This overall experience was fantastic. What made the experience was the two amazing chefs- Camdyn and David(or Daniel). They were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and delivered some delicious food. The only negative is there is no signage on the building, so finding the spot in the Sanctuary was harder than expected. With that once you arrive, the room is welcoming. The lighting, seats, decor, and music were all the perfect tone to meet the night experience. The food! WOW. Being a vegetarian, and on a current hunt to eat at tons of high end restaurants, this place did not disappoint. The creative use of different cultures throughout the dishes, with a plant based twist was fun! I loved a lot of the sweetness in a few of the dishes, and it was perfectly balanced. I caught myself closing my eyes, and really savoring every bite throughout my meal and at least half the time wanted to go back and ask for another piece. Hats off to the chef's and i hope this place stays around. read more

Amazing food in a special cozy location. Chef Cam produces delicious food that is as tasty as it is beautiful. Perfect pre-theatre date night and will be back again! read more

Fantastic overall experience. The 15 course dining experience was delightful and intimate. My husband and I should up about 15 minutes early for our meal and the staff were pleasant and supportive, even providing complimentary sake while we waited for the table/seating. The location was elegant and provided wonderful opportunities for conversation with the chef and other diners. The food pushed this experience over the top with creative and delicious dishes. As a life-long vegetarian, this experience provided some of the most flavorful and accessible japanese-style dishes I have tried. For me, every dish hit well, albeit differently, which is hard to do. We also learned that they have a seasonal menu, regularly introducing new items every couple of months. Safe to say, we will be back next time with are in Manhattan. read more

As a vegetarian/vegan it's always exciting when you get to experience something unique. This experience is curated by Michelin star chef . Every dish is thoughtful and delicious on the palate. The negative was the ambiance with trendy music that didnt fit the vibe otherwise the service was friendly. Personal favorites were truffle avocado and watermelon tartare nigiri. It is 15 course for 60 minutes and for $65. Definitely a fun experience and will be back read more

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Incredibly welcoming experience, service, and beautiful ambiance. My first Omakase and we did the 15 course, and loved it all! Very detailed, unique, and exciting bites. Would definitely go back and recommend to vegan friends and non-vegan friends for an adventurous meal. read more

This was a great experience. Took family here. Four of us were vegetarian and really loved it, and even the two non-vegetarians really enjoyed it as well. Would definitely go again! read more

We enjoyed the weekend experience and ran out of words to describe how incredible it was about three courses in. We would go back every single week. Since my wife has began a plant based diet from pescatarian, I did wonder how we would replace sushi date night. We found thee BEST sushi. It simply contains no fish and requires a trip to NY from the west coast. Enjoy! read more

What a completely different dining experience. We did the classic omakase but could've easily done the bougie offering. The bites are small and we were neither stuffed or hungry when leaving. Just a great alternative to traditional dining. The only downside is the random old bar/nightclub area that you go through from the entrance of the hotel to the entrance of Omakaseed. The service was amazing and the chef was very interactive and open to us asking questions. Although not perfect it's cool to experience something like this! read more

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This was an interesting plant-based omakase spot to try, but I thought it was a miss unfortunately, especially for the price. First, you have to go through the hassle to make a reservation for a specified time since the sushi counter is so small, next the sushi chef we had was definitely high or on something. He was so out of it and the sushi he was preparing was not very good and he was extremely slow. The more professional chef next to him had to correct him many times and help him prepare dishes because he was so behind. Then the food--some things were hits, some were very very far misses and tasted no different than what I could make at home. I would not come back. read more

Not only is the food fantastic, but the people are truly remarkable, which is what makes this place sparkle. Emily, Freddy and Andy can lighten any room. We were fed, entertained, and totally taken care of the whole night. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for the best experience!!! read more

Omakaseed Vegan - Emily!! - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Omakase is definitely one of the culinary experiences I always wished I could experience as a vegan and share with family and friends, which is why I was so ecstatic when I found out about this place. The concept is truly plant-based, there are no fake fish alternatives and the chef is not trying to make you believe you're eat fish. On the contrary, you get to enjoy vegetables in both plain and complex forms. Who knew watermelon could be turned into sushi?! Amazing experience, reasonable prices, and very filling. Definitely recommend! read more

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Being a complete omnivore myself, I was coming here with a vegan friend. I thought I was going to hate it but oh boy was I wrong. The ingredients were super creative and some of the pieces somehow tasted like actual fish (shoutout to the piece made with tomato because wow). I honestly thought each and every piece was exciting. There was more than enough food and our chef was very friendly and talkative. Also, super cute ambience!! read more

Great ambiance and so much fun. Sitting at the bar was awesome watching the chef prepare our sushi. Very creative and tasty the food, drinks and atmosphere brought great happiness to the evening. Every vegan should do this at least once if not more in 2023. read more

Such a fun plant-based Omakase experience! Great vibes, music, cocktails and amazing tasting menu. The staff and chefs were friendly and attentive as well. Highly recommend for a fun date night or with friends, will be returning soon! read more

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Came into the experience with an open mind but this was possibly one of the worst sushi places I've been to. The rice was too soggy and too vinegary. The experience was not at all Omakase. The dishes are rushed as you only have a 60 minute seating. I was trying to enjoy the taste of each dish but I would be served the next one halfway though. The nigiris were the smallest I've ever seen/eaten. The cocktail we got (Hard-Core) tasted water-downed. The potato veloute and melon & ricotta were amazing though. read more

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Service was great but food was a bit in your face. I would appreciate more subtlety in flavors

I am glad I tried Omakaseed. The name is a pun. It is an omakase (chef's choice) plant based restaurant. They seat eight at a bar within a space which houses two other vegetarian dining establishments. The concept is one of those you might wonder about whether it is worth sampling, and if you have given it a thought you should try it. I stumbled across notices because of having been to Kajitsu, the place servingJapanese Buddhist temple cuisine, which, true to its origins, will close after a decade run to emphasize he ephemeral nature of everything. They are not comparable except in the most superficial sense. Here is my own typology of vegetarian "meat." I offer it as a means of comprehending what is happening here. I'd divide this category of food into three sub-categories. First, there have long been items such as bean burgers. I've eaten them. I'd them again. They are substitutes. They are not trying to fool anyone. You can't eat a bean burger blindfolded and believe it has come from a cow, unless you have no ability to discern taste and texture or have never had an actual hamburger. Same for tofu "hotdogs" which are a strip of tofu with the fixings you'd top a weiner with. Second, there are Asian (maybe from the cuisines too; I happen to be most familiar with the Asian versions) faux ducks and fishes. They are processed from tofu and gluten and other items, according to age old techniques. Some of them are quite good as imitations and very good in their own right. Third, there are the new molecular gastronomy venture capital backed scientific experiments using pea protein and coconut oil globules to simulate fat and beet juice to produce the semblance of bleeding. They are artificial, to use the term descriptively and not normatively (if you want natural and not manufactured, go back to the bean burger; but note even tofu is artificial in this sense -- it is merely a more established artifice). Okay, so what is Omakaseed? It includes all of the above, category one as well as half way between my categories two and three. It is inspired by the form of nigiri. Some of the method used to achieve the effects are traditional, such as dehydration. Others are more elaborate and new. Most of the pieces are like the bean burger You will not make the mistake of supposing it is a piscean. One might for a moment pass. That is the tuna tartare derived from watermelon. This was not bad. It was by my estimation good. I am not sure I would rush to go again. If someone said, hey, let's see what this is all about, I'd join in to give it another go. I suppose that is to be expected of novelty. That is the primary selling point. These gesture at something else. There are hyper realistic painters who wish for their canvases to be indistinguishable from photos. There also are pictorialist photographers who strive for images that look as if they were created with brushes and pigments. They have a strict seating protocol. That makes sense given how they plate and their overall business model. It's not uncommon for this type of omakase presentation. I was late due to meeting an old friend for a drink. They host texted me to check on my status. They were polite. They did need me to move along for the next group. The service was attentive and considerate. I had a sake sampling. So I would summarize this review as a "recommend." You need to understand what you are getting into: not sushi, but a playful riff on sushi, a joyous celebration of what can be done by someone whose creativity has been sprung free to impress an unsuspecting world. You might, however, regard the price as significant, but it is for the art and not the raw material. read more

I was so excited when my husband made reservations for us on our anniversary. I watched all the instagram videos and read so many great reviews. I'm so glad it was even better than I had expected! Everything from the amazing tasting 15 courses to the beautiful presentation of each one was superb! The chefs were all so enthusiastic about their craft and happy to share how each course was so perfectly crafted. I've been vegetarian for 9 years and this is by far some of the best vegan food I've ever had! The watermelon tartare, carrot nigiri, and the avocado were my favorites but they were all AMAZING! I can't wait to go back. It's such a perfect date night experience. read more

Fantastic selection of cruelty free delicious food. Would eat here every night if I could. Servers are kind and patient. A stellar example of what Vegan food should be. read more

We had reservations for 7pm last night, but I planned our day poorly and actually ended up being ready for dinner at 5. We came to the restaurant and explained our mistake. They were very accommodating and sat us right away. The staff was wonderful and attentive. The sushi chefs were absolutely fantastic. We had so much fun conversing with them. The food was PHENOMENAL. It was the perfect amount of food and everything was delicious. It was the best vegan sushi experience I have ever had in my life. read more

The food is creative and amazing. Our chef Fred was nice and took care of my friends. I will definitely be coming back more frequently! read more

Omakaseed is an excellent vegan spot in the city. The tasting menu is so fun and the chefs are great. They also have great saki flights and cocktails. The service is excellent as well. read more

Amazing food and service! The plant based Omakase is 15 courses and a true experience and the cauliflower mousse with torched mandarins and a little bit of spice was out of this world! Looking forward to come back! A+++ read more

The employees were very friendly but the food was very disappointing. All the sushi tasted the same.