Sushi Jin remains one of the most underrated best value omakase gems in NYC. Chef Satoshi curates…read morean intimate dining experience with cozy seating around the chef's counter and a bit of hip versus Japanese aesthetic vibes to me. There are also two tables for more intimacy. Service is excellent and attentive, not intrusive. They have a great sake list and helpful with recommendations. For reservations you have to call ahead, they are not taken online but generally aren't difficult. The dinner course itself is an impressive amount of food and sushi for the price, I believe now $160 pp. you start off with a few appetizers, seafood based and usually at least one fried that built anticipation. The fish itself was many typical of most omakase but excellent- fresh, rich and paired great with rice that was cooked and seasoned well. The chefs are very engaging and fun to chat with on just about anything- chef Satoshi has great experiences to tell! At the end there is an add on menu depending on the day's availability with some rare options like kamatoro. Have been multiple times and each time has been consistent. I also have visited other high end omakase in NYC and chefs have all spoken very highly of sushi Jin. Cannot recommend enough!

Wonderful Restaurant, very authentic. Neighbor hood jam honestly I don't want to tell this place…read moreto many ppl, since it's very cozy place .

TL;DR: As of a month into their opening, it's currently $85 for 14 courses with potential…read moresupplements. BYOB for now with some non-alcoholic offerings. There's going to be a lunch option, likely in the summer, with temaki/handrolls. Non-traditional omakase with some unique toppings and very high-quality fish. Rice was well prepared and milder than most omakase, while the ginger was cubed and stronger. The vast majority of fish were from Japan. Best miso soup I've ever had by a mile. I was at this very new UES omakase last night, with the spot having only been open for 3 weeks. Seating around 24 people, it's currently BYOB and is $85 for 14 courses, not including drinks or their Okonomi menu at the end, consisting of extra bites for between $10 and $20. The inside is dark with clear views of the counter, and the music consisted of 90s and early 2000s at a low volume. Outside of the extras, the menu includes two dishes, followed by 10 pieces of sushi, soup, and then finally a dessert. The service was friendly, with the two sushi chefs having pedigrees at Kappo Masa, Jeju, and Morimoto for our chef, and Ito Tribeca, Kanoyama, Ushiwakamaru, and Shuko for the other chef. To drink, I didn't bring a bottle of sake, so I had some tea for $5, which turned out to be genmaicha. Even though it was poured frequently, I wish the omakase included tea as part of the price point. In terms of the gari/sushi ginger, it is uniquely cut into cubes and is a bit stronger than usual, with a bit of sweetness, and it was very tasty. After checking my allergies, the meal began, which took around 1 hour and 10 minutes. On a side note, I am pretty positive that one piece was shima aji/stripe jack, but my memory might be mistaken. 1st- Masu/Sakura Trout- Tomato, hanaho/yuzu flower, tomato jus, tosazu dressing. Good quality trout with a slightly sweet dressing complementing the fish. 2nd- Honmaguro/Pacific Blue Fin Tuna- Scallions, ginger-infused dashi. Tuna was slightly rich, while the dressing added a bit of saltiness and herbal flavor. I preferred this slightly as it was bolder. 3rd- Kanpachi/Greater Amberjack- Yuzu kosho, sea salt. Not too much yuzu kosho that it overpowered the fish with a bit of spiciness on the palate and some saltiness at the end. Very tasty. 4th- Hotate/Scallop- Yuzu kosho. The yuzu was lighter here, which I was happy about, while the large Hokkaido Scallop was sweet and tasty. One of my favorite bites of the night. Another person near me who was allergic to scallops got a piece of chutoro/medium fatty tuna, which they loved 5th- Tai/Seabream. The simplest preparation and a good quality tai. 6th- Masunosuke/King Salmon- Yuzu skin. The yuzu skin was my favorite unique offering, helping to reduce the richness of the salmon. Very tasty 7th- Sawara/Spanish Mackerel- Herb puree. The herb puree blended nicely with the slight fishiness of the mackerel. This was also very tasty 8th- Aburi Toro/Torched Fatty Tuna. Barely seared and melted on the tongue. Many people's favorite for a good reason. 9th- Hamachi/Amberjack- Truffle/maitake. Interesting umami mix with the amberjack. Not my favorite topping, but it worked 10th- Botan Ebi/Spot Prawn- Marinated with kombu. This was a giant piece of prawn with a bit of sweetness and a tiny bit of brine. Also had the most texture. Another highlight, even if I couldn't taste the seaweed. I believe the prawn was from Kyushu. 11th- Miyazaki A5 Wagyu- Torched twice. The torching on both sides made it melt even more, but I could still taste the beefy flavor. Delicious, of course. 12th- Negitoro Handroll. I got a bad photo, but this was excellent with a generous amount of fatty tuna. Seaweed had a good texture, and it was perfectly made. I'm looking forward to their handroll place based on this alone. They then gave us the supplement menu as the sushi was over. I was tempted by the $16 Uni, but decided to only get the $15 Zuwaigani/Snow Crab Handroll. It was delicious and worth the price, with plenty of sweet crab. I slightly preferred the previous handroll, but both were excellent. Another person got the uni, which apparently was from Hokkaido, and it was a gigantic piece that they loved. 13th- Miso Soup- Red and white miso, mushroom, and poached black cod. This was the other unexpected highlight of the meal. The housemade blend included both miso and their dashi, I believe, and had a ridiculous amount of flavor. The mushrooms inside had some crunch, and there was a piece of tender black cod at the bottom. This was the best miso soup I've ever had, bar none. 14th- "Tamagoyaki" Cheesecake. This was a cheeky little dessert at the end, as it resembled the typical ending to an omakase, tamagoyaki, but instead was a miniature piece of cheesecake. Very much Japanese style, not super sweet and airy. Tasty I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, and I plan on going back. Hopefully, they don't change the price too soon.

One of my favorite omakase experiences I've been to in NYC in awhile! $85 for 14 courses, which is…read morea steal in my opinion for the quality and creativity, especially compared to other omakases in the city at this price point. Every single dish was delicious, nothing missed for me. Some of my favorite bites were the tomato salmon, the salmon with yuzu, and the Hokkaido scallop.

I've been here twice, and both times were for my birthday, so I guess this place has officially…read morebecome part of my birthday tradition. This spot is tucked away and a little tricky to find. After heading down the stairs, you walk into a small, narrow space that is dimly lit and cozy. The staff was friendly and warm, always checking in throughout the night without being overbearing. It's 18 courses for $175, with some creative toppings and ingredient combination. Every piece was beautifully plated, and the flavors worked well together. There was a lot of variety, so each course felt a little different from the last. I really enjoyed the experience very much and will probably come back again...maybe another birthday.

Wonderful food and service! Even better than expected and we had big expectations going in.read more

Their signature Sushi special was amazingly good. Fresh fish that fell apart in your mouth with…read moretoppings that enhanced and changed the tastes. Miso soup was nice. The Pinot Grigio was very good and served at the proper temperature. My wife enjoyed the sushi deluxe finding it very tasty.

Ordered takeout, had Hamachi Kama what' , miso soup, edamame. Fantastic Kama, albeit a small…read moreportion. Excellent food. DoorDash is offering a deal FYI.

Amazing omakase experience at Sushi Kaito!…read more Restaurant is small and intimate with only 12 seats at the counter. Wall art was very cute. The bench seating by the window was extra comfy. Servers welcomed us upon arriving with warm towels and an appetizer trio. We ordered a bottle of sake to share. They make sure they get down any allergies we may have before they start. Sushi chef paced our dining experience quite well. Each piece was expertly prepared to perfection. We just did the 17 course. One of the best omakase experiences we have had. 10/10 recommend

$115pp Great…read moretraditional omakase, good quality fish, and funny old chef. Nothing stood out specifically, but it was good and enjoyable.

IYKYK that this restaurant serves some of the best Sushi on planet earth…read more The incredibly delicious Sushi is sublime. Every meal I have is amazing. And I always leave inspired by my experience. They are always performing at an elite-level. And I would go as far as to say that this team is a rare example - in our world - of consistent excellence. I am grateful to the Kurumazushi team for serving us through all of these decades. Thank you!

Went here with some friends for dinner the other night, was excited for some prime quality sushi…read more We got there around 6:30 PM and the place was completely empty. It was eerily quiet and downright awkward the entire meal. The sushi chef (very sweet man, quite old but still going!) listed some items he recommended we try. We liked this...until he ended up listing EVERY ITEM on the menu, huh??? Anyways, the sushi was good, nothing spectacular though. For the price, it is certainly not worth it. They were also out of 50% of the niche fish options that we wanted to order... Wouldn't go back for $10-$15 per PIECE of nigiri...

love the food , I think is the best of New York now thanks…read moreto the owner Ben He is kind to share the best skills of the sushi !

Excellent experience at Zama Omakase! I enjoy a lot of omakase, and this was one of the best…read moreexperiences I've had. We enjoyed the great service from the host, and especially from Chef Ben. He carefully crafted each piece, which kept tasting better and better. My favorites were the marinated Chutoro, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu with Truffle, Hokkaido Scallop, amongst many more. I really enjoyed the unique flavors of every dish and was pleasantly surprised by the monkfish liver, which I usually am indifferent towards. This was such a great date night spot for us, with elevated and polished style. Excited to come back!

The food- fantastic. The chef- amazing. The service- wonderful. Sushi omakase- great deal.read more

The "Cheers" of NYC sushi places where you're always glad you came. Yes that description may sound…read morecheesy but it's actually true of Sushi You! Entering the downstairs intimate space, one is transported to old school Japan where owner/chef Miku and his staff makes everyone feel welcome right away. I love watching their vast collection of retro music videos while eating at the counter. Their sushi is always fresh and scrumptious with an omakase menu featuring daily market specials, as well as hot and cold appetizers. If you're looking for huge delectable toro handrolls this is the place! Pricing is reasonable for generous portions, and half portions are available for smaller budget/appetites. They have a full bar with a nice array of sake from all over Japan, and Miku will pour you a couple of samples to help choose the right one. Currently open for lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, dinner daily, closed on Sundays and Mondays. (Please check their website for current hours). Reservations recommended.