Shiki Omakase offers a more intimate sushi experience with a focus on chef-prepared omakase courses. We walked into a smaller, more personal space compared to larger sushi restaurants, where the meal is centered around the interaction between the chefs and guests. The counter seating creates a direct connection to the preparation, and each piece is made in front of you, making the pacing and presentation part of the overall experience. The sushi quality is the main highlight. The fish tastes fresh, and the menu includes a good mix of traditional selections and more creative pairings. Standout pieces like the otoro, uni, scallop, and other seasonal specials show the variety of flavors throughout the progression. The combinations of textures and toppings add something different while still keeping the focus on the seafood. The service helps make the experience feel comfortable, with the chefs and staff being friendly and attentive without making the meal feel rushed. The different omakase options also make it easier to choose based on how extensive of an experience you want, and the pricing feels relatively approachable for the quality offered. Shiki Omakase is a solid choice for anyone looking for a well-balanced omakase experience in NYC. It delivers high-quality sushi in a relaxed setting, making it a good option for both first-time omakase diners and people who already enjoy sushi. read more

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For $65, this is an amazing omakase experience. While the portions are a little small, you can kind of expect that for the price. They are delicious each round, packing a punch. The tuna and caviar was amazing, and I loved how they started us off with an oyster. Everything tasted so fresh. Inside, you sit at a counter and watch them prepare your food, which is a great experience. The servers are super friendly and will explain each round to you. I came here once for a birthday, and they sang for us, brought out the cake, and gave us free drinks. read more

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What a lovely little counter. The people were friendly and the overall service was good. They did keep pushing the drinks menu on us a bit too much. No hot towels only ones in packaging. City is dirty and we eat with our hands. Hot towels would help Two choices: $65 - 12 piece $100 - 17 piece Options for hand rolls and specialty offerings additional. Overall the quality was good. Solid for price point. The Tuna did not taste fresh to us. But the uni and everything else was wonderful. Great oyster first!! read more

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Best value omakase in town! It's so nice and cute and you can upgrade in real time if you want more. It's easy to book seats and to go w friends or alone. It's only omakase so no sit down tables but that's what makes it cool and fun. Definitely a go to spot for me. read more

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Shiki Omakase is one of the many "affordable" omakase spots that have opened up in the city and I think it's a pretty decent option amongst all the others. I don't think the sushi ventures away from the usual, but the execution, from the rice to the fish itself, is solid. I had the larger 17 piece omakase for a hundred bucks. The nigiri here leans on the side of untraditional, with toppings on each piece. I'm perhaps not the biggest fan of how they decided to handle the unagi, with it being chopped up. The texture became pretty mushy which isn't really for me. The rest was solid, and I think most people would enjoy their time at Shiki. read more

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Very average, but probably has one of the lowest prices for omakase in Manhattan ($65 for 12 pieces or 17 for $100)--seems like they took away a few pieces (and likely reduced the portion sizes) over the years to retain the low pricing. Small restaurant with limited seating, and they seem to take reservations seriously. Luckily, we had reservations because all the seats were filled within the next 30 minutes (we arrived at 6pm). The selection was generally pretty solid, but nothing outstanding that truly WOWed me or gave me the itch to come back. The pieces were quite small, and while we didn't come hungry, we left in search of a heavy snack afterwards. At the end of the day, I could classify this as budget omakase. read more

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My wife brought me here for my birthday, and it was awesome. The fish were very fresh, carefully prepared in from you me, and the service was great. We will be back again since we live close by. Henri T. read more

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Had the best time at this place- We tried there 12 course option which was amazingg!! They have 12-14 seats with 2-3 chefs. Service was very attentive. Courses were all really good. Loved the menu. Watching the chefs prepping was like watching art. Great for date night or celebrations!! read more

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This is a great omakase spot for a quick lunch. Note that they have very limited seating so making reservations is recommended. We came right when they opened and were first to be seated but the place filled up quickly and was full before we got our first sushi dish. We ordered the 17-course. Everything was very fresh and delicious. For example: I don't typically like Uni due to the oceany fishy flavor, but the uni here (they said is from Hokkaido) did not have that flavor and was creamy and sweet. I really enjoyed it and would've asked for another one if I could I typically don't love raw shellfish, but one dish with baby shrimp was prepared very well and WOW it was so good. Probably my favorite one out of all 17 They prepared black cod (Gindara) - simply amazing We had small dishes in between the chef's prepared sushi as well, and one dish served in a white bowl was my favorite - sweet, tangy, savory, and light On top of that, we were here celebrating our anniversary and received a heart shaped sushi. It was so nice of them. I would say this is the best omakase spot in New York. We tried some others, and Shiki still comes out on top for having the most enjoyable flavors (I loved each sushi that was prepared, and that's hard to come by). They're seafood is incredibly fresh. We had more courses here and it was cheaper than the other omakases we tried. If you want to try omakase, you have to go to Shiki. PS. I asked a New Yorker which omakase they'd recommend before visiting and he also recommended Shiki as well. read more

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To be honest, this was the only reason I came to New York. There was no other mission other than to try this restaurant. And it lived up to those gargantuan expectations. The pieces themselves were delicious and very fresh. Each one was well-thought out and I appreciate the lore they give behind each one. I think the best part is that it's very affordable. This was omakase on speed run though we were out of there in 45 minutes. I was still hungry. read more

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This would've been an easy five stars, but the BYOB situation was a bit frustrating. They charge a $20 corkage fee per bottle, which wasn't listed on their website or on Resy, so that was a surprise. That said, the sushi was really fresh! The chef was friendly and attentive, on top of the ginger, and the waitress stayed consistent of refilling water. Aside from the corkage hiccup, the pricing felt reasonable for the quality. I ordered a Wagyu hand roll and the Wagyu with foie gras on toast, both were AMAZING! Overall, I still had a good experience and would recommend it, just be aware of the corkage fee if you're planning to BYOB. read more

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At around $100, this is one of the better omakase values in the city. The omakase is approachable without feeling dumbed down, each course is thoughtful, and the winter dish in particular was a standout, the kind of thing you think about after you leave. The sake selection is a nice touch -- good half-bottle options that pair well without turning the meal into an expense account affair. Service was attentive and warm without being intrusive. If you're looking for a serious omakase experience that won't require a second mortgage, this is it read more

Shiki offers Omakase at a great value: $100 for 17 pieces in just one hr. The quality is definitely on par to the cost, making this 14 seat bar one of the best deals for a quick tasting. I would say several pieces, were slightly under-seasoned, lacking the necessary touch of wasabi or soy sauce to perfectly balance the fish but each piece tasted very fresh. Oyster (4.75/5): loved the sauce pairing and the oyster tasted very fresh Madai (4.25/5): enjoyed the sauce and mushroom pairing here Seafood Ceviche (4/5): Loved the tangy sauce with the lobster, but the lobster was on the dry side. Hamachi (4/5): Smooth texture, but could use more wasabi/soy sauce to balance out. Shima Aji (4.25/5): Not as fishy as the Hamachi, very smooth texture, but could also use more seasoning. Shiro Ebi (4.5/5): Great texture and taste balance, though a little smaller compared to others. Akamizuki (4.25/5): Bluefin tuna was the most meaty out of them all; didn't love the rougher texture, but the taste was there. Hotate (4.75/5): Tasted very fresh and full of umami. Kinme Dai (4.75/5): Red snapper had the perfect amount of wasabi to balance out the fish. Kanpachi (4.75/5): Baby yellow tail taste was delicious and mouth was full of umami. Itoyori (4.8/5): Slowly getting even better. Toro & Caviar (5/5): Toro forever has my heart. The fattiness of the toro with caviar was simply delicious. King Salmon (4.75/5): Mouthful of umami as well, this was a great piece of salmon Hokkaido Uni & Truffle (4.5/5): Usually not a big uni fan, but this was quite refreshing and not bad at all. Sable (4.5/5): Loved the charred flavor, but could've used slightly more kick in flavor; tasted very light. A5 Wagyu & Uni (4.25/5): Couldn't taste the wagyu as much; the uni overpowered it a bit. Unagi (4.8/5): Unagi was very flavorful and had a nice crunch to it. read more

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A very enjoyable meal overall. The food arrived quickly, tasted great, and left a positive impression from beginning to end.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly omakase experience in NYC that still delivers on flavor and execution, Shiki Omakase is a great pick! Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. My favorites were the toro & caviar and the A5 wagyu with uni, which were insanely rich and flavorful bites that I'm still thinking about. Since we went during lunch, the pace felt a little rushed -- we had one chef serving just our party, and he was already placing the next course as soon as we finished the last. It made it a bit hard to slow down and really savor each piece. That said, I appreciate the attention and service, and it's probably a different vibe during dinner. Overall, a great meal. Would definitely come back -- maybe next time for dinner to enjoy a more relaxed pace. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars I would. This is a fantastic, beginner/novice friendly omakase for a great price! We loved our chef: he was fun, informative, and meticulous in his preparation. The place is small, quaint, cute, and comfy. We chose the 12 course omakase for $65/person because we had a bad omakase experience elsewhere the previous day and we were being cautious. Looking back, we should have done the 17 course for $100/person, but hindsight is 20/20. I have pictures of most of what we ate. Each round was carefully prepared, unique, flavorful, and so fresh! The rice was warm, soft, and most importantly didn't overpower the fish. Before our last few courses, they came around with an a la Carte menu and my husband ordered another toro caviar and I ordered a toro handroll because I wanted to taste a GOOD toro handroll unlike the place we went to the day before. And it was divine!!! We also ordered another oyster dish. Overall, Shiki was a fantastic spot and it restored our faith in omakase. We're ready to be a little more adventurous now because of them. I'm sure people who are more omakase experienced might have more critiques, but this place has great prices, friendly staff, and is an all around awesome place to check out if you want to try omakase without breaking the bank for the first time. read more

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Excellent value omakase for the quality and experience. Shiki is a restaurant featuring I believe 12-14 seats with 2-3 chefs distributed. They aim for an hour per meal though the courses were evenly paced and didn't feel rushed. A sole staff member was providing drinks and service for everyone during my night though she was excellent and very efficient/attentive. The menu is 12 courses/$69 or 17 courses/$100 and you can order add-ons after the mains. The sake menu was pretty good with options from junmai to junmai daiginjo. The chefs were all engaging and charismatic to talk to and there were a number of regulars there, which is always good to see at a restaurant! The omakase consisted of your typical findings and the taste felt consistently fresh with a lot of flavor. Highlights were the hamachi, eel, amberjack, ankimo and toro. The rice was fine, not particularly seasoned or tasteful to me but soft and tight and did the job. The ginger was nice as well. Overall it was a very satisfying and filling meal and for the price of the courses, quality and experience, I thought this is one of the best value omakase you can find and I would definitely be a regular if I lived in the neighborhood! read more

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Great quality, flavorful, and very well done omakase at a reasonable price. Had the 17 course menu for $100 at lunch time. They also offer a 12 course menu for $65. Both menus offer a good variety of fish and flavor combinations. The courses are definitely more classic and traditional but well done and tasty. The interior is small; feels like proper Japan. But it's a comfortable noise level -- some quiet background music, which makes it easy to talk. The omakase chefs don't really explain much about the food -- they just name the fish and dish when they serve you. You can see how they prepare everything right in front of you. The pace of the courses are good. Nice attention to detail from the chefs: I've been here twice and both times when the chef noticed that I was left-handed, they placed the food at the different side of the plate. Service is attentive and quick. The second time I was here, we were celebrating my sister's birthday. At the end, they dimmed the lights, switched from their mellow instrumental background music to 50 Cents - In Da Club playing on high volume, gave my sister a sparkler, and served her another sushi course with a candle, and the entire team danced to the song for about 30 seconds. Best birthday recognition I've ever seen from a restaurant staff. read more

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I went here with a party of 5 on a Friday evening. I've heard good things about this place so I had good expectations coming in! Service was good! Both the chefs and our servers were courteous. We did the $65 omakase set. The pieces were all delicious! My favorite was the scallop and the otoro! Definitely on my list of recommends for good value omakase now! read more

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We had a very unusual and disappointing omakase experience here compared to others we've been to. There was no welcome or introduction to the meal, and none of the courses were explained as they were served. The chef didn't engage with us at all, which made the experience feel impersonal and rushed rather than thoughtful and curated. From the first piece to the last, the entire meal lasted about 20 minutes, which felt extremely fast for omakase. We were essentially rushed through the experience and then asked to leave to accommodate the next seating--even though our sake bottle was still half full, and we weren't given the option to finish it. To make matters worse, we did not receive the full 12 courses that were advertised. Overall, it felt more like a high-turnover operation than an authentic omakase experience. Unfortunately, this did not meet expectations. read more

Shiki Omakase completely blew me away. This place sets a whole new standard for sushi. Every single bite was perfection, but the wagyu and toro topped with caviar honestly changed my life. The texture, the flavor, the melt-in-your-mouth richness... I still dream about it. You can tell the chefs here care deeply about every detail, from the freshness of the fish to the pacing of the courses. It's refined but not pretentious, and every plate feels like a work of art. And the best part? For the quality and experience you're getting, the price is unbelievably reasonable. I kept thinking, "How is this not double the cost?" I'm already plotting my next trip back to NYC just to eat here again. If only Shiki would open a location in California -- I'd be their most loyal customer. 10/10, completely unforgettable experience read more

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MY FAVORITE OMAKASE RESTAURANT IN THE CITY! i've been here 5+ times now, and it's worth it everytime. the sushi is fresh AND delicious, service is AMAZING! chef lin and jackie are so attentive and ensures everyone is having a great time while accommodating to allergies & preferences. ambiance is great. the sushi bar is simple, sleek, modern, but luxurious. perfect date night in the soho area and yes i will continue going. the 17 piece omakase is a great deal! you're missing out if you don't come! read more

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Went for a pre Christmas omakase with my lady. We opted for the 17 piece omakase ($100 pp). The space is small but has a great ambiance thanks to the staff. I will not go into detail about every single piece that came out but I will say every single serving we had was extremely fresh and delicious. You could taste the quality. The pace was perfect (just under 1 hour). In addition to the omakase we had 2 beers and 2 additions ($18 ea). My girl got a Toro scallop hand roll and I had the a5 wagyu with foie gras and sea urchin. Also delicious. You leave full and satisfied without the heaviness of, say a steakhouse. The total with tip for the omakase, beers, and two additions was $353. Not cheap by any means, but it was definitely a worthy splurge meal. I've had less impressive meals for a lot more money. This was a great sushi experience and compared to other places in the city you certainly get your money's worth. The k you to the staff. Do yourself a favor and go. ENJOY!!! read more

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I tried it on my own. But have returned a few more times. Definitely a good price for the quality of what they offer. I especially like the super special combination they made as a special order. Fresh and priced right . read more

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Came back with a friend for the 17-course. I've tried a few other omakase spots now and this one is my favorite- there weren't any pieces I disliked (besides the eel but I'm just not an eel guy) and there were some standout pieces like the scallop (I will always order extra of this) and striped jack. I like that the fish here is on the more tender (or I guess buttery), fattier side and chefs don't overdo it with the seasoning. I will say I've had much better king salmon and hokkaido uni elsewhere but overall this place is great- highly recommend read more

Negative experience with the waitress in rolling her eyes when I asked for lemon for the water. The food was mediocre at best. You can find better omakase for better prices in the city. read more

One of the best value omakase experiences in the city. Super fast (1hr seating for like a 17 course meal) with friendly service, thorough descriptions, and, of course, excellent food. Pacing is too hectic if you're trying to have a particularly deep or getting-to-know-someone conversation. read more

This place was BOMB! The restaurant is tiny, maybe 12 seats total (100% make a reservation) but so warm and inviting. The staff are wonderful and very attentive. Now let's talk the food... AMAZING! We did the 12 piece set and added a hand roll each. Everything was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented! I can't wait until I'm in NYC again so I can go again read more

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Shiki is an intimate omakase venue, of less than 10 seats. The price was extremely reasonable, especially given the excellent quality of sushi received. The staff were friendly and on point. I actually kind of hate uni and usually ask for something else-which I did. But they must have forgot or thought perhaps only I meant my daughter did not want it...and so I decided to give it another chance. I did enjoy the way they served it and am happy I tried. It happened to be my daughter's birthday and they had a super fun surprise! We enjoyed chatting with some other diners while having this amazing sushi, the vibes were good! We will absolutely include Shiki in our regular rotation! Which as we know in NYC is a big compliment. You can tell these chefs are committed to excellence, it shows in their service and execution. Very very impressed, thank you Shiki for a great experience!! read more

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Very affordable omakase! This is the first omakase I've been to and I was so blown away with the pieces and service. Granted, I was still hungry after but all the sushi pieces were amazing, especially the uni read more

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Who says there aren't quality cheap eats in NYC? You can tell they are not skimping on quality of fish either. 12 course got me comfortably full. I'm 95% sure they're using real caviar to top the toro roll. I really don't have any complaints here. Must visit if you are looking for a quality omakase in NYC that won't break the bank! read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience for the price point they deliver at. A few of the courses were pretty memorable. Personally, enjoyed the scallop, oyster and wagyu course. Toro and caviar was also an elegant mouthful. read more

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Overall, the experience was great!! The fish was super fresh and pieces were large - my favourite was the toro with caviar. The unagi at the end was also pretty unique and I loved it!! Service was fast and friendly. However, this is definitely more of a fast casual omakase experience - we were in and out in less than 45 minutes, so it felt a little rushed. Would recommend though!! read more

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Loved the omakase here! We did the $65 omakase for 12 pieces and we were content. Everything was so fresh and the flavors paired perfectly together. The chefs were really nice and easy to talk to. My favorite was the wagyu with uni hand roll. read more

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This is the best tiny but mighty sushi spot In the city. The sushi and food are some of the freshest I ever had. BEST MISO SOUP- so flavorful and not watery at all. It is an absolute staple when I order takeout. The staff is so kind and this is truly a GEM. A must try!!! read more

SO worth it for the price point. This was our first NYC omakase and for $65, you are fed WELL! Be sure to book in advance as I heard one of the wait staff tell a customer on the phone that they were booked up until the next day at 9 PM. We did the 12-course omakase, which started off with a kumamoto oyster and ended with a little unagi onigiri. Each piece was so well made and had that fresh quality of a high end omakase spot. My favorite by far was the toro with caviar-- incredibly melty and a delicious blend of flavors. The dining experience is pretty intimate, with only a few bar seats lining the already cozy room. There were a few celebrations, including a birthday and anniversaries, which the staff did a great job at hyping up haha. Overall had an amazing experience and will definitely be back!! read more

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Every piece melted in my mouth and was super delicious! My friend and I got the $65 course and as expected, we weren't full after but luckily I had a late lunch so after the dinner I was satisfied. My friend, however, was still hungry so don't come when you're super hungry! read more

Solid, cheaper price point omakase. Most pieces did not particularly stand out (expected for the price point), but the wagyu + uni as well as the salmon were great! As some other reviews mentioned, it is a lot of courses for the amount of time you're seated, so the pieces do come out pretty quick. Might be better for a solo meal since you won't have much time to yap between pieces! read more

We've been to many omakase places in New York, Los Angeles, and Japan. This is one of the best. The rice was warm and had a nice texture. The fish was perfect, well seasoned, and presented in an interesting manner. Try to shrimp. It is sublime. And the service is quick and friendly. The ambience is quiet, in a small venue with only a modest number of seats at the sushi bar. Definitely a winner. read more

Not sure why this is ranked as $$$$, because found this to be a very affordable omakase considering the high quality. $65 for 12-piece omakase?!? C'mon people. There are 2 omakase options, 12 or 17 piece. We went with 12, which was definitely satisfying. Supplemented with two pieces at the end just because everything was so frigging good. The space is small, so reservation/seating logistics can be tricky. BUT, we had a res and they called to tell us our res would be pushed ahead 15 min. Who does that?!? Two stars just for that extra-mile services. Wide range of fish in the omakase, some served almost plain, some with luscious additions. They also had these special pieces that were OTT - not my style but very beautifully prepared and fun for a special occasion. Some in our party were pescetarian, and they easily subbed the Wagu course with a luscious unagi piece. Decent sake list, but bottle only - nothing by the glass. Would have maybe dinged 1 star for that, but the food, service, ambiance was all so spot on they absolutely earned the five stars. Noting that we were here on a Tuesday, so can imagine res/service might be more challenging later in the week. read more