All of the pieces were delicious! Very classic nigiri's so nothing extraordinary. A good mixture of lean and fatty pieces. My only complaint was that they torched about 50% of the courses. Too many torched pieces for my preference. Hokkaido Uni and scallop didn't feel as fresh as when I tried it at other restaurants. I was full by the end of the 13 courses. Service is great. Overall, if you're looking for an affordable omakase experience where every piece hits, you can trust this place. Also, BYOB without corkage fee read more

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A fantastic value for an omakase experience in the East Village! At $69 for a 13-piece omakase, you shouldn't expect top-tier, luxury sushi, but the quality is genuinely good. The chef mentioned that most of the fish is sourced directly from Japan, depending on market availability. The fish is pre-sliced and served piece-by-piece if you are seated at the bar. They run on a strict 60-minute schedule, meaning there are seatings every hour. It is a very tight timeframe, but it worked out completely fine for us. Another huge plus is their BYOB policy with no corkage fee, and they do offer some basic drinks like tea and sakes as well. Overall, it's not the absolute best omakase in the city, but considering the price and freshness, it's incredibly hard to beat. read more

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I had such a great experience at Shinzo Omakase this time around--everything from the flavor to the freshness really hit the spot. Each course felt carefully thought out, and you could genuinely taste the quality in every bite. The fish was incredibly fresh, with clean, delicate flavors that didn't need anything extra to shine. The rice was also perfectly seasoned and balanced, which really tied each piece together. What made the experience stand out even more was the chef. He was so warm, sweet, and interactive with us the entire time, explaining different pieces, answering questions, and just creating a really welcoming and fun atmosphere. It didn't feel rushed at all--instead, it felt like we were part of the experience, which made it even more memorable. Another big plus is that it's BYOB, which is honestly such a win in NYC. It makes the whole experience feel more relaxed and customizable, and at this price point, it's a really great value for the quality you're getting. You're definitely getting a high-end omakase feel without the crazy price tag. Overall, if you're looking for a solid omakase spot in New York City that delivers on taste, freshness, and overall experience, I would definitely recommend Shinzo. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Solid omakase place with fresh fish and tasty pieces! What set them apart was the service and the generous chefs! For a ~$70 course, you get 13 pieces. My favorites were: - sablefish w/ yuzu pepper for the fresh tender fish, almost-sweet and tangy yuzu, and the slight kick from the chili pepper paste - hotate because im a scallop girly but also because it was well seasoned with its charcoal salt and the bright citrus notes from the lime zest - otoro because Im usually more of a chutoro person, but the meat: fat ratio of this otoro, paired with the umami burst from the caviar that helped cut the richness, surprised me in a great way! - chutoro handroll had the perfect balance of tuna, daikon, rice, and crispy seaweed The chef helped celebrate the birthday of a lady next to us and offered us some sake as well. Our entire dinner shift sang happy birthday to this lady which was really cute! Chef even gave each party extra slices of some salmon, tuna, and yellowtail!! The limited seating and tight knit setting makes it feel very intimate and easy to connect with the staff! read more

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This was such a fun and unique experience!! The food was so fresh and delicious. The fatty tuna was melt in your mouth. The wagyu was super smoky and seared perfectly. The eel was my favorite!! So delicious. Very generous portions as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Simply outstanding, the vibes are so fun the chefs are always pouring your alcohol, every bite is a work of art and it's an overall great value for the quality. 13 pieces all incredible I loved the sablefish, fatty otoro and the unagi bites the most, but everything was fresh and incredible. The sushi just melts in your mouth and the chefs are so kind and friendly. There are about 12 seats around the chef counter so it's small and intimate setting. Don't miss out on trying shinzo it is such a gem! The shinzo special is definitely something fun to try too- they layer all the most top notch ingredients (wagyu, caviar, toro) into one big massive bite and it's so so good. read more

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I had an incredible experience here. The chefs were attentive, skilled, and clearly experts in sushi. Every piece was exceptional. My favorites were the smoked mackerel and the sablefish, plus the special wagyu scallop uni toro roll. That roll was such an insane bite that it felt like it should be illegal. The vibe is simple and relaxed. It is not stuffy, and they play fun 90s music that keeps things light. Overall, a really enjoyable meal. I highly recommend it. read more

Shinzo Omakase - Counter Service - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Nothing can beat $70 omakase in NY Shinzo has been my favorite place when it comes to affordable omakase. The rice was warm and great ratio, fishes are super fresh, I really enjoyed my birthday lunch at Shinzo. My favorite bite is the sweet prawn with uni and the wagyu read more

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Amazing service and the course was so good! $69 is very affordable for this quality of sushi. Definitely was very tasty and I remember all the pieces and each one was super unique and high quality. Really satisfies my omakase cravings. On top of this there's no corkage fee so I brought a bottle of wine and they were even so attentive to pour it all for my party. My favorites were definitely the botan ebi with uni and the ootoro with caviar. Their uni was very tasty and great for the price. I've had better in top tier places but this is amazing for the price you pay. Better than a lot of sushi around the area. I had to get an extra bluefin tuna and scallop add on roll and this was a highlight as well because the scallop was super fresh. A5 Wagyu was very flavorful and left me very happy. A few other notable pieces are the chutoro and the Spanish mackerel. The lighting and environment is very comfortable and clean and very worthwhile experience as they sat 5 people comfortably in the corner of the bar which was very nice of them as we got to chat and talk easily! Thank you Shinzo omakase! read more

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Shinzo Omakase is one of the best value-for-money sushi spots in NYC. For $69, you get a full omakase set of sushi only -- no appetizers or dessert, but the quality is impressive for the price. Highlights: * Yellowtail: clean, fresh, and perfectly fatty. * Seared cod: aromatic and satisfying. * Sweet shrimp with uni: creamy and rich. * Goose liver with salmon: heavy and oily, depends on taste. * Tuna trio (lean, medium, fatty): excellent progression, with medium fatty tuna as the standout. * Shellfish: fresh and crunchy. Service is quick, atmosphere is casual, and the overall value makes it worth trying if you're looking for omakase in NYC without spending $150+. read more

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One of my favorite omakase spots at the moment! Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. I always ask what uni they use and when I wentnin Nov 2025, they used Hokkaido uni which was so sweet and creamy. The chef, Sky, was so nice and we chatted quite a bit. He has a lot of experience and he made each piece with a lot of care. Definitely coming back here again! read more

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This place is insane - best food and total value. We came here with my husband and my 9 year old who also had the omakase and we had to fight her off our food. We didn't leave a crumb!! read more

I thought it was too good to be true to find an amazing omakase deal of 13 courses for $69pp with high quality fish but HERE IT IS!!! I swear by this spot it's fantastic. Some of my highlights are the fatty tuna with caviar, A5 wagyu beef and Spanish mackerel. Every piece Mets in your mouth with so much flavor. The pacing is perfectly timed, and they play really fun music in a cozy, unpretentious setting. DEFINITELY repeating!!! read more

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Wow! This was my first omakase experience ever and Shinzo made it so special! My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and they made it special! The sushi was so fresh and it was so fun eating omakase style. The place was clean and cozy. The rice was just perfect. I am looking forward to coming back! The service was also great! Very attentive and friendly. read more

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Awesome omakase experience. Every piece was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared--especially the scallop, uni, and wagyu. The chef, Sky, was friendly and used to work at Thirteen Water (another omakase spot in the area). I really liked this place because the flavor combos were delicious and they do not skimp on their fish. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Came here for the $69 tasting course that came with 13 pieces in an evening of September 2025. The chef had to adapt and give different items from the menu as ingredients ran out. Out of thirteen i only liked few items, one or two at most. The rest of them were bland and the beef was a bit chewy and not tasteful as expected even though it was labelled as A5 wagyu. Didnt give me a lasting impression and I feel like other places that I been to would offer better experience. Might not come back again to this place for omakase... read more

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A small omakase restaurant that serves about 9-10 people per seating. The restaurant in itself seemed a bit cramped. It is maybe 200 sqf. The fish was fresh and some of the standout ones I thought were the sea scallop, a5 wagyu, and otoro. A really great price for the amount of courses you get! Service was good. The server was attentive in refilling our drinks and the sushi chef was kind. read more

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not the best omakase I been too but really good for the price point (13 courses for $69) and it's all nigiri instead of having random appetizers or dessert in between. my favorites were the yellowtail, snapper and sea bream. so okay pieces were the tuna (not the most fresh and wagyu was just okay). They're pretty strict about the one hour time limit but my friend was nice and they just moved us to another table to the side when the next parties arrived. They also serve the pieces really fast if you're looking for something quick. overall, would recommend for something affordable and fast! there wasn't any piece of fish I didn't like read more

Everything, including service was quality as expected. The only thing I wish is that the chef explained the pieces of sushi more. read more

Shinzo Omakase - Uni - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Fabulous experience . Omikase only although you can add something additional at the end . Timed seatings . The fish was wonderful . Some inventive combinations such as Wagyu with uni knocked me out .Id definitely return next time I'm in NYC . read more

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I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday and we had a great time! It was her first omakase experience and she really enjoyed it. The fish was so fresh and the flavor combinations were so thoughtful , and the staff was really nice! It's a great space with plenty of counter seating. A really great spot for special occasions. read more

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Came here for lunch for our anniversary and they were absolutely amazing. The service and fish are top tier for a reasonable price. Definitely should check out this cute place. read more

Shinzo Omakase - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious sushi, decently priced, staff does a great job with prep and making sure courses are paced appropriately. Small little spot like you'd expect, would come back again read more

Quite frankly shocked at all these 5 star reviews! The quality is not up to par. I had bites that were way too fishy, some were so chewy I couldn't stomach it, and I liked maybe 1 of the 13 courses. As reviews note elsewhere, everything is pretty much torched so it all felt very much the same. One highlight is they give you sizable portions of fish. read more

Wanted try an omakase experience for the first time and saw good reviews of this new spot. Initial impressions were not great since we waited 20 minutes after our reservation time since the party before us was drinking and taking their time (even though they are supposed to be hard stops). However, all was made well with the sushi. We had their 13 course omakase and every single piece was absolutely amazing! You could taste the quality of every single ingredient. The fish was fresh, the rice well made and wagyu literally melted in our mouths. We enjoyed the sushi so much we added on a seasonal shima aji and a uni and wagyu hand roll. It was an amazing experience with some of the best quality sushi we have ever had! Sushi: Amberjack, Madai (Sea Bream), Sawada (Spanish Mackerel), Torched Sea Bass, Botan Ebi with Uni, Scallop, Ikura, Salmon with Foie Gras, Akami, Chutoro, Otoro with Caviar, Torched A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Unagi, Shima Aji (Striped Jack) and Wagyu and Uni Handroll read more

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We loved this omakase experience! We made a reservation for 2 for their opening time slot. Make sure you get there on time! One couple arrived late and they were speed-served sushi. It's also a very small space (only about 10 seats) so make sure you make a reservation. The service is very nice. We loved that it was BYOB with no corkage fee. They provided the glasses and poured for us. So kind! The sushi itself was great too. Nothing too crazy or intricate given the price point but still good quality fish, a few with well matched toppings, at reasonable portion sizes. I recommend this place for a cute date night! (Actually had a friend go here for a date after my recommendation and they loved it too!) read more

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The sushi was all great and the chefs were kind as well. I would say they did torch more pieces than other omakase places I've gone too which is not my preference typically but the meal was well balanced overall. My favorite was the shrimp with uni. I also liked the ikura. The service was great and I enjoyed the intimate setting. It was worth the price point but was very quick with an hour limit. read more

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This is my second time here for Omakasa $69 13 courses. The sushi is always fresh and the rice is made perfect. The chef is very attentive. It's a small cozy restaurant. Simple white wall. read more

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Consisting of a sushi counter and nothing else. However excellent in every way for the price point. Plus they also allow BYOB with no corkage fee that puts it over the top. Downside since the place is tiny, and it books up very fast. Will be back. read more

I've been to much more expensive omakases, and I have to say, this is one of the most memorable. Yes, you're given an hour-long timeslot, but nothing feels rushed or incomplete. For the price ($69) this is easily one of the best omakase deals in the city. The chef was incredibly attentive, always checking to ensure everything was to our liking. I learned about his background, and even chatted with some fellow diners who were visiting from out of town. Connecting with the owner was another highlight--everyone here was so welcoming and engaging. At first, I thought, "this probably won't fill me up", but I was surprised to leave feeling fully satisfied. Every bite is an experience. We went for my birthday, and they made the occasion extra special with a complimentary birthday plate and sake--such a thoughtful touch! A few tips: 1. Reservations are a must. 2. Be prepared to wait outside until your time slot is ready. 3. Arrive on time. 4. BYOB. Overall, we absolutely loved this omakase experience. If you're after high-quality sushi paired with a friendly and intimate vibe, this place should be at the top of your list! read more

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Every piece done really well. My favorites were the chutoro, beef, and the Spanish mackerel. But it's all honestly really solid at a reasonable price. The fact that it's also BYOB is fantastic. read more

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Love all selections serving with fresh fish, caviar, foie gras, wagyu and amazed uni on the wood plate services are fantastic with BYOB to celebrate our best occasional vibes and a candle a location is easy to find a street parking after 6PM as the rule in Manhattan, NYC Highly Recommend with a reasonable rate per person for amazing omakase in the NYC read more

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As a self proclaimed NYC omakase connoisseur -- take my word when I say I've explored the gamut and emptied my pockets for omakase on the high and low end. In my expedition to locate my ideal omakase that pinpoints the intersection of high quality, a lighthearted atmosphere, and a price point you don't grimace at I have repeatedly returned to Shinzo. I had to physically restrain myself from popping the pieces in my mouth in order to take photos for this review. I failed. This is an intimate omakase space with 9 bar spots. During my most memorable visits, we've engaged in lively conversation as an eclectic 9 person family in-between toasting with our bottles of sake purchased down the street. Shinzo offers a 13 piece omakase for $69.00 -- you are then able to a la carte a few of their specials at the end of the meal. Or if you happen to be celebrating, chef will prepare a small dish of minced fish for you to share (although I won't blame you if you don't) with your fellow diners. I have brought several friends here for their first omakase experience and the chefs (shoutout Tom) have been excellent at accommodating all of their inquiries and preferences to avoid certain items. My favorites include hamachi, the sablefish piece melted in your mouth, and the hotate scallop with citrus charcoal salt meticulously grated on top. Obviously I can't part ways without mentioning the otoro -- if you are bewitched by anything let it be this fatty piece of tuna that shockingly causes the incessant horn honking right outside the front door to dissipate. Make a reservation and report back if you regret it. I will not be hearing from you. read more

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A small, Chinese-owned omakase in East Village with an affordable 13 course nigiri experience! I had a great experience here, it's an amazing value for the experience and quality of fish. The fish were really yummy and the staff were very nice! Not the best omakase I've had, but for the price and yummy/$ factor, I'd recommend! read more

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My first omakase spot and I had a great experience! The place is cozy, clean, and friendly. The 13 course omakase was delicious! I came with a friend for our birthdays and they gave us small personalized cards and an extra small dish at the end which was an amazing touch. I would definitely recommend and come here again! read more

We went to Shinzo Omakase for our birthdays, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. The atmosphere was warm, intimate, and personal -- you sit right at the counter watching the chef prepare each dish with such care and artistry. Every course felt intentional, and you could taste the quality and freshness in every bite. The chef was kind, engaging, and made the whole evening feel special. I've had sushi before, but this was a completely different level -- the textures, flavors, and pacing were perfectly balanced. If you're looking for a truly memorable dining experience, please go here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Wow. Omakase at a lower price, a must-visit for those trying to get into the NY sushi scene. Decided last minute (about a few days out) to do an omakase in NYC and found this place--high ratings and last-minute reservations, too good to be true? With a quick 13-piece meal lasting around 35-45 minutes, I was left extremely satisfied. It's not the most filling meal but every bite was an experience! No complaints about any pieces but my favorites were the Wagyu Beef, Salmon+Foie Gras, and Hirame. All fresh, savory, delicious. In this small and intimate setting, the sushi chef was extremely accommodating and willing to adjust to our preferences. With free sake, it was bound to be a good time. Shinzo was a highlight on my NYC food trek, visit it for yourself! read more

Shinzo Omakase - Salmon w/ Foie Gras - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

For the price point, this might be one of the best deals in the city. $69 for 13 generous pieces and the fish was some of the freshest I've had at even pricier places. They cut nice thick slices. We couldn't even choose which piece was our favorite bc we really loved every single one which is rare. To top it off, it's byob with no corkage fee. Our server was extremely accommodating and kept our white wine chilled. He was right there when our glasses were close to empty each time too. I thought one hour would be rushed, but it was the perfect amount of time. My only gripe was the rice. I judge an omakase more so on how well the rice is cooked and seasoned and their rice was super overcooked which is why I couldn't give them a 5*. Other than that, everything was perfect! read more

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After 8 days in Sao Paulo we returned to NYC this morning at 4am. SP has the 2nd largest population of Japanese people in the world after Japan. In SP we tried Omakase ranging from $150 USD to $300 at some of the highest rated (by Googlers) sushi restaurants in the city. Unfortunately we did not find any SP restaurants that provided the same level of quality ingredients, knife skills, preparation technique, presentation or ambiance to compare with those of NY sushi restaurants. We wanted to validate our findings and also to have revenge Omakase in NYC. Shinzo covered the ingredients, knife skills, preparation and presentation adeptly. The East 2nd Street is more pure NYC, than Tokyo, but still charming and inviting. The itamae here has over 25 years of sushi experience as exemplified in his nigiri execution. The rice was also of the correct temperature, doneness, moisture content and vinegar balance. Chef even shared a complimentary shot of house sake with us. 13 varieties of sushi, plus an added toro hand roll was about $220, all-in, for 2. Wine was BYOW chilled chablisf from nearby wine store. Excellent service, unpretentious, friendly folks, good value, good mojo here. read more

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First time trying this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, we decided to go for the more intimate experience with the chef so we went during lunch hour where it is max 6 guests at a time. Highly suggest going earlier so you can enjoy watching the chef at work and enjoy the food without any rush (1 hr limit is more than enough time to enjoy). It's BYOB we brought a bottle of cold champagne and the hostess stored it in the fridge and was very attentive that our glasses were never empty (can also purchase beer/sake). We also doubled our tasting so we got 1 extra piece of sushi to share between us 2 but we just took turns with who gets the extra piece, you can order a la carte as well. DEFINITELY coming back here, everything was super fresh, the sushi that I'm not normally a fan of I realized it's because it's not quality sushi compared to this restaurant. You won't be disappointed with the menu of the day and it is worth the price, honestly shocked at $69 pp for a 13 course omakase! We went on a Sunday afternoon at 3pm and found street parking easily. Hostess and chef are very friendly and pleasant! Very clean and quiet atmospher read more

Shinzo Omakase - Caviar Bomb - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York