Warm, welcoming, cozy restaurant with three very talented sushi chefs. Quite busy on a Thursday around dinner time but we were still able to nab two seats at the sushi chef's bar. We went with 15 courses, plus the wagyu tasting in addition. Each bite was extremely well-seasoned, everything was delicious. Chef Ryan explained each bite and was very interested in our enthusiasm over how amazing the food was. One of my absolute favorite bites, not pictured, was the sablefish (Chef's too!). I love sablefish and have found some spots which serve it overdo the salt. Not Shogun - Like all pieces, seasoned to perfection. Also, best hokkaido scallop I have ever had. Astounding. The tuna was memorizing as well. A nice little haven in Manhattan to slow things down just a bit, treat your tastebuds, and sip an Orion. The one negative - which has not impacted my rating because our experience otherwise was amazing - The serving staff did not check in on whether we wanted a second beer or not. They were on top of water refills, however. Thank you, Shogun, for a wonderful experience! I will be back! read more

always a great experience when in NYC Chef Ryan is the best. He has taken care of me at least 5 times Get there when it opens We always go for lunch, usually on weekends Weekdays are busy Good sake selection carafes are recommended at least have 2 different sakes For dessert, try the Yuzo sake Always get the wagyu beef read more

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Amazing! What went well? I just had one of the best omakase experiences in NYC at Shogun Omakase -- and for the price, it's an absolute steal! We did the $88 Classic Set (or upgrade to $100 if you want extra courses) and every single piece was outstanding. The nigiri was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, with perfectly seasoned rice that had just the right subtle sweetness and texture. Standouts included the scallop, kampachi, and the wagyu add-on -- they melted in our mouths. The appetizer and hand roll were flavorful and generous. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly without being over-the-top -- our server and the chef made us feel right at home. The ambiance is clean, modern, and zen-like with a great sushi counter vibe -- perfect for a date night or small group, and the location right by Grand Central makes it so convenient. This place is a true hidden gem in Midtown. Fresh ingredients, excellent value, and a wonderful overall experience. We'll definitely be back soon -- highly recommend to anyone craving high-quality sushi without the crazy uptown prices! read more

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very good and fresh Omakase. We did the 15 piece serving which was $100. Not bad. One or two pieces I could've done without such as the squid or the crab claws in the broth, but some excellent pieces as well. Service was excellent, and the sake was fabulous. read more

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I definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner. The service was good, and everything tasted very fresh and delicious. Good vibes. read more

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When in NYC, I have to get omakase at least once. I got the $88 omakase and it comes with 10pc nigiri, one appetizer, one monaka, one fatty tuna handroll, and one dessert. This was pretty affordable for most omakases as you get a variety to try as it will make you full. I thought the nigiri was good, but nothing too exceptional. My favorites were the cuttlefish, toro with caviar, and uni handroll. The spicy tuna on top of the rice cracker was unique. The oyster for appetizer was topped with ikura and yuzu foam. I thought there was too much foam as it over powered the other flavors. The matcha tirimisu was great. Overall, I wasn't too mind-blown here but I think this is good for omakase beginners read more

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Had a great experience at Shogun Omakase. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and every piece felt carefully prepared. The oyster course and crab soup were both memorable, and the A5 Wagyu tasting at the end was the perfect finish. The chef's counter setting made the experience feel intimate and special. Definitely one of the best omakase meals I've had in NYC. read more

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fresh seafood and cute interior. the chefs try to talk to you. not busy at all at 4:30pm saturday. read more

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Found this place on Yelp for a quick lunch. There was only 1 other party when I walked in, so I was a little skeptical. The staff were friendly and came up to my table quickly. I had a omakase lunch with a light bodied sake. Everything was fresh and the chef was friendly and interacted with me. The matcha desert was probably my favorite. it was light and fulfilling. read more

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I was craving for omakase and I've been wanting to try this spot since it's near Grand Central Terminal. I decided to order the shogun handroll experience instead since this was new. I ordered handroll B set for $58. It came with an appetizer, I got the lobster garlic butter soup, 5 handrolls (king salmon, baby yellowtail, eel foie gras, toro, and snow crab), and their homemade tiramisu for dessert. Nice ambiance, friendly and accommodating staff, and great service. Everything was very good and filling, the sushi was also fresh. My favorite handrolls were the king salmon and eel foie gras. My friend ordered handroll A set for $48 and this one comes with 4 handrolls. Her favorite was also the king salmon. I would definitely come back and try their omakase, looks very affordable and delicious. read more

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This was one of those bucket list dining experiences you dream about as a foodie. Shogun Omakase knocked it out of the park! The best way to describe it is umami all the way around. When I first heard about omakase dining years ago, I couldn't really picture it. After this experience, I completely understand what it's all about. For anyone who hasn't heard of it, it's a curated tasting of the chef's best fish, meats and ingredients of the day in a high end Japanese style presentation. No menu, no choices, just trust in the chef's skill and creativity. And Shogun had it perfected from start to finish. I was never much of a sake fan in the past, but that completely changed this evening. The quality and presentation were on another level, and the way they kept it cold without ice diluting it was simply awesome. As someone who enjoys really good bourbon, I can say this sake was right up there with the best of the best. Then came the 14 course omakase set with a wagyu tasting add on that completely blew us away. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. Foie gras toppings, caviar pairings, sushi that melted in your mouth, and A5 wagyu that was pure perfection. You wouldn't know Shogun was there if you were walking by it on the street. Simple and unpretentious from the outside, full of life and energy inside. From the first bite to the last, this was an experience to remember. For anyone who loves food and foodie experiences, this is something you need to do at least once. read more

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The BEST Omakase Experience! Whether you live in New York or are just visiting, this spot is an absolute must-try. We ordered the 12-piece omakase and every single bite was incredible and the fish was very high-quality. The service was truly exceptional. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive. They explained each piece, kept our water glasses full, and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire meal. I would honestly return just for the service alone. This was such a special dinner. It was the best restaurant we tried in New York and easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had!! I'm already looking forward to coming back the next time I'm in New York. Wishing this place continued success! read more

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Fast, friendly service. The sushi itself was fine. A piece of the cuttlefish was so chewy, it had to be spit out. The 14 piece omakase was $88 per person. read more

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This was the Omakase on the Go -- $68 for 2 apps, 8 pieces of nigiri, and a chef's choice roll. With tip delivered, $90. Apps: buttery crab claws and a tuna/salmon sashimi. The main box: tuna avocado roll, spicy tuna on rice, grilled eel on rice, plus 8 nigiri. Fresh fish, nice-sized pieces, beautifully packaged. But... two squid, two hamachi, no toro -- at this price? Even one piece of toro would've made it feel premium. And that spicy tuna over rice felt like filler. Verdict: very good, but not elite. Shogun Omakase gets a B+. Want to see the full breakdown? Hit The Raw Report on TikTok -- I show the box, grade it, and tell you exactly why it scored what it did. read more

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We walked by this place tonight and decided to just try it. It was an amazing deal ($68 for a 12 course sushi omakase and an additional $10 for the wagyu sampler). We started with a delicious oyster appetizer, 4 pieces of light nigiri, 4 pieces of delicious richer fish (I loved the king salmon), a very tasty 2 course set of a rice cake and also eel over rice, and a finisher of tiramisu. We chose to get the wagyu set and they served it 3 different ways. The place was still about half full an hour before closing, with groups sitting at the bar and chatting with the sushi chefs. I would highly recommend! read more

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5/5 for food, service, and ambiance. I've dined at Shogun Omakase twice now, and both experiences were exceptional. The service is attentive without being intrusive, and the quality of the food has been consistently outstanding. They offer several omakase sets to choose from--I went with Set B (19 courses) with the A5 tasting plate for $150. For the variety, quality, and presentation of each dish, I found it to be well worth the price on both visits. The appetizers were thoughtfully prepared. Each piece of nigiri was really fresh. The course ended with Matcha Tiramisu, which was really really good. Highly recommend the chef counter option if you go. read more

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This is my second time coming here, and it's just as good as the first. Their specialty is torching their fish, as it gives that Smokey flavor. Definitely would recommend someone who want to enjoy sushi but are not too keen on raw (which is far and few between). Still though the quality of the fish was great and for their first year anniversary they offered a $10 upgrade for A5 wagyu--a cool take on meat with fruit. Definitely pricey as all omakase is, but definitely unique experience. The chefs are fun to talk to as well! read more

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Top tier service and sushi experience by Chef Ryan Huang. Perfect size and texture for the shari, I like it a bit sweeter personal preference, but it was premium rice cooked most correctly so no complaints. Will be back for dinner. Upmost fancy lunch and yum! read more

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Competing with a lot of other omakase. It is definitely not bad but not incredible. Service was polite and very very attentive but somehow it did not wow me. Not bad but not amazing. read more

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NYC's Most Beautiful Omakase -- and yes, it tastes just as stunning as it looks. Every course is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation -- from delicate slices of premium fish to perfectly balanced bites that melt in your mouth. One of the most refined sushi experiences in the city. 14 Course + Wagyu Tasting Add-on 1 App | 10 Nigiris | 1 Monaka | 1 Handroll | 1 Dessert Follow me @foodie.elite on IG and TikTok for more. read more

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The quaint spot offered great value for a tasty meal. I got the Shogun Omakase which included an appetizer, 9 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll and desert for only $68. Unfortunately, I did not write down what each of the pieces of nigiri were but they were all good read more

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Everything is good here. Chef ryan very nice to explain every single nigiri I like this place read more

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Good but not *great* compared to some of the other omakase places around, especially for the price. We opted for the $88 omakase course. The Good: - Uni, toro nigiri, unagi + foie gras, and toro handroll was 4 really flavor packed and delicious way to end the meal - Staff and chefs were extremely friendly - Spacious counter area and pretty large interior, very clean The Bad: - Trying to be slightly too "innovative" i.e with cheese on torched salmon, instead of just having the natural freshness of fish shine through - Too many torched dishes Overall, could still be worth trying once! read more

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My first omakase experience and it was absolutely phenomenal!!! 3 different priced options for omakase plus original menu. Chef was amazing! Waiters attentive. Clean, crisp decor. Very zen ambiance. Great for groups of 2-4 read more

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Great presentation, service and atmosphere. Deliciously picked ingredients to impress our palate. Some had experienced it for the first time. Cheers! read more

Shogun Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I was working near Grand Central Station and noticed the set menu display on their window. I went with the 19-course omakase which was $150 which was a deal for that many courses...4 appetizers, 12 pieces of nigiri a savory monaka...spicy tuna on a crisp wafer, an A5 wagyu tasting (for an extra $10) and finished with a dessert. The service was very attentive throughout. I didn't order alcohol and stuck with green tea so I can't vouch for the cocktails. The appetizers that stood out was the snow crab butter soup. It had chunks of crab in the soup. The other app was the oyster topped with salmon roe. I can taste the ocean of the raw oyster, it was so delicious. The nigiri course was fresh and artfully prepared by the master sushi chef. My favorites were the uni from Hokkaido and the ebi with uni on top which was creamy, rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For dessert, I was served tiramisu. While I've read others received a matcha version, mine was a more traditional style in an individual cup. It wasn't especially "Japanese fusion," but it was still a tasty way to end the meal. I went on a Sunday for lunch and wasn't crowded at all. But I heard that weekdays they're pretty booked up. I suggest calling to make reservations. Overall, Shogun Omakase delivered on quality, service and value. I'd definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for an omakase experience near Grand Central. read more

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Fish quality was good. Ambiance and service is standard relative to any other omakase spot you'll visit in nyc. Reason for the 3 is really just that there's nothing special beyond having decent fish. Their sauce + fish combinations were all off, it didn't complement each other. I think as a baseline for nigiri it's good rice and good fish put together with good technique. To be exceptional that's when chef knowledge comes to light (what seasoning or sauce to use, do you slightly cook the fish or go full raw). Unfortunately that's where Shogun is lacking so I'll stick with a 3 as just an average experience. read more

The restaurant kindly reached out to me about my experience and more than made it up to me! The staff who helped me today was very kind and gracious. I really appreciated that. They apologized on message and in person, and it was clear they truly valued the customer experience. They offered me store credit, the uni this time was outstanding, and they put a more generous amount of uni. I also got the king salmon and the hotate nigiri again, and they were also very delicious and more sizable pieces. The hamachi nigiri was delicious as well. I tried the kani (crab) soup and it was very interesting and tasty! It had garlic and a slightly sweet flavor to the broth, and the crab was so good. Thank you so much for making it up to me! Everything was perfect, and it was a great way to end my trip! I hope to be back here soon. (I wish I took a photo of the food before I left the store, as it was very beautifully presented as well. The uni got shaken up on my walk so I only posted the ones that remained intact). read more

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The kitchen items to start and the quality of the fish was not bad. What threw me off though was just how rich everything was - I really couldn't finish the 3-piece wagyu tasting (the quality of that meat was not good) and some of the pieces had too much in terms of toppings. We couldn't finish the meal and I think they would've benefited from a "less is more" approach. read more

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I opted for a 14 course with a Wagyu experience add-on. And I will most definitely say that it is a truly value for money kind of an experience. We had an expert chef with deft fingers. He seasoned each piece lovingly and perfectly with the right amount of soya sauce and wasabi along with all the individual ingredients. Making each piece a flavour bomb and truly unique. I would highly recommend this Omakase experience. And looking forward to trying it again! read more

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The menu had a lot of options and we decided to get the 14 course omakase. The food was very good, my friend doesn't eat shell fish and they provided delicious alternatives for those who have allergies. Service was good, it was somewhat slow in the beginning but the chefs are are also very busy with table service. Busy restaurant and definitely should make reservations if you are interested in eating at the counter. read more

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The food and service here is always excellent! Any time I am in New York, I try to stop by. You should definitely sit at the bar to enjoy watching your dinner and helpful explanations from the chef. read more

I took my mother here for her first omakase experience for her birthday dinner. I'll preface it by saying that we're nowhere near omakase connoisseurs, so this may not be the review for you if you're seeking a more expert POV. We probably shouldn't have made a reservation since only 2 other tables were being served when we got here around 5:30pm, which is super early for dinner, but more people rolled in within the next hour. We opted for the Omakase A 15-course meal. I must say that the Butter & Garlic Lobster Stew appetizer was a bit of a strange choice to start the set with, though the sauce had the perfect amount of garlic flavor, but pretty drenched in starch. We didn't care for this. We generally liked each tasting - granted, we don't have a ton of experience with omakase and can't compare on quality and execution to other places, but we felt the experience was truly elevated by our chef who took the time to talk to us, speak about his background, and explained logistics of the ingredients because for one, we could tell the freshness of the uni from Hokkaido was still intact from being shipped overnight. The desserts, we didn't really care for either. read more

A simply spectacular dinner experience at Shogun! And such friendly service from the staff & chefs. We did the $68/person omakase at the counter and everything was so fresh and delicious, and they were very accommodating of dietary restrictions. They even gave us a complimentary dessert to celebrate me getting into grad school! We'll definitely be back to this cozy spot. read more

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Amazing service and fantastic sushi maybe the best I ever had. The miso soup was very good also. Definitely will be back again read more

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On the last day of NYC trip I came here to give myself a treat. Ordered the omakase set B that came with 19 courses including a wagyu tasting plate! The restaurant was quite roomy and ambiance very relaxing. Our sushi chef was very friendly; he chatted with me and also explained each course of the meal: snapper, scallop, striped jack, squid, yellowtail, Hokkaido uni, black cod, and amaebi just to name a few, and all the fish were fresh and deliciously prepared! The wagyu tasting set didn't impress me as much as the fish courses but still pretty good. Though I loved the handroll with torched Wagyu and foie gras as it had such deep and rich layers of flavors! Overall I would recommend any sushi fan to give it a try read more

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Amazing sushi place. Even from the window, you can feel the atmosphere and the vibes. But once you're inside, it becomes something even greater! The Chef's Choice is impeccable, the menu is short and thoughtfully curated, and the glassware is elegant and full of personality. The quality of the fish exceeds all expectations -- it melts in your mouth like shaved ice in Hawaii. Pro tip: Go for the Chef's Choice if you're relatively new to Japanese cuisine. read more

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I was pretty impressed by this last minute choice for omakase. Fish was fresh and had a good lineup. The price was around $80 for the low tier and $150 for the higher. Initially I just came because of the foie gras. Ambiance is in line with a traditional omakase setting. Chef talks you through every piece. Service was in line with a premium Japanese restaurant. read more

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A meal that saved my day. Shout out to !!Chef Roy!! who is such a delight and gave me and my friend an amazing first-time omakase experience! They offer multiple set options starting at $88(13 courses). I had the Set B with $150(19 courses) and it worths every penny. The chef's creative touch made the Hokaido Scallop with ikura and lime zest taste like spring. A must-try in New York! 性价比超绝的omakase。Roy师傅人超好！会迅速get到个人的喜好调整搭配。(隔壁的Nick师傅也很可爱) 会再去！ read more

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My friend and I stopped by on a Friday afternoon around 5:15 PM. The restaurant was empty except for the staff and maybe the owner who just stood around the entrance of the restaurant and glared out at people on the streets lol. We sat at the sushi counter and were served immediately with the omakase. Our sushi chef and server were friendly and the service moved very quickly. They started with a soup and oyster appetizer. Both were good but I especially enjoyed the oyster appetizer. Then we went on the various nigiris. They had some interesting pairings including a torched king salmon with butter and cheese. My favorites were the tuna, Hokkaido scallops, uni handroll and eel handroll. We ended up getting another order of the scallop and eel because we liked it a lot. The fish cuts were on the smaller side and the sizes seemed to be different. Additionally, they were all quite small. However, flavor wise it was quite tasty. They finally finished with a tiramisu for dessert which was very tasty and a perfect portion. All in all, a nice omakase though I did wish the size of fish could be a little larger. read more

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