Fantastic Omakase! Highly recommend doing the add-ons, really worth it and we were so full walking away from this meal. Quality of the fish was amazing and loved the way they curated the dishes! read more

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Solid and affordable sushi experience with a few trade-offs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience (4/5): Modern and minimalist space with clean wood counters[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food (4/5): Fish quality is solid for the price, though some cuts (like tuna) felt a bit too chilled, and just came out of the fridge Value (5/5): Hard to beat this price point for a lunch omakase at $49 for 9 pieces + appetizer + desert Service (3/5): With just one chef managing the counter and all tables on a busy Friday, pacing was rushed and interactions limited. Staff remain polite, but service doesn't feel as attentive compared to higher-end omakase spots. read more

Shihou Omakase - Upper West Side - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped into Omakase Shihou - Upper West Side (also referred to as Omakase Shiro) for their lunch omakase, tucked away on the second floor of Tenzan, a Japanese restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The intimate space, clad in light wood, sets the perfect tone for a relaxed and refined experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lunch omakase is an incredible value at just $49, including an appetizer, nine pieces of sushi, miso soup, and dessert. We opted to elevate the experience with the $25 add-on, which featured an oyster shooter, A5 wagyu, and a toro hand roll. Each of us also enjoyed a glass of sake for $18. While the base omakase alone is a treat--beautifully presented and absolutely delicious--the add-on is highly recommended. Every piece of sushi was fresh, artfully prepared, and included a few delightful surprises. The ikura, which I don't typically enjoy, was so exceptional I ordered an extra--truly a testament to the quality and the special preparation. No spoilers here--you'll want to experience it for yourself. The meal concluded with a comforting akamiso soup and a refreshing matcha mochi dessert topped with arare, a perfectly balanced finish to a memorable lunch. It was a wonderful prelude to an afternoon at The Met. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We'd absolutely return to Omakase Shiro--excellent service, serene ambiance, and exceptional food from start to finish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Affordable $65 omakase for 14 courses. The cuts of fish were expertly prepared and the variety was surprisingly good and varied for the price point. It's an enclosed upstairs space in Tenzan, which was initially confusing. It's a cozy space although I found the decor campy. Words like "Shihou," "Omakase," and "Sushi" were printed on fabric, engraved on wood place settings, and sometimes set in generic sans serif font (could've been Arial...?). "Restaurant" in Chinese/kanji too. It tickled my eye. read more

I absolutely loved Shihou Omakase! It's tucked away in a lofted section of a restaurant, and felt intimate but bright during the day. We were seated at the sushi bar and had the lunchtime omakase. At $49 for 12 courses you can't beat it! Came with 1 appetizer, 9 pieces of nigiri, soup, and mochi for dessert. Our chef was phenomenal and made sure we had a good time. Would absolutely come back! read more

What a great find for a lunch omakase! This place is located on the second floor of Tenzin sushi restaurant. The upstairs is super cozy and cute. Came here before a ballet show at the Lincoln center. Easily made a reservation online. I loved that it was only $49 so affordable for lunch. The chef was so nice and every piece of sushi was delicious! The miso soup was a bit too strong for my taste as it was fermented for like three years but still very good. Staff was super nice and provided excellent service. Will definitely visit again! read more

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A very solid omakase place for lunch. We got 12 courses for $49/person. You start with a rice bowl with wagyu, salmon and salmon roe, then 9 different nigiris (my favorites were the scallop, stripped jack, o-toro and king salmon), then miso soup and dessert - which was a good way to end the meal. The quantity of rice in the nigiri was perfection, their rice is different because they add brown vinegar and soy sauce so it has a more brownish color. The fish was very fresh but some of the nigiris were just ok that's why I'm giving it 4stars (I would give it a 4.5 if I could!). The service was a 10! Super attentive, kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant was intimate and very clean. I would definitely recommend it! read more

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Literally the most perfect cute little lunch omakase! $50 was totally worth an appetizer, 9 pieces, a soup and a dessert! If you prefer large filling lunches, this may not be for you, but this was the perfect little lunch for me. Everything was delicious from start to finish and the nigiri pieces were so fresh! I would definitely come back for lunch and would love to try their dinner omakase! We got a omakase reservation at a table instead of the counter. Our waitress was so attentive and knowledgeable about the fish pieces. She explained each corse right before we consumed them and explained how to eat them to get the best experience! Although, this was not our first omakase, I really appreciate the instructions and think this would be the perfect omakase for first timers! read more

Wow. You expect sushi this good to be brutally expensive. We had 3 sashimi lunches. 12 pieces of sashimi each plus salad. 4 Salmon, 4 tuna, 4 white. Toro Hako Roll, King Salmon roll and fried oyster roll. $98 before tip. Fresh and delicious. They do a $45 lunch omakasi as well. read more

Absolutely SPECTACULAR. We had the 19 course omakase and it blew us away. Original, and incredible fish quality. We are sushi snobs - it has to be great or we don't want it and this was just wonderful. And the price for the 19 course omakase ($115) is a steal in today's market. A must go for every omakase lover. read more

Located inside Tenzan which was initially confusing. 9 piece sushi were all great given the price point. Home made ginger was really fresh and added specialty. Appetizer was bit too salty and smokey for me. Aka/red miso soup was also too salty. Both appetizer and miso soup didn't complement rest of the course. read more

i was in the area for an appointment and wanted to treat myself -- i found shihou (the name on their menus is shiro, weirdly enough) on resy and booked a last minute seat at 7:30pm. you enter tenzan (a different sushi restaurant) and are led up a flight of stairs to the more intimate and cozy shihou, which hosts the omakase bar with a few tables. i got there a couple minutes early, and they needed some time to prepare since the previous diners had spent a little longer than expected, so i was sat at the bar area downstairs to wait. the staff was friendly and accommodating, offering water and taking me up as soon as it was ready. the chef serving me explained each piece thoroughly and was focused on me enough that i didn't feel neglected but not so much that i felt pressured to talk. as for the omakase itself, it didn't disappoint -- i opted for the upgrade to the premium lineup ($116 as opposed to the original $64). personally the surprise standout for me were the four appetizers. they started out with the oyster shooter: oyster, uni, caviar, and yuzu served with a spoon and encouraged to take like a shot -- the acidity of the yuzu worked well with the oyster, and flavor wasn't overwhelmingly fishy or unpleasant in any sense. following were the donburi, trout sashimi, and kanpachi dishes, which all stood up well in their own right. highlights otherwise: - king salmon belly with kewpie mayo and wasabi salt: salmon belly is already a delicious piece with the richness of it, and the addition of kewpie mayo was somewhat unique but complimented it perfectly - tricolor handroll: fish was fresh, the addition of crispy onion added a nice pop of texture and savory aspect - and classic pieces that are usually my favorites (otoro with caviar, hotate) would say that weaknesses were the white fishes only since they were milder in flavor and less bold than the more classic pieces -- they were all still pleasant to eat and seasoned or sauced appropriately. overall, a good experience! would come back if i was in the area again :) read more

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The two star review from Andy C really fits with our experience unfortunately. If you've signed up for an omakase dinner for two that with a bottle of wine, will run you $450, and end up walking into Tenzan (3.4 on Yelp), you might think, hm, this is weird. A high end sushi place on the inside of a historically very mediocre sports bar sushi place? I get the speakeasy vibe, if say, it's an omakase place below a Korean bbq spot (re: Nonaka), but, good sushi inside a bad sushi place? Idk, weird. The fishy smell hits you right when you walk in the door, and that carries over to the quality in your "upstairs, not Tenzan" restaurant. There was nothing redeeming about the fish here, and was already nervous after the first course - salmon sashimi with... apple? The salmon tasted no different than what I'd order for delivery for $3, and the apple was crunchy and dry. It was, weird (noticing a theme?). We left with a fishy taste in our mouths, a weirdly timed miso soup at the end of the meal (right before mochi?), and a stomach ache. If it wasn't enough that they didn't advertise the $30/pp price increase for Valentine's Day, the quality, along with the fact the table next to us, which sat down 10 min after us (and was complaining about the quality all the way through), somehow got served first despite us ordering first and were paid and gone before we got our check. I feel that I sat down at Tenzan, and got charged a 5x multiple. The wait staff was nice and well intentioned, but, if you want omakase, this is just not it. Disappointed to say the least. read more

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Came here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and it was such an incredible meal I NEED to go back!!! The omakase is above a sushi restaurant so you feel like you're in a completely new area, and the chefs and server were incredible. We got the premium tasting menu with a sake pairing and I will be dreaming of this meal. The fish was so fresh and our waiter (Abi) was so friendly and descriptive of what we were having. He even put together a special birthday dessert and celebration that made the meal even more special. This place is new favorite and I seriously can't wait to come back!! (Also the plates and cups are SOO CUTE I want to have all of them!) read more

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delicious omakase! my favorite was this smoked bowl with rice, uni, wagyu, and ikura. just a perfect bite. id come back for just that dish! read more

Shihou Omakase - Upper West Side - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

SO and I stopped here to try their $55 lunch special today and were pleasantly surprised with the quality and value.  Since I didn't have breakfast, the donburi was a nice little, yet hearty starter that appeased my hunger.  The next 8 pieces of sushi were eclectic and tasty...our favorites were the o-toro, salmon and scallop...SO loved the o-toro so much that she had another one...check out the pics.  The handroll was a nice mix of a few pieces of quality fish with some crunchy, fried onions...no rice needed.  The miso soup was aged, strong and savory...very tasty!  Finally, the green tea ice cream with some rice crispies was a nice topper. Bottom line, the chefs here are skilled and knowledgeable and the service was excellent. This is one of the best and affordable sushi lunch specials in the area! read more

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This is one of the best meals I have had in NYC. Each bite was incredible -- made better by the explanation by our guide and waiter. He explained to us the difference between each fish. It was clear he was passionate about the food, and made the whole experience amazing. Along with the $105 omakase I also got the honey sake which was the perfect compliment to the meal. My one note is if you go in the summer, bring a sweater the AC runs high. read more

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Loved the experience here! Everything was great -- the food, service, interior design! I loved how they had non-alcoholic beer too. I would definitely come back with my husband. read more

Chef was great, informative and the selections of fish in the tasting were spectacular. I Love toro, so had to get a second helping. Enjoyed our time together with great food. Service was punctual and not over the top, water cup never went empty. Selection of liquer is top shelf. The have rip van winky, japanese whiskey, wine and sake. Quiet and intimate, our group of three were alone so we were louder than usual but kept it kosher nice spot for date, business, or just to indulge after a rough week dessert was great too, mochi icecream, yum read more

Sorry to say it but you can do better. I was close to throwing up before I made it 6 blocks away. Upstairs inside Tenzan. Upsettingly fishy smell smell when you walk in. Service is kind and attentive enough but the dining room only had one 2 top besides our party of 4. Last minute booking so we took what we could find. I had been here previously but would not have chosen to repeat, but a companion booked it as it was one of the few omakase experiences available. I think the chef does care about the food as he was more than happy to share tidbits of info, although most of the information was quite basic. The bites aren't exactly traditional. They try to go along with the luxury garnish trend but it doesn't work here. Too many bites were torched or garnished with the same salmon roe. I was also surprised (in a bad way) when we were given a dish of soy sauce with wasabi in it. I expect to see that if I'm having a roll special at a neighborhood spot but not at a middle priced omakase. I held my tongue initially but as the night when on the chef was chattier and I asked about it. He conceded it wasn't proper, but they do it anyway. Too many things didn't make sense. There was a complementary chopped and torched toro dish at the end but it was rich and fishy in a bad way. Went from a miso soup to a tea to an ice cream, which did a number on my stomach. I'll give credit to the chef's passion and the kind service but I'm sorry to say, you can find better in the city. n uneven experience, at best. read more

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Amazing fresh fishes. Fantastic service. Very quiet and private space. A friend of mine didn't eat any raw fish before. But she ate all the sushi the Chef made today. This is Magical! Highly recommend to come and try it. How come it only allow me to add 10 pictures? I have kore than 10 pictures!!!!!!!! lol read more

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Fantastic experience, everything was absolutely perfect and delicious all in an intimate setting. Highly recommend. Just trust me, this is better than any downtown spot. If I could give 6 stars I would. Expert staff and service. read more

Eko was amazing ask for him! Food was delicious. 10/10 would recommend and will be back! read more

Shihou Omakase - Upper West Side - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The omakase here is incredible! It's located on the 2nd floor. They start off with several appetizers. The first appetizer is the oyster which tastes very rich. The uni is very sweet and milky which I love the taste and the texture! The fatty salmon and fatty tuna melt in your mouth. The staff are friendly and informative. They would introduce each dish to you one by one, inform you where the food is from, how they prepare the food, and how you can enjoy the food to the fullest extent. You wouldn't need to add any extra soy sauce or wasabi yourself at all because they are just right already. The quality of the food and dining experience are remarkable! read more

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Shihou Omakase just opened their lunch omakase service (7 days a week) on the UWS and it is such a great deal. $55 for 13 courses and we opted to add the ouster and wagyu for $20 more. I can't recommend the experience enough. The service was so lovely and we really enjoyed talking with the staff and chef. They were so friendly and explained all of the courses and how to best enjoy them. I loved every single piece but my favorites were the don buri bowl, the king salmon, toro, and wagyu. I would definitely go back! read more

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Omakase shihou is a hidden gem on uws. The appetizers are delicate and flavorful. Each nigiri only gets better. The meal ends with nice deserts. The chefs are super nice! read more

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I went here for my birthday last week and this was one of the best experiences I had at an omakase. Especially if you grew tired of traditional omakase this is a place to be. They offer more variety of dishes and almost every piece had its own garnishes Which made it more flavorful & visually appetizing at the same time. Also the place is newly renovated- it's located on 2nd floor inside of a restaurant which kind of feels like a speakeasy. The chef and the server at the time also tried their best to accommodate & entertain us. Thanks so much to chef Robert & Kate for making my birthday extra special! We would love to be back for sure. read more

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A new-ish neighborhood gem! The vibes were great, service was fantastic and it felt like we became friends with the chefs (Iko & Robert) & waiter (Abbie) at the end of our meal. Some things I loved, some things were a bit too fishy for my liking, but overall it was a great experience. Both of us had a slightly funky stomach when we got home though, so that makes me a tad nervous to go back. read more

Shihou Omakase - Upper West Side - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I highly recommend the counter experience versus the dining experience. The counter experience truly feels as though you are having a very customized unique experience where you can have a conversation with the chefs and how the chefs present what they are creating right in front of you. The education portion of the Omakase experience is also great with visual aids from a tablet. It is clear the chefs take a lot of care and have pride in what they are doing. I recommend the counter experience because the dining experience, they do make 3 pieces of sushi at a time onto a dish versus the counter experience, it is one piece at a time which helps you savor the flavor profile and enjoy the piece in that moment. Had I experienced 3 sushi pieces in front of me at the same time, the possibility of rushing through the experience would be greater. Additionally, the servers are highly attentive and friendly in providing first class, white glove service. Given the price point for the counter experience and what is actually included from a menu perspective, it is extremely reasonable especially if you are trying Omakase for the very first time! Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed here. Go for the counter experience! read more

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This restaurant is actually on the second floor of Tenzan. Although they have given it a different name, you enter through the same Tenzan entrance, and it is the same mediocre quality of fish -- just dressed up in fancier ways upstairs than what you would be served downstairs. There is better value and far better fish to be had at other neighborhood places, like Yasaka, for one. The service was overall good, but it was a bit odd that the staff starting serving us the first two mini-courses before we even had a chance to order a glass of wine. Will not return. read more

An incredible and reasonable Omakase experience on the Upper West Side! Situated upstairs in another sushi joint, it provides an intimate and private experience, with exceptional service and amazing food. We did the basic omakase package and did the $20 supplement to add the wagyu sushi piece and Toro handroll which we thought was well worth it. Highlights included the house mini-Donburi appetizer, the scallop and Toro sushi pieces, and a very unique and tasty/umami Miso soup. Definitely check this place out! read more

One of the best omakase places in Manhattan. Simple, fresh flavors with a touch of traditional. Always great service and cozy atmosphere. A definite must try for those who love authentic sushi. read more

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Went for my birthday. Excellent service and one of the best omakase experience I ever had. Had the counter experience. Abe explained every dish very well. Great introduction to foods I always wanted to try, including uni, caviar, a5 wagyu, truffles and Japanese fish. read more

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White three stars maybe I was there an off night one of the sushi chefs said that they had just finished serving a big group. The fish quality and variety was incredibly poor. There was nothing unique about the fish and although the service was terrific, the price value for just Plain fish was underwhelming. We have a lot of new places in the area that are much more creative and more reasonable. Liquor prices were out of line $28 for a glass of sake and $12 for a beer. Come on! We were there when this restaurant started a few years ago, but now it's definitely not a place to go visit. read more

Perfect experience. Kay is amazing and super funny. Also- the chef is perfectly passionate about detail. Every piece included in the omakase is well thought out, and absolutely filled with love. The flavor profiles were extraordinary. Come here! read more

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Shihou is the best value for omakase in the UWS. I was hesitant when making the reservation, but the breadth and creativity of the omakase vastly surprised me and I will definitely be back. The meal started with four appetizers which were each well portioned. The smoked wagyu, ikura, and uni dish was delicious and the aroma made the dish. The best part of the sushi course was the homemade ginger. I have had the ginger at many other omakase restaurants in NYC, but the time and care that Shihou takes to make it (marinated for 2 weeks and sliced into thicker pieces) is noticeable. The friendliness of the staff was also a differentiator compared to many other omakase restaurants. The chefs and waitstaff were incredibly friendly, answering all of our questions, recommending the best beverage pairings for each course. The yuzu sake we were recommended was the perfect ending to the meal. All in all, Shihou was a great experience and even better value for the price. We will definitely be back. read more

Awesome omakase experience! We opted for the 'table omakase' which is the $105 experience served tableside. There's also an option to have the 'counter omakase' which is $155 and served at the sushi counter. We were plenty full with the table experience and really enjoyed both the food and the service (from Abi - not sure I spelled that correctly). It's nice and quiet upstairs and each course was tasty. Definitely recommend it! read more

Very nice intimate space. Excellent service. Many of the courses were creatively rendered. The problem is that the quality of the fish, like the Tenzen restaurant it's actually part of, is mediocre. As Omakase prices go, it seems like a bargain. But relative to the quality, it is really overpriced. I really want to give it a better review because some aspects were great. But the fish -- I.e., the reason you're there -- really underperforms. read more

I went here for lunch and had the omakase. ALL of the food was delicious and extremely fresh tasting. Fish were all spectacular. I really love when each piece of nigiri is carefully seasoned and crafted for the perfect bite. The sushi chef and restaurant staff were extremely friendly and warm. What an amazing find! It's on the upstairs floor of another sushi restaurant so don't end up at the wrong place. Enjoy! read more

Amazing omakase on the UWS. Space is beautiful and quiet. I love it upstairs! Every piece of fish is incredible and so fresh. Also, very attentive service and great selection of sake. read more