Like some of the helpers here, we too followed Satoshi San from his last restaurant in Queens. We have had plenty of omakases in the city, and we can stay that with no doubt, his omakase course are the best of what we had tried. After waiting for close to 2 years, we were so excited that Satoshi San finally opened up his new place. Once the word got around, there were no stopping the group of us. Our party grew bigger and bigger, and we ended up with 9 people all wanting to go at the same time! Of course, we had to try the premier course, and of course, we had to extend!! The food was too good to resist... The texture of each fish was unique and the combination of ingredients really compliment the fish, without over powering. Each piece was carefully crafted and with so much thoughts put in them. Ingredients are fresh too! So fresh that Satoshi San shops for fish every morning! My favorites were the sea bream, stripe jack, sea eel, hokkaido uni, o toro... and about every piece of the fish from our meal. Needless to say, we will be back! read more

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Wow! Our family loves sushi so it takes something special to wow us. Sushi Jin is simply wow! From the delicious opening course that changes with what they have in season to the special order lobster sushi it's fantastic. We have enjoyed everything that they have served us. Service is friendly and attentive. The sake selection is wonderful, too. Indoor and outdoor dining available. read more

Sushi Jin - Lobster sushi special order - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite Japanese sushi restaurant in city !!!! The best food , wine or sake taste all so good !!! read more

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I really worry this place won't make it. They need to switch to online reservation system or have some infatuation site flag them. On Saturday night it was only us 4 and 2 other people. Outside it's only $65 and $85 omakase. Inside it's $125. We had $85 omakase, it was excellent value. I guess it's not technically omakase as some pieces are brought in together on one tray. Still the food and the service were phenomenal. Come support this great restaurant! read more

Surprisingly best quality sushi I've had in a long time. They were very sweet. Loved every bit of my experience here. Well worth it

I've been coming to Sushi Jin for years now and is one of the most underrated omakase restaurants in all of NYC, which I am kind of glad. There are no influencers here. Just customers that appreciate Satoshi-san's craft and magic! Although a meal here isn't "cheap" (starts at $145), but it's not stupid expensive either like the other competitors. Charging $500 for mediocre sushi for no reason at all. That is insane that people are willing to pay that price and the end product isn't even worth it! If possible, request the seating in the middle of the counter. Watch Satoshi-san eloquently glide on his feet and work with his hands as he prepares your sushi. It is a sight which you do not want to miss. read more

They've been reopened for a while now and still serving up one of the best omakase's in the city. Always something new and different in the menu. Satoshi and the staff all out so much effort into their craft. Just go and try this hidden jewel. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Unpretentious amazing Omakase with extravagant options. Let me start by saying that without any extras, the Omakase is well priced and enough food not to be hungry. Each piece is perfectly prepared, timed well, with intermission of appetizers. Great fish variety and kosher friendly if requested. Since we drank a lot of delicious sake (excellent selection), we got extra hungry and decided to ask the chef to pull some extravagant extras : - he pulled a monster tuna cheek which is essentially exceptional fatty tuna - a trimmed A5 wagyu filet that was thinly sliced, then torched, then made as a nigiri with a spoon of caviar, not tobiko Exceptional to say the least, we left happy, well fed, moderately drunk and eager to return. The place is small inside, not for groups more than 4., there is a covered heated outdoor space with more room read more

Incredible service, creative, DELICIOUS sushi, with the freshest fish you've ever had. the best omakase for $150 i've ever had

Everything about sushi Jin was great! Good quality fish, great Omakase and fair cost. Would definitely go back

I truly couldn't recommend this place more! Sushi Jin is my family's favorite sushi spot and one of the only places we will still regularly go out to since COVID-19 started. On top of the amazing food, Chef Satoshi and all of the staff is so welcoming, making the experience even more incredible. You can tell how much they care about their customers and being regulars they always make sure to go out of their way to surprise us when we come for special occasions with gifts like a bottle of sake and an entire box of house-made mochi! With the omakase you start with a quite a few exciting seasonal appetizer dishes. You then get the most excellent and fresh fish that is complemented perfectly with subtle sauces and seasonings. Lastly, you end with a soup and amazing desserts. The tamago is the best I've ever had, almost pancake like. If you are looking for a premium omakase experience at a reasonable price, Sushi Jin is the place for you! read more

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I should have known better than to trust a review from the Infatuation that read more like a press release. It seems like every month there's a new omakase option popping up in NYC and I haven't learned to just stick with the tried and true (Kura/Yasuda) and instead insist on chasing the next best thing. Most of the time it's not even close to the next acceptable option. For $100, it is mid tier as far as omakase goes but still $100 is not a small amount to drop on 12 pieces of nigiri (the omakase does not end with a roll) and some extremely forgettable/regrettable appetizer / desserts (please dispense with these courses and just shoot straight sushi into my veins). I have never met anyone who comes to a sushi spot expecting a great dessert so I'm not even taking the lackluster attempt here into account. Service is fine. I had a piece of crab shell in my appetizer which contained no crab (it was a slow night and the apprentice was shelling snow crabs for another dish at the sushi bar during our meal which was a little odd) and the host promptly served me a new appetizer and a bottle of complimentary sake (though I would have preferred that she just ask us and given us the option of a comped glass of wine or extra pieces of sushi). The fish here, however, was bland af. I know white fish are generally lighter and have more subtle flavor profiles but they were super disappointing here. The golden eye snapper, usually one of my favorite pieces, was memorably bland. The chef also paired one of the white fish with a miso powder which was intensely unpleasant. The meal ended with a snail which we've never had at an omakase in NYC so didn't think to say no to before the meal began. My husband couldn't stomach it but it ended up being the most interesting part of my meal. The tail tasted like monkfish liver but better. read more

Very proper sushi from a serious chef in a really comfortable, chill environment with gracious and accommodating service. Can't say enough good things about this place! Satoshi San is so nice and pleasant and clearly passionate about procuring the top quality/selection of fish with hyper-seasonal awareness. We enjoyed our meal so much we ended up ordering extra pieces based on the chef's recommendations and it was like he already knew our taste buds after 1 visit. I had needlefish for the first time here --- probably not for everyone but it was special and perfect. We have been sending all our friends here since we first visited. Everyone, from casual sushi eaters to folks who ate at the fanciest places in Japan, have all enjoyed it. I have easily had the same quality sushi at 2-3x the price at other places in NYC. Can't wait to go back! read more

Words cannot describe how amazing Sushi Jin is! It was entrancing to watch the chef cut the fish and make each dish right in front of us. Everything was so fresh and so good. I wish I could eat here every night. Not only was the food amazing but so was the service and the chef. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Chef Satoshi is a great sushi chef. First met him at his old establishment in Flushjng called Ginpachi. He was great then and his skills have excelled. Great selection and innovative flavors for each fish. Staff is courteous and attentive. Reservations are a must. Omakase only. Love sitting at the sushi bar and seeing a master at work. read more

The service you can't get anywhere, the experience from the atmosphere was one on one. The food Jin prepared depends on the seasons, and the menu are always mouth watering. I went back multiple times, because after eating at Jin any other omakase can't compare read more

Chef Satoshi's omakase restaurant is both my new favorite and go to restaurant in the city for it's amazing food and value. The appetizing starters, beautifully balanced nigiris, hand roll, and lovely dessert is quite frankly as far as I am concerned, the perfect meal. Like most sushi enthusiast I have been to many of the City's omakase spots and can confidently say that this is my new favorite and go to spot to splurge on a spectacular sushi meal. Chef Satoshi is friendly and a true master of his craft. read more

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This is or if the best sushi restaurants in NYC. It's omakase only, and not cheap, but easily worth every penny, and as good as many of the fancy big name restaurants. The service is also outstanding. Run to this lovely neighborhood place. read more

Very good food and service! Worth every single dollar of yours! Atmosphere was very relaxing and since we sat right in front of the chefs, we were getting their undivided attention. We got a sincere introduction for every prepared well dish and quite enjoy the excellent service with their heart! read more

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I went to yesterday, and had a omakase menu, it was really good. I love the small rice, it will not make me super full. They are recently open the outdoor dinning , not very big but quiet. And sushi and soy was severed separate, the combination is very great. The waitress is very nice and good service, nice experience! read more

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This is a hidden gem in New York. The Omakase is as good as any Michelin rated restaurant. The chef brings in all his fish from Japan. Chef Satoshi is friendly and very accommodating as is his staff. They do not rush your dining experience, instead they create a a friendly atmosphere. my husband and I have been back many times and we love that the menu will change seasonally. There is a reason his customers are willing to come back on a weekly basis. read more

I went to this place with my Japanese friend and she said it's very authentic. For a $145 omakase the chef has out done himself though there are some limitations of what he could offer within this price range, the set is more than what I would have expected for this price. I hope this place could get more popular and the chef will have the liberty of offering a higher priced fixed menu. The chef is very friendly and we had a great conversation. Would come again and would defs recommend read more

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We've been avid fans of Chef Tachikawa ever since we first experienced his masterpiece in Ginpachi. That's why both my husband and I were ecstatic when we found out that he opened a location in the city. From the chic decor to the outstanding service, we knew that it was going to be a great experience again and we were not disappointed. We opted for the omakase extended version and we glad we did. Chef Tachikawa is a technician which shows on his creations. The flavors were superb and on point and you can tell and taste that the sushi were excellent quality. We had an amazing experience and definitely recommend to anyone out there who likes good food. To be honest, better than Nakazawa. read more

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Master Chef Satoshi at work!! Only 12 seats so make a reservation. Imported fish from Japan and rare delicacies. There is no fresher and higher quality sushi anywhere in tri-state area. Highly recommended!! read more

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Food was incredible. Only thing I wish was that food price was at some point expressed upon arrival or on the website, or anywhere really. The entire time I was eating I could tell it was a valuable experience but no idea what the price was going to be. Ultimately came out spending $450+ for a$60 bottle of sake and meal for two. Great experience overall. Ambiance was great, service was great, just wish I knew the price tag prior. If your looking for amazing classic style sushi (not drowned in truffle etc) with premium fish quality, this is your spot. read more

So initially I thought the guitar shop next door was a portion of the store. It was not the place is a wonderful 10 seat or so counter so you can really engage with the sushi chef. Similar setup to Tanoshi if you've been. At 125 omakase I found great value, and found the chef saying x y z fish is in season and the length of the season very insightful. I also like how we were just treated very well, some places would push us out the door once we finished or course this place let us sit, absorb post dinner tea and had us contemplating if we order some extras. I would also like to highlight the attentiveness of the staff who I found phenomenal as they topped off our drinks, remembered my name, and noticed that being left handed when my place setting was placed had the finger clothe on the left. The omakase was well structured, did not have a hot or spicy element added to the fish which I always found takes away from natural flavor but I see it does offer contrast. Overall a great experience granted it was on a Thursday night so I'm not sure how it would be on a Friday or weekend. read more

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Chef Satoshi is one of my favorite sushi chefs in NYC. I've followed him from his Bayside spot to Sushi Jin. Go go go go go!

I'm not often on the Upper East Side so I haven't eaten here before, but this restaurant is an excellent reason to come back up here again. The quality of the food they are serving is unquestionably some of the finest I've ever had and the staff are courteous and friendly. Long may this establishment prosper ! read more

Great food and amazing service. Highly recommend calling to make a reservation here for a special evening.

The best! Amazingly fresh creative and flavorful sushi that I ever had. Blows away every other place that I have ever been. Amazing experience! Go before it gets discovered and you can get in! read more

Great omakase. We wanted to give it five stars but we were a little bummed of it experience here despite the sushi being delicious. My husband and I got the $125 option plus the $45 for my husband. The meal starts with 2 appetizers. It took 40 minutes for us to finish both since the lag time between the two dishes were so long. Then the sushi potion started which increased the tempo of the meal so for us the pacing of the whole meal was a bit off. We also notice that the sushi is all pre-cut. Just as a personal preference, we tend to not like precut sushi as it can dry out. Overall though the omakase was fantastic. Fresh fish with great flavors. The staff was friendly and efficient. The chef was friendly and looked hard working. For the price, it's def worth trying. My husband really enjoyed the $45 extended experience. The chef served different sushi combos than the regular portion of the omakase so my husband appreciated the differences given. read more

I've been lucky to be invited to an in home omakase experience by Chef Satoshi and his staff. It was delicious and amazing and worth every penny. Each piece not only melted in your mouth in an explosion of different layers of taste but was a visual masterpiece. I've had omakase before at restaurants but not like this. And the piece of resistance was the daifuku, strawberry and red bean paste in a mochi. I have a sweet tooth and good mochi is so hard to find in the States. I can't wait until there's in door dining again or get invited to another in home omakase dinner. read more

Wow! Incredible omakase experience. I'm still in LALA land from last nights dinner. Me and my friend literally made reservations for another night 3 sushi pieces in. From the minute you walk in the door, the staff and atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Chef Satoshi was so lovely, approachable, and accommodating with everyone at the sushi bar. What sets Sushi Jin apart is the quality and freshness of every piece. Chef Satoshi doesn't over power the sushi which can easily be overdone with yuzu and truffle. I personally love that he can keep the traditional Japanese style while pairing unique flavors that I've never experienced. This spot def rates amongst my top 3 omakase spots in NYC and Japan. I have to say that I did lose my fire for omakase the last several months since so many places opened that have been underwhelming. After last nights experience I am ressurected and super excited to be back! If you're a true foodie you will value and recognize this gem in UES. read more

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Am always looking for a great sushi place and when I heard Jin had opened in the neighborhood had to try it - especially given that my usual go-to for omakase (Tanoshi) isn't always an option, given the need to plan waaay ahead to get a reservation. Short answer, Jin is exceptional, and I will be back! The atmosphere is tranquil, and the fish is as good as it gets, and Satoshi (who makes all the pieces himself, no team of here lackeys) has conjured some truly interesting flavor combinations playing off the pristine fish, including house-made bottarga, egg yolk, and fresh yuzu. The "flight" of tuna alone was worth the price of premiere omakase admission, with two rich slabs of otoro capping it off. This is also the only place I've ever had the opportunity to compare different varieties of uni (Maine, Santa Barbara, and Hokkaido). The difference between each is fascinating, and delicious. Bottom line - if you're reading this, go. And go now - before it gets mobbed by Instagram-obsessed omakase chasers! read more

Like many before me, I was waiting for this place to open as Satoshi San is someone I trust to give me the best sushi he can get his hands on. This place does not disappoint. I went to his previous location and had something new every time, and my trip here was no different. The fish is super fresh, tasty, just everything I want in quality sushi. I have already scheduled my next trip back! read more

Great quality of food. Atmosphere is beautiful. Service excellent. Best Japanese restaurant in city. Strongly recommend.

The best omakase. Everything is super fresh and in season. Every time we come there's something new we haven't tried.

Wow, what a great omakase experience. The fish was clearly the star of the show, and boy did it shine. But everything else just amplified the evening, from the decor to the service. We can't wait to go back! read more

We just finished a delicious Omakase meal which was an absolute delight. The service was impeccable rivaled only by the freshness and deliciousness of the fish. In particular, if you like tuna, there are at least three servings during the meal that will prove to be quite memorable. Will definitely be back and highly recommend for anyone looking for a celebratory meal or just a great night out. read more

I've been to numerous omakase restaurants in the city from masa to ishikawa. You definitely get your money's worth here at Sushi Jin. The chef curates his pieces from start to finish to the traditional conventions of Japanese sushi and omakase (none of the modern gold flakes are on any of the pieces). He's a true artist as you see him put extra care into every piece with a wonderful blend of flavors from lemon drops, to himalayan salts. I highly recommend this place as it's in my top three for sure. They also have an expansive collection of sake to pair your meal. read more