Grabbed a day of reservation for Thursday night and turned out better than expected! Seemed pretty easy to get a table during the week, it wasn't too crowded which was nice. We really enjoyed the Sushi and Sashimi Omakase (Dining Table, not sushi bar)... the food just KEPT coming and was all great. So fun to end with a great bite of Uni and a Hand Roll! Wish I would have taken pictures!! read more

Met here for dinner with a friend who lives here, she recommended this place. Cute place. I am mad because I picked the table in back, wrong choice. Should have sat up front. The service was good but I had a hard time understanding our server. We ended up getting the salmon app which was bursting with flavor. We got edamame which could have been hotter. The green salad was good but not The ginger dressing I was used to. We ordered the expensive sushi (treat) absolutely delicious and loved we tried different kinds but couldn't understand so wasn't sure what I was eating. It was very good! But the price was very high, very! There were three courses (I would have liked the salad to be included for that price). The pieces were VERY FILLING! The service was good, water refilled, wiped down table between serving. I understand the soy sauce should be used sparingly bc you needed to focus on the flavors or the sauces, but they put the smallest Amount I had to ask for More. That and the fact they kept Placing my chopsticks on the stone on the table. Which DIDN'T stay. We all must of tried multiple times - just bugged me. Plus I didn't like anyone touching my chop sticks. All and all, the sushi was very good. BUt something don't sit well with overall. I will rate them high because the fish was so fresh, flavorful and very filling. Super neat pieces. Don't ask me What they were. read more

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I am hesitant to give a 5 star review because I don't want this place to become too crowded! This is the best, authentic sushi I have had in a long time. Cheaper to come and eat here than to go fly to Japan. Highly recommend. read more

Sushi Katsuei - The deluxe sushi only $38! great value - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Really great food and service My new go to place in my neighborhood Very authentic with full Japanese staff which I find very important read more

Sushi Katsuei has some great options for affordable omakase including the $65 9 piece and handroll set. If you're at the table, they'll bring you the sushi 3 at a time. Every piece was excellent imo excluding the uni which is just because I'm not a huge fan of uni. Reservations are a bit tricky because you have to call or send them an email via the website. There are some small menu differences between this and the original Brooklyn location (Brooklyn has a king crab roll which is lovely). read more

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$65 omakase course for 9 pieces and a hand roll. Fish is flown fresh from Japan, and the course offers uni, medium fatty tuna and some other solid pieces. Finished off with complimentary hot green tea. Price and quality are as good as it gets in the city! read more

so bad essentially scam restaurant. Overcharged everything, waiters act confused and do not explain m en u

The quality of Sushi is really high. I would compare it with Yasaka (and you don't have to travel all the way to 72 street, which is a big W). Both omakaze and sushi deluxe proved to be fantastic. Overall, great food and amazing service. I would suggest that the restaurant should use different tea cups: the current ones are too hot outside to hold them. Sincerely recommend to everyone who enjoys sushi. read more

December 20, 2024 - Food was good but unfortunately a cockroach crawled up my leg mid meal. Then another one up the servers leg. The restaurant response: "don't freak out, it's a water bug it happens from time to time". Ok so you have a cockroach infestation... and a health code violation.. and that's the apology?! Didn't take anything off the bill and we still paid full price. Will never return and this place should be shut down by a health inspector. read more

We had a reservation at 5:30PM but arrived half and hour early. The host greeted and seated us immediately. Our server was great and warm , he gave us really good recommendations and we enjoyed it . I personally think this is the best omakase experiences I had. The fish quality was fresh and amazing. We ordered sushi omakase and sushi and sashimi omakase , everything was so good we had to ordered more . We also ordered the oysters , omg it's so good and creamy!!! This is place is not fancy or any high class looking restaurant but definitely a great place for date , gathering or just enjoying fresh and excellent sushi!! We will definitely come back again !!! read more

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Dined here once solo and found that the menu steers pretty strongly toward the premium omakase options. I ordered two apps and the basic option and --man-- was it basic and a waste of a dinner slot. I returned two weeks later with friends for the proper omakase experience. It was delicious and I really enjoyed myself. One thing I didn't like was that the way they asked us if we wanted add-ons confused the less savvy diner at our table, who thought asking if we wanted "more" was just a part of the experience. File it away as naivety, sure, but nobody should ever not be on the same page when the add-ons can cost as much as an entire dinner somewhere else. read more

We came across this place when searching for great omakase that wouldn't break the bank - and we struck gold. We ordered the squid tempura appetizer and the $65 Sushi Omakase which came with 9 pieces sushi and 1 hand roll. The squid tempura was super light and crisp, with squid that wasn't chewy at all. It was a tad salty, but it didn't come with any sauce, so that worked out. As we weren't seated at the bar, the omakase came out 3 pieces at a time (3 rounds of sushi + 1 hand roll) . All the fish was delicious and very fresh - we ate mackerel, salmon, different types of tuna, uni, and sea bream to name some. We also ordered Scallop (Hotate) Sushi a la carte and it was amazingly tender and sweet. Definitely wouldn't skip this if you're a scallop fan! The service was also great. Our water glasses were never empty, and our server thoughtfully held our hand roll order so that we'd have a chance to add other sushi (hand roll always goes last!). I would 100% come back and recommend this place to anyone looking for great quality fish without needing to make a reservation and saving up for months in advance. read more

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Our party of 4 had the dinner omakase on a busy Spring Saturday night. It was worthwhile with the main takeaway being the fish was super fresh, everything was done eloquently and price was moderate. -made reservation via their website. They emailed back a few hours later to confirm. They do ask for a CC to confirm, which you call to give them -Fri and Sat night is omakase only. We got the $95 sushi and sashimi which includes sushi (not rolls) and sashimi and 1 hand roll. The star was the scallop. Super fresh. Sea urchin was excellent was well. Hand roll was pretty perfect as well. -we were able to get tap water. green tea was free too. -they do push appetizers and sake on you. We passed on both and got beers. Still were treated fine -Did felt hungry after but we were 4 above average sized men who went for the experience vs stuffing our faces (we did go to Joe's Pizza after) -Waiter did a solid job explaining and describing each item when it arrived -there was a kosher omakase option *Overall a pleasant experience with fair priced (not cheap) omakase read more

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I had high expectations for this place due to the reviews but it was decent. The fish wasn't very fresh but the rolls were good. It was my friends birthday and they didn't do any birthday sake shots or anything special at all (normally omasake places are the best for birthdays) so that was disappointing . This place is overall decent. read more

Sushi Katsuei - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Come for high quality sushi and good service and you will not be disappointed. Came as a 9 person group and got the $135 pp open-style omakase, where the chef chooses the complete 15-piece menu. Best choice ever! Highlights were the fatty tuna and amaebi (sweet shrimp) by far. Oyster was also a very interesting start and so so fresh. Some of the other pieces were not totally up my alley - too mushy - but others liked them so ~preferences~ I guess. More detailed analysis of the three top pieces at the end. Food came out on large plates of 3-4 pieces per person at a time since we were doing the table omakase rather than eating at the bar. The waiter was so nice and very knowledgeable - explaining exactly where each piece came from (was it flown from Japan, etc.) along with additional flavors they paired with each piece. He also explained the order in which we should eat the pieces and recommended some great add-ons at the end. We ended up also getting 2x karage and 1 handroll each along with mochi ice cream- all were very good. Fatty tuna: Insanely fatty- so soft it melted in my mouth. Made me want to melt too - completely in love with this piece. Amaebi: I will have dreams about this piece for sure. Shrimp was FAT and so flavorful - slightly sticky, so so sweet, and huge. Then they served us the deep fried head, which is a testament to the quality and freshness of the shrimp. People in my party had never had it and seemed a bit hesitant, but everyone quickly ate their shrimp head and loved it. So much of the flavor is packed into the shrimp head, and eating it with a very crisp exterior and hot, juicy interior is amazing. Oyster: So fresh- flavored well with a sweet sauce. No sand or any sediments. Truly a thick piece. Karage (fried chicken): Such thin batter on the outside - so crisp and hot and fresh. I was also stuffed at this point, so the fact that it STILL tasted good really shows how good it was. Fatty tuna + scallion hand roll: Amazing as you would expect. Such a good way to end the meal! Love when they have a little piece of seaweed on the bottom so all your filling doesn't slide out. It's the small details that count! Mochi ice cream: Standard, good mochi ice cream. Mochi didn't taste too fresh- wasn't the sticky and slightly chewy texture that you would expect from fresh mochi. Would probably recommend getting another piece of sushi/ handroll instead. read more

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If you're looking for a sushi spot for a special occasion, this is the place for you. The omakase experience is around $130pp. If you're able to get a space at the sushi bar - do it. The chefs are so nice and explain every piece of sushi! The service was also amazing. We were able to order a couple appetizers, dessert and even had a few more pieces of sushi. What I especially loved about this experience was the no-limit sushi bar experience - we were able to sit, eat and enjoy the experience. I can't post more than 10 items as pictures - but each piece was more delicious than the other!! So amazing! I especially loved the salmon belly and the chutoro - we got 2 extra courses. Loved every part of this experience. read more

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I got reservations for a Saturday night pretty easily for a party of 3. The ambiance is pretty traditional Japanese omakase style setting with seats at the bar & a couple of booths behind. Service is great- they even fold your napkins when you leave for the restroom and give great recommendations for drinks that pair well. We all got the $135 omakase- the highlight would be the sea bream and the oyster (probably the best oyster I've had). The rest of the meal was good but nothing mind blowing in my opinion. Dessert is not included- extra $15 for it & I don't think it was communicated across clearly. Bill ended up to be $220 pp. I personally don't think it's worth the money for what you get as there are other comparable places in the city for omakase but overall still good. read more

Sushi Katsuei - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We did the omakase of Japanese sourced fish and it was a stellar experience. The service was friendly and attentive. Each course was thoroughly explained, artfully presented and delicious. It was our first visit to Sushi Katsuei and won't be our last. read more

Gave this spot a 3 star because the sushi ended up being decent so wanted to give the food a fair rating. When we got to the restaurant and were seated we were immediately told they do not have tap water and you are charged for water. We opted to get a Sapporo instead of paying $9 for a large bottle of water. Once we started ordering, we chose an omakase each and our waitress insisted that the food would take too long so we must order an appetizer. We finally did order a shumai, which took 15 minutes to come anyways so didn't save much time between that and the omakase. Also, the menu said our omakase was $35, but she said it was $38 and they hadn't updated the menu yet.. The omakase itself was good and the fish was fresh. Unfortunately, the shumai was a bit soggy and we should have opted for the pan fried dumplings instead. read more

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Visited on friday night with appointment. The staffs were very nice. Very smooth service. They have a great sake and beer selection. Ask staffs for recommendation. With today's visit, I felt like they recommend based on what food you will have, not based on availability and price. Karaage was very juicy, rich. I wish the portion is more generous. They put lemon on a clip so you dont need to touch the lemon. Came in 5 pieces and 1 pepper which was very spicy. Be awareee, pepper was really spicy Tuna avocado salad was great too. The sauce made it really yummy and of course, they use fresh fish and avocado which made it really good. Omakase- we had sushi deluxe. 9 pieces of sushi and 1 handroll. They do not give you soy sauce. All sauces are served on the fish. Sushi was very fresh! I could really taste the fish and there weren't really any fishy smell. But sushi was little thin and small. I wish their portion was more generous. Overall, fresh ingredients and fish. Richy flavor, good taste, will be back! read more

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I tried both the Park Slope and now the West Village outpost and I think this is a pretty wonderful sushi establishment, especially for the price. Tonight my pal ordered the omakase and I ordered sushi ala carte, but when they brought out the plates they spaced it for both of us 3 pieces at a time. They also dressed my (non omakase) nigiri with yuzu kosho, salt and lemon, ponzu, soy, etc., which is very unusual when not ordering omakase. Each piece of nigiri had a wow factor. It was really very good. I had dinner at Sushi of Gari last week with the same friend who dined with me tonight; we both agreed we preferred Sushi Katsuei. read more

We came here for our valentines day dinner. There were a line outside which was confusing because we had made a reservation for 7:30pm. After checking in with the host, we were finally seated around 7:50pm at the counter. They had glasses separating us and other patrons and the chefs. We started off with some miso soup and two plates of sashimi. The first plate was pretty good, the second plate had some Santa Barbra uni that was bitter. The ankimo wrapped with sea bream was also dry. The nigiris that came after were amazing....until it wasn't. We had some amazing fish that came from japan, my favorite was the nodoguro. The rice and fish ratio was great. However the pacing felt rushed. The chef was simultaneously serving us, the other tables, and takeout boxes. The nigiris towards the end started to have cold rice. And they accidentally took away our unfinished bottle of sake. The lack of care and quality was very disappointing considering the price point. The whole night felt very chaotic. Will definitely not come here again, and I advise anyone considering omakase here to go somewhere else. read more

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Honestly not sure why this place has only 3.5 stars. Came here w/ friends and their kids (total party size of 10). They were really accommodating as we originally cancelled our reservation at the last minute b/c of illness, and then were able to find a spot for us around the original reservation date/time when things cleared up. The service was really good. It's not a big place, but they had plenty of space for our large group and still had a good number of tables for smaller parties at the same time. We got several of the sushi omakase, one of the other omakase (don't remember the name but it was $95), a ton of sushi a la carte, a couple of the chicken katsu, tempura, and a bottle of sake. This place deserves its $$$$ designation, but despite the high cost, we really enjoyed it. The fish tasted great, and we never felt hurried or rushed. And location wise, it's quite easy to get to from West 4th. read more

It's everything everyone is saying. Our 12 course omakase encompass a veritable mix bag of Chu & otoro, several mackerel, even bonito pieces with obviously an uni, white fish I cannot recall which ones & an amazing squid. U can reorder anything for about $10 a pop. Literally. Get the white beer- it's awesome. We came to celebrate a half milestone bday and the team was welcoming, to the point and sang a lovely bday song. You can skip the dessert tray as it's prolly Costco mochi and go to the spot or something after. read more

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Agree with all positive reviews: everything was perfect. We've ordered 2 kinds of omakase and it was a special experience. The service is impeccable. This place is perfect and very private , even though it's located right on a busy 6th ave. Highly recommend. read more

My son wanted to come here for his belated sushi dinner so I made a reservation for 7:15 on tonight (Monday) for him, my daughter and me. This is a very cool hip LOUD sushi bar in the West Village but be prepared to wait up to 55 minutes at the sushi bar if you order omakase like we did. The fish is delicious and each morsel is amazing. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the waitress did an up sell which was a bit disappointing plus we were starving and had to wait without being offered a drink or miso soup while we wondered why it was taking so long. Here's the premium omakase course if I can remember it all. 9 pieces for $69 which I labeled on the attached photos My faves were the nogoodoro and kimnedai Would I come back? Probably not since there are plenty more fish in the sea of Manhattan read more

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Comically bad Japanese restaurant specializing in omakase. Fish is dry and not fresh. The sushi rice is so hard i was worried i might break a tooth. Sushi pieces come with the rice part pre dipped in the saltiest soy sauce i've ever tasted. You would think this incredibly salty soy sauce would make the rice melt the way it seems to melt your stomach walls, but no, the rice grains are rock solid. One particularly memorable piece was the uni, half of which was very black, probably from necrosis. Service was pushy to boot. We were all encouraged to order omakase. We ended up passing many pieces around the table like hot potatoes no one wanted to touch. Bloated and over-dated and stale restaurants like this should be kicked out of the city to make space for better omakase. read more

I had the $65 sushi omakase at lunchtime and I highly recommend. It's a (relatively) affordable way to experience *amazingly* fresh and delicious sushi, in a very intimate way. I went by myself, so it's just me and the chef, and I get to watch him prepare each piece with tenderness and care. It's hard to explain how high end sushi tastes better than the $6-$10 a roll stuff, but it really really is. Other places of this caliber go for $150++ . The $65 option isn't a ton of food but it was good for lunch for me. read more

Don't get me wrong, this is top notch sushi in NYC. However, the service and details had some room for improvement First the positives: -The 9 piece omakase with hand roll was spectacular. Fresh fish, immaculately prepared. -Tiramasu green tea was amazing! They don't have dessert on the menu, but make sure you ask for it Negatives: -Service is a complete mess, starting from the host to the waiters -The daikon salad was of flavorless. I also found a dead mosquito in mine and had to send it back for another one! They made excuses about how it wasn't their fault that the mosquito flew into the food rather than apologizing, which I didn't appreciate Will I come back? Maybe. That sushi was damn good. read more

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One of the best omakase experiences we have had! $133 for 12 pieces of sushi and 3 pieces of sashimi. The sashimi included baby octopus soaked in yuzu citric sauce and raw oyster with sprinkled sea salt, so chilled, so flavorful. For the sushi, the toro was so fatty, and the uni was 100% heavenly. Both melted in our mouths immediately. Sushi chef was very friendly, and easier service was excellent! read more

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Very fresh sushi and quick service. The Deluxe sushi was an excellent choice. And their tempura shrimp and vegetables has very light batter and very crisp. But it does not come with rice. When you need good sushi in this area - it isn't bad. We opted to share the Mochi ice cream. It came in 3 flavors. read more

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I am giving this place 3 stars for 1 reason. I went on a Saturday night and was told that I could only order omakase or order 8 or more pieces of sushi ala carte. I was NOT ALLOWED to order other dishes like sushi deluxe or chicken katsu. This little tidbit of information is not noted anywhere on their menu or website. You can make any rule you want, but then you have to tell people before they show up. Make a weekend menu that doesn't include the dishes that you are not allowed to order. The fish that we did have was fresh and tasty, but never going there on a weekend again. Also sitting in the shack on the sidewalk is not great. read more

Amazing food and very friendly staff. Came here with a group for the Omakase (and ordered some extra's) and the sushi was incredibly fresh, full of fish and flavors that I had never tried before, including barracuda, fatty tuna, and bonito. Other types included uni, shrimp, white fish, salmon, and a bunch of others that I cannot remember. The fatty tuna and unit were especially incredible. Staff was incredibly accommodating for our raucous (and bit confused group). The Karage was so good - perfectly fried and hot. Incredibly tender as well. We also ended up getting additional fatty tuna had rolls which were also amazing. The staff were pushing us (in a friendly way) to eat them as soon as they came, which shows how much they value the experience and the food. Truly a wonderful experience with masterful staff. Would come back again. read more

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Came here for a weeknight dinner and really enjoyed it! It's a great spot to have a high quality meal without leaving stuffed. The service was superb and the design of the location makes you feel like you're in Japan. We started the meal with miso soup and the shrimp dumplings, both of which were good. The highlight of the meal were the sushi choices. The uni in particular was a highlight! read more

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Omakase was amazing. We opted for the sushi and sashimi omakase and it came with 9 pieces + 1 handroll, and a bottle of sake. It was PERFECTION. Every piece melted in my mouth, and I really liked the flavors that accompanied the sashimi pieces. Easy to make a reservation on their website. Clean bathroom. read more

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The omakase sushi is our favorite. The pieces are unique and always delicious. Each piece had its own unique flavoring. read more

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

I'm confused by the three-star rating this restaurant has. Their sushi should be the standard for sushi in New York, and on top of that, the service cares about you enjoying the food and treats you so professionally as soon as you walk in. Sashimi is the way to go, especially if you're sharing and want to go riceless. I won't review each piece I tried, but I will say most were very high-quality and melted in my mouth. It's so fresh you will be able to taste the difference between this and less expensive places for sure. Some favorites were the eel (full of flavor), the fluke, the red snapper, and the scallops. It was an adventure to dine here - if you're looking for quality fish, a classy, quiet, minimalistic place, and are ready to drop some dollars, Katsuei is great. Order: Sashimi deluxe Kanpachi yellowtail King salmon Oh toro Eel Iced barley tea Japanese beer Came out to about $110, and worth it! read more

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Pretty darn delicious. I had fun practicing my limited Japanese with our waiter. We actually saw a JAL cargo box getting delivered during our meal- so yes the fish is flown in fresh from Japan. Everything was super tasty and the dassai 39 sake was superb. The only dish that was a little disappointing was the karaage chicken- not much flavor. If you want authentic Japanese- go here!!! read more

This place was shocking. I'm doing my best to support local businesses during covid but I also feel absolutely robbed. Went on a friend's recommendation and was floored by how bad the service was. We were seated in their outdoor section which was friggin freezing - the space heater was a joke - and the server literally sprayed my friend in the face with hand sanitizer as she walked in. He apparently mixed up the hand sanitizer and thermometer. Turns out they only offer their omakase options on saturdays, so we were forced into the $65 9 piece omakase instead of getting the $35 sushi deluxe (also 9 pieces). We asked to be started with tap water and they said they didn't have it (!!!!!) so charged us for bottles instead. Multiple times they tried to upcharge us with appetizers. I mean it was Bizarre - like totally trying so hard to get us to pay more on top of the fact that we were already being ripped off. They rushed us through the meal and tried to get us to buy more at the end. It was a shockingly bad experience and I was embarrassed to bring my friends there. Service was rude, abrupt, and sales-y. We ended up spending almost $600 as a table for a joke amount of sushi and some shitty wine. Bad, bad, bad. Will not go back. read more

You might pass this restaurant and never know just how good it is by the looks of it, but do yourself a favor and check it out! Omakase is offered and required only at the sushi bar for 12-15 pieces of sushi selected by the chef. You can also dine at the regular dinner tables and order from the same menu, but a la carte. The sushi bar gives you the nice experience of watching the chefs prep and explain each piece of fish. The quality was top notch, and the accommodated our request to avoid certain fish for our own preference. Service was friendly and very prompt. 10/10. read more

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