Really cool interior design concept. The food was fine but nothing I'd come again for. Service was also okay. Tried the vegetable tempura, shrimp dumplings, and chicken pork appetizer. Company tried the fried tofu which they thought was just okay. read more

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Kai is the best! So kind and accommodating. The Brussel Sprouts are out of this world. The sausage skewers (pork) were caramelized to perfection. The lychee martini is strong! Such a cool vibe. Very cute date spot. read more

Made reservation but pretty empty when we walked in on a Sunday ( only one table at the window) was told we could sit anywhere we wanted Pro: 1) cute 2D designs to take pictures 2) the appetizer pepper is good, the only good food we had for the night Cons 1) sashimi fish not fresh 2) sushi/handroll quality not meeting expectations at all, could have this quality at all you can eat places or better 3) cocktails taste like mocktails Saw this place on Red Note and wanted to give it a try, luckily we didn't go for Omakase and only ordered our first round so we didn't waste any food. Had to go somewhere else to make up our Sunday hangout, what a disappointment! read more

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I've seen this placed on my feed and I finally got to see the place for myself. The place is so nice, well decorated. Definitely felt like I stepped into a comic book strip. Service was very friendly, no wait time since it was 9pm. Shrimp Tempura: was delicious, well done and fresh. Tempura itself was crunchy and tender. Very flavorful. Salmon handroll: was also very tasty, and fresh! Loved the display. Not too much salmon but a nice balance. Pork Gyoza: had to be broken apart but it was hot and yummy. Loved the sauce it came with, maybe it was a chili sauce? Match Mochi Ice cream: was pretty standard, I did like the yuzu jam on top. Very tasty and a good dessert, just wish it wasn't 1 mochi and more like 3. Not sure if it's worth getting again. Overall would recommend! read more

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Food it's not good.. service is bad . Sushi man is trying he best to keeping customers happy

Couldn't figure out how to make a reservation so we just showed up (sounds like Instagram DMs is the answer for now) Wait was pretty short - about 20 mins on a Friday night (it was raining) It's cute inside and very unique but seems more like a lunch spot than dinner. It was so bright. Daikon salad was just ok. The staff were all incredibly nice but they're definitely still working through some new restaurant hiccups. Overall our experience was enjoyable but I don't know if I need to return. I was confused by the expensive a la carte options and would be more likely to come back if they had hand rolls for individual purchase. read more

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Sushi had no flavor and left a fishy after taste. Jalapeño appetizer set my mouth on fire. 2D concept is cool but the white paint already looks grimey. I appreciate the servers but they were understaffed. read more

It's beyond rare for my husband and I to go on a date night without the kids, so I had to be very selective about where we were going. From the moment we entered the restaurant to our first bite, I was beyond elated with my choice. Atmosphere: 5/5 - the decor and design was very innovative and intriguing, I have never been to nor seen a 2D restaurant before. Hospitality: 5/5 - the owner was very personable and we really enjoyed talking to him. FYI, he was also the previous owner of Boka (IYKYK!) at St. Marks! They reopened Boka in the back of Shirokuto that seats 30. Oh, how I missed Boka. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable in the dishes they were serving. We sat at the sushi bar and our chef was impressively informative. Food: 5/5 - all the sushi pieces were absolutely fresh. One of my favorite piece was the raw scallop, the sushi chef put just the right touch of salt that gave it its unexpected enjoyable balance of saltiness combined with the sweetness of the rice and zing of the fresh wasabi. I also really loved the black cod...who doesn't like a melt in your mouth -with a perfect sear on top- piece of fatty cod??? Overall....5++!!! So glad I chose this new restaurant to have our date night! I was all smiles!! read more

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This is such a cute 2d restaurant! We got the 10 course omakase, which came with 7 different rolls, 1 handroll, 1 miso soup, and 1 green tea mochi iced cream. They just had their grand opening today and everything was great! The servers were so kind and made sure to check in with us and refill our glasses of water. We also got the tofu okonomiyaki which was so delicious! It was my favorite dish and I would highly recommend it! read more

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The ambiance is amazing here. Its such a fun concept and everything is 2D. All the waitstaff is super friendly. We sat at the counter and the sushi chef was so kind. It was confusing because they said tip was not included, but then it was at the end. I would say every bite was good. It wasn't as traditional as I would describe other omakase's ive been to. It was pretty average, but its worth it to try it for the decor. They said their set menu changes through the night depending on what they run out of, but if you dont have a reservation it gets very packed and busy, so be sure to make one! A truly special experience. read more

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Omakase sushi restaurant that is also art inspired. The decor is amazing. All hand painted. Food is yummy. We had the sushi rolls. Very friendly staff. read more

Shirokuro - Eel roll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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A cool 2D decor sushi restaurant, good service and okay food. The two-dimensional drawing added immersive experience to my lunch with a friend at Shirokuro. The food here didn't match up to the hype on the decor. I personally think the sushi/sashimi was just okay, but the staffs were really nice and friendly tho. read more

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Fun atmosphere, great service, and my daughter, who eats a lot of sushi, thought it was "it was the best ever". read more

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Unforgettable experience. As soon as I walk in, not only the masterpiece artwork by Mirim was beyond magnificent, the food was very impressive. I had $90 omakase menu, and we sat down at the bar and we witnessed main chef's fine touch on every pieces. It was so balanced in favor, freshness, and presentation from buttery toro to flavorful fresh uni. Of course, the hand roll was one of the true standouts. The staffs were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend and you won't regret coming to Shirokuro read more

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Came to shirokuro on New Year's Eve and decided to try their omakase option. It was my first time experiencing omakase, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was completely blown away. Each dish and bite that came out was delicious and beautifully prepared. It truly exceeded my expectations. The staff did an amazing job explaining every course in detail, which made the experience even better. The food was extremely fresh, and the drinks were exceptional. They also have a speakeasy hidden in the back of the restaurant, which we didn't get a chance to visit this time, but we will definitely be returning to check it out. read more

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Good location near train station and fun dining experience etc... Friendly staffs............... read more

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It's not often that you find a place that can be kind of the trifecta of sorts, where the food, service, and ambiance all match. Shirokuro is one of the latest places that I have visited that try to hit that goal. First off the ambiance. It's impressive. Period. If you ask them how it was made, you will find out how this was basically one person's work for over several months to hand draw. I rarely see that kind of consideration. Next the service. The servers are very friendly and really do try to help with going over what's good on the menu. This was particularly useful when trying to figure out what Sake would pair well with our meal. Food wise? We ended up having the Omakase which not only was quite affordable, but also a beautiful presentation. I was expecting outrageous prices, but they seem to be doing their best to keep things priced where you don't feel like you got fleeced. Very important for travelers like me! So what can I say? It was one of best experiences that I had during my trip, and I can't wait to go back again soon. It's definitely a one of kind experience! read more

Amazing place, the food is delicious , unique experience, thank you very much shirokuro read more

Not sure how this place got bad reviews. I was introduced to this spot by a friend and definitely didn't disappoint. Got the omakase for $60 and everything was so fresh and delicious. We met the owners who were both so nice! Love the name "white black" and the decor to match. Definitely will be back! read more

This place is as stunning in real life as it looks in the photos. Everything is outlined so the entire restaurant looks 2D, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. It's a true visual treat before you even take a bite. I ordered the $60 omakase - beautifully fresh fish and thoughtfully plated sides. The tofu-like egg dish was tasty but molten hot (I learned the hard way), so proceed with caution. We finished with matcha mochi, which was the perfect sweet ending. Service was friendly, though you do have to flag someone down at each step - ordering, check, refills. Still, for the quality and price, it's a no-brainer. I'd happily come back. read more

There was about a ten minute wait time out the door this past weekend from the front of the line. Staff and chefs were all welcoming and attentive. They all seemed to require further experience but that will come with good practice. Not sure if the new pot of rice coming from the back kitchen (at Bokkeum?) used for the rolls was under seasoned afterward but the sushi su that we were able to detect was very subtle. The space hand drawn by Art Director Mirim Yoo (@mirim_artnyc on Instagram) is sure to be popular among those who appreciate a unique dining ambiance. read more

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The 2D aesthetic was really cool, but the sushi was disappointing, it tasted bland and lacked freshness. Miso soup was warm and also lacked flavor while the Pork Gyoza was the only highlight of the entire meal along with the Green Tea. The servers were kind but clearly overwhelmed once it got busy, which made it hard to flag them down. The main course took quite a while to come out, and my tableware wasn't very clean. Overall come for the photos and kind servers, but skip the food and $10 Saratoga water bottle. read more

Shirokuro - Spicy Tuna Roll (Top). Salmon Avocado Roll (Middle). (Blue Fin Tuna Roll (Bottom). $33 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Recommend this place as the food is very good and so is the service. The only reason for the 4 star instead of 5 star is because the portions are small. Overall very positive experience. read more

Take a peek inside and take your photo of this uniquely designed 2D trompe l'oeil decor but skip the meal here! Terrible service, and even worse food In all my years of eating sushi I have never ever had a bone in my sushi until dining here No manager to apologize, couldn't even find my server to flag down, and when our meal was finished and he finally returned to the table, I pointed it out so that other diners hopefully won't have the same experience or worse yet, choke on the bone as I nearly did. Left my sushi roll uneaten on the plate and server did remove the charge without asking. Tempura was a decent dish but none of us enjoyed the sushi quality. All hype! read more

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Delicious food! We tried almost the whole menu and didn't leave a crumb behind. Great restaurant. The artwork was superb and so cool. Loved every bite. Can't wait to come back. read more

Yes, agree, fun, original space - worth the trip - and the sushi was pretty good as well. The omakase is $60, but probably worth trying as it's 9 courses but not to worry, the portions are on the smaller side (you'd spend $40+ on a few rolls and nigiri anyway). Bustling atmosphere, but not much of a wait at 730p on a Friday night. read more

Spend your hard earned money somewhere else. The place is more a gimmick than a restaurant that serves pretty pricey sushi but I felt the ingredients weren't up to par for the price. You'll get pretty pictures but that's about it. I didn't expect much, my young daughter saw this place and wanted to try it. My biggest gripe was I ordered two pieces of salmon nigiri for my young daughter not knowing there would be wasabi in the pieces and she cant eat it. Told the server, he took it back and brought back the pieces but they were the same pieces with the wasabi smeared around like they tried to scrape it off. Had to tell him again and saw him chuck the two pieces into the plates bin. They did make the two pieces but charged me for it. I was pretty disturbed already at what I saw I didn't want to make a commotion about the bill, paid it and walked away. Some lady in the restaurant looked like she was doing a tiktok clip and I didn't want to mess her mojo. I hope you find better sushi in NYC. read more

The lemonade was eye opening it was the perfect mix of sour and sweet. Best lemonade I have ever had, if you come here you need to try the lemonade. read more

Shirokuro - The best lemonade in New York - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

It's a cute place that went viral on TikTok and Instagram. The interior design and ambience is cute but other than that, the flavor of the dish, presentation or even the service of this place is mediocre. My son treated me to this place for Omakase lunch which cost $90 per individual, but not only it was a disappointment with the flavor, but they forgot to even give us a soup which they gave us in the middle of our meal and no one even came over and introduced what each roll was about. If you're expecting a traditional style Omakase this is not a place to go. This is just a casual place where you enjoy the ambience and quickly eat and leave. The waitress who serviced us was not attentive at all since she seemed so tired and annoyed. I'll pass this place next time. read more

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

Looking for a mid Japanese restaurant in lower Manhattan where you over spend and wait forever for okay-ish food? We waited about 30 minutes in the rain as the hostess brought in each group one at a time. The place wasn't full, but they seemingly wanted to give the impression of a line. After we were seated 10 minutes, a server came along to take our order. I told her that I was gluten free and requested tamari -- gluten-free soy sauce. She said she'd check, and I gave her a list of the 3 rolls I wanted plus edamame. My husband ordered the shiro omakase (labeled as 10 courses) and a bottle of seltzer. About 20 minutes later, our edamame came out - which we enjoyed. Another waiter offered to fill our mugs with tap water which was good because the seltzer hadn't arrived. About 15 minutes later, my husband stopped the waitress and requested the seltzer and a bottle was finally produced. Then, about 20 minutes later, an apology came that our order was lost by the kitchen. She also said that the rolls I ordered couldn't happen as they were premade so was it okay without whatever? I said sure but was annoyed. When our food finally came out, there were 3 very bland rolls and my husband's 7 pieces of fish + rice. We had to request the other stuff that was supposed to come with his meal -- the miso soup and mocchi. All of it was mid. The black and white decor was fun -- but there are too many actually good restaurants to frequent this one. The staff needs training and organization for this place to function. They did comp my meal which earned them a star, but no thanks. read more

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Obviously everyone first goes because of the pic opp, and it really is very very cool. We seemed to had the last reservation at 3.30pm and they do take a brake closing for a couple of hours. Almost didn't get seated. If I had known that and feeling bit rushed I had picked a different time. Our server was very friendly!!! The food was ok... I think I definitely had better... but again having to rush to order I couldn't really explore the menu. The "pick 3 rolls for $24" in my opinion should be allowed for 3 of the same rolls and not just 3 different ones. Overall I will definitely give it another try... the server shared with me that they will add black light painting so that the place will illuminate at night. Now that will be cool!!! read more

Shirokuro - Downstairs by the restroom - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The spectacular interior drew us inside just days after the opening. We were excited to be there. The wait staff was great. We each ordered the Kuro imaksde of "15 courses" for $90 each. It was delicious. But... 15 courses was actually only 15 pieces of sushi. What?? That $6 for one piece of sushi. Outrageously over priced. We each had a drink and the bill was close to $280 with 25% tip. Sorry... but NOPE. It's a one time visit kinda place. I walk by it every day, so I enjoy the interior for free. read more

Really cool spot. Easy to make a reservation. Very nice staff. Food was average. Drinks were STRONG read more

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Brought a friend to check out the décor mostly. No reservation on a Friday for lunch. No problem as I was the first in line. Décor - super cute. Very interesting 2D design. The best part of the visit. Hospitality - good but... We ordered the 9 course omakase. They never gave us the miso soup. I had to ask them for it. Food - sushi was fresh but the size is on the small side. It was also on the salty side. Miso soup was way too salty. The omakase was served only one plate (when you eat at a table) and soy sauce was already on the plate where the sushi pieces are laid out. We are served with a small plate with too much soy sauce. I love wasabi. After mixing the wasabi into the soy sauce, you don't really taste the wasabi. Dipping the sushi in the soy sauce just makes the pieces more salty, and without the wasabi I love. They also raised the price and decreased the pieces for the omakase. 10 course $50 is not 9 course for $60. 16 course for $80 is now 15 course for $90. Don't think that is a good move. They are trending now as the first 2D restaurants. And they choose to do this to make more money off the hype is not right. I feel cheated. They also have an issue with the restroom. One of them have a water leak. They did not take it out of service. There is a big patch of water at a corner where the toilet is. I discovered my pants got wet from the water leak. I told the waitress about the puddle of water and suggested they get someone to mop it up. I was told that bathroom is out of service. I told her there is no out of service sign and repeated a second time someone should mop up the water before there's an accident. Then and only then did she acknowledge the issue with the puddle of water. I don't think I would be returning or recommend my friends, as shrinkflation in just a few weeks is really not acceptable as good business practice. read more

We came here on a Groupon and I will definitely be back and more than happy to pay full price. I have been to MANY omakase spots and this place takes the cake. Enrique was our sushi chef and before you ask any questions, he was trained under a Japanese chef and has been in the game for over 20 years before Omakase was trending. When he said "I do it the best", I initially had my reservations, but Enrique was truly the man! He gave us so much information on every bite and was SO personable. The owner even came out and chatted with us. Every bite was top of the line cuts and high quality. I can't emphasize enough that the food, experience, and workers were what truly made for an amazing time overall! read more

We had the omakase 9 piece for $60 which was a great deal and the sizes of the sushi were just right for one bite; it's 8 pieces plus miso soup. The sushi was very great, the miso soup was a bit salty. House sake for $14 is a great deal also. Service was good, and obviously the art and the environment is very cool and definitely creative and fun! I would give it 4.25/5 rather than 4 stars but 4 is the only option! read more

Shirokuro - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here yesterday and was warmly greeted by the host, who told us a table would be ready in 10-15 minutes. Unfortunately, the experience was soured by one of the servers. There was no proper space to wait, and when we stood near the host stand, the server abruptly told us to move to the door--an area with barely any room. She then squeezed past me without a word, brushing against me, and began assisting another customer right beside me. At one point, she flipped her hair and it landed on my face, which felt passive-aggressive and unprofessional. The manager later checked in and was kind, as was the host, but we chose to leave. The cramped space and the server's dismissive behavior made the environment feel hostile. A little courtesy would have gone a long way. read more

Adorable 2D-style restaurant in the East Village! We visited for their grand opening and chose the 10-course omakase for $50, along with an extra tofu appetizer that was incredibly tasty. Even though they just opened, the service was well-organized and ran seamlessly! Would recommend for their cute interior ! read more

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I spotted by since it has been a hit online! And the food was great! Love the prices and the service, plus the 2D ambiance was just so stunning! Deff worth stopping by read more

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I took my wife here to celebrate a job offer and could not be happier. Reasonably priced omakase that tasted like top-tier fish. The service was amazing, everyone was so sweet and helpful. Also, the 2D design of the restaurant was too cool. Can't recommend enough. read more

Shirokuro - Omakase (minus a piece-- she was hungry) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York