase menu. Some of the highlights of the meal and our favorite pieces were the ankimo with Hokkaido scallop with caviar, salmon with foie gras and garlic, Hokkaido scallop with yuzu jelly, torched toro with uni and gold flakes, and the freshest Hokkaido uni that they just received today. Service was amazing with the owner Chee being so personable and sweet and sharing information with us about his business. You can tell he has put his love of food and his experience working in the F&B hotel industry into his new venture. Him and his partner are already planning to expand the business so soon you will be seeing more Osukaas around. Would definitely recommend this for a fun date night, girls night out or just dinner. The price is very reasonable and they are currently running a BOGO free on all the beverages for their grand opening until the end of the month. Chee has many varieties of sake to choose from and you can definitely tell he's a sake lover. read more

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A 12-seater that offers a 13-course and 17-course omakase, ranging from appetizers to nigiri to dessert (which I'll get to). Unlike most omakases, this one isn't strictly timed where they have turnover every hour. I think this made the experience better as it didn't feel rushed and this allowed the chef to take his time, explain the pieces and for us to enjoy! Since this was my first time, we decided to go for the 13 course at $69. Very well priced! Off to a great start. This feels like a no frills restaurant, nothing super fancy about the decoration in my opinion. You sit in a U shape around the counter, pretty typical layout. Onto the main points of this review, I was very impressed with the fish quality! At first, I will say the rice felt a bit sticky yet dry however not too bad that it ruined the pieces. The Kumamoto oyster was a nice plump piece of oyster with ikura and jalapeno, very refreshing start! I'll share my top pieces! The scallop with yuzu jelly was a highlight. I don't think I've tasted yuzu jelly before in this setting and it added a different taste to the scallop, making it sweeter and definitely tangier. Another favorite was the hokkaido uni. Oh my... it was DELICIOUS!! It was very sweet and fresh, there was no bitter taste whatsoever, I was shocked. I think out of all the omakase places I've had, this uni took the win. I wish I had plates of this!! Third favorite, and probably saved the best for last was the DESSERT! Not your typically ice cream mochi, it was a sesame milk pudding with brown sugar syrup. The pudding was almost a panna cotta texture, creamy and smooth with a nutty roasted flavor for the sesame seeds. The pudding itself was not sweet however paired with the brown sugar syrup, it was the PERFECT way to end the meal. I'm very happy they didn't skimp out on the last course with prepackaged ice cream mochi. 10/10 would recommend, relatively easy parking around the area, although not that much around the neighborhood, the building itself is clean and has other food options too almost like a food court. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the other two appetizers and two pieces in the 17 course. This is a nice hole in the wall omakase spot located in LIC that'll leave you wanting more! read more

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New omakase spot in LIC not to be missed! The area is more warehouses but def worth the trek. Inside "The factory" building, which is clean and modern. Omakase 13pcs for $69, 17pcs for $99. Buy one get one free one drinks till the end of this month November 2024. Who doesn't like a deal? See my photos! don't pass on this one. Cheers. read more

Husband and I got the 17 course omakase and we enjoyed every course. We live in queens so there are not a lot of good omakase places that don't require a trip to the city. This one was close for us and plenty of street parking available. All ingredients were fresh and tasty. I would definitely return! read more

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Really loved my experience at Osukaa last night. We had the 17 course option which came with additional appetizers including an incredible oyster. I like omakase to let fish and rice truly shine, and at Osukaa they did just that. Every piece was thoughtful with just the right amount of flair. The chef was a pleasure to watch and everyone working there was warm and welcoming. There was ample space at the counter and it was easy to feel relaxed here. This sets it apart from some of my other favorite spots where I either feel cramped or the atmosphere is too buttoned up. Lastly, I'd return here regardless of price, but it's exceptional value for money right now. Really awesome read more

Omakase OSUKAA LIC - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Best omakase in queens. Just go, you won't be disappointed. Service was attentive and accommodating.

With a phlethora of omakase places , I chose this venue based on proximity to Astoria and high ratings . To my surprise , despite the service , there's a disconnect between the rating and food quality . Having been to a lot of omakases mostly in the city , I was very disappointed with my choice this time around especially given this was to celebrate a bday . We went for the 13 pieces ( which didn't feel like it was 13 and the fish didn't taste very fresh to me and the cuts were way too thin - though it thicker , it would have been more fishy). Additionally the taste was lacking ( the soy sauce was watered down ). Unless you live in this neighborhood which I don't , I wouldn't recommend . Ambiance could have been better if lights were dimmed and maybe they can play some more upbeat music . I see why there were only 4 of us in the restaurant. Given the difficulty in thriving in the restaurant industry , I wish the establishment luck . read more

Was a lovely experience! The restaurant was cozy and intimate and all of the food was fresh and delicious! The food staff was super kind, attentive and informative. I especially loved the Sesame Milk Pudding, and a lot of the sashimi melted in my mouth! I would love to come back again! The 13 Course is $69, and the 17 course is $99 read more

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11 out of 10. I'm an omakase snob and this checked all boxes. Fish was unique and delicious. The presentation was exceptional and the chef went into detail about every bite. This place is a real hidden gem!! read more

Made an omakase reservation at counter seating at 8 pm, upon arrival was told previous seating took longer and was advised to wait 15 to 20 mins. Strange thing was I see no other people were waiting (as I would think people are seated at the same time for omakase experience). We went back after 20 mins (still no other people waiting) and were advised another 15 - 20 mins wait so I told the hostess to cancel as we could not keep waiting. If they would have been honest and told me it would take at least 40 mins, I would have canceled earlier and not wasted 20 mins. Totally not acceptable. read more

such an amazing experience with the chefs Steven and Oscar, fish was so fresh and combinations were unique!

Most worth it omakase experience I've had in New York by far. This place offers amazing quality of fish for a price of about 70 pp for 13 piece omakase is truly unbeatable. I went during lunch so the area was a bit busier than usual but I think they only do dinner reservations since no one else was getting the omakase option (aka they accommodated us). The seating is only at chefs counter so it's an intimate experience. I definitely recommend going here and making the trip to LIC. read more

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My first time here and I can say with 100% honesty that this is the best omakase spot I've tried so far. Don't be off put by the fact that this is in food hall which when we went seemed kind of dead. I've been to at least 5 omakase experiences both in queens and the city and I'm always like yeah this was good I enjoyed it but, but Omakase Osukka was spectacular. My fiancé is also not the biggest fan of sushi but he agrees this was the best one we've had the pleasure of enjoying. Like he said for every course "wow. It melts in your mouth". The sophistication of the each individual element of the appetizers and nigiri was amazing, and we opted for the 17 courses that were well worth it. Both our chef and host were excellent, and we even learned a bit about sake that we paired alongside our experience and overall it had a nice ambiance. I could tell you some of my favorites but i would end up just telling you every single I ate. I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

Omakase OSUKAA LIC - Hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Do not sleep on this spot. Outstanding selection, great service, and the prices are incredible. Coming from Greenpoint, this is hands down the best omakase around. Can't wait to go back. read more

The sushi it's very good quality definitely one of the best sushi around the area and very good price point special for lunch time. read more

Omakase OSUKAA LIC - Lunch menu - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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This a cozy restaurant with amazing sushi! We went there when the restaurant was just getting ready for the dinner crowd and ordered Premium Omakase for the three of us and some beers. The 17 course Omakase plus 3 appetizers were all quite exquisitely prepared and served with well considered timing between each course. We returned fully satiated and satisfied. Thanks to the Chefs for exhibiting their craft so well! read more

great place, good vibe and some of the best sushi I have had. tried some types of fish that I never had before. sushi chef explanation was amazing! read more

The staff here treats you better than anywhere else. Their food shows careful consideration, with excellent texture and innovative approaches. Restaurant workers provided the expected level of good service. I enjoy the overall mood. I trust this place's execution! read more

This spot gets the basics right and adds nice touches. The atmosphere is part of what makes this place good. This restaurant serves remarkable food. Their staff helps when you look overwhelmed by options. I've been missing out on this place unnecessarily. read more