This was the first meal I had when I landed in NY & it definitely did not disappoint! I've had omakase around the world & Tsumo is on par with the ones I've had in Japan. It's a 13 course omakase with options to add on à la carte pieces. It doesn't seem too difficult to get a reservation since I was able to make it a few days before the date. They run on an hourly schedule so be on time! It is quite a tiny restaurant but has plenty of seats. The host & our chef were extremely welcoming and friendly. They were fairly fast with prepping the pieces, which I appreciated because I was starving. My favorites were: chutoro, otoro, hotate, & botan ebi. Honestly, all of them were so delicious but these 4 were the ones that stood out most to me. We also ordered a yuzu beer to drink which complimented our meal well. My partner ordered a crab hand roll on the side & it was exceptional too! I would definitely come back again & recommend this to others. 10/10! read more

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I recently tried Shinn East for omakase after hearing a lot of good things about it from friends, so I came in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The biggest issue was the food itself. While the nigiri looked well-prepared, the flavors felt surprisingly flat across the board. Nothing really stood out, and I was hoping for more depth and balance from each piece. It just didn't have that memorable quality I usually look for in an omakase experience. Service was very fast--almost too fast. Everything felt rushed, like they were trying to move diners in and out rather than create a welcoming atmosphere. It came across more mechanical than hospitable, which took away from the overall experience. On top of that, there was a fly hovering around my nigiri for part of the meal, which definitely didn't help and made it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Given how many omakase spots there are in this price range in New York, this one just doesn't stand out. Overall, it missed the mark for me, especially considering how highly it was recommended. It might come down to personal experience, but it wasn't what I was hoping for. read more

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I personally love trying different omakase spots, and this is definitely up there. The fish was fresh and everything came in a quick manner. Service was attentive and would refill our glasses often. I also really liked the vibe and decor of the restaurant, it was simple but chic. I also love the post cards they give us at the end of the experience. My personal favorites are always the fatty tunas but I did really enjoy the shrimp as well. The rice was also different from most omakases. While most places use white rice for their nigiri's, Shinn East offered a seasoned rice, similar to the flavors in Japanese Claypot Rice (which I'm assuming has some kind of dashi, sake, and mirin in it). The rice definitely stuck out to me and paired extremely well with all the fish, making the items all even more savory than usual. read more

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After trying quite a few affordable omakase spots around NYC, I'd sau this is the best-value $69 omakase serving good quality, thick-cut sashimi. We got exactly one hour to enjoy 13 courses--no fillers like apps, miso soup, or dessert--just nigiri and hand rolls. Despite the price point, they still serve premium ingredients like hokkaido scallop and caviar. I thought I'd still be hungry after 13 courses, but the thick-cut slices of fish were so generous that I left completely stuffed and satisfied. My favorite courses include: ＊Botan ebi uni - the shrimp was meaty, and the uni melted in my mouth ＊Hokkaido scallop with truffle sauce - rich umami from the truffle ＊Chutoro with pickled wasabi - buttery with a subtle kick ＊Seared otoro with caviar - torching cut through the richness, making it less greasy ＊Negitoro hand roll - possibly the most generous hand roll I've ever had Also, If you ever search "favorite budget omakase in NYC," Shinn East always comes up. While interaction with the chef was minimal, the pacing was perfect and we never felt rushed. read more

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We went to Shinn East for their omakase and had an 8 pm reservation. Half of my party arrived on time, while the rest were a few minutes late, but the staff was patient and waited for everyone to arrive before starting. Service throughout the night was attentive. Our water glasses were always full, and our alcohol was refilled consistently until we finished the bottle. The space itself is set up in the shape of a U, with the chefs working in the center so everyone gets a good view of the preparation. It creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere where you feel connected to the process. The omakase is 13 courses for $69, with the option to order more afterward, which feels like a solid value. The fish tasted fresh, and each piece was thoughtfully prepared. While the progression was straightforward, the quality of the seafood really shined. Overall, Shinn East delivers a well-priced omakase with fresh fish, smooth service, and a fun layout that lets you watch the chefs in action. Making it a great spot for both seasoned sushi lovers and those looking to dip into the omakase experience without breaking the bank. read more

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YUM!! I'm always a fan of omakase, and Shinn East has definitely become a favorite of mine! I haven't been here before the renovations, but I've always heard great things about it, so I was excited to finally try it out. You're given 13 pieces for $69. Every piece was delicious and fresh, and I'm pretty sure my friends and I all said "THAT WAS SO GOOD" after each piece. The quality is great, and for the price, I can't complain. Even though I was still a tad hungry after, I knew I would want to come back. Loved it! read more

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Rating: 7.5/10 Date Last Visited: 8/23/2025 We ordered the 13 course omakase ($69). Each piece was pretty good, with my favorite being the Hamachi, O-toro, and Hotate. However, I remember the sushi tasting better the first time I went (this is my second time), and I don't think I would consider this to be above average in terms of my other omakase experiences. While the sushi pieces were good, I've had better at other places. For the price, it's pretty good value but the taste is about average in terms of omakases. Overall, I would recommend trying at least once for the value, but I probably wouldn't be back often. read more

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I'm a big fan of omakase, and Shinn East came highly recommended by a friend. For $69, you get 13 pieces--it sounded like a steal, so I decided to try it with my daughter and her friend while visiting New York. Our reservation was at 7:00 PM, and each session is limited to one hour. Like many omakase spots, the chef worked at the center and prepared each piece right in front of us, handing them over one by one. The clock started the moment we sat down. The fish was fresh and high quality, with each piece carefully crafted. The seasoned rice paired with the melt-in-your-mouth fish made for a delightful experience. Toward the last couple of pieces, the chefs began preparing for the next session, which did make things feel a bit rushed. We were still slightly hungry afterward, so we grabbed dessert elsewhere. Overall, it's a fantastic value at $69 and definitely worth trying. I'd happily recommend it and may return myself. The only reason I hesitate to give five stars is that the strict one-hour time limit (and early prep for the next group) makes the experience feel a little hurried. read more

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Their omakase is only $69, and it's honestly such a steal for the quality you get. The fish is incredibly fresh, high-quality, and prepared with such attention to detail--it's clear the chefs know their craft. Every bite was a delight, from the perfectly seasoned rice to the melt-in-your-mouth fish. For the price, it feels like a luxurious experience without breaking the bank. read more

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Such a great experience! We went for our anniversary a few weeks ago, I had never been. Heard great things and it lived up to the hype. The omakase was well paced and to be honest don't feel as though I had a bad bite. Everything was high quality and delicious. They knew it was our anniversary so they gave us a special dessert or Totoro, salmon roe, and more fish. The toro, hamachi, and ebi stood out to me most but I don't think I could pick a favorite. It is mid range to slightly higher priced but doe NY omakase I knew what I was paying and was happy with the quality and do think that is is worth it. The space is small but the seatings are timed so it never felt crowded, the staff is efficient and attentive. Really enjoyed this and would recommend for a nice, quaint omakase. read more

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Shinn East is an East Village omakase in a neighborhood I feel with many solid good value options but I'm still searching for that knock-out meal. They have an intimate dining set-up with about 4 seats per chef, allowing even distribution. The meal is quite efficient aiming for an hour per dinner and is priced at $69 for 12 pieces and hand roll and then add on menu. They have a solid sake selection for drinks with small bottles. The staff were all very attentive throughout the meal and quite considerate. Our chef was quiet but engaged with any questions or preferences with rice amount. The omakase had your typical findings and leaned on the simplistic side without too many garnishes (which I personally appreciated). The fish however tasted fairly bland and there was a lacking fresh taste though it was fine. The chutoro for instance lacked that "melt-in-your-mouth" experience you'd expect and were fairly chewy but tasted decent. The rice wasn't anything noteworthy. Uni also looked a bit old and didn't have that creamy taste. The kinemedai, kanpachi, and scallop were all very good however. The add-on menu did have a good selection of pieces and reasonably priced at $8-$25 for the more lucrative pieces with garnishes. Overall shinn east is a good value omakase for the menu and options though lacking in flavor for some courses and I think consistency is the differentiating factor between Shinn and other omakase I prefer in the $90-$110 range like Saikou and shiki. read more

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I recently dined at Shinn East and left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The 13-course omakase for $69 is definitely a good value on paper, but the execution didn't quite meet my expectations. The nigiri pieces were cut much too thick and oversized, which threw off the balance and made them harder to fully enjoy. On top of that, some of the nigiri lacked flavor and came across as bland, which was disappointing for an omakase experience. The atmosphere also didn't help--the music felt unusually somber and took away from what should've been a more engaging dining experience. Service was okay. The chef didn't interact much with us, which I didn't necessarily mind, but it did make the experience feel a bit impersonal compared to other omakase spots. One downside was the strict $50 per person cancellation fee--I made a same-day reservation through Resy and wasn't able to cancel, which was frustrating. Overall, I had higher expectations and don't think I'd return. I did appreciate that they offered to-go boxes, since we ended up packing some pieces, but it wasn't enough to make up for the experience read more

We've tried a few of the "budget" omakase spots (what I'd consider under $100/pp), and I think SHINN East/West is one of the best ones. The quality of the fish is always very solid, they cover some of the more expensive pieces (fatty tuna, caviar, uni, etc.). Things are always seamless - people are seated on time, pieces come out in a very orderly fashion, they're mindful of allergies - and you know exactly what to expect. They even did BOGO deals when SHINN East closed down for renovations. The East restaurant is now larger, but keeps the same feel as before. Overall I always enjoy coming to SHINN East/West and know exactly what to expect. read more

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Really good quality omakase and a great price. Defs a quick time frame as they turn over the tables in like 1 hr or 1.5 hrs. Decent size corse of 13 rolls and soo soo good. Defs a great spot. Loved the fatty tuna roll. Quality and service were both amazing- defs recommend read more

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This was yet another amazing but inexpensive Omakase in NY's East Village. Similar to other places and reviews I've written, you don't come here for a masterclass in service or for the wine selection, you come here for the fresh fish, no frills service and just a great sushi experience. It's getting hard to figure out which ones to return to and which ones to continue trying given new ones are opening so quickly but I think I'll be back here for sure. read more

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It was a really great experience that's worth the money. My friend and I had a great time. We didn't feel rushed but omakase always feels too short! The place was completely full and I felt cozy. The sushi was really fresh. They also had nicer ingredients like fish roe and truffles. read more

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One of the most popular and affordable omakase in NYC. You get 12 nigiris and a handroll for $69pp. Each seating is just under an hour, so be sure to be on time as they call your name out for seating. There was a bit of confusion with our reservation not being in their system, but they still thankfully sat us. The omakase included a variety of fresh fish with each one being tastier than the one before. The uni on scallop and otoro were my favorites, which just melted in your mouth. I will say that some of my pieces were a bit smaller than everyone else's because I had the end of the fish, so felt slightly unfair though. You can see the mackerel didn't even cover the rice on my nigiri like the others, for example. Anyways, it is pretty cool that they give you a nice birthday freebie, which is a little bowl with various fish. Overall, great quality omakase for a good deal. It's not overfilling, but leaves you satisfied. read more

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Great fish quality, but ambiance was off. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 3/5** Our chef was very efficient, but overall the atmosphere here felt rushed and impersonal. Made for a not-too-memorable experience. Come for the sushi, but not for a warm, friendly, or special evening (or if you're with anyone you're trying particularly hard to impress). **Price & portion, 5/5** The omakase value here is great, and you won't be able to find anything at this price point in the Bay Area. I appreciated the variety of nigiri and assorted toppings. **Taste, 5/5** All the nigiri was fresh and flavorful. Some of my favorite bites were unsurprisingly the otoro (fatty tuna) with caviar and the uni (sea urchin) -- delicious! read more

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Incredible dining experience. Reservations are made at the top of the hour. A new group comes in so you only have 1 hour to dine. Everyone gets the omakase set but you can add additional pieces at the end. The scallop was great. The fatty tuna was yummy. It's a tight squeeze. Elbow to elbow with your neighbors. Have to pull the chair all the way to shimmy back into your spot read more

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Wow, I never thought I'd be able to find an affordable yet high quality omakase place in the US after I came back from Japan but I'm so happy to come across Shinn East. I don't think I can even describe in words how great the fish quality is, I literally felt like I was transported back to Japan with eating some of the nigiri. The sushi chef was also so sweet because he saw on our resy that we were celebrating a birthday and gave us a complimentary birthday "dessert" (uni, ikura, and toro)!! Probably the best dessert we've ever had and it came with a little candle. The one thing this place was missing was the chef really explaining what he was serving to us. We didn't make conversation with him much but honestly my bf and I don't mind at all. However if you truly want the omakase 'experience', maybe try some place else. I still recommend this place to all my friends though because we're not in the tax bracket (yet) where we truly care about the full experience. For $69 a person, you really can't go wrong with this place. If I ever come back to NYC, I'll definitely make the trip here! read more

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I really enjoyed this omakase experience! It's one of the more affordable omakase in NYC - you get 12 nigiris and a handroll for $69pp. Every piece of nigiri was melt in your mouth. Definitely worth the price. It was also my fiancé's birthday month so I put on our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. To our surprise, they made a small "cake" of rice topped with toro, uni, and fish eggs. It was one of the best birthday freebie, we've ever seen! So cute and very enjoyable. Beware that this place leaves you wanting more. It's a great amount of food but one can definitely eat more afterwards. read more

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Wildly good omakase for an affordable price! For $100, you get 12 nigiris, a handroll, and you can order a la carte at the end if you're still hungry or have time (the seatings are 1 hour long). It's fast paced, but perfectly spread out. You're either savouring what's on your plate or watching the chefs prepare the next piece right in front of you. The venue is small and cozy with unostentatious decor. The fish is fresh and the experience is so much fun; I still think about this meal months later. read more

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Yummy boxes! These boxes are not cheap but boy are they the best. I enjoyed the box so much I returned a week later and tried it again! I had originally wanted to try their omakase option in house but couldn't get a same day reservation. All the better and cheaper to be honest to get one of these boxes to go! Fresh fish layered on top, they look so pretty and tasted even better. The uni and scallops has me thinking it has been too long and a return date is a must soon! You can order effortlessly on your phone and it will be ready right on schedule for pickup. read more

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What an amazing redo of my Japan wagu experience in Tokyo and Kyoto l. Hands down one of the most delicious bites in nyc. There was a little bit of a mix up in the shinn west so redirected to shinn east and it made Up for it. read more

A solid spot for affordable omakase located in EV -- they offer 12 courses for $69 and it's a cozy bar seating setup. The dining is a tight hour and it's really great to see the chef making everything in front of you! The service is no-frills and fish is fresh -- in comparison to other spots, I felt like the sushi rice wasn't my favorite but overall still solid. The Caviar Toro is my favorite bite! read more

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Shinn East was a great bang for your buck. For $69 dollars you get 12 pieces and a hand roll! The sushi chef was no stranger to questions and seemed very masterful with the knife and knowledge of the fish and flavors. He kept th ginger flower which is usally my favorite part. The restaurant was clean and quiet. read more

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As other reviews have mentioned, you get 12 pieces of nigiri and a handroll for $69 with the option of adding additional nigiri or specials after the course is done. The dining window is pretty tight-- they cycle through reservations every hour. I came for a 7pm reservation and noticed a lot of people already waiting outside by 6:45pm. The customers in the 6pm reservation began leaving the restaurant around 6:50pm, and the staff checked our reservations and sat us by 6:55pm. The sushi chefs started the omakase course right on time at 7pm. I thought the pacing of the meal was fine, but I would not have minded having more flexibility to take my time with each piece. Quite often the sushi chef would have the next nigiri ready by the time I was finish chewing the previous one! The set was put together beautifully. Some pieces were decorated with caviar, uni, or foie gras for extra flavor. There were a few pieces that were brushed with a truffle oil/sauce which I found a bit too overpowering. At the end of the meal, I decided to try the seasonal special combo ($25), which had a saba nigiri, gindara nigiri, and blue crab handroll at the time. I honestly wish that I did not get the special combo because none of the specials were as good as the pieces in the set. The blue crab handroll was especially bland and a little soggy. I was disappointed that the special combo did not have the same quality as the standard omakase set. read more

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Ordered their literally-everything don for takeout. One thing I really liked was that I was able to substitute the sweet shrimp for salmon which I definitely appreciated as I definitely have a preference for salmon! I think what stood out to me while eating was the wagyu and the rice itself which was a decent surprise! read more

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What is actually served doesn't compare to the pictures shown on their menu. Also, though creative and fairly decent in freshness, their sushi has too much rice and the pieces of fish is not hefty enough for the taste of the fish to come through like good, authentic Japanese sushi does. read more

I have had this place saved for a year and finally made time to go and it was definitely worth it! I've been to multiple omakase spots but this one was $69 fixed omakase set/person (i think 13 pieces) which is such a steal and i loved each one (favorites shown in picture). it was an amazing dining experience, smaller space but more intimate as most omakase places are! read more

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We were starving after a day at the Met and decided to try one of Shinn's beautiful omakase boxes. You can text to place an order for takeout and we decided to go to Shinn East instead of West since it was closer to home, but they offer the same at both. Someone met us outside with the packaged boxes ready to go, and we paid on a handheld device and were on our way within a few minutes. Seating at the restaurant or even outside wasn't an option so we wound up at a nearby park and I gotta say this was the bougiest picnic I've ever had. We picked up one Literally Everything Don ($78) which came with premium ingredients like fresh scallop, uni, wagyu, and caviar along with two omakase nigiri boxes ($69) with 12 nigiris and 6 maki rolls (salmon) each. Everything was absolutely beautiful and super fresh, each bite was at the perfect temperature. Portions are pretty solid, great value compared to what's available back home, maybe since NYC has many more affordable omakase options nearby. The only thing I didn't like at all was the uni, although this wasn't a Shinn issue because I didn't like any of the uni I tried in NY. Living in LA has me spoiled with sweet, creamy SB uni and the east coast uni just doesn't live up to it :') read more

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This is a very small and intimate spot for omakase. There are two chefs who each cater to half of the table. I loved that we were so close to them to see the preparation for each piece. Every single piece was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The one thing I didn't like was that the rice was undercooked so I couldn't enjoy the meal as much as I would've liked to. We were there for just under an hour and while we didn't leave full, I was pretty satisfied. read more

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This is a super solid omakase spot!! First of all for only $69, you get 13 course set with the option to order specials at the end. My friends and I got a reservation and were seated right away when our entire party was there. We're given a menu that lists out the order of nigiri that will be served. I loved how the chef would explain each piece as he was making it. Each piece was crafted so well, with the best combination of flavors. My favorites of the night were: - botan uni - o toro caviar - hotate The botan uni was a fresh sashimi shrimp with uni on top. The shrimp was so fresh and so sweet, the uni gave it that ocean-y flavor and added to the creaminess of the entire nigiri. The o toro caviar was the perfect mix of fattyness from the toro and saltiness from the caviar. It's like heaven in one bite. The hotate is my personal favorite because I love scallops! The one was super fresh and sweet, and super soft to the bite. Overall a great affordable omakase experience in manhattan! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! The best omakase I've had in the US, and such an affordable price--$69 for about 12 pieces. Great intimate, cozy vibe (can probably sit ~10-15 people). It was cool watching the chef prepare the nigiris and hand roll right in front of me. The quality of the fish was incredible--no fishy taste at all--and the decor was beautiful. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Back in the spring, we ordered the omakase to go and it was surprisingly delicious for a take out sushi. The fish was fresh and the portions were large. I would definitely want to try a sit down meal but for take out, this is definitely worth at $70 for 12 piece set. We weren't a fan of the scallops though, not sure it t read more

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There is a $100 deposit to make a reservation. The chef's table can seat around 12 people. There are 2 chefs preparing the dishes. A wet towelette waited for us before dining. $69 omakase dining limited to 55 min of dining. As such, the dining experience felt a bit rushed but overall we enjoyed the intimate experience. The chef asked if we had any allergies and I had specified that I didn't eat shrimp. One of the dishes was replaced with uni! Every single one was delicious, fresh, and packed w flavor! We also opted for 1 additional $18 wagyu piece and WOW it was phenomenal!! The sake was great and reasonably priced. Our waters were refilled often. Would highly recommend this spot! read more

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God I wanted to love this place so bad, especially considering thirteen water is their sister restaurant and I love that place so dearly. The fish here was fresh as were the ingredients but every single bite I had felt waaayyy too overpowered by wasabi. Some in my party also felt that way but others loved this place as much as thirteen water so it's probably just a preference. Nevertheless, I much prefer being able to taste the evolution of the sushi rather than have it be abruptly cut off by a sharp wasabi kick every time read more

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Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: elevated casual, quiet enough to hear each other talk Good value for an omakase experience. Dining area is split into 2 rooms, the one on the right has better lighting (brighter) imo. What I Ordered: - Regular Set: solid, classic. Covers all your typical courses, nothing particularly creative. favs: botan uni (shrimp + sea urchin), chu toro (med fatty tuna), o toro caviar (fatty tuna), sawara (spanish mackerel) - Seasonal Special: Japanese mackerel- fine, but i think i just don't like this fish; sable fish- a little chewy, but maybe i'm unfamiliar; blue crab handroll- sweet, simple, delicious. read more

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I came here to say I'm a pretty slow eater and was hesitant as everyone mentioned an hour is a tight time frame but I actually felt really good here. It's smoothly ran and 1 hour is definitely enough. We wanted to do a cheap omakase in nyc and this was the only available option last minute for a res! Amazing fish and 10/10 no frills experience. read more

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Solid spot, great value, delicious fish. Service was attentive and accommodating. Quick experience but doesn't feel rushed read more

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